Canal Street Inn

We took a 4 day vacation in NOLA in June 2013. We made a great choice in staying at this Inn. It is a perfect place to "go home" to after exploring New Orleans' Bourbon Street, French Quarters, the French Market, and the many restaurants about town. Monica, our host, was very generous and helpful providing us guides as to where to go to enjoy our trip. The street car which runs across the street was most convenient and very economical way to see the city. Riding around the city on the street car gave us the chance to see the New Orleans locals' day to day ways. Monica's kitchen is always busy in the morning as she makes delicious breakfast for the guests. We enjoyed her company and stories around the table and around the big house. The room we stayed in Canal Street 1 is spacious, clean, cozy and comfortable and most special ...so quiet at night when we needed to rest after a wonderful day and night in town. If you want to enjoy your trip to New Orleans, stay at this B&B.

Everything was excellent--the ambiance, the nice personal service, the closeness to the street car, the breakfasts and more.

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Thank you for taking the time to review the Canal Street Inn. I am glad you utilized the street car to get around the city. Hope to see you again!

We enjoyed our stay very much. There was dining nearby - the trolley system was easy to use & just across the street - the breakfast was more than a Continental Breakfast (Yummy). Be prepared for rain and enjoy your stay. Zeke103

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I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Canal Street Inn and were filled up with the yummy breakfast!

Three of us ladies were on a road trip to New Orleans and enjoyed every moment of our stay at the Canal Street Inn. Monica, theresa and Dawn were friendly, helpful and showed just perfect southern hospitality. Should we ever get to the Big Easy again there's no doubt where we would stay !! And, we do highly reccomend the Inn to anyone going there.

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Thank you for taking the time to share with others your experience at Canal Street Inn. I am so glad you enjoyed the hospitality as well as the city! Hope to see you again.

Overall great and helpful people. Breakfast for me not too healthy and wished for healthier options. Clean rooms and convenient location!

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Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Inn. I appreciate the feedback on healthy breakfast options. We try to ask upon arrival about allergies and food restrictions, our apologies if we missed asking. I am happy the convenience of location worked out for your stay.

We spent three nights at the Canal Street Inn and enjoyed our stay very much. The historic home is beautifully maintained, very clean and classy. Our bed was huge and comfortable, the shower excellent, and the breakfasts were very tasty. Located right on the street car line, it was a simple trip to get down to the French Quarter and every other place we wanted to go.

This relaxing B&B is a very convenient 15-20 minute street car ride from all the action in the French quarter. We were happy to stay in a quieter area, and since the street car stop is directly in front of the inn, we could still come back mid day to change for dinner and rest without feeling like we were wasting site seeing time. The inn really enhanced our trip. Monica is a wonderful cook, and breakfast was prompt and delicious. Full of old charm, my husband and I really enjoyed reading in the parlor or on the front porch. Our room, street car #1, was very spacious with a huge bathroom and walk in shower. We will definitely stay here again if we make it back to New Orleans.

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Thank you for taking the time to review the Inn. I am so glad you were able to enjoy the location of Canal Street Inn as well as relaxation time! Hope to see you again.

A great bed and breakfast! Monica went out of her way to make sure our stay was wonderful! Very relaxing atmosphere!

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Thank you for your kind review. I am happy you were able to relax during your stay.

Close enough to downtown to walk, but far enough away to enloy quiet romance. Option we chose was a studio apartment above the Canal ST Bistro, Management was accomodating and respectful, Bistro was extraordinary in both fare and friendliness. Room was quaint, functional, private and romantc. Trolley stop right out front 20 min to the waterfront, french quarter, transfer to the garden district. We chose often to walk because of safe neighborhood, friendly locals, great restaurants and bistros within 10-20 min walk. Highly recommended! You won't be disappointed.

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Thank you for taking the time to review your apartment stay with the Canal Street Inn. I am happy you were able to explore the restaurants and sites of the neighborhood. I appreciate your recommendation to others!

My husband and I have been staying here for years and we love it. Huge. comfortable rooms and the best service. The breakfast is always superb. Monica will make your stay the best vacation you've ever had.

Colleen & Bernie Prefontaine

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Thank you for the kind review and recommendation to others!

This B&B is a great value when compared to the hotels in New Orleans. It is conveniently located across from the Canal streetcar line. Owner (Monica) displays the best of Southern and Ecuadoran hospitality. I will book a room again next trip to the Crescent City!

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I'm glad you were able to enjoy your spring break in the Crescent City. See you again!

We had a wonderful time on our first vist to New Orleans. The Canal Street Inn was the perfect choice for us, close and convenient for all that we wanted to do. Monica was an excellent host. Our breakfasts were delicious and the inn was a cozy place to chat with other guests over an evening glass of wine. We would certainly visit again.

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I'm so happy the Big Apple enjoyed the Big Easy! I hope you are able to visit us again!

I stayed there the weekend of the Endymion parade, 2/8-2/11. From the moment I arrived until the morning I left, I was treated like family. The room (#5) was fabulous, and very spacious, plenty room for 3 ( king size bed and day bed). The atmosphere is charming as was Monica the owner. I will certainly be back next year for the Endymion weekend.

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Thank you for letting others know about your experience here at the Inn. I am glad you enjoyed your Mardi Gras vacation! See you next year!

A friend and I stayed there for the Super Bowl. It is a lovely B&B. The innkeeper greeted us very warmly, gave us a great tour and took the time to explain the streetcar system to us. The streetcar stops right out front, so making it around the area was easy and convenient. Breakfast was freshly made and delicious, there were snacks and beverages always available, and it was a quiet retreat away from the Super Bowl activities.

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I am glad you had a great SuperBowl experience in New Orleans. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback on your stay here at the Inn!

This was our first ever stay at a B&B and it was great. One of those trips that you day dream about for weeks after you return home. Monica was so nice and helpful pointing out how to get to the places we wanted to see, serving fine wine every night and just making us feel at home in this beautiful 100 plus year old home. We already miss Canal Street Inn and can't wait till we can come back.

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I'm glad your first B&B experience was a great one! I look forward to your return visit!

Our hostess was the key to making our stay at the Canal Street Inn both pleasant and memorable. As soon as we arrived at the inn, she was prompt to ask us what we had already done in the city and what we still planned to do. Upon learning that we wanted to do a cemetery tour, she called and made reservations for us! Anything at all into which we expressed interest, she was quick to make recommendations or offer help. On top of all of this, our room and the house itself were absolutely beautiful, and breakfast was divine. We could not have asked for a better experience.

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Thank you so much for your kind words. This city has so much to offer, I'm glad you took advantage of the tours. I am so happy you had such a great experience here!

Monica the owner was great. I had to arrive late and she called me to communicate how to get the keys and set up my breakfast. Helpful and a perfect hostess throughout my stay. Quiet and beautiful house with great charm. My only very MINOR complaint is that there was no dresser or table in the room so I could unpack a few of my clothes for my 2 day stay. Other than that, the room was great and the bed was extremely comfortable. Thanks Monica and I will tell all my friends about your B&B.

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Thank you for your kind words. I am always greatful when guests enjoy the house and pass on their positive experience to friends-thank you!

great place to stay, right off the trolley so easily can get down to the french quarter

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Thank you for taking the time to review the Inn. I'm glad you were able to get to the French Quarter so quickly and easily.

We had a great time. So close to everything yet far enough away to make sleeping very easy in the Big Easy!!! Will stay again and hope everyone will stop here!!

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I'm so glad you had such a great time in New Orleans! Glad the convenience of the location worked out so great for you. Hope to see you again.

For a long weekend away nowhere could be better than the Canal Street Inn. Away from the chaos of Bourbon St, yet just a streetcar ride away from all the fun, this is a wonderful respite. Monica is a very accomodating hostess, offering her knowledge of where to go for what and willingly accomodating breakfast preferences. The house is a wonderful example of the quiet opulance of the turn of the last century with high ceilings and ornate archways, ceiling medallions, and mantelpieces in every room. The sitting areas and garden are great for sequestering yourself away with a good book. Highly recommended!

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Thank you for the kind review! I'm glad you were able to enjoy yourself and find a place to relax here at the Inn. I appreciate your recommendation to others!

My husband and I decided to take a last minute anniversary trip to New Orleans. Monica was so accommodating and made us feel just like we were at home. The Bed & Breakfast is beautiful and has so much history. We will definitely be returning in the near future!

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I'm so happy you had a great anniversary celebration at the Inn. I hope to see you back in the near future.

We spent almost a week at the Inn and were completely delighted with all of its aspects, especially, the kind and gracious hostess, Monica. The Canal Street Inn location is convenient to the quarter and NOMA; the inn and garden are lovely; the breakfast is homemade and served beautifully, the ambiance is warm and welcoming. All positives!

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It was a pleasure to have you here for a week stay. I am grateful you shared your wonderful experience with other bedandbreakfast.com guests!

Very nice room ; best B&B we've ever stayed in. Monica was very professional; knew when to visit, was very helpful, and let us have our privacy. Provided extra's I haven't enjoyed at other B&B's. Will stay again when we are in the area.

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Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm so glad you had such a great experience at Canal Street Inn. I look forward to your return visit when you are in town!

First off, my entire family would like to thank Monica and her staff for making my daughter and new son-in law wedding reception on September 15, 2012, a beautiful, fun and relaxing experience. Monica took care of my daughter so well that it gave me time to actually catch my breath. Also, the taste testing at the restaurant with my daughter, sisters and mother was so stress free and delicious!! From the gorgeous Inn, food and hospitality to the wonderful outdoor atmosphere, she truly made their day special. I would recommend anyone looking into getting married or like my family, having an outdoor reception, to take a serious look at this Inn. You will not regret your decision!! The bride will be very grateful and happy to have almost everything at her fingertips from the food and drinks to the cake being decorated. AND Monica even spent her time taking beautiful photos of the reception. She blended into the atmosphere that we didn't even notice her! What a special gift she gave to us all that evening!! Leslie w/Mr. & Mrs Woods-West

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I'm so happy you enjoyed the wedding reception at the Inn. It was a great pleasure to meet such a warm family, I truly enjoyed working with all of you. I am glad we were able to achieve a stress free reception for the bride/groom and family. Best of luck to the newlyweds!

We really enjoyed our stay. Monica was really sweet and polite, our room was nice with a very comfortable bed, and it was very quiet through the night. Beautiful house.

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Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Canal Street Inn. We make every attempt to make sure our guests have an enjoyable experience in New Orleans and a comfortable stay at the Inn!

We have stayed in a number of B&Bs but this is one of the best. Our room was very roomy, private and cozy. Each morning we had a delicious homemade breakfast at the perfect time for us. Monica is a very gracious and helpful host as this was our first time in New Orleans. I would recommend Canal Street Inn to anyone that will be visiting the city and if we ever make it back would definitely stay here. Verna, Dublin, Ohio

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Thank you Verna for taking the time to review Canal Street Inn. I am so happy your B&B experience here was so positive. I hope to see you again!!

My husband and I stayed this past weekend at the Canal Street Inn for our 10 year wedding anniversary. We had never been to NOLA and were a little concerned that we wouldn't feel comfortable at a B&B, but I was given a gift certificate from bedandbreakfast.com as a gift. Canal Street Inn was comfortable, clean and absolutely beautiful. The inn is beautifully kept up with all the old world charm you would want. Breakfast was delicious and wonderfully presented. In fact, Monica made us feel so comfortable that on our second day there we ended up just hanging out at the Inn reading and relaxing in our room or on the beautiful back porch. Monica was a great host. She gave us a map to the city with directions to all the places we wanted to go, made our dinner reservations and called us taxi's when we needed them. I liked the inn's location because we were a little out of the hustle of the main French Quarter but just a street car (stop is right across the street from the inn) or a 5-7min cab ride to Bourbon Street. They also recommended some lovely restaurants within walking distance from the inn and I even found a place to get a pedicure. All in all, I can understand why people keep coming back to the Canal Street Inn. Thank you to Monica and her staff for making our 10 year anniversary amazing!!! -Raina and Todd

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Thank you for the fantastic review Raina and Todd. I am so glad your first B&B experience was such a positive experience. I was happy to have you choose Canal Street Inn to celebrate your anniversary! I hope that you are safe from "Sandy". Hope to see you back for another anniversary!

Just loved this beautiful gem of a home. Fabulous wood and stained glass, with some tasty artwork collected by the Owner/Innkeeper. Really nice ambiance, great lighting, Would come back in a hearbeat!

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Thank you for your kind review. We would love for you to stay at Canal Street Inn on your return visit to New Orleans!

My husband and I eloped on September 1. We drove from Texas, and Hurricane Isaac was not going to interfere with our plans. After too many hours in gridlock traffic due to the flooding on I-10, we finally made it to the Inn. It was quiet, very cozy, and we immediately felt at home. We had a fantastic night's sleep, and had a wonderful start to the morning of our wedding with Monica's incredible hospitality and fantastic cooking. We found out at the last minute that the place in Pirate Alley where our ceremony was to be held was flodded out. With some quick thinking and Monica's permission we had our ceremony in the backyard of the Inn. Our wedding day and honeymoon could not have been more PERFECT. We had such a great stay that we plan to come back to the Canal Street Inn every year for our anniversary. Thank you to the staff at the Canal Street Inn for making our wedding and honeymoon a dream come true!

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Thank you for your kind words. I was grateful we were able to host your ceremony here at the Inn. We look forward to your yearly visits!

Arriving in NOLA two days after Issac, The Canal Street Inn was one of the only hotels/B&Bs with the power back on, so it was meant to be! We loved our stay the first night so much that we decided to stay another night. Our room was beautiful and Monica was the most lovely and gracious hostess. She welcomed us right in (and let me stay with my little cat). Wine was served in the evening, and a delicious, hot breakfast in the morning. I can not say enough wonderful things about this charming, historic Inn. I will recommend it to anyone I know who will be staying in NOLA! Added bonus: it's located right on Canal Street and there is a trolly car that will stop right in front and take you directly down to the French Quarter in one shot! It couldn't be more convenient!!! Thank you, Monica!!! Cheers, Jessica Fowler & Christopher Stephens

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Thank you Jessica and Christopher. I enjoyed your extended stay at the Inn. We hope to see you again soon!

My wife and I stayed at Canal Street Inn for our 11th wedding anniversary a few weeks ago. With two small children at home, it was a much needed weekend away to ourselves. We were lucky to get one of the off street parking spaces behind the Inn, so when we parked, we never moved our vehicle until we left. We rode the streetcars everywhere. The daily passes were an outstanding value at $3.00 each. The Inn itself was everything, if not more, than I was expecting. We had never stayed at a bed and breakfast before, but we WILL be back. Monica was a super friendly host, who made the most scrumptious breakfasts for us. The room (Canal Street Suite) was spacious, with a very comfortable, firm bed. It had a very "homey" feel to it. So much more comfortable than a hotel! It was a great first time for us.

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Thank you for the kind review. I am so happy we could be your "home away from home"! I look forward to your future visits!

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Canal Street B&B. Monica gave us great advice on places to go and things to do while were were in New Orleans. She also made reservations for us at two outstanding restaurants. Access to the trolley is almost right in front of the Inn, and we used it extensively.

What a charming place to stay! My husband and I were delighted at the comfort and cleanliness of this B&B. We stayed in the Audubon Suite and I can honestly say this was one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in with the best night sleep. Monica pays great attention to detail and is a delightful hostess. Excellent choice!

We visit Nola 2-3 times a year and loved our stay here so much we have already booked another 4 night stay! My boyfriend rides in Endymion so when we found this B&B right on the Endymion route, we were thrilled! We knew it would be a good location when we booked it but it turned out to be PERFECT. We were a 10-15 min cab ride down to the Superdome, the streetcar is right out front which is always delightful & will take you right into the Quarter if you want & a Walgreens right down the street for anything you might need. The rooms are beautiful, clean & comfortable. We were in the Royal Room which was spacious with a large bathroom- the water pressure is AMAZING! Our friend traveling with us was in the Orleans Street room, which was large with a sitting area and modern bathroom. Monica, the proprietor, is super sweet, welcoming & helpful about the area, cabs anything else you might need. In fact, our friend had a little too much fun one night. When she didn’t show up for breakfast, she offered to make her a special breakfast and some tea for us to bring up to her to try to make her feel better. The whole house is stunning & inviting. We were so worn out one evening that we simply helped ourselves to a glass of the wine they set out in the evenings and read quietly in the front common area- we felt right at home. We have stayed in several B&B’s as I prefer them hotels, and this is by far our favorite!

This is a great bed and breakfast that I've been going to (when it was known as the Block-Keller House) for almost 10 years. The management and staff are accessible and friendly. The staff is also very discreet and unintrusive - you don't know they're there unless you would like something. If you are coming to New Orleans and want a place to stay with history, close to the French Quarter but not in it (the Inn is right across the street from the historic street car line) and ice cold a/c throughout the house, this is a wonderful place to stay.

My Memorial Day weekend visit to New Orleans was wonderful! Canal Street Inn definitely exceeded my expectations. The Inn is lovely, very clean, and the food is outstanding. I recommend this B&B whole heatedly!

We certainly enjoyed our 3day getaway to New Orleans and our stay at the Canal Street Inn topped off a perfecf stay. Beautiful home and grounds and our breakfast was delicious. With the trolley stop right in front of the house we never needed or used our auntomobile. Our room was clean and comfortable....we will go back. We love The Big Easy and consider ourselves fortunate to have found the Canal Street Inn.

We visited in April, 2012. Couldn't have found a better setting or host. We (3sisters) stayed in room 3 - spacious, well appointed, beautifully decorated. Delighted to find the room ready for us at noon! Hostess was always available to answer questions, offer suggestions as well as provide wonderful extras (snacks, wine, etc.) to our stay. Trolley car was actually easier to reach French Quarter/riverfront than the St. Charles street line. Would definitely stay again and highly recommend it to others.

We had a delightful stay at the Canal Street Inn. Monica was so nice and helpful. Street car right out front. . .so convenient to French Quarter. Would definitely recommend to others.

We enjoyed two nights at this lovely inn. Monica was extremely helpful and offered to store our luggage while we explored the French Quarter. Fortunately, our room was ready the minute we walked in the door (at 10am!). The location is perfect since you have access to the streetcar which zips you directly to the French Quarter, plus you have the quiet of a residential neighborhood. The rooms in this stately home are well appointed and not overly stuffy/highbrow--my 15 year old son felt comfortable here. I would definitely stay here again. Wonderful experience, great breakfast!

We had a wonderful time staying at Canal Street Inn! The house is beautiful, the property is easy to find and the street car stops right in front of the house. Monica was an amazing host and makes super yummy breakfasts, keeping in mind any dietary restrictions or special requests! We stayed in Room 1 and the room and the bathroom were good sized and quiet, even though it's at the front of the house. Very homey atmosphere. Excellent value. Definitely would stay again! -James and Amy Comer, Lumberton, Texas

Free off-street parking! (Putting that first because this info. is not shared in the description.) We stayed here for a weekend in February. We arrived 2 hours late because of bad weather and the host was not there. However, I called her and she worked it out so that we could check in to our room in her absence, which was very nice of her. Our room was really cool (Room 1) - nice old house with high ceilings and big rooms. Comfortable bed and very quiet. Nice big bathroom and shower! Also, we had our own thermostat in our room, which is AWESOME for me because I'm usually 10 degrees warmer than the average person and I burn up if I can't control the temp. around me! The streetcar stop is right in front of the house. Just allow yourself a good 30 minutes to ride into the French Quarter because sometimes it's busy and makes lots of stops. But the streetcar is air conditioned. Have exact change ready - $1.25. The host family is very friendly, doesn't hassle you but is there to answer questions and give you a good breakfast. We will definitely stay there again because it is much cheaper and quieter than staying inside the Quarter, and parking is FREE and off the street!

My business partners and I had a most enjoyable time with Monica at the home. We looked forward to comming back each evening and socializing and relaxing before turning in each night. It was very clean and homey feeling and the food was wonderful. Monica saw to it that our stay was the relaxing inviting and atmospher of New Orlends. This will defintenly become our home away from home while in NO. Jeff and Ophelia

Upon arrival you will feel like you own this mansion. I already miss waking up to the smell of that breakfast throughout the entire house. It was fabulous. Everything was tastefully done and organically prepared including fresh fruit right off the trees in the back courtyard. coffee and tea with sweet snacks even when we stayed out really late! I highly recommend staying here for a true Southern experience done RIGHT! I will be back!!! -Roxane J.

I came to the Inn for my Thanksgiving break and it was lovely. The Inn keeper, Monica, was very sweet and welcoming and helped us with all of our necessities. I'm a vegetarian so I was glad to hear that she could accommodate to that for breakfast. The streetcar passed right in front of the home which was very convenient while touring the city. Overall, I had a great stay!

Just returned from a wonderful 3 night stay at the Canal Street Inn. Perfect hospitality very friendly owner, eager to please and ensure that your stay is perfect. The rooms were clean and comfortable. The breakfast, different each morning, but always delicious and made fresh for each guest. Even though the Inn was booked out we felt very well looked after. Nothing was too much trouble for Monica Ramsey the owner, the weekend we were there, a wedding party was staying and what a perfect location for wedding celebrations and photo's etc. We also visited the Canal Street Bistro/Eco Cafe just up the road and had a wonderful relaxed meal. Could not have asked for a better place to stay. Thank you.

We very much enjoyed our stay! The Inn is comfortable and so convenient as it is situated along the trolley route. A great restaurant that serves local cuisine is just a few doors from the inn. Monica is a delightful and generous innkeeper! Would go back again

I stayed here this past weekend and thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Monica, the owner, is lovely. She is adorable, and although obviously a busy woman, makes you feel welcome. The rooms are fairly priced and there is a mix of modern artwork and antiques. You are allowed to help yourself to wine and snacks if desired and there is a piano guests can play. Luckily, we had a fantastic pianist staying at the hotel with us. Everything about the place was beautiful and perfect.