by The Quisby | Oct 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
The following is a collection of shift reports, staff communications and other documents from The Quisby, a hostel in New Orleans. These documents have been vital in our investigation into the events of March 2021. Any names have been changed to preserve anonymity. ...
by The Quisby | Aug 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
(Above Photo Credit: Thomas Werts) On Thursday, August 22, the Quisby opened its doors to young, New Orleans-based artists to showcase their work in rooms throughout the first floor. Kushtrim and Carlisa dj’ed throughout the night at Quartz bar,...
by The Quisby | Apr 12, 2019 | The Quisby's Creator Series
From the bunk beds to the murals, The Quisby was carefully curated with each piece of artwork and furniture throughout the historic building. Our first creator behind the Quisby is Swiss woodworker, Heinz Gautschi, who is responsible for the creation of the beautiful...
by The Quisby | Jun 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
Summer is here. Put on your party pants shorts and let’s get strange. Here is a list of our five favorite summer festivals. These festivals all have two things in common: we look forward to them all year, and they’re walking distance from our front door at The Quisby....
by The Quisby | Feb 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
There are a million ways to kick off Mardi Gras: Mixing up a gallon of Jungle Juice, waiting hours to buy a gourmet King Cake, hot gluing sequins to your favorite spandex pants… We did it by being named Number One place to stay in New Orleans for Mardi Gras by...
by The Quisby | Jan 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
A rich dog? A 50 foot bar made out of Mardi Gras beads? A party simply called “Bitch”!? All of these things happened in the building we call home. 80 years is a long time and The Quisby, nĂ©e Audubon Hotel, has been living it up. And this recent article...
by The Quisby | Nov 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
USA TODAY and SOUTHERN LIVING both named us to their Top Ten places to stay in New Orleans lists. We’re pretty stoked. Plus they said nice things about us which, let’s be honest, who doesn’t love: “A major upgrade from the no frills travel...
by The Quisby | Sep 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
A former (and hopefully future) guest of the Quisby, Khadeidra Le Gendre, has written a beautiful play by play of her stay at The Quisby, full of wit and charm, and we’re really excited to share it with you. If you’re hostel curious, this one’s for you. Khadeidra has...
by The Quisby | Oct 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Construction is HARD. It requires attention to thousands of tiny details and getting just one wrong can derail everybody. But when the finished product starts to come together, it’s pure joy to watch. Every building gets built twice, once on paper and...
by The Quisby | Oct 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
1) Find a bunk bed catalog at a hostel conference in January 2) Get really busy and then wait till August to actually reach out to the manufacturer 3) Find out that the beds are made in China and will take at least 5 months to get to New Orleans 4) Panic 5) Make a lot...
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