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Inn at the Old Jail

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free parking, near Fair Grounds Race Course

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Located close to Fair Grounds Race Course and Bourbon Street, Inn at the Old Jail provides a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bathroom

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Private Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Design Room, 1 Queen Bed

Design Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room

Signature Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in New Orleans, Inn at the Old Jail is in the historical district. Canal Street and Bourbon Street are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Julia Street Cruise Terminal and Port of New Orleans. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Caesars Superdome or Smoothie King Center. Visit our New Orleans travel guide
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2552 St Philip St, New Orleans, LA, 70119

What's nearby

  • Fair Grounds Race Course
    Fair Grounds Race Course
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Canal Street which includes railway items, street scenes and a city
    Canal Street
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Frenchmen Street showing night scenes, a small town or village and street scenes
    Frenchmen Street
    3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Colorful neon signs illuminate Bourbon Street's vibrant nightlife in New Orleans during twilight hours
    Bourbon Street
    3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • NewOrleans_MercedesBenzSuperdome_502026_02
    Caesars Superdome
    3 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
    11 min drive
  • Canal at Dorgenois Stop
    13 min walk
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Waffle House
    15 min walk
  • Burger King
    15 min walk
  • Pal's Lounge
    10 min walk
  • Dooky Chase Restaurant
    7 min walk

About this property

Inn at the Old Jail

Guest house near Fair Grounds Race Course
Located close to Bourbon Street and Canal Street, Inn at the Old Jail provides a rooftop terrace, a garden and a library. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free newspapers, multilingual staff and a TV in reception
  • Smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms at Inn at the Old Jail boast comforts, such as air conditioning, in addition to
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Built in 1902
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Inn Old Jail New Orleans
Inn Old Jail
Old Jail New Orleans
Inn at the Old Jail Guesthouse
Inn at the Old Jail New Orleans
Inn at the Old Jail Guesthouse New Orleans

Frequently asked questions

Is Inn at the Old Jail pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Inn at the Old Jail?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Inn at the Old Jail?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Inn at the Old Jail?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Inn at the Old Jail located?

Located in Mid-City District, this guesthouse is within 1 mi (2 km) of Fair Grounds Race Course and Bourbon Street. Canal Street and Caesars Superdome are also within 2 mi (3 km). Canal at Dorgenois Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Canal at North Broad Stop is 14 minutes.

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Reviews

Inn at the Old Jail Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 105 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and Todd was very welcoming. Good location in a quiet neighborhood. Very interesting property with history.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such an incredible place to stay. Todd was so personable and insightful, cannot wait to come back. Bed was incredibly comfortable and room was sparkling clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todd’s place was really homey with a lot of history. It was clean and felt like a home away from home. Todd was an awesome host!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Truly unique experience in a classic NOLA neighborhood! Fantastic communication and staff. Highly recommend this little gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Great stay! Cool place!

The Inn is really cool! Love the history, architecture and bed was very comfortable. Communication was great. The neighborhood seemed a little sketchy, but as we pulled up to park and once inside we gave it no thought. We drove everywhere we went anyway.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the coolest places to stay in NOLA. They did an excellent job preserving the history of the jail house with thoughtful details and fun decor throughout the inn. The common area is spacious and welcoming like a big house, beautiful kitchen area, lots of tables and seats 3 pianos and occasional musicians popping on to play a tune. The roof deck is wonderful for enjoying a beverage and some chill time. The 20min walk to the French Quarter and charming. Todd our host is the best and will give you great recs. We'd definitely come back to stay at the Jail House!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The building itself is beautiful, and has amazing historical charm. The host is very accommodating and friendly. However, it is advertised that there is a breakfast. There was coffee, and bananas. But there was no breakfast to speak of. So that was a bit of a disappointment. We were warned by our taxi driver that the area was not safe to walk around. The area did appear a bit run down. However, I couldn’t say for sure about the safety as we did not walk around we took an Uber everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very creative ambiance Friendly hosts with great suggestions for a day/night in NOLA
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So much personality to the place and not far from the French Quarter. Todd, the owner and our host, was friendly and accommodating. Our room was one of the suites and it was clean and comfortable. If I return to NOLA, this will be my top choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good and clean, todd is very helpful. The area around the hotel was a bit sketchy but i will admit im not used to being in big cities. The inn at the old jail was exceptional with amenities and friendliness.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place to stay

Great place. Great service.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the coolest properties we’ve ever stayed at
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool and unique place in a good area!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Old Jail, what a place! Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again if we come back to New Orleans, which I'm sure we will!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Very well done but could do with a little more house keeping ie; fresh towels. If you want to stay somewhere different from the average hotel then you will not be disappointed! Location just a little too far out if no car but with a 10 min walk and a streetcar pass all is good. Todd the owner is extremely helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cooper

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the creative mix of old and new
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was unique at this property and it’s a true gem! We appreciate the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Inn at the Old Jail is a unique historic botique hotel, with tremendous character and charm. The host of the Inn is very knowledgeable about New Orleans and makes you feel like a guest in his home! We had a wonderful time in New Orleans and wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else next time we visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay.

The Inn at the Old Jail is exactly what it says. A fantastic place to stay with authentic feel and original features. Todd our host was brilliant and very knowledgeable about the history of the building plus gave us very useful information about what to do and where to eat etc. We could not really fault this place to stay with its quirky feel and historical vent which includes various memorabilia from its past use.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay. Not the normal "hotel". It is beautiful inside and just the history behind the Inn. If we ever come back I would definitely stay here again. I could see where parking could be an issue as it is in a residential area. We were lucky and parked right out front.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is all right, all right, all right! The Old Jail is a gem, if you like original old buildings you’re in it for a treat! The Police Jail has a lot old charm and character, situated in Tremé / LaFitte neighborhood. Go to breakfast or brunch to Leo’s Bread or Flour Mood! Walkable distance to New Orleans Streetcars on Canal Street or take the city bus just around the corner! -Pierre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool, neat venue in an old jail, double Queen bed room was spacious! Todd, the owner was so sweet and responded quickly to any need and gave us a tour of the place to boot! Very nice that there’s a kitchen downstairs with cereal, dishes, snacks available and fridge to store drinks and leftovers! Parking was right in front, it is located in a newer part of Treme’ being redeveloped to be safer, we felt safe at that location but be careful any part of NOLA!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

MATHEW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Get locked away in this New Orleans hotel

What a beautiful and unique property! The room was very comfortable, the decor and condition of the historical building were exceptional. The owner trusts his guests which is fantastic, with an honor bar/fridge and open kitchen. We had issues with the front door security which required us to call him several nights in a rolw. Thank god for Facetime, he was able to walk us through the process (which was different than on the instruction pad). I would have given the place give stars across the board except we never had linen service/room cleaning that we could tell. We got towels upon request, but that was because the maid service was in the building at the time. These are small things though, and we will stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t say enough good things about the Inn! The Innkeeper, Todd, was awesome! He took us on a tour of the Inn sharing all the buildings history. I enjoyed seeing all the antiques throughout the Inn. The neighborhood was quiet and away from the crowds, but only a 10 minute drive from all the action of New Orleans. The rooms were clean, spacious and comfortable. I highly recommend this place. I will stay here again the next time I’m in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique spot. Owner was very attentive to your needs and always making sure you are armed with information as you head out into the streets of NOLA.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022