Olivier House Hotel — Restaurant in New Orleans

We (2 adults) wanted to spend a weekend in New Orleans in a hotel that was indicative of the history and atmosphere of the French Quarter. The Olivier House delivered 100%. Purchased online a few days in advance of the visit. Check in was super easy. We took advantage of their valet parking (39-41 per night, but well worth it as we were driving a F-150 and street parking is difficult). The foyer/coffee area is a little on the warm side, but our room’s air conditioning was great. I requested a room with a balcony view of the quarter, but there was none available at the time of the reservation. The front desk clerk upgraded our room for free because of this and we were thrilled with our location and amenities. There is a small pool with a fountain, 24 hour access to an espresso machine, tea, hot cocoa, water, ice, oatmeal and snacks. I love that there was a coffee bar with syrups and a varied choice of milks and additions. There is no continental breakfast but they do keep small food items available at all times. There are 3 resident cats that were cute and fun to interact with. The keys to the room are actual keys, connected to skeleton key key rings which were super quaint. The room itself was spacious and had all the amenities needed (portable fans, dishware, toaster, coffee machine, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer, etc.). Our room had a balcony in the front (overlooking pool) and the back (overlooking other patio spaces in the block). In order to access the bed we had to climb stairs, which is common in this building. I do not know how accessible entry is with a wheelchair, but the front entrance to the building also had a small set of stairs off the sidewalk to enter, with no visible ramp. I would call to inquire before booking if handicap access is needed.

The room itself was lovely. You could feel the age of the building but they did a pretty good job keeping it clean and authentic. Our room did have a strong musty odor that mellowed out during our 3 night stay. The bathroom facilities were upstairs and off the bedroom alcove which was fine for 2 adults but might be frustrating for people with kids or other adults staying in the room. It really felt like a small apartment vs a hotel room.

Overall cleanliness was great. There was some dust and odor but not enough to make me want to say anything to staff about it. Bedding was clean and crisp. Bed was soft enough to lay in and firm enough to support. I have back issues and generally need a softer bed, but this one was great for me. Location was perfect. Just off Bourbon street so drinking and walking back to the room was a block in distance. From inside the room I could not hear the noise nightly noise of partying, and from the balconies I could barely hear activities on Bourbon. Some staff went above and beyond in assisting, and all of the staff were pleasant, informative and helpful. The pool is saltwater and pretty clean. Complimentary towels are available and it was a welcome event in the heat of the day. We used the pool twice.

I generally do not spend more than $100.00 per night at hotels, but found this one to be worth every cent, especially since the upgrade was almost double that per night on the weekends. The ambiance & history of the building is an experience in itself and I would stay here again without hesitation. We spent ~$750.00 for 3 nights and parking. A little pricey, but if you factor in the location, free espressos & water, snacks, and ambiance, totally worth it. Would...

Olivier House is exactly what you expect for a historical boutique hotel in the French Quarter: charming, shabby chic, and welcoming. We stayed in early May midweek, after an early plane flight. Intending to check our bags and go in search of breakfast, concierge John offered us a room upgrade as he had an availability. That little perk kicked off what would be the norm for our visit: stellar customer service. The hotel has 24/7 front desk/concierge staff, and all were warm and friendly. We were greeted each time we walked through the lobby and parlor area, and offered tips on restaurants and experiences. Our room was a king loft with balcony. It was comfortable and clean, with a very comfortable bed. The hotel has a faded elegance, so if you are expecting the Four Seasons decor, this is not the spot for you. But if you want to sit on your balcony drinking a cup of coffee, feeling the spirit of the FQ, please give Olivier House a chance. The hotel is close to Bourbon but far enough that the late night party noise bothered us. There are white noise machines in the room, but we did not need to use it. Our room was a courtyard balcony room, which are quieter than the street balcony rooms. The lighting was dim, and that is our sole thing about the hotel. We would have liked a tad more light in the room. Was it a deal breaker? No! It definitely added to the ambience, a throwback to the day when gas lights or candlelight would have been used. This hotel has one teeny, tiny elevator, so please note that if anyone has mobility issues you will need to determine if this is the place for you, as guests mostly use stairways to access rooms. If someone in your party uses a wheelchair, I would suggest contacting the hotel to determine if it will fit in the narrow elevator. As with all buildings in the area, we did have one unexplainable event, when I was woken up by the sounds of someone walking up the steps to the loft bedroom. There was one step that had a particular creak when you got to it, and as I lay there listening to a series of trips up those steps, determining that they were, in fact, in the room as opposed to on the floor above us, I smiled. Isn't this part of the NOLA experience? My husband, who can sleep through a hurricane, missed it entirely. At any rate, between the homey comfort of the hotel, the warmness of the staff, and the super sweet hotel kitties, we were supremely happy with our stay. We plan to book there on our next trip. Maybe this time we'll get to see the owner of...

This is an interesting place. Some people will love it. Others will be thrown off. The vibe and the staff interaction is almost like a B&B. There is no fancy lobby with porters, etc. The building was originally a residence built in the 1800s so you enter into a hallway going away from the street off of which is a large living-room-like space. The staff are friendly and helpful and will be found sitting at a desk with a PC at the end of the entry hall, and with several cats lounging about. The place is almost a maze with several interconnected buildings and intervening courtyards. There is also a small swimming pool. There is no room service per se but the living-room-like space I mentioned has a selection of coffee, tea, water and some small snacks that guests can pick up at their leisure. The area is also set up to be a place to read or play on their piano there. I also saw a guitar. At one point we asked about wine or champagne availability because of the ice bucket and flutes in our room. They said they kept a few bottles around for sale and we were able to buy one. We were there in the heat of summer so most of the interconnecting areas (many of which lead you outside) and inner halls were hot. However, our room had its own A/C and we were very comfortable. It also had a ceiling fan over the bed but we had to stand on a chair to reach the chain to turn it on. We reserved a "Queen balcony" room but were upgraded to a 2-room suite (I am guessing they were booked with all of their regular "Queen balcony" units). Our room opened to a balcony on Toulouse St and was interestingly furnished with what we guessed was 1800s-vintage pieces - settees, 4-poster bed, etc. The state of the walls and ceiling weren't great - some drywall nails exposed (from new material being added), some splits in the plaster ceiling, etc. It gave a quaint ambience to the room but I suspect some people would feel it was too rough. The only other negative is that there is a lot of street noise until after midnight - mostly trucks and hotrod revving (the latter is unexpected since the streets are narrow and no one could really be driving fast). Being one block off Bourbon St contributes too. Yet, the location is a boon for getting around. The hotel valet-parked our car and we walked all 3 days we were there (mostly staying in the Quarter). Of course Uber/Lyft are readily available if needed. Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Olivier House and would consider returning there is we ever get...