Elysian Fields Inn

I had the best experience staying at my first bed and breakfast at Elysian Fields Inn! The hosts were so welcoming, accommodating, and lovely!! I got to meet many friendly faces at the breakfast table, and loved hearing all the different stories of their lives. I felt at home here, to say the least. I felt safe and informed as a solo female traveler. I was very thankful for Michelle's tips on walking the neighborhood at night. I would highly recommend Elysian Fields Inn for your next trip to NOLA!! Do it!!

Stayed here in November '23. The hosts are lovely, so welcoming and willing to share their vast knowledge. Felt very safe walking around, but made it back inside before eleven at night most nights. Great location and the parades start just a block away! Easy to catch the Red Tour bus line about half a block away. Priced well and well appointed rooms. The breakfasts are to die for!

This place and the owners are absolutely delightful! I felt comfortable and completely at home. It was great to meet other guests over breakfast. Speaking of breakfast the owners are fabulous cooks! The "continental breakfast" just isn't. Instead it's fresh cooked full service yumminess and is included in the price of your room! It's in an easy to get to place on the edge of the French Quarter. We walked everywhere from here. The room and bathroom were immaculate. Gorgeous old house that's been made into a B&B. I really can't sassy enough about it. I will definitely return...again and again and again...

When I chose to stay at the Elysian Fields Inn, I assumed the best part about the place would be the location. Because Brad Pitt lives only five blocks away, and often rides his bike past.*But even if you're not the teenybopper I am, you're going to love the Marigny. It's one of the liveliest, most fun neighborhoods in New Orleans. You're a block off Frenchmen Street, which is perhaps my favorite part of the entire city. With Snug Harbor, d.b.a.,** The Blue Nile and more, you will ALWAYS have a great live band to check out. And you're right near the French Quarter, but without having to deal with the craziness at all hours; in my opinion, the best of both worlds. I didn't really have any expectations beyond location, but as it turned out, the Elysian Fields Inn was an excellent decision all around.The inn itself is a gorgeous old mansion. We opted for one of the more affordable guest rooms (as that's all we could handle), and even though it wasn't enormous, it was definitely large enough for two. The room was beautiful and well-maintained, with plenty of storage space and very high ceilings (I love that). The whole place is fully wired for wi/fi, and there is even a computer for communal use in the great room. They have an extensive collection of books on the blues, and even a little library of movies should you decide to stay in (you won't). Now, normally when breakfast is "included," I assume the worst. Coming in, I figured our only options would be continental, and predictably crappy. However, although they do have pastries (delicious!) and coffee and orange juice, you also have a choice between a cold or hot breakfast each day. The cold was always fresh fruit, yogurt and granola, and the hot varied from day to day. There was bacon, eggs and toast one day, croissant French toast another, and buttermilk pancakes from scratch (with real maple syrup) on another. All cooked to order whenever you got up (between 8 and 10), all delicious. I suggest you go with the cold breakfast, however, because if you're doing it right, you should be eating ridiculously rich food at lunch and dinner, and you'll want to balance it out. The inn is also dog-friendly. And if you don't have a dog, don't feel bad, because you can play with Zeke. He's an ENORMOUS yellow lab/golden retriever, and he's mild-mannered and lovable. There's also a cat named Gonzo, if you're one of those freaks that likes cats more than dogs. For us, staying at the Elysian Fields Inn was like staying with family. But without having to worry about your aunt bitching at you for coming home drunk at 4 am. The proprietors, Leigh and Jim, are completely awesome, and clearly love the city. Chat them up and you might learn a thing or two.*** Lovely people, lovely place, lovely price. I'm extremely glad I chose to stay here. ________*If you stay at Elysian Fields, and you don't see Brad Pitt, please do not come crying to me. There are no guarantees in this life.**The real one, not the NYC knockoffs. ***For instance, Snug Harbor's burger is exactly the same as Port of Call's, without the wait.

We really enjoyed our stay at Elysian Fields. Michelle and her husband are wonderful innkeepers. We had a beautiful room with a very comfortable king bed. It was quiet and restful. The dining room/common area were beautifully decorated with local art. It was also very pleasant sitting on the back porch and front porch, just reading and enjoying the weather. What was outstanding, in addition to the friendly unobtrusive hosts and the lovely accommodations, was the DELICIOUS BREAKFASTS every morning!!! We were so impressed by the breakfast offerings: amazing pancakes and sausages one morning, a frittata another morning, shrimp and grits and king cake on Saturday morning. There were croissants or toast and/or yogurt offered, and always a dish of fruit. It was a real treat. Michelle gave us some very good restaurant recommendations for dinner too. The inn is located within easy walking distance (about five minutes) of Frenchmen Street, which is full of bars and clubs with musicians playing music all day and all night. (On a side note, we really enjoyed the Apple Barrel, a cozy little hole-in-the-wall with fantastic music.) It was easy walking anywhere in the French Quarter from Elysian Fields, and within five minutes walking in another direction, there was also a classy bar called Peter and Paul (in an old church) with a great courtyard. I will also mention that it was easy for Lyft drivers to get to Elysian Fields Inn, because the Inn is in a very convenient location, street-wise. I would highly recommend Elysian Fields Inn if you want to stay near the French Quarter but out of the hustle-bustle (and if you like delicious breakfasts!)

This review is long overdue...My MOH hosted my bachelorette party here back in May. It was such a wonderful experience. I can't say much about the ease of booking and communication but it seem relatively seamless. This is such an adorable property. There is a cute little deck that could probably comfortably accommodate 10 people. There were single rooms and double rooms all with private en suites. The decor is vintage/shabby chic. The facilities were nice and clean. If you want to get loud and rowdy, this is probably not the place for you as this is a B&B and other guests are sharing the same roof. They provide free breakfast and it was top notch. Coffee and tea are available around the clock. So are chips, snacks, sodas, you name it! Bottled water at your bedside daily to cure any "headaches." And best of all, make up removal pads! Ladies, how many nights have you come home drunk off you behind? What's the first thing you do? It's lay down and die, don't lie. And the last thing on your mind? Getting your hands, face, clothes, and floor wet from washing your face. These face wipes are LIFE!The proximity to Jackson Square is just under a mile, I think. My girls and I walked there and back twice a day. It wasn't too bad. It definitely helped burn the extra alcohol calories!I would 300% recommend staying here!

My boyfriend and I stayed for two nights and really enjoyed our time here. It was our first visit to New Orleans and Leigh (the innkeeper) had prepared a map for us on which she outlined all the local sights and attractions. I appreciated that she listed several places that were off the beaten path, so we got to see a side of New Orleans that was far less touristy. Everything we wanted to do was within walking distance -- we enjoyed live jazz on Frenchmen Street, lunch at Port o' Call, beignets at Cafe du Monde, and a night on Bourbon Street, though we did take a cab home after a long night on Bourbon Street. ;)The inn was cozy and welcoming. We stayed in the guestroom in the front of the building, close to the front door, and it was surprisingly quiet. Breakfast was great and it was nice to not have to worry about that part of our day. The front porch was peaceful and we really enjoyed staying in a residential neighborhood as opposed to being in the middle of a tourist trap. I feel like we got a better sense of what New Orleans is really like. As of this writing, the inn is up for sale. I only hope that whoever buys it preserves the lovely warmth it has now.

Wonderful place! Comfortable, charming and historic. Good bed, yummy breakfast. Great hosts - so kind and helpful. Love this place!We will stay here again, for sure.

As others have said, this place is a delight. We were looking for a location near our friends in the Bywater and Marigny but not so far from the French Quarter that we couldn't walk in comfortably. Elysian Fields Inn is perfect - an easy 10 min walk from the quarter. We also appreciated being on more of a main street (it felt a little safer arriving back late at night and it was easier to get to other parts of town). The Inn itself is beautiful. The big front porch is a perfect place to regroup or wait for an uber, and both our room and the common areas were lovely and well maintained. Michelle made a delicious breakfast (and was flexible and accommodating to different breakfast preferences) and was helpful and welcoming - and clearly open to provide different levels of recommendations and guidance depending on what guests are looking for. We also appreciated the always-available coffee (esp. before breakfast hours began, since I need coffee before I can start interacting with humans) and the fridge for storing leftovers and snacks.

My husband and I came to NOLA to celebrate my birthday and our wedding Anniversary. We LOVED it and cannot recommend it enough! HIGHLIGHTS of Elysian Fields Inn- -Location, Location, Location- an 15-18 walk (depending how fast you are) to the French Quarter and just 5 minutes from exciting Frenchmen street where the best jazz clubs are-Nice blend of being close enough to walk to the Quarter, yet in a much quieter neighborhood than the Quarter- Convenient street parking. If you aren't driving and don't want to walk- a very quick/cheap UBER drive into the French Quarter. -Bob and Michelle were FANTASTIC Hosts! Kind, attentive, knowledgeable- everything you want in great B&B hosts. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and asked preemptively if we needed anything from them. They really know they area and had terrific recommendations of things to do in the area. They clear care about their guests and want to give everyone the best experience possible. -Free breakfasts are included daily. Michelle's homemade breakfasts every day were dynamite! We especially enjoyed her croissant french toast with bacon on the side! -Complimentary water, coffee, tea and ice are available 24/7. -Inn was nice and quiet, but also wonderful for meeting other guests and sharing breakfast time together, if you choose. -Spectacular front and back back porches to sit and relax with a cup of coffee or a glass of wine. - Nice outdoor pool for relaxing. -Very pleasant toiletries and some rooms have delightful whirlpool tubs for decompressing at the end of the day. - House has a very chill and relaxing vibe. Very home-y and restful. We LOVED our entire experience at the Elysian Fields Inn. We highly recommend it and would 100% stay here again in the future! Thanks, Bob and Michelle, for making our experience so enjoyable and pleasant! Sincerely, Jocelyn and Brian