Bywater Suite Hotel

Gege Jones Jul 2026

My bestie and I had a great stay at the Bywater Hotel, when we recently visited New Orleans for Essence Fest. Booking online was easy and straightforward. I was a bit confused about the ID verification before check-in at first, but after talking with the manager, Rachael, on the phone, I felt much better. She was super friendly, patient, and made sure all my questions were answered. When we got there, Lionisha really made our stay special. From check-in to the day we left, she was so welcoming, helpful, and easy to talk to. She helped us print our parking permit, answered all our questions about the pool, and even took the time to show us around the property. She also walked us through how to get in after hours, which made everything feel easy and stress-free. Her customer service really stood out. The property itself was clean, well-kept, and felt safe. Having a kitchen in the unit was great for storing and reheating leftovers throughout our stay. The hotel is not within walking distance of the French Quarter, but it’s just a short drive, which is exactly what we were looking for. We liked being in a quieter area while still being close to everything. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely stay at the Bywater Hotel again on a future trip. Big thanks to Rachael and especially Lionisha for making our stay so enjoyable!

Gina Doerner Jul 2026

I am a native New Orleanian and when I am home for a visit, we prefer to stay at the Bywater Suites. Our last stay was for almost 3 weeks so we had the opportunity to interact with the owner and some of the long-term guests. The suites are impeccably clean and the pool area is gorgeous. I love how they were able to rehab and repurpose an old school building with interesting architectural details. As long as you know how to avoid the train, the location is perfect. (There are only two sets of tracks that cross St. Claude Ave but a block towards the lake is one end of a 20-track switchyard so trains block traffic multiple times per day. Take Chartres along the river to cross the tracks or head up to N. Claiborne and take the overpass.)

Brandon Spooner Jun 2026

My family and I had a wonderful 4-day stay at Holy Angels Bywater Hotel and Residences! From arrival to departure, we had pleasant interactions, service and overall quality of experience. You’d be doing yourself a good deed by booking your stay at this hotel. If you’re interested in details keep reading. My wife arrived first and checked in. She received the gate code and parking pass along with the code to access the suite. The suite amenities included a fully functioning electric kitchen including dishwasher and cooking pots and utensils. If you are traveling with kids, be sure to grab foil or a baking sheet for the frozen pizzas or your whipping up your favorite meal during your stay. The two-room suite also had a bathroom for each bedroom, full sized washer and dryer that was perfect for keeping clothes fresh after our adventures in the NOLA heat or the numerous visits to the pool. The common areas were well maintained and always clean. This brings me to the pool. The area around the pool is kept clean and as luxurious as you see in the photos. Towels for the pool are provided for you and are coloured differently than your bath towels. Just ask for how many you want at the front desk and drop them in the bin near the front desk after use. Two things to note. Ms. Rachel, the owner and operator is frequently present and were delighted to meet her and here of the history of the hotel and its continued value and significance to the neighbourhood. She also provided suggestions of a myriad of things to do and places to eat during our stay. Both Ms. Rachel and her team of staff were eager to help if we had any questions or concerns. Speaking of which, we had 2 short bouts of connectivity issues which where quickly addressed by the hotel staff (including Ms. Rachel on one of the occasions.) The parking lot is secure and you certainly can walk the neighbourhood safely and with ease of mind. A view of the mighty Mississippi River is a 6 block walk through the tree lined streets to the pedestrian bridge. One of the food options close by is Elizabeth’s Restaurant for breakfast or brunch. They close at 2:3-PM daily. Dining there is a must! Location-wise, you are a 15-minute drive from the French Quarters or you can catch the charming trolley right outside on St. Claude. Wonderful attractions such as Coulet Gardens (13 min walk), JamNOLA, MusicBox Village, the New Orleans Jazz Museum and the National World War II Museum are within a 20-minute drive from your suite (traffic included). Again, if you aren’t into the noise and action of the FQ every night, Holy Angels Bywater is perfect. This hotel will be my first pick if I’m planning to visit or to recommend to my friends. Thank you to the wonderful owners and staff of Holy Angels Bywater Hotel and Residences.

Shakina Pool May 2026

Hosted a girls trip & Bywater was the perfect location. Upon arrival, Neal greeted us like we were family & escorted us to our unit. The unit was spotless & the girls were thoroughly impressed. Neal continued to provide exceptional service was visibly worn out by check-out but always presented the very best. Highly recommended!

Latasha Johnson Mar 2026

I would have given it 5 stars because it was definitely a beautiful place to stay for a few days. Just a few small disappointments. The hot water only got warm. That is a personal pet peeve for me. 2nd we didn't have any kind of bake ware to put things in the oven. And one couch was a bit tight for 3 ppl but we made it work. All and all I loved it. Clean facilities, friendly and helpful staff and beautiful rooms. We will be back here in the future. Thanks for the hospitality.