French Quarter, United States
Located in the historic
French Quarter just a block away from Bourbon Street
Charming historic property
with wrought-iron balconies, high ceilings, and courtyards
Atmospheric guest rooms include period furniture, fireplaces, and oil paintings
Rooms have microwaves, coffeemakers, and refrigerators; some have kitchenettes
Outdoor swimming pool
Coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and light snacks are available in the lobby
Two charming courtyards
filled with trees and plants
Free
Wi-Fi throughout the property
Cottage includes a full kitchen and a washing machine
Street facing rooms can be
noisy
No breakfast service or restaurant
On-site parking is charged
extra
No fitness center
Located in the heart of the French Quarter and
just one-minute away from lively Bourbon Street, Olivier House Hotel is a
charming two-and-a-half-pearl, boutique-style property with 42 guest rooms. This old
courtyard mansion has oodles of Old World charm. Guest rooms are arranged around two delightful
inner courtyards filled with plants and trees; while the balconies provide views of the greenery and swimming pool below. Rooms
and suites are decorated in an old-fashioned
style with antique furniture, fireplaces, and oil paintings. Downsides include noise and lack of a restaurant or breakfast service. A similar historic property in the French Quarter worth considering as an alternative is the mid-range Hotel Provincial.
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Scene
Historic townhouse with a romantic atmosphere
Olivier House Hotel occupies a delightful
townhouse made up of two- and three-story structures on a street corner of the
French Quarter. It’s red facade, dark window shutters, typical New
Orleans-style balconies, and many hanging plants give it noteworthy charm that's indicative of Creole Greek architecture. This
historic property dates back to 1839 when it was built for the wealthy Olivier
family, and has been functioning as a hotel since 1970. Inner balconies
overlook two lush courtyards filled with trees and potted plants, and one has a good-size swimming pool. The interiors are decorated in a fussy, ornate
style that may be a bit too old fashioned for some tastes, but fits in with the
historic character of the property: Pink walls decorated with oil paintings,
antique lamps hanging in the corridors, richly patterned floral carpets, marble
fireplaces, gilded mirrors, and period furniture. A sitting room on the ground
floor is a cozy space where guests can relax, mingle and enjoy the free
refreshments available. The hotel is geared toward couples and families who want to experience the unique atmosphere of the
French Quarter.
Location
In the middle of the historic French Quarter; one block from Bourbon Street
Olivier House Hotel is
located on a quiet street in the middle of the historic French Quarter, just a
block away from lively Bourbon Street. There are numerous restaurants and bars within short walking distance from the hotel. The
nearest streetcar stop is at Toulouse Station, a six-minute walk away.- One-minute walk to BourbonStreet
Rooms
Charming and distinctive rooms and suites with period features
Each of the guest rooms and suites at Olivier
House Hotel has its own unique charm and is distinctive in terms of both size
and layout. Many of the suites are split over two floors, with the bedroom on
the upper floor and living and dining areas on the lower level. Some have
balconies overlooking the streets of the French Quarter, or one of the leafy
inner courtyards. The rooms and suites have many period
features like high ceilings, exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, French-style
doors, and fireplaces. Interiors are decorated in a similar style
with period furniture, oil paintings, antique furnishings, rich upholstery, and Oriental rugs. All the rooms are equipped with a free Wi-Fi connection,
air-conditioning, ceiling fans, flat-screen TVs, microwave ovens, coffeemakers, and fridges. Some have kitchenettes with sinks. Like the guest rooms, bathrooms
vary in size, and generally feature granite sink tops, large gilded mirrors,
and spacious walk-in showers or bathtubs, some with both. Miss Anna’s Cottage has a charming private courtyard, complete with a patio table and chairs. Inside, there's a full-kitchen which includes a full-size stove and refrigerator, microwave, and washing machine.Some guests have complained
about the ambient street noise in the street-facing rooms. For this reason,
each guest room and suite also has a white-noise sound machine to aid sleep.
Features
Free drinks, swimming pool, and free Wi-Fi
There's no breakfast
service at Olivier House Hotel, but coffee and tea are available at all hours on
the ground floor, and in the mornings this includes fresh fruit, biscotti, and
other light snacks. The swimming pool in the courtyard is of a decent size, and
there’s a small adjacent patio with a few wrought-iron tables and chairs. Valet
parking is available for an extra charge, and Wi-Fi is free throughout the
hotel. Being an old building, the elevator is quite small. Pets are welcome.
