Biscuit Palace Guesthouse

Have stayed here 3 – 4 times and always enjoyed it’s old world charm. Very European, comfortable and cozy right in the heart of the Vieux Carre.

Yes the building is old, and no, they don’t have an elevator, room service or breakfast… but those weren’t any of the things we were looking for. This place is as authentic old-​world New Orleans as it gets! The most important things were in tact: The room was clean (& surprisingly spacious), the bed was comfortable, and the owner & staff were friendly and helpful. Our room had a balcony overlooking a charming courtyard, and since the other rooms on our floor had a street-​facing balcony, we never saw anyone else and it was like having a full apartment all to ourselves. In our eyes, the place was beautiful and we can’t wait to go back! You will never find anything comparable in this price range, and… location location location! Right in the heart of the French Quarter, there’s nothing you can’t walk or trolley to! I can’t say enough good things about the Biscuit Palace! It was our first trip to NOLA, & now we know where we’ll always stay!

For less money than a hotel room in the French Quarter, you can get a large suite with a balcony in a unique, old-​fashioned building. Definitely a different experience than staying in a hotel – not as fancy or, let’s be honest, as clean – but a great option if you’re just looking for a place to stay in the Quarter and not looking for perks like spas and room service.

As the pervious reviewer put it… The Biscuits Palace is reminiscent of old world New Orleans.
We stayed in the Barracks Apartment which was perfect for our group of 4. I was a bit apprehensive at first… however it was just perfect for our group. The apartment is locate on the very top floor so be prepared for a hike (or a crawl after a night of drinking). We all came prepared with ear plugs anticipating a lot of noise since it is so close to Bourbon street, however we slept with the windows open most night and I didn’t wear earplugs at all and slept great.
LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! It was amazing to be in the very heart of the French Quarter! To me this made up any short comings (low water pressure and some renovation noise one morning). So convenient to be able to run back to your room to drop off souvenirs or pick up a coat after a day of exploring the city. Clayton and his staff are great… super laid back and friendly. One person from our group lost one of the room keys after a crazy night on Bourbon, we all felt terrible and when we told the staff they said «it happens» and didn’t even charge us for it!
If you are expecting the Ritz… this is not the place for you. But for a great price and location check it out. We will definitely be back!

(Feb26-​Mar07) Stay here every Mardi Gras. All I can say is for the YEARS I’ve been staying here the Biscuit Palace is quintessential old world New Orleans. This isn’t some «chain hotel», it is a guesthouse. It doesn’t have room service, or all night staffing but if I’ve ever needed anything all I’ve had to do is leave them a note or tell them and it has been taken care of. The owner Clayton is knowledgeable and Billie in housekeeping is just a delight. Both will handle any problems you may have and strive to make your stay the very best it can be. Reading some of the complaint’s on here I see you can’t please everyone. NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU TRY! I’ve never encountered dirty articles of clothing or any other such nonsense… and I’ve been staying here for YEARS! Each and every time my room has been immaculate! Had a problem with the TV in my room but Billie ran up and fixed the loose connections.
The Biscuit Palace is reminiscent of old world New Orleans. The rooms are very eclectic and each is designed differently! Every year for Mardi Gras I have one of the 3^rd floor balcony rooms and am glad I do. The view is incredible and there’s nothing like tossing beads from there. Hoping to eventually get a second floor balcony room (hinthint) LOL but am just glad to be in such a historic building. THANKS BISCUIT PALACE… Y’ALL ARE THE BEST!

Love this place! It’s in a great location, on Dumaine just south of Bourbon, with the Clover Grill right across the street. It’s an old house converted to a hotel. It’s not the Ramada (which wasn’t worth the money) or Hilton. The price is beyond reasonable for the location. This place has so much character and the proprietor is such a nice guy and very accommodating. We were coming back to NO from a cruise and had to check in at an odd time. Clayton made sure to be there so we could check-​in. Would stay here again in a heartbeat.

A group of friends and I stayed here for a New Orleans trip a while back… at the time, there was a Chinese dragon-​themed room, one had the sky and clouds painted on the ceiling, and in addition to the fun décor, it was a really convenient location for our trip.
The only downside was that the haunted tours were always taking pictures of us on our balcony, which was… weird…but we were goths, so maybe they thought we were a part of it: P

Fantastic location for Bourbon St. excesses. However, this doesn’t compensate for rooms that are poorly maintained, uncomfortable, threadbare towels, not terribly clean, etc.
NOLA provides no shortage of interesting places to stay. With a little research, instead of just relying on the referral of a friend, we could have done much better.
It’s really a pity because with a little investment the place could be an absolute gem. Clayton, the proprietor is a great guy, friendly, informative and helpful. But one gets the feeling he is just milking the place.

This place is in a great location. The owner is very helpful and kind. And, it’s a good value.
It feels like I have an apartment in French Quarter! It’s a little rustic. But, the location and feel make up for that.
I would definitely stay again.

I recently went to New Orleans and stayed in the Biscuit Palace with several friends. We simply adored the Biscuit Palace. It was very quaint and old style New Orleans yet nice, clean and pleasant. 4 of us stayed in the fourth floor Barracks apartment and loved it. The other two stayed in one of the suites on the second floor. We all had a great time and really enjoyed our stay. The owner, Clayton was very nice and helpful. The room was cleaned and fresh linens were provided daily. It was close to everything and easy to pop back in and drop off any goodies we had picked up. There is a beautiful courtyard to hang out in. The whole place has a coded door so that not just anyone can get in. The Barracks apartment on the fourth floor had windows that opened out for a view of all of the French Quarter. The second floor suite had a balcony that overlooked the courtyard. We had a wonderful time! This was my 7^th trip to New Orleans and I could not recommend a better place to stay than the Biscuit Palace!

My wife, I, and another couple stayed in the Burgundy suite (kitchenette, den with pull out bed, bedroom with queen, and balcony). We booked the hotel a week before going due to a mix up at another hotel. In the kitchenette, there was a coffee maker, microwave, mini fridge, sink, and a breakfast nook.
The owner, Clayton Boyer, was very helpful in recommending places to eat or see. He was very nice and accommodating as he loaned us his personal parking space for the night so we wouldn’t get towed. Be aware that parking is VERY hard to come by.
The location of this hotel is phenomenal! It’s right in the middle of the French Quarter and we were able to walk everywhere.
The only negative feedback is the water pressure definitely left something to be desired, though the location more than made up for this fact. Next time we may try for a different suite to compare.

I’ve been to New Orleans many times before and recently took my girlfriend there for five days. I wanted her to experience the real thing when it comes to seeing and understanding the culture of New Orleans so I spent weeks researching the trip. Although I had stayed in the French Quarter before, it had always been in one of the better known hotels on Bourbon Street. I was very excited to find the Biscuit Palace website, which offered a virtual tour of some of their unusual and somewhat eccentric rooms. After speaking with the owner, Clayton, for some advice, I booked the Dauphine Suite. It was everything we imagined it would be, tastefully decorated, steeped with history and romance. Despite the fact it is only half a block off of Bourbon it’s located towards the residential end of the Quarter and is remarkably quiet. The wrought iron enclosed balcony was a perfect place for café au lait in the morning and a cold Abita Turbodog in the evening. I wouldn’t hesitate for a moment to stay there again. Thanks again Clayton!

i really adored this place when i stayed in new orleans in late summer of 2003. i went with a friend and we stayed in the chartres suite. it was very cute– there was a wrought iron swirly headboard on the bed, a molded metal ceiling, and a cute courtyard with a fountain and lots of flowers and plants. the owner, clayton boyer, was a very sweet guy who i enjoyed talking to. he gave us invaluable advice on good restaurants to try. it’s in the heart of the french quarter, right near everything. i haven’t been back to N.O. since the hurricane, so i have no idea how it is now, but it was a truly great place to stay, back in 03, and i’m grateful i had the chance to stay there.

Stayed here last week and wouldn’t recommend it to anyone… room didn’t seem clean and smelled like there was a gas leak in the hotel. Also, no staff at night so a bit unsettling.
Bare bones room…