Sunburst Inn

Very nice stay for a couple days while getting accustomed to New Orleans. Owners were very flexible about my dates arriving /​departing, and I appreciated the towels, bathrobes, very good coffee, and sense of privacy. Wifi excellent, secure space, and I loved the foam mattress and bed, super cozy, clean sheets and soft blankets. I will note that if you happen to be a single chick thinking to stay in the Marigny, I personally was a bit sketched walking between Sunburst and Frenchman St., (of course, if you’re a couple/​in a group, it’s super close to Frenchman and the Quarter, and an easy walk) but Elysian Fields and the park has a rough vibe to it. That has nothing whatsoever to do with the Sunburst — they’re great and you will be safe, cosseted, and taken care of here, and coffee, great food, and great live music are all seriously close by. Their front porch is also quite nice. Thank you both for a very nice stay!

What a gem! As many of the reviews say, the inn is in close walking distance to the Quarter and Frenchmen St. The inn was very clean and Darrell and Glenn were very kind and helpful. They suggested we go to Cake (breakfast/​brunch) and it was amazing! Great price and an amazing stay! :)

I am so grateful and lucky to have stayed at The Sunburst Inn. The house is beautiful and so convenient to the Quarter and Frenchman St. by foot. Parking is on the street, but pretty easy to find at any time. There is a sweet, elderly cat outside, whcih makes me feel at home. With the beautiful, antique décor, the stocked kitchenette, the fabulous tub/​shower, hot tub outside, and every single detail, we couldn’t have been more pleased. Darrell and Glenn run a tight ship. They were friendly, but businesslike and non-​intrusive. Glenn was recovering from a very recent surgery (Get well soon!!) when we arrived and we pretty much just saw them in passing.
We reserved via email a few months in advance and sent a check deposit. When we arrived, I had misplaced my check book, but Darrell was cool about it taking a day or two for me to withdraw the cash (due to my bank placing a hold on my account because we so rarely travel) to pay the rest of our room fee.
I am very eager to return to New Orleans. I would love to stay at the Sunburst Inn again and have already recommended it to others. It was a great value and far surpassed in accommodation, location, and charm anything else we could have reserved in the price range.

This was our first visit to NOLA and it more than likely will not be our last. So I’m a bit hesitant about sharing this review because I would hate for it to be all booked up when we return.
We travel quite a bit and prefer to stay in guest houses/B&B’s and private apartments over the hotel/​resorts. The Sunburst Inn was an excellent option for us and it turned out to be a fantastic choice.
The location is perfect. It’s an easy walk to Frenchman and the Quarter just a bit further. It is also a couple of blocks away from the bus stop. There is actually a stop right on the corner of Marigny, but I believe that it is not a pick up stop, just a drop off. The $ 3 Jazzy Pass is an excellent deal and took us beyond the Quarter.
The owners/​hosts are friendly, informative and welcoming. Parking was easy and for the most part hassle free. But you really do not need a car.
Our room was large, extremely comfortable and very clean. The bed is very comfy and provided us with pleasant nights of uninterrupted sleep. Which is not the norm for me when sleeping in a strange bed.
Mind you, they do not bill themselves as a B&B. So don’t expect breakfast. They do offer a fridge stocked with soda, water, juice and milk and coffee. They also provide a basket of snacks and cereal. Everything is replenished as needed. If you want a full on brekkie, there are plenty of places nearby. Plus this set up also is great for late night snacks ;)
We will definitely return to the Sunburst Inn when our travels take us back to NOLA.
Thank you Glenn & Darrell for your hospitality!

Listen to the other reviews– this place is great in every conceivable way, well, except for one thing that loses them a star with me…
none of the other people we went with had this problem, but for me and my wife memory foam mattresses are a no-​go… I really, really wanted to love this place and initially planned to return anytime I was in NOLA, but after 3 nights of fitful sleep due to these non-​standard mattresses I regret to say we probably won’t be back.
IF, however, you know for a a fact that memory foam (a-​la tempur-​pedic) work for your body, I could not recommend this place *highly* enough. Glen and Darrell are the ultimate hosts; friendly, accommodating, but not intrusive. The locations is positively charming and great walking-​distance to a ton of awesome NOLA areas (without being so close that parades will keep you awake). It will seriously pain me _​not_​to reserve a room at the sunburst next time we are in the Crescent City.

Don’t even read this review. Just go to their website and book a room.
Glen and Darrell will look after you so well. Piles of clean, white towels. A fridge stocked with complimentary soft drinks, milk, bottled water, and juice. A table piled with complimentary snacks that they’ll replenish each day. Tips on where to eat, what to see, and how to get there. The adorable little cat greeting you or bidding you good-​bye out on the front steps.
This neighbourhood — Faubourg Marigny — is delightful. I now want to live there. Not only are you close enough walk to the Quarter every morning, but you’ll pass through a dreamy neighbourhood first, and THEN cross the ragged, noisy glory of Frenchmen Street before sliding into the old city.
A special bonus for people who know what this means: The Hubig’s Pies factory is, literally, right around the corner from the Sunburst.

Boy, did I ever hit the jackpot. Stopping off in NOLA for a weekend of nonsense after a tough work week on the road is nothing out of the ordinary for me. I usually stay at one of the established B&Bs in the Quarter. This time, I found the pickin’s slim as there was a Pirate festival in town and Spring Break in full swing. Hearing over and over that there was no room in the inn, I finally found The Sunburst and emailed an availability inquiry. Innkeepers, Darrell and Glen wrote back that, yes, they could take me in their smaller accommodation, the Diamond Room for $ 85 a night total.
The Sunburst is in the heart of the Faubourg Marigny, my favorite slice of NOLA, just a few blocks from the Quarter. Glen met me when I arrived with news that I’d been ‘upgraded’ to the only other accommodation they had, a suite at the front of the house. Aparantly there was a no show!
This room is fantastic. It’s furnished in antques and oriental rugs, features a big livingroom/​sitting area with floor to ceiling windows and an equally large bedroom. The bath is modern and has a dual-​head shower.
There is a well stocked refrigerator: Milk, Orange Juice, Sodas, Bottled Water, Yoghurt and Cream Cheese, all complimentary. A coffee maker and toaster, bagels, assorted cereals, chips and other goodies are also there. A basket of fresh fruit graces my desk. There’s even a computer with interent in the room.
It’s just 3 blocks from the Phoenix (ok: it’s my favorite gutter to fall down into when in New Orleans), and just a few blocks further to the music and good eats on Frenchman St.
Really: I don’t do 5 stars often (ok: so I lie); but this place is the best. It will be my home in NOLA from now on.