About The Blackbird Hotel

The Blackbird Hotel offers a refined and stylish retreat in New Orleans’ Uptown district, perfect for Jazz Fest travelers seeking contemporary elegance with a touch of historic charm. Guests enjoy thoughtfully designed rooms, a saltwater pool, and on-site dining at Blackbird Café and Bar, creating a sophisticated and inviting base for exploring the city. Distance to Fairgrounds: 6 miles Within Walking Distance: Uptown restaurants, cafés, shops, and local attractions along Prytania Street Transportation: Easily accessible via taxi, rideshare, or short drives to French Quarter and festival venues

Amenities at The Blackbird Hotel

The Blackbird Hotel offers Outdoor pool, Bar/lounge, Poolside bar, Free WiFi, Free toiletries, Linens provided, Courtyard, Flat-panel TV, Events allowed, Fitness equipment, Fitness facilities, Coffee shop or cafe, Hair dryer, Shower, Shower/tub combination, Iron/ironing board, Coffeemaker, Complimentary coffee, Smart television, Television.

Location

The Blackbird Hotel is located at 1612 Prytania Street, New Orleans.

Reviews and ratings

The Blackbird Hotel has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 156 guest reviews. It holds a 4-star Stars rating.

Rooms and accommodations at The Blackbird Hotel

  • Standard Room

    1 King Bed

    Standard Room

  • Premium Studio Suite

    1 King Bed

    Premium Studio Suite

  • Premium Room

    1 King Bed

    Premium Room

  • Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

    1 King Bed

    Junior Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, City View

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Property Overview

The Blackbird Hotel offers a refined and stylish retreat in New Orleans’ Uptown district, perfect for Jazz Fest travelers seeking contemporary elegance with a touch of historic charm. Guests enjoy thoughtfully designed rooms, a saltwater pool, and on-site dining at Blackbird Café and Bar, creating a sophisticated and inviting base for exploring the city.

  • Distance to Fairgrounds: 6 miles
  • Within Walking Distance: Uptown restaurants, cafés, shops, and local attractions along Prytania Street
  • Transportation: Easily accessible via taxi, rideshare, or short drives to French Quarter and festival venues

Amenities

Activities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Events allowed
  • Fitness equipment
  • Fitness facilities

Food and drink

  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop or cafe
  • Coffeemaker
  • Complimentary coffee

Internet access in public areas

  • Free WiFi

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/tub combination

Bedding and linens

  • Linens provided

Features

  • Courtyard
  • Iron/ironing board

Media and electronics

  • Flat-panel TV
  • Smart television
  • Television

Reviews

4.5
156
Reviews

The Blackbird Hotel offers a stylish and romantic retreat in the Garden District of New Orleans, boasting beautifully designed rooms and a luxurious pool area. Guests consistently praise the staff's attentiveness and the hotel's unique atmosphere, though some have noted issues with pool availability and housekeeping.

Stylish DesignRomantic AtmosphereExceptional StaffConvenient Location
cleanliness3.5
location4.5
value3.8
service4.6
amenities4.2
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Eric Kelly
about 1 month ago

So I am going to review this property based on the price and pretending to be a high end hotel. This hotel cost me 1367.00 for 3 nights. Pro - nice room and decor. Con - Lady at check in was just rude. Con - you park on the street. Con - the street is very busy all day and night. And on a lot of occasions people are driving very fast. Big con - we never got to use the beautiful salt water pool. Friday we got back around 5 after being in the heat all day. The pool was absolutely packed. Saturday we got back at 1, just to use the pool and there was 12 people in the pool, 9 people lounging around. We left, came back at 3:00 and there was 19 people in the pool, and 7 lounging around. Now keep in mind this pool is not very big. The hotel only has 13 rooms. The hotel sales pool day and weekend passes, so that prevents the people that stay there from getting to use the pool. I will NEVER stay here again!

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Angela Jones
4 months ago

Stayed at Blackbird Hotel in New Orleans for 4 nights and had a bit of a mixed experience. On the positive side, the hotel is exceptionally aesthetically pleasing. The design and finishes are easily a 10/10—thoughtful, stylish, and really well executed. We stayed in the largest room and felt it was really well done and a very good size for a renovated old mansion. If you’re looking for a massive suite experience go elsewhere. This is unique and necessarily on the smaller size bc if it. The cocktails were also solid and definitely worth mentioning. Also, the food, although a small selection, was quite good. Where things fell short was the service. It consistently felt like the hotel was running on a skeleton crew. The staff we encountered were pleasant, but the overall experience felt a bit transient, like there wasn’t a steady, experienced manager overseeing operations—which shows. For such a costly renovation it seems investing in a steady day in and day out resort manager would be worth the expense. There were also some noticeable housekeeping issues that added up: empty glasses and trash were left behind after cleaning, toilet paper wasn’t replenished, and similar details were missed repeatedly. With better staffing and attention to detail, this place could be truly outstanding. Right now, it’s a beautiful hotel that hasn’t quite matched its service to its design.

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Sierra Rold
5 months ago

The Blackbird is a great hidden gem of New Orleans. The location was extremely convenient, it’s within walking distance to the St Charles streetcar as well as the Magazine St area. The hotel itself is beautiful and the room was very clean and inviting. The staff was incredibly helpful, especially Alvin who helped us out with a small AC issue and made great drinks behind the bar. The Blackbird definitely has a romantic feel, perfect for a couples trip. We will be back for sure!!

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Meronaca Raburn Davis
6 months ago

?????????? A Perfect Stay at the Blackbird Hotel — We Can’t Wait to Return We stayed at the Blackbird Hotel for my birthday and right before visiting family for Christmas, and it was truly one of the best hotel experiences we’ve had in New Orleans. The property is every bit as beautiful as it looks online, but what really made our stay special was the incredible staff. From the moment we arrived, Taylor at the front desk set the tone. She was warm, friendly, and genuinely helpful, she even pointed us toward a great sushi spot when we realized the hotel’s small bites aren’t available on Mondays (totally normal for NOLA, where many service industry folks have that day off). Her recommendations were spot-on, and every interaction with her made us feel welcome. That evening, we ended the night at the hotel bar where Alvin was tending. He was attentive, personable, and made some fantastic drinks, including their take on an espresso martini, which was honestly one of the best I’ve had. The atmosphere was relaxed and inviting, with a few locals hanging out and chatting with us before we headed up to our room. Our room itself was perfect for me and my husband. The air conditioning kept everything cool, the bed and linens were incredibly comfortable, and we loved the thoughtful touch of local chocolates waiting for us when we arrived. We definitely enjoyed all the amenities. On Tuesday, we tried the small bites at the pool bar, and the deviled eggs were amazing. Tim was working that day and made one of his signature cocktails for us and our friends, it was so good I could’ve happily sipped it all night. Later that evening, we found ourselves back at the indoor bar with Alvin again, and he was just as wonderful as the night before. Our friends couldn’t stop talking about how great the hotel felt. When it was time to check out, I had another lovely conversation with Taylor. I joked that I could live at the hotel, and she told me she’d find a place for me, which honestly didn’t feel far from the truth. The whole team made us feel right at home. We walked to a nearby distillery to meet family before leaving, and we felt completely safe the entire time. The location is fantastic, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the service is truly exceptional. I told my husband that whenever we stay in New Orleans, this is where we’ll be. And we absolutely mean it. We can’t wait to come back.

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Jessica Thornton
6 months ago

I started a “NOLA Hotel” wishlist. The Blackbird Hotel was the first one we checked off, and we can’t wait to stay again. Upon checkin, Maya took us to our room and answered all our questions. She was so kind and helpful. When we checked out, Kayla was interested in how we enjoyed our stay and was sure to invite us back. The hotel is absolutely beautiful. I love that it’s tucked away. The layout and decor left me speechless! We can’t wait to plan our next visit!

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Charley Bair
7 months ago

I gave the location 5 stars due to the fact that The Garden District suited us fine for the purpose of our trip. The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. However one of the lights in the bathroom was out and there was paint peeling on the windows frame. There also wasn't anywhere in the room aside from the bathroom to get ready, there was a full length mirror but the room was largely unimpressive comparatively to the hotel. I will say the common areas are gorgeous and as charming as the photos online. The lobby was decorated beautifully for the Holidays. As for service there wasn't any, our room wasn't cleaned housekeeping came around 3 PM and we were getting ready to leave she said she would come back and she didn't we asked for clean towels and she did leave them. Saturday into Sunday we noticed a lack of staff at the hotel; Sunday there was one person working in the whole establishment. No one at the front desk, no one working the inside bar the only person there was a bartender for the pool bar, in the whole place. Lastly, the cafe is only open until 11 AM there is no where else in the hotel to get a coffee, I mean a basic cup of coffee nothing fancy which is also 5.00 a cup at the cafe which I think given the price of the room is a lot. Now the rooms do have a nespresso machine but given that we had 0 housekeeping services I don't know who would restock that,no one did for us, or the mini bar which we happily used and paid for. I just wouldn't recommend this place for the price per night with the service and accommodations. I can say that the staff we did interact with were friendly and hospitable.

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Karen Hayes
7 months ago

Perfect location to shop Magazine Street or to have dinner uptown. Beautiful rooms—so spacious and well-planned! Staff was very friendly and welcoming. We didn’t try the pool, but it’s heated, so if we’d had the chance, we’d have jumped in!!

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Whitley Robinson
7 months ago

If you’ve ever pulled up a seat at The Blackbird Hotel and had the pleasure of meeting Tim, you already know why we locals can’t stop bragging about him. When I tell you the man don’t miss…the man don’t miss! Tim has an eye for detail that’s second to none. Every cocktail is crafted with precision and purpose, and you can taste the care in every sip. But what really makes Tim unforgettable is how he connects with people. He learns your palate, remembers what you love, and somehow always nails that perfect balance of flavor. It feels like every drink is made just for you—because, honestly, it is. Tim is charismatic, charming, and effortlessly skilled. Watching him work is like watching an artist in motion—confident, smooth, and never rushed. He elevates the entire vibe of the bar, turning an ordinary night into something special. We keep coming back because Tim makes it impossible not to. If you’re fortunate enough to land a spot at his bar, trust him completely. The blackbird is Lucky to have him.

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Ryan Torres
9 months ago

My wife and I spent the night at The Blackbird Hotel for our anniversary. We loved every minute of our experience! The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, from check in to check out. We took advantage of the bar, the coffee cafe and the 24/7 heated pool. We can’t wait to make an excuse to come back!

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Hastings Crockard
10 months ago

The location in the Garden District is great: 10 min cab ride from the French Quarter, 10 mins into the heart of the Garden District. The thoughtful design and detail of the hotel is warm and inviting, and the staff went above and beyond to create a 10/10 experience. Guy deserves a special shoutout. Went out of his way to help me find toothpaste, delivered late night pizza to my door, and made me feel safe. Alvin made AMAZING cocktails and was adorable. The staff felt like they were friends. We will be back and will be sending friends and family that way. The Chloe is great, Saint Vincent is great - but Blackbird feels like a curated, personal experience. Home away from home. Thank you!

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Property Address
1612 Prytania Street
New Orleans
Property Contact
504-383-7500