I am absolutely horrified by what I witnessed at this establishment. I walked in expecting a professional, welcoming atmosphere, but instead, I was met with blatant, disgusting racism that has no place in New Orleans—or anywhere else. While at the bar, I clearly overheard a white female bartender with dark hair speaking about Black people in a way that was utterly derogatory and vile. It wasn't just a "comment"; it was a display of deep-seated prejudice that was so shocking it almost made me check out of the hotel on the spot and walk away from the bar immediately. It is rare that I feel this physically uncomfortable in a space, but the atmosphere here is toxic. No guest should ever have to subject themselves to such hateful rhetoric while trying to enjoy a drink or a stay. The management needs to take a long, hard look at who they are employing to represent their brand. If you value respect, equality, and basic human decency, avoid this place at all cost. There are dozens of world-class bars and hotels in the French Quarter and the Garden District that actually appreciate their diverse clientele. Do not give your money to an establishment that tolerates this kind of behavior.

We had a wonderful stay here. We stayed in one of the King Courtyard rooms, and it was gorgeous. I love waking up to the sound of birds and jazz from court of 2 sisters, and enjoying the coffee on the balcony. The bed was comfy, the snacks and drinks were so nicely curated, and the bath robe was comfy and cute! This spot is the city weekend apartment of rich uncle with fantastic taste. It is a historic building, so don't expect all the floorboards to be perfectly even, but it is a perfect spot to stay in the city.

A stay at The Celestine in the heart of the French Quarter felt like stepping into a softer rhythm of the city—one shaped by calm, restraint, and thoughtful hospitality. We stayed in a Courtyard King Room with a balcony overlooking the fountain, and from the moment we arrived, the atmosphere invited us to slow down. The courtyard, dressed for Christmas with garlands and wreaths, glowed gently in the evening light, the sound of the fountain grounding the space in quiet continuity. It felt intimate and transportive—a hidden refuge tucked just beyond the city’s energy. The room itself was elegant and comfortable, grounded in history without feeling heavy. We slept deeply, wrapped in a kind of quiet that feels increasingly rare, especially while traveling. One of the most gracious touches of the stay was the complimentary cocktails at Peychaud’s. I enjoyed a raspberry cooler mocktail—bright, refreshing, and beautifully balanced—while my husband had a classic Moscow mule. It felt less like an amenity and more like a genuine welcome. Mornings unfolded slowly in the courtyard, with soft light filtering through the greenery and the space remaining hushed and unhurried. Despite its central location, The Celestine feels more retreat than hotel—a place where details matter and time lingers just a little longer. For those drawn to understated elegance, historic charm, and a sense of quiet refuge, The Celestine offers something truly special. We left feeling restored—and already looking forward to returning. . . . the celestine, french quarter, new orleans, courtyard stay, quiet luxury, historic hospitality

This is a tough one I wanted to like it but it is not worth the price. We were scheduled to stay 6 nights we left after two. We chose a room with a balcony 6 months prior. The photos are not what we got. We had no windows in our room. It is literally across from the dungeon which is very loud at night, even the ear plugs they give wouldn’t help. The rooms are also above a vape shop so it smells like smoke and pot all day The courtyard is lovely but we couldn’t use it at all because it was raining, not hotels fault but there is literally no where to be except your room to sit then. No lobby etc No help with luggage and it’s all upstairs very steep stairs so no fun. It could be great place to visit the bar but that’s about it

We just spent 3 days in Nola visiting our daughter and soaking up all the city has to offer! We chose The Celestine for something different as we’d tried out all sorts of other places over the years. The rooms were lovely, but the bar, the building and all that history about Tennessee Williams were a big bonus! And I have only great things to say about the staff who made our trip exceed expectations and made it, truly, one of the best travel experiences we’ve had in a while. Iakia was very friendly and professional welcoming and checking us in, offering us ice and coffee. When we got to our room and unpacked, we couldn’t turn the heat on. Turns out the radiator wasn’t working and Iakia and Alex tried to fix it but it was broken. Then they were incredibly gracious going out of the way to make up for the inconvenience - upgrading is to a spacious suite with living room and view of the fountain in the courtyard. Plus they gave us FOUR complimentary drink tickets! We were thrilled! When we got to the bar, we discovered that Alex was one of the main bartenders. Turns out, Alex Anderson is a celebrated bartender who has been perfecting drink recipes in some of the best Nola hangouts for 20 years! We had a fascinating convo about how she arrived at bartending and became a liquor aficionado well known in the FQ! The drinks she recommended were fabulous, and even came with some of the history of chartreuse, rum and vodka. Check out the Celestine bar and stay at the hotel so that you only need to go downstairs to enjoy your drinks and meet Alex! You, too, will enjoy Nola all the more!

We absolutely loved our stay at the Celestine. The staff were friendly, we loved the atmosphere, the room was gorgeous, the complimentary coffee in the morning was great, and it was overall an amazing experience and we think the best hotel we've stayed in. We stayed in a courtyard room and the noise from bourbon street didn't bother us. It was a great location too and so easy to get everywhere

My wife and I stayed at the Celestine for our elopement. Everything was fantastic from the central location to the amazing staff to the to the comfy-cozy room. A huge shout-out to Johnny the GM amd Alex the bar manager who took our stay from fabulous to magical; letting us have our ceremony in the Celestine 's intimate courtyard and were also so gracious to sign as our witnesses! Along with Gentry and Zari to round out the outstanding staff roster, our stay was like the New Orleans version of the Grand Budapest Hotel in all the best ways. We will be back!

Photo says it all. Only 1 star for location. Rest was abysmal. For the price this was maybe the worst hotel we’ve ever stayed at. The rooms were in complete disrepair. The lights next to the bathroom are a legitimate fire hazard. They were held up by a nail and picture hangar so barely hanging. The bathroom door opened right into one, so when you open the door you knock it off the wall exposing live electric. Borderline criminal and someone may get hurt one day. The shelf in the bathroom was so loose that when we placed our toiletries on it they slipped off and crashed in the sink. Several power outlets were loose including one with a light in it, and when we tried to plug in another device, the slightest touch made the power come in and out with the faceplate barely covering the hole. Another fire hazard. The switch in the bathroom didn’t even work which means we couldn’t use a hairdryer or anything else in there. The walls had stains and big holes in the Sheetrock. I guess that might be shabby chic but to us it just screamed “in need of maintenance” The service was essentially non-existent. The people were nice enough but generally invisible. Never greeted us in passing or offered any real hospitality. Cherry on top was the water bottles that were on the end table right next to the entrance that were sitting there with no signage or indicator they were not complementary. There is a mini-bar in a totally separate part of the room. So not only was no free water provided, but we were charged for these waters when there was no indication and it’s reasonable to expect that the for-fee items would be with th rest of the mini bar items (or it least provide a price next to the bottles) The bar was nice. Location was great. Only real positive. Other than that, this feels like someone put a bit of stick up wall paper on on old hotel, got a good review from their friend at Travel & Leisure, and otherwise had never done or intends to do any maintenance.

If you wanna stay right in the French quarter, and I certainly don’t recommend this for everybody, this is a sweet oasis. Charming, clean, quiet-ish with earplugs with bourbon street above away and a lively bar downstairs. We love the bar Peychauds downstairs. Serious cocktails and great bartender and ambiance. The courtyard is lovely. We even took advantage of the sister hotel in the garden district, the Chloe, and use their pool one afternoon. I don’t know if I would stay in the French Quarter again, but if I did, I would certainly choose the Celestine.

Absolutely loved our stay at The Celestine! My partner and I brought my parents from FL to New Orleans for my dad’s birthday, and it was the perfect blend of French Quarter energy and peaceful retreat. The staff were all warm and welcoming, and the bartenders fantastic—especially the one working Sunday afternoon, who mixed a delicious happy hour punch and shared both the hotel’s history and great recommendations for our last day. Her love for her hometown was contagious, and it’s those types of genuine interactions that made the trip unforgettable for my dad. The rooms were gorgeous, spotless, and incredibly comfortable. The bed was pure bliss. I especially loved starting each morning with a latte from the on-site coffee bar and the sound of jazz drifting in from the courtyard. I was looking for a place that went beyond a standard hotel and felt truly unique to the city's character, and Celestine is it. We couldn’t have asked for a better home base for such a special celebration.