Pros

  • Quaint bed-and-breakfast in a walled area with cottage-style units named after jazz legends
  • Cozy 200-year-old courtyard with fountain and two-seat porch swing
  • A block or two from the French Quarter next to Armstrong National Jazz Park
  • Free two-course home cooked breakfast with New Orleans chicory coffee
  • Wi-Fi and parking are free
  • In-room massage and private yoga reservations available
  • Fresh baked goods to welcome new guests
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Cons

  • In the Treme, which is still a bit dicey, especially at night
  • Some of the bathrooms had a slight musty odor
  • Some find room decor kitschy
  • Few features; no on-site restaurant or fitness center
  • Sometimes requires minimal stays
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Bottom Line

For guests who want an authentic New Orleans experience with a home-cooked breakfast and a stay in a cozy cottage that is historically rich (although bordering on dated), the New Orleans Jazz Quarters bed-and-breakfast does the job. Guests are greeted with fresh baked goods and treated to a two-course breakfast every morning in a charming dining room that also serves as the lobby. The B&B is best suited for couples or travelers eager to capture a taste of old New Orleans. For those seeking luxury and modern amenities such as a pool and fitness facilities, the Maison Dupuy is an option, but be prepared to pay more.

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The New Orleans Jazz Quarters

Scene

Small, quaint Jazz Quarters bed and breakfast sealed off from the street with privacy walls

Sitting in the New Orleans Jazz Quarters' secluded 200-year-old courtyard, guests can experience the property's rich history. The neighborhood, known as the Treme, was developed in 1725, when Chevalier Charles de Morand founded the city's first brickyard. The property's Marsalis and Armstrong Luxury cottages were purchased in 1816 for $670 by the Dolliole family, who were carpenters and entrepreneurs. The current owners, a lovely couple, bought the property in 2011 and have updated the rooms, which are sweet, little cottages -- some including wooden porches -- all named after New Orleans' jazz greats. There's outdoor seating and tables spaced throughout the property that sits on a residential side street next to Armstrong park. Guests are buzzed into the property through an intercom at the entrance.

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Location

A couple of blocks from the French Quarter, next to Armstrong Park

Sitting on the edge of the 32-acre Louis Armstrong Park, the New Orleans Jazz Quarters bed and breakfast is a few steps away from the best food, music, nightlife and shops in the French Quarter. Craving a sugary beignet? Walk to Cafe Du Monde in about 12 minutes. The Jazz Quarters is about five blocks to Esplanade Avenue and the Marigny, with its many music venues and cafes along Frenchman Street, while Bourbon Street, with its many exotic clubs and partygoers -- especially in February during Mardi Gras -- is a 10-minute walk away. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about a half-hour away by car.

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Rooms

Charming cottages with a lot of personality, history, and flat-screen TVs

This bed and breakfast features Creole cottages that are all named after jazz legends. There's the Louis Armstrong and Marsalis Luxury Cottages, the Connick Cottage, the Pete Fountain, the Kermit Ruffins, the Irvin Mayfield Suite, the Music Hall Cottage, the Michael White Room, and the Trombone Shorty Suite. Each cottage is individually designed, from the purple-walled Mayfield Suite to the Louis Armstrong Cottage with chandeliers, exposed brick walls, a canopy bed, and a large kitchen. The New Orleans Jazz Quarters is not ideal for a business travelers but more appropriate for tourists looking to capture a taste of old New Orleans. Room features include free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, robes, mini refrigerators, coffee machines, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are large and bright. Some cottages also have fireplaces and sitting areas. Decor varies by room, but is more kitschy than upscale.

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Features

Fresh cookies, a wonderful courtyard, and meeting space

The property is a true New Orleans gem with a private 200-year-old courtyard that includes a charming brick fountain in the center, a green garden, and a two-seat porch swing. There are also fresh baked goods and snacks for guests in the New Orleans Jazz Quarters dining room, which can also be reserved as a meeting space, fitting up to 25 people. Breakfast is free, but otherwise there are few on-site features.

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Oyster Hotel Review

The New Orleans Jazz Quarters

Scene

Small, quaint Jazz Quarters bed and breakfast sealed off from the street with privacy walls

Sitting in the New Orleans Jazz Quarters' secluded 200-year-old courtyard, guests can experience the property's rich history. The neighborhood, known as the Treme, was developed in 1725, when Chevalier Charles de Morand founded the city's first brickyard. The property's Marsalis and Armstrong Luxury cottages were purchased in 1816 for $670 by the Dolliole family, who were carpenters and entrepreneurs. The current owners, a lovely couple, bought the property in 2011 and have updated the rooms, which are sweet, little cottages -- some including wooden porches -- all named after New Orleans' jazz greats. There's outdoor seating and tables spaced throughout the property that sits on a residential side street next to Armstrong park. Guests are buzzed into the property through an intercom at the entrance.

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Location

A couple of blocks from the French Quarter, next to Armstrong Park

Sitting on the edge of the 32-acre Louis Armstrong Park, the New Orleans Jazz Quarters bed and breakfast is a few steps away from the best food, music, nightlife and shops in the French Quarter. Craving a sugary beignet? Walk to Cafe Du Monde in about 12 minutes. The Jazz Quarters is about five blocks to Esplanade Avenue and the Marigny, with its many music venues and cafes along Frenchman Street, while Bourbon Street, with its many exotic clubs and partygoers -- especially in February during Mardi Gras -- is a 10-minute walk away. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about a half-hour away by car.

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Rooms

Charming cottages with a lot of personality, history, and flat-screen TVs

This bed and breakfast features Creole cottages that are all named after jazz legends. There's the Louis Armstrong and Marsalis Luxury Cottages, the Connick Cottage, the Pete Fountain, the Kermit Ruffins, the Irvin Mayfield Suite, the Music Hall Cottage, the Michael White Room, and the Trombone Shorty Suite. Each cottage is individually designed, from the purple-walled Mayfield Suite to the Louis Armstrong Cottage with chandeliers, exposed brick walls, a canopy bed, and a large kitchen. The New Orleans Jazz Quarters is not ideal for a business travelers but more appropriate for tourists looking to capture a taste of old New Orleans. Room features include free Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, robes, mini refrigerators, coffee machines, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are large and bright. Some cottages also have fireplaces and sitting areas. Decor varies by room, but is more kitschy than upscale.

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Features

Fresh cookies, a wonderful courtyard, and meeting space

The property is a true New Orleans gem with a private 200-year-old courtyard that includes a charming brick fountain in the center, a green garden, and a two-seat porch swing. There are also fresh baked goods and snacks for guests in the New Orleans Jazz Quarters dining room, which can also be reserved as a meeting space, fitting up to 25 people. Breakfast is free, but otherwise there are few on-site features.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Airport Transportation

  • Basic Television

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Free Breakfast

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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