Chimes Bed and BreakfastvsLoft 523 New Orleans
Both properties are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Chimes Bed and Breakfast scores slightly higher than Loft 523 New Orleans. Chimes Bed and Breakfast has a TripExpert Score of 77 with recommendations from 8 publications such as concierge.com, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Chimes Bed and Breakfast
1146 Constantinople St., New Orleans, LA 70115
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Business Center
Concierge
"Jill, always knowledgeable and animated, will help you plan your day, matching your particular interests with her favorite spots and outings."
Fodor's
"The elegant and charming Chimes B&B is set in an atmospheric, historic neighborhood." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Nicely decorated and perfectly maintained, the B&B is a good homebase for travelers."
Rough Guide
"You’re in a pretty part of the Garden District at this peaceful, casually stylish B&B."
Gayot
"Owners Jill and Charles Abbyad were pioneers in the New Orleans' bed-and-breakfast movement, which came surprisingly late to the city."
Travel + Leisure
"Gracious hosts Charles and Jill Abbyad make you feel like family within seconds of your arrival, and will happily help you plan the perfect itinerary in their home city." Full review
Frommer's
"This gem has no grand airs, just pure charm and contentment in a true neighborhood setting. Rooms vary in size, but all are a tasteful, unfussy, unpretentious mix of antiques, modernity" Full review
Lonely Planet
"All rooms are arranged around a lovely patio and gardens, creating a courtyard community of sorts." 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