Naughty N’awlins Review 2025: Is It Really Worth the Hype?
We came, we saw, we fell hard for Naughty N’awlins. From foam parties to an entire playfloor, this wild hotel takeover turned us from cruise loyalists into full-blown Team Naughty. Here’s our juicy recap.
By: Kat Swings
Naughty N’awlins is the biggest hotel takeover swinger convention in the U.S. – and possibly the wildest. Held annually in the sweltering heat of New Orleans summer, it’s 5 days and 4 nights of nonstop seminars, foam parties, hotel playrooms, and themed ballroom blowouts. Think of it as the ultimate sex-positive carnival, where the beads are optional, but the body glitter is not. It’s been going strong for 26 years and draws thousands of lifestyle lovers from around the world.
We’ll be honest – we were skeptics. We’re Bliss Cruise loyalists. Three cruises in a single year kind of loyal. But Naughty? Naughty knocked our socks (and my panties) off. They seduced us with Bourbon Street bar takeovers, wild themed ballroom parties, and even a Sexual Freedom Parade through the French Quarter – attended by the friendliest damn crowd we’ve ever seen. Bliss is a relaxing vacation. Naughty is a non-stop party. And now? We’re 100% Team Naughty 😈
Join Kat & Leo as they review Naughty N’awlins and tell-all in this can’t-miss episode of the Vanilla Swingers podcast.
💸 Pricing? What's the All-In Cost?
💲🎟️ Convention Pass
Let’s get one thing straight – Naughty N’awlins is an absolute steal. Like, if you broke this down into a per-orgasm cost, it would be the best ROI in the lifestyle game. Seriously! Here’s the breakdown:
$799 per couple for Wednesday–Sunday (highly recommend – you’ll want ALL 4 nights)
$749 per couple for Thursday–Sunday (fine if you can’t get away as long, but I’m telling you now – you’ll regret missing Wednesday!)
And just FYI. If you choose the Thurs–Sun package, you’ll be staying at the NOPSI or Saint, not the Astor, aka not quite Grand Central Swinger Station. It’s still fun (great pool party vibes and it’s the home of BDSM/kink and the 4000 sq ft Dungeon), but it doesn’t quite hit the same crazy circus magic as the Astor lobby, where spontaneous makeout sessions and giggle-fits happen next to the concierge.
💲🛏️ Hotel Costs
Now let’s talk hotels. We stayed Tuesday–Sunday (because we’re extra AF 🎉) and paid $1,200 total, taxes and fees included, for 5 nights at the Astor. That works out to about $220 a night, with shoulder dates like Tuesday and Sunday coming in a little cheaper. And y’all… this is prime real estate on Canal and Bourbon, during one of the wildest weeks of the year.
So, for $2,000 total (that’s hotel + Naughty passes), you get:
5 days of non-stop parties, playrooms, and poolside ogling
A room with a mini-fridge for all your naughty snacks and chilled champagne
Access to dozens of sex-ed workshops and kink-curious sessions
And non-stop people watching that’ll ruin vanilla hotels for you forever
Kat runs on sweet tea (and Popeyes)
💲🛒 Add-Ons
Liquor – You could rack up a big bar tab at the Astor and NOPSI bars… or you could grab booze at CVS across the street and pregame like the thrifty legends we are. Or pick up one of those tourist-trap yardarm frozen daiquiris on Bourbon Street and sip your sins slowly.
Food – Keep it cute and cheap like us with our holy grail of NOLA eats:
Popeyes (3 blocks away—don’t judge, you’ll thank me after dancing for six hours)
Krystal for post-party sliders
Cereal and milk in the room each morning because sometimes your body needs carbs, not cock
Or splurge at the Blue Bayou next door for gumbo, jambalaya, poboys and other Cajun magic
Basically, you can do Naughty on a shoestring… or splurge and do it bougie-style. Either way, you’re getting WAYYYY more than you paid for.
Astor Crowne Plaza - Naughty’s Grand Central Station
🏰 Hotels - Which is Best For Me?
📍 The Astor Crowne Plaza
The Astor Crowne Plaza is the heart, soul, and very sticky dance floor of Naughty N’awlins. With around 700 rooms and a full building takeover, this place transforms from a stuffy, bougie Bourbon Street-adjacent business hotel into a lingerie-laced, lube-slicked pleasure dome in less than 24 hours. We were there to witness the evolution in real time:
Tuesday night? The lobby was calm, cool, and full of unsuspecting vanilla tourists.
By Wednesday? Security guards were checking our purple Naughty lanyards, the staff had stopped making eye contact, and half-naked people were lounging across every piece of lobby furniture like sexy gremlins after midnight. It was glorious.
Astor Lobby - Naughty’s hottest watering hole
What makes the Astor so special?
An entire floor (yep, the entire second floor) converted into a massive multi-room playfloor with spaces for group play, dark room thrills, exhibitionists, voyeurs, sybian riders—you name it.
Another full conference-level floor with seminars, workshops, and vendor booths (hello, custom paddles and vibrating butt plugs).
At night, that conference space turns into themed party central—two massive ballrooms on opposite ends bumping with EDM, disco, pop, and the wildest crowd this side of Studio 54 (looking at you Rockin’ Ronnie 🎧🕺).
And let’s not forget location – it’s smack dab on Canal and Bourbon. Yes, you can literally stumble out of a group sex orgy, grab a frozen daiquiri, and be flashing beads on Bourbon Street 60 seconds later.
Popeyes is 3 blocks away for post-play fried chicken, and CVS is across the street for pregame booze runs. Fridge in every room = cereal in the morning, wine spritzers at night. Your fantasy, your budget.
In short – if you want to be in the eye of the sexy storm, Astor is where it’s at. Yes, it’s loud. Yes, it’s chaotic. Yes, the elevators take forever (sneaking into the service elevator was fun lol!). But if you ain’t into that… why are you at Naughty?
Nopsi Hotel - Naughty’s upscale, dungeon cousin
📍 NOPSI (Classy Cousin with a Rooftop Pool)
With 200 rooms, NOPSI is the sexy, polished sibling to the Astor’s glitter-covered chaos goblin. It joined the Naughty N’awlins takeover universe just a couple years ago, replacing the AC and Saint as the second full-hotel lifestyle venue and it brought its A-game:
Massive rooftop pool (read: actual pool party vibes), where the daily Naughty pool parties rage in style. Topless only, DJ pumping, and lots of bodies getting “accidentally” wet.
Newer, sleeker conference rooms host several workshops and seminars, plus an enormous dungeon-style playroom setup for those ready to get kinky under violet lights.
Nopsi Rooftop Pool - Day drinking and DJ parties
📍 The Saint (Overflow with a Side of Vanilla)
Okay, now let’s talk The Saint. This one’s the stepsibling of the Naughty family – it’s an overflow hotel… but it’s mixed with vanilla folks. Which could potentially make for a few awkward elevator rides, no naked lobby lounges, and the minor possibility of running into someone’s confused grandma.
Is it convenient? Sure. It’s close by, and it gives more people access to Naughty. The more, the merrier! But do we recommend staying there? If it’s the only way to get to Naughty, then you bet your sweet 🍑! Otherwise, we’d personally opt for the Astor or NOPSI and book early like a seasoned slut.
☀️ Pool Parties - Skinny Dipping & Day Drinking
Think Naughty N’awlins only gets wild after dark? Think again. The daytime pool scene is a whole mood – chill and naked at the Astor, or DJ-fueled topless chaos up on the NOPSI rooftop.
The Astor pool is a tiny 3rd-floor hideaway that’s fully nude and open 24/7. No hot tub, no DJ, but plenty of mellow music, sun, and sass. We stayed on that floor and got a daily parade of towel-clad partygoers passing by our extra door. It was like living next to a very sexy splash zone. The vibe? Super relaxed. A little older, a little flirty, and never too crowded. Perfect way to end an all-night play marathon with a bit of skinny dipping at 3am.
Now, the NOPSI rooftop pool is a different beast. Big pool, full bar, and a DJ dropping beats by noon. It’s topless-only and totally packed – think splashy grind sessions, wall-to-wall sun-kissed bodies, and frozen daiquiris in both hands. Some couples even book NOPSI just for this daily pool party.
🍹 Bourbon Street Daytime Bar Takeovers
Think Bourbon Street is just for tourists? Think again. During Naughty N’awlins, 15 bars across the French Quarter get taken over by lanyard-wearing libertines twice a day—noon and 3pm—and transform into our very own debaucherous playgrounds.
From the live band energy at The Famous Door, to the flirty Day 1 meet-n-greet at The Drinkery, each bar offered its own vibe, its own soundtrack, and plenty of chances to make new… playmates.
And then came the legend: The Beach Foam Party, hosted by none other than Rockin’ Ronnie 🎧🎤 (legendary swinger DJ extraordinaire and former king of Studio 54 👑). Foam flew, music blasted, girls got fully nude on stage and shook it like their room keys depended on it. Pro tip? You don’t even need to get foamy to enjoy it – there’s plenty of room to dance outside the splash zone. That said, why weren’t the hot guys up there shaking their bits? Equal opportunity nudity, please.
Later in the week, The Swamp hosts a foam party part deux, just as wild, and maybe even wetter. Other Naughty-exclusive spots include Razzoo, Bourbon Heat, Fetiche, a swanky cigar bar, and even Larry Flint’s Hustler Club, all open just for us. It’s like being a Bourbon Street tourist—but surrounded by your own kinky tribe. Yay!
Bottom line? These day parties are the social glue of the event. No dress code, no pressure, just pure, sweaty, half-naked fun. Don’t skip ’em. Especially not the foam.
🎭 Nighttime Themed Ballroom Blowouts
When the sun goes down at Naughty N’awlins, the real show begins. Every night, the 2nd floor of the Astor transforms into a double-ballroom, high-voltage fever dream of lights, latex, and lanyard-clad legends. There are 4 official theme nights, and let me tell you – people go all out. Like even more than they do on Bliss. Maybe it’s because this is more party than vacation… or maybe it’s just the magic of Bourbon Street. Either way – this crowd is dressed to undress, and the creativity is unmatched.
There are 2 massive ballrooms, each with its own DJ and vibe. One pumps high-energy EDM (Kat caught DJ Sunshine’s eye… call me 📞😉), while the other plays a crowd-pleasing mix of pop, hip hop, and throwbacks that’ll have you screaming “Mr. Brightside” at the top of your lungs The rooms are just a short hallway apart—less than 100 feet—so people bounce between them all night. That corridor? A nonstop runway of eye candy and chaotic flirtation. As for the themes? Absolute fire.
Fetish Night is always a crowd favorite. Think leather, chains, harnesses, corsets, and all things dark and delicious. It’s the one night everyone agrees on – black, tight, and unapologetically filthy. The energy? Smoldering. Everyone looks hot. Even the air feels kinkier.
Masquerade Mardi Gras Ball is the grand finale – and you feel it. A swirl of purple, gold, and green, masks, glitter body paint, or free to be as sexy or creative as you choose. We wore our silver rave outfits instead – because after 4 days of themes, we were running low on costume changes. Still fit right in. Moral of the story? Just be sexy and have fun. No one’s judging if your theme interpretation is more “hot” than “accurate.”
Carnival/Circus Night was straight-up visual chaos. We saw lions, lion tamers, strongmen, clowns, hot dog vendors, and the most beautiful stilt-walking goddess who looked like she floated in from another dimension. A wild kaleidoscope of costumes, colors, and uninhibited joy.
Running of the Bulls, was a sea of red and white, channeling their inner Pamplona fantasy. Admittedly, we missed this one entirely because we were caught up in an MFF threesome back in our room. Oops. Priorities, people.
What makes these parties so magical isn’t just the themes or the DJs. It’s the freedom. The playfulness. The party. The fact that you can walk in wearing a chainmail bikini or just a feather boa and be greeted with smiles and compliments. Everyone is there to connect, dance, flirt, and feel fabulous.
So don’t stress about having the perfect outfit – just show up, dress up, and let loose. This is your permission slip to shine, to shake it, and to make memories in sequins and thigh-high boots. And if you need a break from dancing? Just walk that party hallway a few times. You might end up with a new friend. Or three.
🎓 Seminars, Workshops & Kinky Education
One of the most unexpectedly delightful parts of Naughty N’awlins? The workshops and seminars. Naughty had the most varied, creative, and downright fascinating workshop lineup we’ve ever seen. It felt like enrolling in a 4-day, full-credit crash course in kink.
Unlike Bliss Cruise, where most of the juicy, hands-on workshops come with a price tag and a waitlist, Naughty keeps nearly everything free. Open to everyone. And well-attended, too. Like, get-there-early-or-sit-on-the-floor kind of attended.
We checked out a few and the presenters (ahem) definitely left a lasting impression 👀. Interactive, thoughtful, sexy, and often hilarious.
You could learn about anything from:
Flirting to F*cking – how to go from small talk to full swap
Naked Speed Dating – awkward? yes. effective? also yes.
Rough Sex for Nice Folks – because consent doesn’t cancel out kink
Unicorn School (ladies only) – how to be one, how to find one
Intro to Anal – need we say more?
Viagra for Women – yes, it exists, and yes, it’s fascinating
Sensual Somatic Workshops – think touch, smell, eye gazing, and deeply connecting with strangers (and liking it)
There were also classes on communication, consent, bisexual exploration, toy demos, tantra, BDSM, and even seminars on emotional health and jealousy in non-monogamous dynamics. Basically, if you had a curiosity, there was a class for it.
So if you go to Naughty thinking you’ll skip the “educational stuff”? Don’t. Pop into one – or three. Learn something new. Explore something that turns you on or scares you just a little.
🍑 Playroom Paradise: 2nd-Floor Fantasy Land
On the 2nd floor of the Astor, Naughty N’awlins transforms what used to be bland, boring conference rooms into a sprawling playground of pleasure. It’s a full-floor takeover – think breezy sheer curtains, moody lighting, soft music, and an undeniable harem-style vibe. You can almost hear the walls whispering, “Oh, the things we’ve seen…”
What we loved most? The care that went into the space. It didn’t feel like some last-minute mattress dump – it felt intentional, sensual, and straight-up seductive. The rooms were clean, inviting, and the energy was pure “yes, and…” consent-fueled fun.
Giant Group Room: Over 50 beds. No walls, no shame – an open playground for all.
Semi-Private Pods: Silk curtains let you dip your toe into voyeurism or exhibitionism.
Dark Room: Pitch-black for the bold. Enter at your own risk.
Plus-One Room: For those into mostly BBC-curious adventures. Vetted single dudes looking to fulfill MFM and hotwife fantasies.
Theater-Style Exhibition Lounge: Sit and watch in theater seating or join the show.
Toy Room: Complete with Sybian, MotoBunny, Hitachi wands, and toys galore. (Kat is still sad she didn’t take the Sybian for a spin!)
Bi Room: Full-time space celebrating bisexual connection and play.
Every room is proudly staffed, cleaned between uses, and thoughtfully designed to ensure consent, hygiene, and playfulness. Sheets are swapped, surfaces sanitized, and towels handed out – all by purple-shirted Ambassadors (you guys were the GOAT 💜💜💜) there to support without prying.
Oh, the stories those walls will whisper about come Monday morning…
🔗 NOPSI Dungeon: 4,000 sq ft of Kinky Bliss
If the Astor playrooms are all about sensual seduction, the NOPSI dungeon is where things get dark, dirty, and delightfully deviant. Tucked inside the NOPSI Hotel, this newly expanded sprawling 4,000 sq foot dungeon is a newer addition to Naughty N’awlins – and it’s already become a favorite for kinksters and the kink-curious alike.
This space is beautifully curated, dimly lit, and packed with more fetish furniture and kink gear than you can shake a riding crop at. Suspension rigs, spanking benches, St. Andrew’s crosses, and specialty bondage setups are just the beginning. It’s an immersive, fully staffed experience – whether you’re there to observe, participate, or simply wander and soak in the energy.
One of the best parts of the dungeon is its mix of education and exploration. Every Thursday night from 9:30–11:30pm, the space hosts a “tasting night” – a sampler platter of kink experiences led by seasoned educators. Stations are set up for everything from rope play and flogging to violet wands, CBT, and sensory experimentation. Perfect for newbies dipping a toe into the darker side of desire.
Whether you’re a seasoned Domme, a curious submissive, or a wide-eyed newbie wondering what that contraption does, the NOPSI dungeon is a must-visit. It’s Naughty’s darker, kinkier heartbeat—and it’s pulsing with possibility.
🎶 Not-So-Secret Speakeasy
Did you stumble into the Speakeasy? Tucked away on the Astor’s 4th floor and buzzing until 4am, this new Naughty addition was the after-hours hotspot of 2025. With surprise DJ sets by DJ Sunshine, AEFX, Illist Rich, Justin-Time, and a killer debut from Call Me Al, the energy was off the charts. It might be called a “Speakeasy,” but let’s be real – it’s no longer a secret. Perfect after-hours place to mix, mingle, party and dance… and maybe find a play partner to bring back to your room.
👯♀️ The People & Vibe: A Kaleidoscope of Sexy
The real magic of Naughty N’awlins? The people. Flirty, fun-loving, and wildly welcoming, this is a crowd that knows how to party. Compared to Bliss, the vibe skews younger – and looser – probably because it’s a third of the cost and doesn’t require a full week off. Plenty of young parents popped in for just the weekend. And that’s totally fine – Naughty makes space for it all.
The age range runs 20 to 80, but the sweet spot is 35 to 45. It’s a true kaleidoscope of bodies, backgrounds, and desires – every shape, every size, every color, every kind of sexy. No need to fit a mold. At Naughty, you already belong.
This is sexual freedom on parade, and the only requirement is showing up as your authentic self. Whether you’re a silver fox, a soft-spoken newbie, a stretch-marked queen, or a glitter-drenched unicorn – there’s room for you.
Small, tall, big, little, old, young… come be you.
👑 The Maestro: Blue-Haired Bob
At the heart of Naughty N’awlins is Bob Hannaford – founder, CEO, and the blue-haired legend behind the mayhem. Since the early 2000s, Bob’s been blending swinging, kink, and fetish into one bold, sex-positive experience. He moved the event to the Astor in 2003, survived Katrina, launched the Sexual Freedom Parade, and never stopped evolving or expanding what Naughty could be.
His mission? Sexual freedom for all. Consent-first, fiercely inclusive, and always a little outrageous, just like him. You might spot Bob breezing by in a flash of electric blue 💙, but make no mistake – his playful spirit is infused into every foam-soaked party, every sensual seminar, every glowy-curtained playroom. He built the playground, and the rest of us just get to have fun in it.
We avoided a personal meet-up this time to keep impressions raw and our review unfiltered. But the moment we saw him from afar at the Beach Foam Party, rocking that Smurf-blue hair and owning the crowd, we knew – he’s our kind of people. Next time, we’ll make sure to say hi.
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Naughty Links and Extras! (Fun, Irreverent, and Maybe Passably Useful)
Naughty Nawlins: The world’s largest swinger takeover, blending Bourbon Street chaos, themed parties, and wild nights in the heart of New Orleans.
Astor Crowne Plaza: Historic Bourbon Street hotel and the longtime home of Naughty N’awlins—classic, central, and party-ready.
Nopsi Hotel: Chic and modern with rooftop vibes – NOPSI offers a luxe escape just steps from the French Quarter.
Saint Hotel: Sexy, stylish, and a little sinful – this boutique hotel brings moody glam to Canal Street.
Swinger Lingo (check Swinger Dictionary for more!)
Voyeurism: The art of peeking behind closed doors, where watching becomes the sexiest form of foreplay. A practice in which individuals derive sexual pleasure from observing others engaging in intimate activities.
Exhibitionism: Putting on a show that would make Vegas blush, because why keep all that steamy action to yourself? The act of deriving sexual gratification from exposing one’s own body or engaging in sexual activities in front of others, often for the purpose of arousal or thrill.
Playroom: The adult’s version of a candy store, where toys, tools, and tantalizing treats await – because who says pleasure is just for kids? A designated space within a swinger’s venue equipped with various toys, equipment, and furnishings for sexual exploration and enjoyment.
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