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  • Auld Sweet Olive Bed and Breakfast is in the heart of the hip, historic Faubourg Marigny neighborhood.
    The spacious double parlors, feature a hand-painted banana plant motif.
    All rooms have private baths. Here is a view of the Oak Room with its unique faux bois painted finish,trompe d'oeil so convincing you'll touch it to make sure it's not real paneled oak.
    The spacious main hall runs the length of the house (nearly half a block!) and features the elaborate costume worn by owner David Johnson, a former king of one of the city's largest Mardi Gras parades.
    The Magnolia Room features a gilded headboard framing a handpainted plantation scene.
    Guests can choose to enjoy their breakfast in the kitchen or at the antique dining table in the parlor.
    The Sweet Olive room features a king size four poster bed and French doors leading to a private porch overlooking the side garden.
    The walls of the Palmetto room are covered with a subtle rendering of that iconic south Louisiana swamp vegetation.

    • Address 2460 N. Rampart St.
      New Orleans, LA 70117
      USA
    • Phone+1-504-947-4332
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    A peaceful and private hideaway, just blocks from New Orleans' famous French Quarter! Each room in this beautifully restored 1850s Creole home is hand painted by a local artist, and several have private entrances onto our jasmine-covered courtyard. Located in the historic Faubourg Marigny, our neighborhood is home to Frenchmen Street with its jazz music clubs, bars, art galleries, and fine dining. We are a 9-block stroll (or 2-minute cab ride) from the French Quarter. Enjoy our complimentary breakfast (featuring freshly-baked goodies) in the parlor or courtyard, before heading out on your adventures!

    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 138 Reviews

    4.2 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  5
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Sweet Olive's new owner, Nancy Gunn, has enhanced the beautiful painted walls of the parlors by reducing clutter and finding great furniture and rugs to compliment them. She cooks up marvelous breakfast specialities like apple bread pudding and eggs Florentine. The location is likewise enhanced by

    May 01, 2013

    the recent opening of The Healing Center just across the street, with shops , a fine restaurant and a great venue, Cafe Istanbul, for music, theater, and readings. Nancy's warm hospitality, along with the unique physical plant, makes this a great choice for travellers looking for something different, in all the best ways.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    excellent choice in Marigny. Great spot!

    April 29, 2013

    We found this to be a totally delightful place to stay in new Orleans. A very cool old house very well decorated, and Nancy and staff were charming and helpful. Highly recommended.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Delightful B&B

    April 17, 2013

    We stayed during French Quarter Festival...great location, creative & warm rooms and common areas. Excellent breakfast. Delightful new owner. Mark & Sue

    3.6 out of 5
     

    Nola retreat

    April 08, 2013

    We stayed in the Olive room, which was perfect, as it had a separate door to go through, not to bother anyone. The house was perfect for what we wanted. It was far enough away from the craziness of the French Quarter and it's nestled in the midst of the Marigny district, which has a cozy neighborhood feel.


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Nancy Gunn

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • French

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $95 - $150

    Sweet Olive Room

    King-sized, four-poster bed, upscale private bathroom with tub/shower, private porch with garden views, french doors, ceiling fan, armoire, and antique mantle! A peaceful and private room, come and go as you please with your own entrance. This is a lovely place for a couple to retreat after a fun day in the Marigny and French Quarter. In-room amenities: hair dryer, iron, ironing board, soap, shampoo, conditioner, AC/Heat, wi-fi, bottled water.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King

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    Cypress Room

    Serene and lovely room in muted shades of blue and green, with a custom cypress tree wall finish. Private bath beautifully hand-painted with a dragonfly theme, queen-sized bed, ceiling fan. In-room amenities include: hair dryer, iron, ironing board, soap, shampoo, conditioner, AC/Heat, wi-fi, bottled water.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Palmetto Room

    A sweet and private room, the walls are lovingly hand-painted to make you feel as if you were in a palmetto grove. Queen-sized bed, private bath with small bathtub/european hand-shower combo, ceiling fan, armoire, a garden view, direct access onto the courtyard and your own private entrance. In-room amenities include: hair dryer, iron, ironing board, soap, shampoo, conditioner, AC/Heat, wi-fi, bottled water.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

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    Courtyard Suite

    Our largest room is also our Honeymoon suite with King-Sized bed, along with a kichenette, small refrigerator, sink and stove. The bathroom has a Jacuzzi whirlpool bathtub, as well as a separate walk-in shower. Private entry off the courtyard, come and go as you please! Also features a ceiling fan, a sitting area, and a pull-down, full-sized Murphy bed. In-room amenities include: hair dryer, iron, ironing board, soap, shampoo, conditioner, AC/Heat, wi-fi, bottled water.

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 King, 1 Double

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    Oak/Magnolia Suite

    Our 2-bedroom suite is the best value for a family, friends, or two couples traveling together. Each bedroom includes a queen bed, armoire, dresser, and full bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet. The Oak room, in wood-tones, is lovingly hand-painted with a faux bois treatment. The Magnolia room features soft, blue-green walls with magnolia blossoms and an antique marble dresser. The connecting door between the rooms can be kept open or locked for privacy. In-room amenities include: hair dryer, iron, ironing board, soap, shampoo, conditioner, AC/Heat, wi-fi, bottled water.

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 2 Queen

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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 4:00 pm    Check Out: 11:00 am

    • Minimum Stay: 2-3 night minimum

    • Deposit Amount Required: Deposit of one night's fee.

    • Cancellations: Deposit of one night's fee secures reservation, refundable if cancelled 2 weeks prior to stay.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Honor Bar Available

    • Drinks Available: Yes

    • Children Allowed: No children under 12 unless by prior arrangement

    • Suitable For Children: No

    • Childcare Provided: No

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 138 Reviews

    4.2 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    5 out of 5
     

    Sweet Olive's new owner, Nancy Gunn, has enhanced the beautiful painted walls of the parlors by reducing clutter and finding great furniture and rugs to compliment them. She cooks up marvelous breakfast specialities like apple bread pudding and eggs Florentine. The location is likewise enhanced by

    May 01, 2013

    the recent opening of The Healing Center just across the street, with shops , a fine restaurant and a great venue, Cafe Istanbul, for music, theater, and readings. Nancy's warm hospitality, along with the unique physical plant, makes this a great choice for travellers looking for something different, in all the best ways.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    excellent choice in Marigny. Great spot!

    April 29, 2013

    We found this to be a totally delightful place to stay in new Orleans. A very cool old house very well decorated, and Nancy and staff were charming and helpful. Highly recommended.

    4.2 out of 5
     

    Delightful B&B

    April 17, 2013

    We stayed during French Quarter Festival...great location, creative & warm rooms and common areas. Excellent breakfast. Delightful new owner. Mark & Sue

    3.6 out of 5
     

    Nola retreat

    April 08, 2013

    We stayed in the Olive room, which was perfect, as it had a separate door to go through, not to bother anyone. The house was perfect for what we wanted. It was far enough away from the craziness of the French Quarter and it's nestled in the midst of the Marigny district, which has a cozy neighborhood feel.

    5 out of 5
     

    Execellent

    April 06, 2013

    It was a over enyoyable stay.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Farm Guy

    March 21, 2013

    Stay was excellent. Had concerns about the neiborhood prior to arriving, but found we had nothing o worry about. Close to the Quarter and the facility across the street was really great.

    4.6 out of 5
     

    Worried it might be too good to be true -- turned out to be INCREDIBLE!

    March 14, 2013

    I spent hours researching accommodations in the New Orleans area. This was, by far, the absolute best value I came across. Before arriving, I was actually worried it might all be too good too good to be true. But Sweet Olive was even MORE than I could have asked for! -Unbeatable price -One of a kind decor -Free parking! -Walking distance from all tourist sites (about 10 min walk from French Quarter) -Free breakfast and afternoon snacks :) -Honor bar with wine, beer, and soda in the kitchen -Wonderful, informative, accessible hosts! This was my first trip to New Orleans, and I will never stay anywhere else on future trips. Highly recommended to couples or other small, low-key groups.

    3.8 out of 5
     

    Wonderful Housekeeper Jessica

    March 11, 2013

    We arrived early and didn't dig through the Mardi Gras beads to find the doorbell on the gate but Jessica was never-the-less very welcoming as we hollered and waved at her the length of the property. We only briefly met one of our hosts, who was quite cordial, but Jessica went over and above every day we were there (even washing my souvenir plastic cup collection!) The only issue we had was barely visable (if you've had more than two drinks) steps from the bathroom to the main part of the suite. My somewhat clumsy husband managed to miss them on two separate occasions. Luckily, he was slightly sedated and pretty limber both times. :-) Oh wait- the other issue was that they did not accept the B&B.com gift certs as they said the B&B owners were charged too much to use them. But it was still a good value and I'd still stay there again.


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  • Location Type

    • Faubourg Marigny

    • Near the French Quarter

    • Downtown

    • Village

    City - New Orleans

    • Directions to property:
      Take Elysian Fields exit from I-10. Head toward downtown on Elysian Fields. Cross St. Claude Avenue, go one block to N. Rampart Street & make a left. Proceed 3.5 blocks. We are located on the right, mid-block at 2460 N. Rampart. We are the big yellow house set back from the street.

    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

    • New Orleans' famous French Quarter

    • Frenchmen Street

    • Historic Homes

    • Outlet Stores

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Boating

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Riverfront Streetcar

    • Jazz Clubs

    • Fine Dining

    • Historic Homes

    • Fine Dining

    • Fine Dining

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    • Bed and Breakfast

    • Urban Inn

    • Historic Inn

    Property highlights

    • Advice for dining, activities

    • Lush gardens, courtyard, hammock

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Gourmet food

    • Honeymoons

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Copier

    • Library

    • Telephone

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Ceiling fans

    • In-room internet

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Radio

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • shampoo, conditioner, soap, hairdryer

    • stylish interior

    • continental breakfast with freshly baked goods

    • maid service

    • lush gardens, courtyard, hammock

    • gated parking for motorcycles

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental

    • Time Served: 7:00 - 10:00 am

    • Serving Location: Courtyard,Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Fruit

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    Additional food services

    • Bottled water in rooms

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