St. Charles Guest House

A charming and peaceful place to stay. The location is great–just a short walk to Magazine St. restaurants and shops, and it's right on the streetcar line to take you straight to Bourbon St. and the French Quarter. The staff is really friendly, and the owner, Dennis, has some good stories about life in New Orleans. We will definitely stay here again during our next visit.

I highly recommend the Saint Charles Guest House. It has a very cozy, period style, warm atmosphere, and I've enjoyed myself on numerous occasions at the Guest House. The breakfast area is homey, bright and overlooks the patio/ deck, pool area. Nice foliage in the courtyard. If your visiting New Orleans, stay at the Guest House, pleasant atmosphere, clean, convenient and reasonably priced!

This place was so unique and exactly what you need for a basic place to stay! There is so much history in the building. The owner and staff were super friendly. The pool area is very cute along with the breakfast nook. Also loved the neighborhood it’s located. Close to the streetcar and places to eat.

A very nice inexpensive place to stay. The room I had was clean, and the staff were extremely nice and helpful. It went way beyond "hotel hospitality", I actually felt I had made new friends. Very convenient location--1 block from St Charles streetcar line. If I am lucky enough to visit New Orleans again, I will definitely stay here.

Amazing staff !! My mother and I stayed 8 days here over Easter and I wouldn't stay anywhere else!! Dennis is kind and super helpful on how to get around he is a gracious host and we felt like we were apart of the family. Robin is a fountain of information on how and where to find interesting things to do close by and she is the sweetest person and just makes you feel welcome. Taylor is the best he helped my mom when we were going to the airport at 3 am. Centrally located for anything you want to see or do close to the trolley, food, and just a fantastic place to be.

Great place to stay! It's clean, lovely, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The quest house is about 2 blocks from the streetcar, so it is incredibly easy to get anywhere. The breakfast is very basic (poptarts, muffins, toast), so if you are a healthy eater, you'll have to grab a yogurt or breakfast elsewhere. If you don't want to go into the FQ to eat, there are also several restaurants nearby. It is safe, quiet, and the best kind of inexpensive place you can stay.

Quite, clean, comfortable & cheap place to crash. Each room is different. No tv 📺, but has bed, table chairs and large bathrooms. Quaint courtyard and a porch to sit on behind gate and fence. I'm sure it's not for everybody, but if you're in New Orleans to see & experience the city and culture and not stay in your hotel room all day, then I recommend it.

The Guesthouse is beautiful and charming. Tucked away in the lower garden district, it is accessable from the St. Charles streetcar and very close to downtown and the French Quarter. It has a friendly staff, lush courtyard with a pool, clean rooms, and great little library!

I stayed at the St Charles Guest House in November of 2024 and even though renovations were occurring they were very accomodating. I can't wait to go back when the work is finished!

We visisted for the week before Mardi Gras and we loved staying here. You just need to know that you are staying in a very, very old B&B. This means old walls and AC unit, the heater needs to be turned on by staff, small shower, no tv (we liked this because we just use TV for mind numbing background noise anyways). We got fresh towels and soap, so make sure you bring your own shampoo, shower gel, etc. The breakfast provided was perfect for the days that we needed a quick breakfast before exploring the city: breads, bagel with cream cheese,  juice, muffins, and most important- coffee! The location was perfect. We were within 2 blocks of Walgreens, a liquor store, the street car, a parade route, and a few amazing restaurants. We even walked to and from the WWII museum (that was a little far but we like walking). There were only 2 cons: this was the most uncomfortable bed I have EVER slept in. I'm fairly young and fall asleep like a rock, so this wasn't the most terrible thing. And when I tried calling for assistance to turn on the heater, I wasn't able to get a hold of anyone. Granted it was very late at night when I called. Fortunately they brought me an extra blanket earlier that day, so I was actually perfectly warm and cozy that night without the heater. The people who own this place are so kind and caring. We'll eventually be back to NOLA and depending on what part of the city we want to see, will probably stay here again.

So here is the deal with the St. Charles Guest House: Yes, the bed is way too soft and the whole place smells a little like natural gas due to the very old built-in-wall heaters many of the bathrooms are equipped with*....okay so the pool is not heated and there's no central air, just pleasantly humming window units (which guests are kindly asked not to use while not in the room). *CAUTION: these are NOT self-lighting so don't just go cranking them on as it will do nothing but fill the room with natural gas (can you tell we found out the hard way?)!!! All that said, I have now stayed here twice and at the end of each stay I find myself thinking, "there's something about this place." Both times I have stayed here it has been clean, no cobwebs and clearly given a thorough once over, albeit over often cracked paint and splintered wood. :) I am not doubting the previous reviewers experience with roaches, but I did not personally encounter any here on either visit. You will find your room will be pleasantly tidied daily and you'll receive fresh towels too, which is more than I can say for a couple of chain hotels I've had the fine pleasure of inhabiting for those lovely work trips. The first time we stayed here it was with a fairly large group of friends (6-8 people) and we had an absolute blast. Yeah, we were all in our twenties/thirties and it was pre-Katrina so we were pretty "footloose and fancy free" to say the least. The second time was just this month; needless to say, my husband and I are in a totally different time of life now. My older step-son is at Tulane so we were down for "Parents' Weekend" and decided to stay in our old haunt for kicks. When we first arrived, not having remembered the somewhat shabby appearance of the place, I think we were both a little disappointed. However, over the course of the weekend, we began to remember what we'd loved about it so much. It's old and shabby for sure but the owner (Dennis) who I concur, is somewhat "spacey," is such a loveable guy. You will truly feel as though you are staying in his very own home. It got to the point that I actually did not even have to tell him my name when I called. He would just say, "is this Emily?" or "Hi, Emily," and he was full of helpful suggestions and ideas. Not only that, due to our flights being bumped, he actually allowed us to completely change the dates of our trip (pre-booked and pre-paid) with NO notice. Kind of hard to explain but having been bumped from our plane, we arrived a day late and were initially issued a credit for the night we missed, which we were happy with. Then upon departure, we were bumped from our flight again. Even though we had already checked out, I called and Dennis from the airport and he just said, "well c'mon back!" He not only allowed us to return, he let us use our "credit" from the first night and we walked right back into our room as though we had never left. I don't know of any chain hotel that would have allowed such a thing. Now, you may argue that many hotels would also not require prepayment to secure booking (as the St. Charles does) but they would probably also not let you just come back after having checked out and waltz right on back into your room (which had been re-tidied despite the absence of the housekeeper, btw). Plus, being on Pyrtania, the St. Charles is basically a block or two from the streetcar line of the same name. Situated in the lower Garden District, you can be in either to Uptown or the Quarter within a matter of about 15 minutes. We had no trouble getting a car and it was just as easy to get to Tulane as it was to Bourbon street. Not to mention the hotel is 1 block from the Avenue Pub, a personal favorite of ours (I'll save that for another review but try the Bloody Mary). The shops on Magazine are also close by and I had a scavengerific time exploring the boutiques and their wares. So despite our initial rush judgement, it ended up being a win-win. We are undecided about staying there next time just because at this point in our lives, we want something a little more luxurious but if you want something that is centrally located, clean and where you will be treated like family, the St. Charles Guest House is the place for you.

Worst... Bed & Breakfast... Ever... Collapsing building, no housekeeping, no fresh towels, cockroaches, no modern electrical outlets, peeling wallpaper, crappy furniture, broken tiles and much more. It is run down and falling apart. If you ate drunk the whole time you're in New Orleans then maybe you won't notice what a complete shin hole this is. I have never written a review this bad about any place or anything in my life. There is nothing good about this place other than the nice young man who checked us in.

St Charles Guest House is a beautiful, quaint place. I felt as though I was warped in time, living in the past. As a writer I appreciated all the special touches and historical artifacts (somewhat spooky but in a good way). Staying there gave us the New Orleans feel we were hoping for. We would definitely go back. The staff was so friendly and attentive and it was super close to the French Quarter. I give it a thumbs up

You get what you pay for and this place even offers a bit more. I had several friends that worked in this establishment and for the price and location its hard to beat if all you need is a place to sleep and keep your stuff. This is more of a hostel type environment than a bed & breakfast except you get the option of private rooms. Everything is really basic here and there are no TV's or telephones in the room (if you're visiting New Orleans why would you need those things anyway?). Compared to most other hotels and guesthouses this place is a good value but it certainly isn't anything fancy. They have a small pool and usually there's an interesting cast of characters around to make friends with.

its basic and very reasonable, even during Mardi Gras. The rooms are funky, but clean, and all the windows in this old house are trapezoidal, and you need to be aware of the slope in the floor, but that all seems part of the charm. No phone or TV in the room (but they do have WiFi), but the bed is comfortable and its a well kept house with books everywhere. The staff will help you get settled and is a good resource if you need anything. Be warned, that since Katrina they do not accept credit cards, so its cash or personal checks. They even have a pool (unheated). Update: My friends Bill and Sue recently stayed here and they complained that roaches in the room, be warned!

This is a great place for the budget-conscious traveller, who also likes to - hang out and meet other people (like a hostel) - stay in more interesting places than just a hotel room at Day's Inn - see more of New Orleans than just French Quarters The St Charles Guest house has plenty of rooms available from shared hostel rooms, single rooms, doubles, both shared and private baths. They are kind of old-fashioned (understatement), which is cute. Because I called ahead to make reservations and they were like, well I am sure we'll have *something* for you when you get here. Hold on, I said, you mean you can't guarantee me a room? He said, NOTHING IN LIFE IS CERTAIN. I found that so funny that I'm like ok, this is where we're staying. I was kind of nervous/excited. They only take cash or checks so be prepared. Call ahead if you're going to arrive later than 9. Its just a good idea to call ahead a few times and chat with them, make sure they remember/know you're coming. I doubt they have a computerized system or even a log book that they consistently update. They have a couple of staffers who seem to all not know what the others are doing. It makes me smile. We got a double room with bathroom, that is sooo quaint. Reminds me of my grandmother's house. The carpet is shabby, the desk is tilted. Its not like the Marriot but its decently clean. Like its not pristine and sparkly but theres no dust cobwebs. They provide clean sheets and towels. Bring your own shampoo and toiletries. WIFI is a BIG PLUS. However old-fashioned this place may be, they have free WIFI. They also provide continental breakfast and all day tea/coffee in the breakfast room. There is a pool and a large deck with a fire pit. The guesthouse is between the St. Charles Streetcar line and the Magazine St Bus route so it is easy to get to downtown french quarters. Magazine St itself is a street filled with cute boutiques and vintage stores and cute coffee shops. The owner Dennis and his staff are all friendly but mind you can be absent-minded sometimes so you have to work with them. ALSO I can see how this place is great for larger groups. Overall I had a pleasant stay in NOLA and I would stay here again in the future.

I love this place! It is dripping with character and charm. The outdoor pool and patio is lovely and little breakfast room adorble. There is a beautiful old mirror over the mantel in my room. This place is such a great deal. Two large beds and breakfast snacks and pool for less then half what others charge. Now it it is very casual and well worn and far from pristine and I like it that way. Think of it as staying at an interesting Uncles house not as a hotel. It is true New Orleans character.

Stayed in this guest house last month. Quiet, well located, very reasonably priced, basic (no TV, no landline phone) room. A delightful feature is a courtyard with a smallish pool. The water was incredibly "soft" and clean and the pool is just big enough to do some short laps. The hotel is a block and a half from St. Charles, and the streetcar stops by regularly. It's $1.25 to get right into the French Quarter. I would definitely stay here again.

It's been 3 years since I stayed here so my memory's a little foggy. I stayed here when I was visiting Tulane and it happened to be the Feb. or March after Katrina. The place was in pretty good shape considering that the hurricane passed just months before. This is not the Ritz. If you came here expecting the Ritz, you'll be sorely disappointed. It is, however, a perfectly adequate place to stay. It's a bit older than what I'm used to, but that can hardly be blamed on them. It's an older building as pretty much all the buildings in the area are, but it's also a fairly charming place with a friendly staff. The price was decent and everything that needed to work did. Continental breakfast was provided and, again, perfectly adequate. If I was going back to New Orleans, I wouldn't mind staying here again.

Take A Minute - I've told you about the location and accommodations at St.Charles Guest House, but this time I want to just take a minute, as I suggest you do when you visit or plan your visit. I took a minute - due to a little rain - last month to enjoy the experience that is St Charles Guest House. Take a minute to talk to owner Dennis about the houses - these are houses, not just hotel rooms - about their history and challenges faced. Take a minute to talk to him about what the Warehouse District, just blocks away and now a destination itself, was when he worked there in years past. Take a minute to talk to staff about hidden gems in a great food city - the diner, the bagel shop, the nearly hidden French Quarter homestyle restaurant. Take a minute to share a recipe, a plant cutting, or a cookie. These moments are what capped another great experience at St Charles Guest House.

My best friend and I booked a trip to NOLA for a senior road trip after graduation. Needless to say we had never been alone before but were welcomed into the St Charles Guest house with open arms. We felt safe and protected and had tons of fun! They have a ton of wonderful books to look at and read, a magnificent pool, amazing breakfast, and above all fantastic service and people skills. The owner, Dennis, is a very caring man and very knowledgeable about the city. He was sure to sit down with us and make sure we were comfortable with the city and gave us a lot of useful information about the city. Overall a wonderful, clean, safe place for you, your family, or anyone traveling for the first time. Thank you so much Mr.Hilton!

Checked in on a Saturday afternoon and the front of desk man was very helpful and made sure our room was ready, they had only booked the room for my husband so I guess they changed from the room that was intended for him. The room was spacious but please be prepared these are old houses and do not come with all mod cons. As many of these guest houses downtown, there is only a curtain between the bedroom and bathroom so if modesty is a problem this is not the place for you. One of the beds appeared to have a blow up mattress on top of another mattress! A word of warning if you intend to partake of the breakfast be aware that there is not an unlimited supply, so if you come down at 0930 there may be little or none left.

Every year we meet a group of our friends in New Orleans two weekends before Fat Tuesday for some revelry. We had previously stayed at another nearby guest house but had decided to try different lodgings due to increasing prices without increasing standards at the last place. St. Charles met our needs perfectly. For the location, you will not find anything that beats the price here. If you are looking for a place that is even remotely modern, do NOT stay here! It's an old, historical building that has a lot of character. All the decor is outdated, our bathroom was tiled in a hideous mint color, but I felt that it was clean and the building secure. You shouldn't be spending much time in your room while in NOLA anyway, so that's all one needs, in my opinion. There are tons of antiques and old books in every nook and cranny, and the owner, Dennis, also has lots of character. He likes to talk, and you can learn a lot about New Orleans just from chatting with him down in the breakfast room. He will help you figure out where you want to go out and how best to get there. Everyone else working there was also friendly. The location is fantastic, only one block from St. Charles streetcar line and parade route. Just know that this is an outdated, historic location that could probably benefit from some updates and repairs...but that would drive the cost up. Well worth the price to us; we'll be back!

I really wanted to like this place. We got to our room on the first floor.. One giant dead roach under the table next to the bed, and another couple in the bathroom. We left and found another place. We were told by the innkeeper that it's normal to have roaches in the rooms if you "live below sea level". I live in Amsterdam, we do not have roaches like that at every hotel and apartments first floor. -Sorry. Clean the place up a little because it really could have been great.

If you're looking for an adventure then this is the place for you!! As a 23 year old girl that traveled to New Orleans alone on a whim i was very pleased with this place. The first night i admit, i had trouble sleeping because i thought the place HAD to be haunted. Well i was wrong. haha. The rooms were nice and spacious and Dennis and Paul were a delight. Its a charming experience that makes you feel homey. I also really liked the benefit of not being located IN the French Quarter. It gave me the option to walk to Audubon Park, which was suggested by Paul. I even bumped into him on the walk! I don't think i would have gotten to see the garden district and the Commander's Palace if i stayed in the French Quarter. The sidecars are a treat and being one block away i liked the opportunity to see more locals as well. Dennis suggested i walk a couple blocks to the visitors center for some maps and self guided walking tours and saved me over $50 by doing the tour myself! It was a blast! I loved the place and will definitely staying there again! I have so many more places to visit and see!!! Definitely not a cookie cutter place!

My partner and I stayed 2 nights at this adorable bed&breakfast. As a first time visitor to the city, we were unsure of where to stay. I found this place by chance and couldn't be happier with how it turned out. At first, we were a little worried to be so far from the french Quarter but after seeing that the trolly was only $3 for 24 hours per person, we were happy that we had some breathing space away from there (we didn't realize just how touristy the french Quarter was until we got there). The room we stayed in was clean and we fell in love with the charm of the place. Growing up in Europe, we are used to old buildings and the effect of time. This is maybe not the place for you if you like highly modern buildings. I just want to clear up that we had no bed bugs and I assume the owners have taken care of that since. The continental breakfast was fine, no complaints on that aspect. Definitely better than most standard continental breakfasts as there was choice of bread/teas. All around great stay. We plan to go back to New Orleans and when we do, we'll happily stay here again!

I wanted a place with New Orleans charm without having to be inside of the French Quarter for a trip with a few friends, but this was absolutely not it. Many places manage to be charming with being full of cockroaches (I literally saw two on the sidewalk outside before I even entered the building). It is incredibly bright, with flood lights and lanterns lighting up the outsides and making it hard to sleep. The rooms themselves were not fancy, nor were I expecting them to be, but they weren't particularly comfortable either. I will say that the neighborhood it was in was great; beautiful, convenient, full of friendly people and next to an interesting church. However, I don't think I would stay here again.

Very very dirty. Do not sleep on the sheets - there was set in blood stains on mine. Do not touch the shower head, they fall off. Lastly, wear socks or shoes at all times. Sorry, I'm not trying to mean, but we left early because it was gross.

I had the greatest time staying here, it's a charming place. The part of town was beautiful, convenient, and safe. It wasn't too far from the street car to get home after bar hopping all night. And as hot as it was in New Orleans the pool was a sanctuary. The staff were so nice and helpful, and was wonderful to chat with them over coffee in the mornings. You can't beat coffee, good company, a pool, and a great location. Steps from the French quarter or the garden district, the St. Charle's guesthouse made our trip so much better.

New renovations and new management by the owners' daughter. But still has the gravitas and history of being the oldest B&B in one of the country's oldest cities. Definitely a charming garden district alternative to the cookie cutter boxes to be found 30 stories up in the CBD. Reminds me of upscale European establishments when I lived and traveled in Europe. Also has a great library of rare books!

This is a very old, quaint guest house. The people here could not be friendlier. It went way beyond "hotel hospitality". I left feeling as though I had made new friends. It was described as clean but shabby, and it is. I had a very comfortable room, B7. Breakfast is muffins, cereal, toast and juice. They are very accomodating, and I truly felt like a guest. There is no smoking in the building because of its age, but they have a nice patio where smoking is allowed. If I am ever lucky enough to visit New Orleans again, I will definitely stay here. It is the cheapest I could find, and therefore I could stay longer in tantalizing city.

stayed here for one night. its awesome if you like a place with real character and don't want to pay a ridiculous amount of money to stay in the heart of the city. if you are a stickler about minor things like aging wallpaper or old electrical outlets, you may want to consider a chain hotel on the outskirts of town. all I need when I go to see a city is to have a safe, clean place to sleep and bathe. the rooms are in 3 houses they have loosely connected and then converted the rooms into guest rooms. there are no phones or TVs in the rooms, but there is wifi. I didn't see any roaches, or any kind of bugs at all. the bed was comfy. they don't take plastic and actually prefer paypal. I plan on coming here in the future when I visit nola again.

I feel like the people who don't like this place should probably be staying at a sanitized, hermetically sealed Hampton inn up in Metairie beside the highway instead. This place has major character, Southern Gothic atmosphere to the extreme, and really friendly, personal staff. The location and price are awesome as a bonus. We would move in full time if I could figure out how to swing it. I have nothing but love for Dennis Hilton and everyone at the St. Charles Guest House.

St. Charles Guest House is a wonderful place for groups. We have stayed there with a youth group for the past four years and have nothing but positive things to say. They have been very accommodating to our need for room locations, use of their gathering space, refrigerator, and pool. The location, right off St. Charles Ave., is perfect. It is funky and casual, and the owner is especially attentive to groups coming to help rebuild New Orleans. Ask him about his story!!

I have stayed here the last three times I was in New Orleans. It has down-at-heels charm, low prices, and full bookshelves distributed around the property, which comprises three nineteenth century houses in a row. It is in a quaint old neighborhood and is near the antique but useful St. Charles streetcar line. It is not at all fancy but has been comfortable and clean. The owner, Mr. Hilton, is very friendly and helpful, and so has been the staff. I used the free WiFi and did not miss there being no TV in my room.

Slightly dilapidated, but that's why I enjoyed it. Very friendly staff. Clean enough, good location, antique for sure.

We have just returned from yet another great visit to NOLA and the St Charles Guest House. As many of the reviews have noted, if you are seeking the Hilton or luxury accomodations, try the noise and congestion in the French Quarter. If you are looking for a clean, safe, comfortable and economical place to stay while in New Orleans, give the St Charles a try. There really is something about this place as a previous review has noted. The staff are extremely helpful and it does remind me of a visit to Grandma's house. The St Charles is like staying at a older hostel "without" the parties and noise, the pool and courtyard are very cool and the location cannot be beat for the price!

We had a great stay here. The staff is super friendly and helpful. We arrived after midnight and Christian greeted us with a smile and even walked us to a place to get a late night bite to eat. The place is old, but just what we wanted for a unique New Orleans experience.

It is run down and old. The building is falling apart. The wallpaper is falling off the walls. The ceiling has stains. There is no central air, window units only. The price was cheaper then others in the area and there were openings, however, they are by no means cheap. We check out after two hours. The place didn'f feel clean. I am still trying to get my refund back after a month.

stayed there a while back and... bedbugs. seriously. bedbug bites all over my legs in the morning. got the hell out of there pronto. maybe they have eradicated them by now but...