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Auld Sweet Olive Bed and Breakfast
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  • Auld Sweet Olive Bed and Breakfast is in the heart of the hip, historic Faubourg Marigny neighborhood.

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  • Inn Details

    Featuring hand-painted faux bois treatments in each room this beautifully restored Creole Bungalow is a live-in work of art, in the historic Faubourg Marigny just downriver from the French Quarter. Lush gardens surround the airy home. Walk the neighborhood to discover ornate Creole Cottages and some of the most popular local venues for Jazz, Latin, and contemporary music along the nearby Frenchmen Street music corridor. Utne Magazine called our neighborhood one the "hippest in America" with its art galleries, clubs, restaurants, and slightly bohemian vibe.

    Innkeeper Information

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French


    Features

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Urban Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property Noted For:

    • Advice for tours

    • Gardens

    • Voodoo weddings and commitment ceremonies

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • Hairdryer

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Internet Service

    • Library

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    • Wedding Facilities

    Other Amenities:

    • stocked refrigerator

    • maid service

    • lush gardens

    • stylish interior

    • continental breakfast

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  • Sweet Olive Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      2 Double

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

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    2 standard size beds, private faux marble bath, garden views, private porch, cross ventilation, climate control, french doors, ceiling fan, antique mantle & chifferobe! This room can hold 4 guests but is crowded with 3 or more, 2 guests is ideal over 2 guest $25.00 each.

    Cypress Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Upscale bayou camp feeling, fabulous faux beaded board wainscoting, hand painted hazy cypress tree wall finish, private bath, queen sized bed, ceiling fan, climate control, cedarobe.

    Palmetto Room

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Sunrise in a palmetto grove over a queen sized bed. Private bath with tub/european hand shower combo, climate control, ceiling fan, cedarobe, garden view, closest to the kitchen and most private room.

    Courtyard Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Our largest room is also our Honeymoon suite with 1 king size bed along with a kichenette, refrigerator, sink and stove. Bathroom has Jacuzzi whirlpool bathtub walk in shower with shower panel.Private entry off the courtyard!

    Oak/Magnolia Suite

    Suite maximum capacity: 4

    • Beds

      2 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) N/A

    Our 2 bedroom suite with 2 queen beds, 2 full bathrooms. This is our best price value room and is great for 2 couple 2 people who do not what to share a bed.

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 2:00 PM    Check out: 12:00 PM

    • Minimum stay: Certain premium weekends require min. stay. Call for details

    • Deposit amount required: one night's fee ($65 - $150)

    • Cancellations: Deposit of one night's fee secures res. Deposit refunded if cancelled 2 weeks prior or more.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: Honor Bar Available

    • Drinks available: Y

    • Children allowed: no children under 12

    • Suitable for children: No

    • Childcare provided: No

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: 7:00 - 11:00 am

    • Serving location: garden or kitchen, Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Fruit

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • Faubourg Marigny

    • Near the French Quarter

    • Downtown

    City

    • Directions to property:
      Take Elysian Fields exit from I-10. Head toward downtown on Elysian Fields. Cross St. Claude Ave., go one block to N. Rampart St. & make left. Proceed 3.5 blocks. Located on right in mid-block at 2460 N. Rampart. (Note that this is the 2nd of 2 2400 blocks)

    Airport

    • New Orleans, LA (MSY) 12 miles

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Off-the-beaten path attrs.

    • Creole Cottages with gardens

    • Deep sea fishing

    • French Quarter

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Riverfront Streetcar

    • Historic Homes

    • Jazz Clubs

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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    Living Inside the Art

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    Staying at the Sweet Olive is like being embraced by the spirit of New Orleans with the hand painted wall murals and vintage decor. Stay in the honeymoon suite. Its great! The owners have certainly gone the extra mile to sit down with us and make sure we had the information we needed to tailor a visit that met our hopes to a "T". The housemaid Clara is so thoughtful and kind. And don't forget to give, the old quiet tiny dachshund Happy a kibble of cereal at the light but yummy breakfast. Staying at the Sweet Olive enhanced our enjoyment of our 50th wedding anniversary. Thanks to Dale, David and Clara. We'll be back.

    N'awlins!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    We came upon New Orleans for a birthday experience, and how perfect to stay at the Sweet Olive. It has classic New Orleans charm, right down to Mardi Gras fun! Our room was quiet, spacious and relaxed, just what we needed after a long day in the French Quarter.

    Really great B&B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I really liked Auld Sweet Olive. Dale and David are avid lovers of New Orleans culture, and this is all on display at the inn. It's always so nice to stay at a place that appreciates and shares its local culture with guests. The rooms are quite interesting in terms of decor (in a very good way), and the innkeepers were quite good about explaining the area and answering our questions. My only issue is that the bathroom floor hadn't been thoroughly cleaned before we arrived. I didn't bother mentioning it because I didn't want anyone to feel badly and it was a minor problem that I was able to remedy myself pretty quickly. In conclusion, if you want to have a real NOLA experience away from the ridiculousness that is (west) Bourbon Street, this is the place for you!

    Sweet Olive Indeed!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway

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    We really appreciated receiving the map and guide of the neighborhood. The hospitality was warm, the food tasty and the atmosphere fun. Thank you for serving king's cake we wanted to try it before we left New Orleans.

    Quaint B&B with artistic touch

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    SweetOlive reflects very much the spirit of New Orleans - colourful, artistic and soulful. We're pleased with the fact that the pictures on its website were accurate of the actual place - we've been travelling for 5 weeks prior to that and had stayed at various B&Bs and not everyone of them stood up to expectation. Thankfully SweetOlive did. Dale gave us a brief orientation of the place and neighbourhood when we arrived, which included a map of various places for food, grocery, music and interesting sights. Breakfast was good and we can get beer in the fridge for $1! Wifi connection was good even in the rooms (again not many places can testify to that) We've enjoyed our stay as it gave us the rest needed while exploring New Orleans.

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