A flaneur by profession, I zig-zag across New Orleans on a Yamaha Zuma 125, with a milk crate on the back rack. I spend most of my days within a mile-and-a-half radius of La Belle Esplanade, but I've been down every street in the city, from the Rigolets to the Riverbend — I log 1,000 miles a month on the bike.

Curious what an innkeeper actually knows about this city that isn't in a guidebook? Sit down for breakfast or lunch with Matthew and ask away. You pick up your own tab; the conversation's on us. Ask at check-in to set it up.

Not ready to say goodbye to New Orleans just yet? Stay til 1pm. Because we're a small five-suite inn without a big cleaning crew standing by, late check-out depends on what's happening with the next reservation. Please make your request the evening before or the morning of your departure. Just ask, and we'll let you know if it's a go.