1896 O'Malley HousevsLoft 523 New Orleans
Both Loft 523 New Orleans and 1896 O'Malley House Bed and Breakfast are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Loft 523 New Orleans scores marginally better than 1896 O'Malley House Bed and Breakfast. Loft 523 New Orleans is ranked #32 in New Orleans with accolades from 7 publications like concierge.com, Fodor's and Frommer's.
1896 O'Malley House
120 S Pierce ST, New Orleans, LA 70119
From $168/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
DK Eyewitness
"One block off the Canal streetcar line, the O’Malley House is a marvel of elaborate Queen Anne-style architecture."
Gayot
"New Orleans's 1896 O'Malley House offers a charming escape for visitors to the Big Easy."
Zagat
3.8
"Take a "step back in time" at this "charming", "congenial" Mid-City B&B, housed in a "lovely" Colonial Revival, where the "efficient", "accommodating" staff pays "special attention to detail"."
Fodor's
"This elegant bed-and-breakfast near the intersection of Canal Street and North Carrollton Avenue offers rooms furnished with beautiful antiques." Full review
Frommer's
"A quiet, nondescript Mid-City neighborhood unexpectedly houses this splendid B&B, antiqued but not frilly...largest rooms are on the second floor, where the impressive decor ends at the bathroom door" Full review
Loft 523 New Orleans
523 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Located in an old carriage and dry-goods warehouse, each of the 18 lofts is a marvel of modern design, sort of a Jetsons-futuristic-meets-NYC-minimalist fantasy." Full review
Concierge
"An unmarked entrance hints at the speakeasy vibe of this über-contemporary 18-room gem located a couple of blocks from Canal Street."
Fodor's
"One of the few options for chic, loft-style digs in New Orleans—and a great choice at that." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Loft 523 is the platinum standard of New Orleans’ boutique hotels, ushering in sleek, industrial decor (no fussy florals here) in spacious lofted rooms with large, luxurious baths." Full review
Gayot
"Sophisticated and postmodern, this intimate hotel boasts sixteen lofts and three penthouses in the heart of the city."
Afar Magazine
"Opened in April 2001, this Central Business District property, a converted dry-goods warehouse, is a departure from the typical New Orleans hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This semi-secret annex to the International House Hotel provides a slice of Manhattan-style living in downtown New Orleans." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The hip industrial-minimalist style of Loft 523's 16 lodgings is a jarring change of pace for New Orleans (that's a compliment)." Full review