This is a coffee joint that also offers alcoholic drinks located at an old hotel that used to be a pretty rough spot for many years. They have also added topless swimming here for a bit of extra fun and groovy vibes. The Drifter Hotel sold to new investors in 2024 so likely it will get way more expensive and way less groovy with a big decline in fun... Well the future is still to be determined so maybe things will get even more funky and groovy but that hasn't been the trend yet in situations like this the vast majority of the time so we will see...
Service: 3
Blue Rae Semmelhack
IF YOURE TRYING TO SWIM HERE SAVE YOUR MONEY THE POOL WAS DEMOLISHED. This place used to be great and a super fun place to cool off and hang but i tried to go back today and theres nothing but dirt where the pool once was. So sad because theres nothing at all about it online and theyre still accepting bookings so it seems theyre cool stealing peoples money and letting them show up without warning of no pool. Not sure if the hotel is open but the website is unclear
Robert Keraly
Booked a room in June for a 2 night stay and when we arrived the place is closed and totally torn apart for construction. Giant bulldozer in the now dirt pool. Very bad way to do business.
Service: 1
Abigail Boyer
Canceled my reservation I made months in advance for renovations that they intentionally scheduled knowing they would be canceling reservations.
Service: 1
C Winzie
This is a place for adults only! We came on a random day to lay out by the pool and have a few drinks and the staff were great & so were the drinks!
Service: 4
Danielle Currier
They’re canceling rooms the weekend of Taylor swift and rebooking them for a higher price. Absolutely disgusting practice and will be reporting them to the better business bureau for breach of contract.
Service: 1
Boosted Audi
The pool always has the nicest people
Service: 5
My Tram Ngo
My fiancée and I stayed here over the weekend for his birthday and had a few friends come on Sunday to enjoy the pool.
Let’s get the cons out of the way: • The front desk is only open from 11am - 8pm • There is no kitchen on site, no food options on property. Only popups on weekends • Street parking only • Rooms are a bit outdated and honestly a tad sketchy feeling • The rooms don’t have overhead lighting • There is no fridge, no microwave, and no TV
Now, the pros! • PHENOMENAL customer service, I mean the best I’ve had ANYWHERE • There is a photo booth in the lobby, $13 but cute • Bar staff will fill your cooler with ice • Pool is clean • Live entertainment on the weekends • Pool is open 24/7 for hotel guests • Comfy bed • Problems resolved immediately • Very accommodating staff • Lots of pre-inflated inflatables for you enjoyment • Plenty of places to eat nearby
A few things to note that aren’t negative or positive to me: the pool is top optional and smoking is allowed. There are also tables and chairs closer to the stage and away from the pool, if you prefer.
Service: 5
Colton Overcash
Food / water poisoning
Service: 1
Joshua Oswalt
Summer Rays are Here ? ?♂️ • Right off Tulane in Mid-City, this motel is a hidden gem. When you first come in, you are greeted with a coffee bar/room check in station. Retro vibes refreshed is the best description of the space. Toward the back overlooking the pool, is the BAR BAR ? • We came for the Daydream event which was a blast! Poolside music, cocktail stands situated around the pool, event space behind the large fence for music and live entertainment. Next trip, I will be booking a room and hanging out all day and night!
Nice pool , topless just a heads up , friendly staff,
Food & drinks: Might be wise to bring food, not kid friendly
Service: 5
Kayley George
This is a unique place to stay in NOLA. The location is about a 10 min Uber drive from the French Quarter. I wasn’t aware it was “top optional” and wish that had been more clear. Beds were super comfy but shower took a long time to heat up. The service was good and I’d say we got good value for the price.
Service: 5
Alex Coumbs
Cool spot! Bar right by the pool! Fun vibes!
Service: 5
Angelo Levene
Fun spot very beautiful and clean. Great to come swim relax and watch the clouds. They also have amazing drinks, and really cool events!
Service: 5
Kevin Shorty
Nice to hear that live music playing with such volume!!! Great time ?
This is a coffee joint that also offers alcoholic drinks located at an old hotel that used to be a pretty rough spot for many years. They have also added topless swimming here for a bit of extra fun and groovy vibes. The Drifter Hotel sold to new investors in 2024 so likely it will get way more expensive and way less groovy with a big decline in fun... Well the future is still to be determined so maybe things will get even more funky and groovy but that hasn't been the trend yet in situations like this the vast majority of the time so we will see...
Service: 3
IF YOURE TRYING TO SWIM HERE SAVE YOUR MONEY THE POOL WAS DEMOLISHED. This place used to be great and a super fun place to cool off and hang but i tried to go back today and theres nothing but dirt where the pool once was. So sad because theres nothing at all about it online and theyre still accepting bookings so it seems theyre cool stealing peoples money and letting them show up without warning of no pool. Not sure if the hotel is open but the website is unclear
Booked a room in June for a 2 night stay and when we arrived the place is closed and totally torn apart for construction. Giant bulldozer in the now dirt pool. Very bad way to do business.
Service: 1
Canceled my reservation I made months in advance for renovations that they intentionally scheduled knowing they would be canceling reservations.
Service: 1
This is a place for adults only! We came on a random day to lay out by the pool and have a few drinks and the staff were great & so were the drinks!
Service: 4
They’re canceling rooms the weekend of Taylor swift and rebooking them for a higher price. Absolutely disgusting practice and will be reporting them to the better business bureau for breach of contract.
Service: 1
The pool always has the nicest people
Service: 5
My fiancée and I stayed here over the weekend for his birthday and had a few friends come on Sunday to enjoy the pool.
Let’s get the cons out of the way:
• The front desk is only open from 11am - 8pm
• There is no kitchen on site, no food options on property. Only popups on weekends
• Street parking only
• Rooms are a bit outdated and honestly a tad sketchy feeling
• The rooms don’t have overhead lighting
• There is no fridge, no microwave, and no TV
Now, the pros!
• PHENOMENAL customer service, I mean the best I’ve had ANYWHERE
• There is a photo booth in the lobby, $13 but cute
• Bar staff will fill your cooler with ice
• Pool is clean
• Live entertainment on the weekends
• Pool is open 24/7 for hotel guests
• Comfy bed
• Problems resolved immediately
• Very accommodating staff
• Lots of pre-inflated inflatables for you enjoyment
• Plenty of places to eat nearby
A few things to note that aren’t negative or positive to me: the pool is top optional and smoking is allowed. There are also tables and chairs closer to the stage and away from the pool, if you prefer.
Service: 5
Food / water poisoning
Service: 1
Summer Rays are Here ? ?♂️
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Right off Tulane in Mid-City, this motel is a hidden gem. When you first come in, you are greeted with a coffee bar/room check in station. Retro vibes refreshed is the best description of the space. Toward the back overlooking the pool, is the BAR BAR ?
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We came for the Daydream event which was a blast! Poolside music, cocktail stands situated around the pool, event space behind the large fence for music and live entertainment. Next trip, I will be booking a room and hanging out all day and night!
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice pool , topless just a heads up , friendly staff,
Food & drinks: Might be wise to bring food, not kid friendly
Service: 5
This is a unique place to stay in NOLA. The location is about a 10 min Uber drive from the French Quarter. I wasn’t aware it was “top optional” and wish that had been more clear. Beds were super comfy but shower took a long time to heat up. The service was good and I’d say we got good value for the price.
Service: 5
Cool spot! Bar right by the pool! Fun vibes!
Service: 5
Fun spot very beautiful and clean. Great to come swim relax and watch the clouds. They also have amazing drinks, and really cool events!
Service: 5
Nice to hear that live music playing with such volume!!! Great time ?
Service: 4
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