There’s still no place like New Orleans—the music, the food, the art, the architecture. And when you visit the Big Easy and discover its past, its present and its possibilities, Akwaaba in the Bayou is your perfect home base. After a day of people watching in Jackson Square, bargain hunting at The French Market, marveling at majestic oaks and million-dollar mansions on St. Charles Avenue, and savoring the flavor of the French Quarter and nearby Frenchmen Street, return to your restful retreat that is Akwaaba. Take a swim in our heated, in-ground pool or soak your cares away in the outdoor hot tub. Relax in a lush garden with banana trees and a tropical fish pond, or have a swing on the porch of our 1860s inn filled with gracious charm and modern room amenities, including cable TV, CD player, wireless internet, and telephones with private voicemail.

Located a five-minute drive from the famed French Quarter, Akwaaba is a luxurious landmark in the Bywater, a bohemian historic district voted by MTV as America’s most interesting neighborhood. Featuring six guest rooms and two cottages, each with private, in-suite bathrooms, individually controlled central heat and air conditioning, mini refrigerators and antique or artsy furnishings, Akwaaba in the Bayou offers our signature hospitality along with a hearty breakfast. We’re open for group bookings year-round, and we’ll help you plan an awesome itinerary for your reunions, business conferences, girlfriend getaways, couples retreats and social, civic or church outings.

Individual room reservations are welcomed for the following New Orleans special events.

Southern Decadence— Labor Day Weekend September 2nd-7th[ more details]
Bayou Classic— November 28th [more details]
Mardi Gras [more details]
NBA All-Star Weekend— [more details]
French Quarter Festival— [more details]
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival— April 24-26th and May 2-4th [more details]
Essence Music Festival— July 3-5th [more details]
Satchmo Summer Festival— [more details]

Don’t miss the fun!