My fiancee and I absolutely loved the Lookout Inn and the Bywater neighborhood. The room was great and the grounds were fantastic. Loved the hot tub, pool and cabana area in the back. There are excellent, though not fancy, restaurants within a stone's throw, and a couple of very cool bars, Vaughn's and BJ's, less than a block away. Vaughn's... more

My wife and I stayed at the Lookout Inn for four nights for our wedding. The Lookout was outstanding in every respect. First, as others have noted, Lisa and John are terrific people. They are laid back but do everything necessary to ensure their guests' satisfaction. We liked them so much that we invited them to our wedding! Second, the... more

We've stayed here twice in the past few months -- once with our dog who got along great with theirs, and more recently just me and my mom. It's perfect. Their rooms are beautiful and comfy as can be and the back yard is so relaxing & calming with its wading pool, love birdies and Jacuzzi/shower/bar & coffee setup. Having... more

I can't imagine a better way to experience New Orleans! The Lookout Inn offered everything that a traveler and vacationer could hope for. As a traveler, I look for something comfortable, fun and inviting. I hope to find an in-road into meeting people from the community and having a chance to dig into the local scene and its flavor. I... more

In the Bywater area which is coming back from the hurricane. We satyed in the Mission Suite 12 Mar 07-16 Mar 07. Yes there are occasional trains, however they did not detract or bother us. Wonderful, helpful hosts, John and Lisa. Phone did not work, we could live with that. Great landcscaping with small pool, nice hot tub, used both.... more

Well, how can I begin? I booked this hotel through their website, which billed the Lookout Inn as a quaint bed and breakfast. It had slick pictures of the different rooms (I stayed in the Elvis suite). I had a feeling I was being duped a little just from seeing the agles the pictures were taken at. It seemed like... more

We were rather worried that the decor would be tackier than advertised, as you never know from artful internet photos. However, it far exceeded our expectations - the suites are large and the space broken up by fireplaces, which means you don't even get the full scale of them from the net pix. The bathrooms are huge too (especially by... more

I just got back from a 9 night stay at the Lookout. I had the pleasure of staying in two of the four suites- the Elvis and the Mardi Gras. Both were so comfortable and so much fun. The rooms are huge and well appointed. Also the weekday rate is a real steal. The grounds of the Lookout Inn are... more

My boyfriend and I live in the Marigny and have stayed at the Lookout just to get away from the ordinary. This place is truly romantic, and we felt like we owned the place. We could imagine that we were somewhere else entirely, like our own little tropical paradise. The rooms are charming, more than comfortable (making it difficult to... more