Name: 1896 O'Malley House
Address: 120 South Pierce Street, New Orleans, LA
Telephone: (888) 420-1655
Rating: 4.5

Classic Charm Meets Music City Convenience

Why Concert-goers love it

easy access to downtown venues

14:00 check-in and 11:00 check-out

WiFi and in-room iPads

Who this Hotel is great for

Groups of friends looking for a memorable, relaxed base with character

Solo travelers checking off a bucket-list show in New Orleans

Couples wanting a romantic weekend with soulful grooves

Fans needing a quiet place to recharge post-concert

Budget-conscious music lovers who still want charm and comfort

Food and Drink Options

A hot homemade breakfast is served daily, perfect for a late morning start

While there’s no on-site restaurant, the property is steps from local eateries and cafes

Guests love the fresh-baked goods and fruit options in the morning

Late-night dining is available nearby, especially along the streetcar route

Nightlife Options

Just a short ride to the French Quarter’s legendary bars and clubs

Easy access to local jazz lounges and cocktail spots

Enjoy a quiet drink in the property’s charming courtyard post-concert

What People Say

“Fantastic location with easy streetcar access to everything”

“The staff went above and beyond – felt like staying with family”

“Rooms were beautifully decorated and bathrooms super clean”

“Loved the peaceful vibe after a wild night in town”

Areas for Improvement

This is a historic home, so expect a few creaky floors and less soundproofing than a modern hotel

No elevator – pack light if you’re on an upper floor

No on-site bar or restaurant, but plenty are within walking distance

The Bottom Line

quiet, charming base close to New Orleans’ music venues

1896 O'Malley House Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score:

Wonderful (4.6 out of 5)

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Exceptional

Exceptional B&B!!

Liked: Gracious, kind, personalized service, with the friendliness New Orleans has to offer. Cannot wait to come back, for an even longer stay!! Excellent in all areas of service by Sally and others at this B&B!
Disliked: Nothing. I liked everything!!

Exceptional

Liked: Our stay in the O'Malley House was outstanding! The location was perfect, room and home was clean and comfortable and breakfast was delicious. A huge thank you to Sally who made our stay extra special!

It will bring back a...

Liked: The home is a unique experience. It is graciously and richly decorated but very comfortable. The host, Sally, is very hospitable and helpful. She’s genuinely a wonderful person. Excellent breakfast every morning. She gives everything a personal touch.

Superb

Home from Home

Liked: This is really just like a home from home. I must admit with this being a Bed and Breakfast which we don't usually choose, we were a bit apprehensive, especially as when we arrived we quickly realized there was only one long Dining Table in the Dining Room, we aren't usually very social people at breakfast time. But saying that the experience was an eye opener for us. We met some lovely people round that breakfast table each morning from all over the world. Everyone had their story to tell and we had lots of laughs and it was such fun. Breakfast was lovely, and ready within 5 minutes of sitting down, it was varied each morning which was so nice. The staff and owners here are so nice and welcoming. It is their home and you felt such a big part of it. The character of the building is so lovely, we are from the UK and this is how we imagined a home to look like in New Orleans. We had a lovely cozy room, the only downside was our bathroom (not shared) was just along the hall which wasn't great for myself who gets up several times in the middle of the night to pee . I might add not all the rooms are like this. Totally our fault for not reading the description of the room before booking so I am not going to list this as a Negative. We also paid quite a lot to stay here for 4 nights but again totally our fault for not knowing (I know!) that the Superbowl was on that weekend! Which actually added to the enjoyment of our Trip seeing all the parades going on downtown. 5 minute walk to the Tram downtown, 1.25 Dollar trip each!
Disliked: Nothing.

We enjoyed and stay and...

Liked: The room was big and the bed was comfortable. The check in process was easy. Breakfast was good and the staff was very friendly. The off street parking was really nice.
Disliked: The bathroom was fairly small and it took forever to get hot water. May need to look into installing a circulation pump to keep the water warm. There was hardly any counter space. There was a shelf above the toilet, but it was about to fall of the wall. The thermostat was in the hallway. One night it was a little cold. The system ran for quite a few hours and the temperature never came up.

It was a refreshing place...

Liked: I loved the antiquity and how well kept all of the facilities in the house were. The staff were very friendly and accommodating
Disliked: Only thing would be that parking might be a little congested if this house is at full capacity

Overall it was a good...

Liked: Jennifer was great! Very personable, made a delicious breakfast, provided us with travel tips & suggestions and could not do enough for us.
Disliked: The heat for our room was controlled by a different room, so we had to keep the windows open to cool off.