My husband and I (50's) just returned from the Lookout Inn where we stayed for 6 days. We were there for my daughter's wedding and wanted to stay close by their house in the Bywater neighborhood. We had the Mission suite and it was perfect for us to return to after a busy day with wedding events. The salt water pool was the perfect temp. due to the summer heat but was refreshing. The courtyard is lovely and yes, it was still possible even in the summer to enjoy it in the early am and toward dark at night. We never saw the owners or the property manager at all. There are so many restaurants and bars to enjoy in the neighborhood within walking distance but the quarter is a short ride away. If you would enjoy being out if the quarter mayhem and prices, this is the place for you. Also, if you would like to experience the area as a local, stay here. We would like to add Satsuma's on Dauphine as a great organic breakfast, coffee, and lunch spot. Manager forgot to put out the keys for our other party, so giving service a 3. Also, there was no confirmation of the reservation or charging our credit cards.

The Lookout is the ultimate cool place we've been to stay in NO. Really nicely decorated, large, quiet, and private.....and reasonable. The pool area is awesome. We felt like we owned the place, and even though three of the four suites were rented, we never saw anyone else. The on-site manager was very helpful and discreet, the whole place extra clean, and the Bywater....no worries here! We walked all over the place at all hours and this neighborhood is so cool! Good places to eat within less than a block, and an air conditioned city bus stops on the corner every 20 minutes or so, and they were always on time. We were there for four days, used the pool every day, ate the best ribs at the Joint, good seafood at Jack Dempsey's, friendly guy at the corner store selling cold beer, fried chicken and red beans and rice at the Bywater BBQ....I can't imagine staying anywhere else when we go back. Only downside? United cab DOES charge extra for crossing Elysian, we talked to two dispatchers, but that is SO minor. Can't recommend more highly. Great place all around.

The hotel is nice and the area is very local and friendly. However if you are looking to have a good time then go somewhere else. Unless your idea of a good time is quiet time in your rooms by 10pm. And the owners/supervisors live on property so you will be sent to your room if you don't go on your own.....seriously.

Overall nice place but not if you want to have a good time and absoultly not for a bachlor or bachlorette party.

I stayed at the lookout with some friends for just under a week. This place I one of the most relaxing and fun places to stay. This will be my destination for my annual travel to the great city of New Orleans. Stay away if you are the kind of people that like to be stupid and break things for fun, but if you are a grown up that enjoys a quiet little b&b with great atmosphere and an awesome staff. This is the place for you!