Elysian Fields Inn

If you are visiting New Orleans, staying in this fabulous B&B is a great way to meet new friends, find out what is going on from «locals» and enjoy guest rooms with character/​charm. You get the feeling you are with an extended family by the end of your stay.
This is my fourth Mardi Gras and there is no place else I want to be. Home cooked meals, great coffee, King Cake and New Orleans goodies are there for you to partake in. This year my friend and I had the Suite which was gorgeous and spacious enough to prepare an array of costumes for the parades. A bonus was the jacuzzi tub which was heaven.
The locale is perfect as it is a 10 min walk to the Frenchman/​French Quarter. There is a fabulous bar next door with a bartender named Princess Stephanie. Tell her Michelle sent you and stories abound. Hungry at 2 am? Gene’s PoBoy is on the corner. Elysian Fields Inn is as Naw’leans as it gets, y’all.

No reason to stay anywhere else. The location is amazing — next to Frenchman and easy walking distance to the French Quarter. Beds very comfortable, everything clean and cozy. But the real asset are the hosts Michelle and Bob. Super friendly and helpful without being intrusive. We ended up going to the Muse Parade with them during Mardi Gras and had a terrific time. Breakfast is also delicious every morning.

We stayed here last weekend. We could not be more pleased with our decision. The location was perfect, just a couple of blocks from the quarter. The house is beautiful and immaculate. The owners are a lovely couple who were very helpful. We look forward to returning soon.

You cannot beat friendly, warm, gracious, inviting, local, and comfortable. Lovely inn with new’ish owners who have this thing locked down. Bob & Michelle will welcome you with open arms and a delicious home-​cooked breakfast. Lovely Aveda products in the bath and über-​comy beds. This locale is within walking distance of Frenchman Street and a host of music joints, foodie hot spots, and nighlife galore. Great recommendations from the hosts too. Try it!!!

My wife and I stayed here over Halloween weekend for both the Voodoofest concert and to enjoy the Halloween festivities of New Orleans. We’ve been coming to New Orleans for several years (plus I was a resident for a year) so we are very familiar with the city and have stayed in many places around town. This BnB has earned its place as our go to BnB from now on when we visit.
First, the location can’t be beat if you plan to spend most of your time in the Quarter. The house is a few blocks east of the Frenchmen area and about a 5 – 10 minute walk to the French Quarter itself. The street its located on is a fairly large street and there is a Walgreen’s a couple of blocks away if you need something as well as a little bar on the corner for to go drinks. Its New Orleans, home o the «to go“drink so having a place nearby to grab a walking around drink is a nice way to start of the day! There’s not much to see in the neighborhood itself (Its residential) so more often you’ll be just walking over to Frenchmen.
The house itself is a lovely home about 150 years old with beautiful wood floors and tall ceilings. Each room is comfortably furnished with nice beds, large dressers and plenty of space for you to be comfortable.
Breakfast is served every morning from 6 – 10 am and every detail is top notch. The food is prepared by Michelle and Bob who really go out of their way to make you a fabulous breakfast so you night owls get up and enjoy it than go back to sleep if you must! Another little perk my wife enjoyed in particular was the Aveda products in the bathroom, a nice little touch.
More than the location, house or breakfast by far the best part of Elysian Fields are Michelle, Bob and Beck the dog. They made us feel more like we were friends visiting their home rather than clients staying at their business. They sat and spoke with everyone at breakfast and were so personable and charming that it makes you feel at ease right from the beginning. Beck the dog is a very well behaved little charmer who walks around and checks on everyone and will let you give out head pats and ear scratches if your so inclined.
I highly recommend that you stop your search for a BnB right here and go bbok a room there. You’ll thank me for it.

Great place to stay when going to New Orleans. French Quarter and Marigny areas all in walking distance. Fabulous linens and clean stylish rooms. Innkeepers Michelle and Bob were delightful hosts and their breakfast were delicious. We came as strangers and left as friends. We loved Beck the dog, as well. Highly recommend!!!

Had a fantastic stay. Loved Jim and Leigh, who were super accommodating. Place had an awesome, old-​timey feel but was extremely comfortable. A 15 minute walk from the heart of the French Quarter. Adorable dogs and made to order breakfast.
Would definitely return!

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 Café 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.

In planning our New Orleans vacation we found Elysian Fields Inn, in a Google search. The reviews were great, so we took a chance. We were not disappointed. Located a few blocks off of Frenchmen Street it is perfectly situated near neighborhood night-​spots featuring local musicians and just a short walk to the Quarter. Other reviews mentioning the bar next door and photos showing it on a major street initially concerned us, however the front porch was very peaceful and the house and our room quiet.
Our hosts, Jim and Leigh were gracious and helpful. Even before we arrived they answered our questions about transportation to the house, and helped us decide which room to book. During our stay they proved to be knowledgeable about things to do in the area, music venues and artists, restaurants, and transportation. They pointed us in the right direction when we were seeking out boiled crawfish and oysters. And their current favorite restaurant on Frenchman turned out to be a great option for dinner on our last night.
The breakfasts were delicious. They put great thought and preparation into their menus, which was a wonderful surprise. There were also fresh pastries from a local bakery every morning.
Extra touches like offering space in the refrigerator for left overs we might bring back and microwave popcorn for movie night in the room or late-​night munchies, were also appreciated.
We are dog lovers so the addition of Zeke and the puppy Louie made us feel even more welcome. They were so sweet and well behaved, adding to the relaxed and homey atmosphere.
Our room was well furnished and comfortable (with extra points for Aveda toiletries and soft bath towels!). Fabulous local art, historic photos and native treasures adorn the entry and common areas adding a special significance and creating the feeling of being a part of the local experience.
We loved our stay there and our hosts, and we look forward to returning.

We stayed with a group of friends during Jazz Fest, 2013. Leigh and Jim are wonderful hosts and their Inn is beautiful. Our breakfast was lovely, they outdo themselves. the rooms are quiet and very clean, as is the entire house. they make you feel very welcome by their attention to every detail. We plan to stay whenever we are back in NOLA for sure!
Thank you, Leigh and Jim.
Alexis and Vinnie

Great old house in a hip and up-​and-​coming district of NOLA (the Marigny). The room was nice and breakfast was tasty. The proprietors (Jim and Leigh) were awesome and super helpful! Also, Zeke, their giant dog is freakin’ awesome!

in august of 2012, i had the pleasure of visiting NOLA and staying at the elysian fields inn for a few days.
i arrived at midnight by cab. that in itself was pretty awesome — there is a set price (depending on the distance) of 20 bucks or so from the airport to neighborhoods that are close by.
the host of the place was there promptly to quietly greet me outside, and tell me the basics about the bnb. the next day, i was welcomed to a pleasant breakfast in the main dining area. leigh and jim gave me the run down of the best spots to visit, an overview of transportation, and some info about local events for the weekend.
i loved my stay at elysian fields. it was within walking distance to just about everything, and if i needed to take a bus, major bus stops were only a block away. the inn itself is well maintained, everything is clean and orderly, and my room was quite cozy. it was a bit on the expensive side — definitely not lush with endless amenities, but it was nice.
the only hard thing about NOLA and tourism, especially in this neighborhood, is being in the midst of gentrification, economic recovery, blight, and poverty. that section of the neighborhood is smack dab in the middle of it all. if you walk a couple of blocks in one direction, you will see mostly white tourists, cute buildings, a park, and restaurants that lead up to the french quarter. if you walk in the other direction, you will see cop cars, mentally ill people, dilapidated buildings, and black people quietly congregating together. at no moment did i feel «unsafe» walking in both of these areas but it was definitely unsettling and… sad.
despite this, i have a new respect for NOLA’s beauty, decay, and cultural triumph. jim and leigh told me about a 2^nd line that would be going through town in honor of uncle lionel — musician and figure loved by all who had passed on earlier in the week. the dancing and music in the streets by such an eclectic crowd really was something to see and be a part of.

A great place to stay! Leigh and Jim were not only helpful but very caring. The location is great — not too far from the French Quarter. The rooms are comfortable and as soon as the doors are opened it feels like home. Breakfast is great — as it is made to order. I would definitely stay here again. Thanks Leigh and Jim for adding to my NOLA experience!

I just had the pleasure of staying at this inn and am totally impressed with the thoughtfulness of the owners, Leigh and Jim who do their very best to anticipate their guests every need during their stay with in New Orleans, right down to providing ear plugs and sleeping masks in addition to other goodies that make a stay away from home pleasant.
The location is ideal, right between the French Quarter and the interesting Faubourg Marigny which is the location of Frenchmen Street.
The Inn is spotlessly clean and well decorated with eclectic New Orleans art, there is a resident dog, Zeke, who loves to get his belly scratched and there is a gay bar right next door which has drag shows every weekend.
Oh yeah, there is also Gene’s PoBoys several houses away where you can get a Hot Sausage PoBoy, you can’t miss it, it is painted in Pepto Bismol pink color and sometimes the servers behind the counter will sing for you…
What more could anyone want in life?

Leigh and Jim are the best! The inn is spotless and housekeeping IS daily (a previous review said otherwise). They are generally available if needed, but out of sight mostly except at breakfast, which Leigh whips up to order (two or three items available each day + continental breakfast). Hot and cold drinks are available all day and night.
The rooms are lovely and very comfortable. This is the best of both worlds: it’s a b and b without instrusiveness. Suits my style perfectly. Leigh and Jim are more than happy to give out advice and recommendations and have great stories to tell, but they won’t press them on you. After one stay, I can’t imagine spending Jazzfest anywhere else. (Leigh, I know it’s a pain and an expense, but two bath towels per person would be divine).

Can’t wait to go back!
We chose Elysian Fields Inn mostly based on it’s location, affordability, and availability — and were pleased with all that and more!
My experience matches the other positive reviews here.
The hosts, Jim & Leigh, were not only super sweet and very knowledgable about New Orleans, but so easy to talk to without being intrusive or awkwardly chatty. They have perfected the art of B&B hosting, in my opinion! They’re full of wonderful recommendations for food, music & events, and have stocked the common room with books and videos about New Orleans (that you can take to the DVD player in your room if you’d rather be private), as well as brochures on local attractions and booklets for self-​guided walking tours.
Our room was fantastic. We were on the second floor so it was quite quiet (as others have mentioned, I’d recommend the first floor for early risers, and the second for those who might like to sleep in). The room was spacious, with lots of storage and lovely high ceilings, plenty of lamps and great natural light — but also blackout shades to help the sleeping-​in. Comfortable bathroom, and pairs of water, wine, and drink glasses plus a tray to take your libations out to one of the two fabulous porches. We watched a thunderstorm from the front porch one night with some whiskey on ice.
Breakfast was spectacular. Leigh & Jim were always prompt and friendly with breakfast service, and wow, can they cook! I am a breakfast lover, so very much appreciated that breakfast was a full meal. I was especially grateful for the extensive selection of tea.
The Inn is perfectly situated 3 short blocks from Frenchmen St – which is where you *should* be going for music — and is an easy walk to the Quarter. In other words, the perfect spot for those who want to enjoy all New Orleans has to offer, without having to push past drunk college kids to do it.
I recommend The Elysian Fields Inn without hesitation.

My husband and I stayed at the Elysian Fields Inn during our recent trip to New Orleans, and we thoroughly enjoyed it! The proprietors are friendly and made great recommendations about places to eat & things to do; it’s clear they love New Orleans and want their guests to have a great time.
The inn is just a 10 – 15 minute walk to the heart of the French Quarter (close, but outside the noise and bustle), and right around the corner from the great music venues on Frenchman Street. Our room on the second floor was clean and comfortable, and had a jacuzzi tub that I was more than happy to take advantage of. I was also pleased that the «breakfast» part of «bed & breakfast» was a full meal — a hot dish each morning in addition to fresh pastries and juice.

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.
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*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.

Outstanding. I think the previous review was written by a disgruntled hung-​over youth. Leigh and Jim are passionate about New Orleans and full of great advice on restaurants, bars, music, walks, drives, everything. Their B&B is gorgeous, and while it seems a bit grubby when driving off the interstate, the inn is fabulous and quiet. A huge main room is packed with guide books, good coffee, teas and excellent pastries. Free internet, comfy beds, awesome shower products, fabulous porches. Our room had guide books we could take with us and they were generous in our checkout time and it’s decorated with fabulous good-​taste-​art, not tacky, chintzy Ross crap. The inn is located in a fabulous gay hood, next to fabulous gay bars and full of tropical charming houses; a couple blocks from the French Quarter, through Washington park, which was full of gorgeous plants and youths playing jazz. Great location, great prices, great peeps, great morning breakfast. Love it and I’ll be back.

I traveled to New Orleans with a group of friends, one of whom did all of the hotel research and made the reservation at the Elysian Fields Inn, so I had no expectations. This was not my first trip to New Orleans, however, it was my first time in the Faubourg Marigny area and I happened to like the neighborhood, very lively and accessible.
I was disappointed, however, with our experience at the Elysian Fields Inn. We stayed in one of the suites, and I found it to be outrageously small (and pricey) for four adults. The couple who slept on the sleeper-​sofa found it so uncomfortable that they moved the mattress to the floor. When the situation was explained to the proprietor the next morning, she got really defensive instead of apologizing or attempting to rectify the problem. We then inquired about moving from the suite into two guest rooms and she told us there was no vacancy. She then corrected herself and said there was vacancy, but she couldn’t find the time to turn the rooms over. I work in the hospitality industry and I found the whole scenario to be appalling.
Also along the lines of overall comfort at the Inn, the rooms did not come with extra pillows, blankets, or towels (four adults in one bathroom received a total of four towels). Furthermore, there was no access to climate control so if we were really hot or cold, we were out of luck. Even worse was that the proprietors weren’t always around, so we couldn’t even ask about the above-​mentioned things. And while their website advertises daily housekeeping, guests should know that housekeeping actually takes place every other day.
Lastly, I like my space, my privacy, and quiet time (especially when I’m on vacation). But I didn’t really get that either: breakfast is somewhat communal and served promptly at 8:00am. And if you’re staying on the first floor, you can hear every single person on their way to the dining area beginning at 7:00am because there is no carpeting and the doors/​walls are paper thin.
I guess I’m not the B&B type. Needless to say, I don’t think I’ll be back to the Elysian Fields Inn.