Inn At The Old Jail – A Favorite for Families in New Orleans
About the Hotel
Historic Jailhouse Accommodations
Inn at the Old Jail offers nine rooms in a converted national historic landmark. Ground floor Queen Suites honor influential NOPD figureheads. Second-floor Double Queen Suites feature two queen beds and 15-foot ceilings. The Capdevielle Suite provides additional space and privacy. The Cage room incorporates an original overnight 'drunk tank' shower. All rooms include open-cell memory-foam mattresses, ultra-quiet mini splits for temperature control, and refurbished bathrooms with luxury amenities.
Local Dining Options
The inn serves premium local coffee daily. Nearby restaurants include Willie Mae's Scotch House (0.3 miles), Dooky Chase, and Gabrielle Restaurant. Multiple local spots offer gumbo and Creole cuisine within walking distance. The property features a fully outfitted commercial kitchen available for events.
Neighborhood Culture Experience
Located in Tremé, the first neighborhood in America for free people of color. The area features jazz clubs, soul food spots, and cultural centers celebrating African-American and Creole heritage. The Backstreet Cultural Museum (0.3 miles) houses Mardi Gras Indian costumes and jazz funeral memorabilia. Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square form the neighborhood's southeast border.
Tremé Location Access
Situated in New Orleans' Tremé neighborhood, 1 mile from the French Quarter edge, 1.2 miles from Bourbon Street, and 1.5 miles from Jackson Square. Nearby landmarks include St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (2 km), French Market (2.5 km), and City Park (2 km). The property offers free parking and street parking options.
Guest Services Overview
Services include daily housekeeping, free Wi-Fi, and multilingual staff (English, Spanish, Portuguese). The property provides board games for families and features a rooftop deck shaded by a century-old live oak tree. Event hosting available with commercial kitchen and concrete courtyard. No smoking or pets allowed. Check-in after 2:00 PM, checkout by 11:00 AM.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Shared kitchen
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Picnic area/ Tables
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Shared kitchen
Room decor
- Parquet floor