I stayed at the Elysian Fields Inn in October of 2011, for a solo stay before I met up with a group of girls for a NOLA bachelorette party, who were staying on much rowdier Bourbon. It was amazing and tranquil, just a short walk away from Frenchman Street in the Marigny, where it's all about the music and the food. The hosts, Leigh, Jim and sweet lab Zeke, were warm and welcoming, and full of suggestions. Charming Inn with comfortable rooms, Aveda bath products and my room had a jacuzzi tub. They have a beautiful front and back porch to enjoy the weather, and breakfast was delicious.
The Inn is just 3 blocks away from great music on Frenchman. Make time to visit Snug Harbor, d.b.a, Blue Nile, Apple Barrel's, or really any bars that have live music - you will not be disappointed. On a Thursday evening, I had a delicious dinner at The Three Muses, and was enchanted by the music the Luke Winslow King band, which sounded like a throwback from the 40s. Cyril Neville led a Second Line down to Blue Nile for his birthday party. And someone was barbequeing chicken on the street at 1am. This city's amazing.
Elysian Fields Inn is the perfect choice to escape the Bourbon madness and to stay closer to what NOLA really means for lovers of good music and food.
