The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans is housed in the 1908 Beaux-Arts Maison Blanche building on Canal Street, the dividing line between the French Quarter and the Central Business District. Geared toward luxury travelers, the hotel maintains the regal atmosphere for which the Ritz-Carlton brand is known. With big, elegant rooms, a farm-to-table restaurant, a hopping bar, and the largest spa in the city, there's plenty to do on the premises, and its location makes it convenient for tourists and business travelers alike. Note that Wi-Fi costs extra.
The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans is housed in the 1908 Beaux-Arts Maison Blanche building on Canal Street, the dividing line between the French Quarter and the Central Business District. Geared toward luxury travelers, the hotel maintains the regal atmosphere for which the Ritz-Carlton brand is known. With big, elegant rooms, a farm-to-table restaurant, a hopping bar, and the largest spa in the city, there's plenty to do on the premises, and its location makes it convenient for tourists and business travelers alike. Note that Wi-Fi costs extra.
The 182-room Staybridge Suites New Orleans French Qtr/Dwtn is an all-suite upper-middle-range chain property in the financial area of downtown that attracts both leisure and business travelers on extended stays. Decor is a bit bland and chain-like throughout, but rooms are large and well-equipped with kitchens that include full fridges, dishwashers, microwaves, and two-burner stoves. The property offers a free continental breakfast and coffee in the lobby throughout the day, as well as a free evening reception with food and drinks several times during the week. There's an outdoor pool and a fitness center, plus free laundry facilities. The prime location means that the hustle of the French Quarter is less than a 15-minute walk away, but travelers seeking a more central location should consider Grenoble House, another all-suite property.
The 182-room Staybridge Suites New Orleans French Qtr/Dwtn is an all-suite upper-middle-range chain property in the financial area of downtown that attracts both leisure and business travelers on extended stays. Decor is a bit bland and chain-like throughout, but rooms are large and well-equipped with kitchens that include full fridges, dishwashers, microwaves, and two-burner stoves. The property offers a free continental breakfast and coffee in the lobby throughout the day, as well as a free evening reception with food and drinks several times during the week. There's an outdoor pool and a fitness center, plus free laundry facilities. The prime location means that the hustle of the French Quarter is less than a 15-minute walk away, but travelers seeking a more central location should consider Grenoble House, another all-suite property.
The 31-room Soniat House is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel in the French Quarter. Located on a quieter street, this hotel provide a good option for those wanting to explore the area and its history while avoiding the party scene on Bourbon Street. Built into a cluster of three historic townhouses, the hotel presents like a bed-and-breakfast, with large, individually styled rooms full of antiques. All the rooms are spacious and comfortably furnished, though some may be more worn than others and walls are thin. The resident cat adds to the Soniat House's homey feel, but guests with pet allergies may want to look elsewhere.
The 31-room Soniat House is an upper-middle-range boutique hotel in the French Quarter. Located on a quieter street, this hotel provide a good option for those wanting to explore the area and its history while avoiding the party scene on Bourbon Street. Built into a cluster of three historic townhouses, the hotel presents like a bed-and-breakfast, with large, individually styled rooms full of antiques. All the rooms are spacious and comfortably furnished, though some may be more worn than others and walls are thin. The resident cat adds to the Soniat House's homey feel, but guests with pet allergies may want to look elsewhere.
This luxurious chain hotel in downtown New Orleans differentiates itself from other area properties with its sky high location -- the hotel is built on a mall and parking garage. The lobby starts on the 11th floor and rooms ascend above that, so the views of the Mississippi River and surrounding NOLA are spectacular, and the extra height means that there is very little exterior noise. The rooms themselves are spacious but rather nondescript, and a bit dated for the price. All of the requisite amenities for a comfortable stay are, however, present: flat-screen TV, quality bedding, free Wi-Fi,and in-room coffeemaker. The well-stocked fitness facility, 24-hour room service, business center, and meeting spaces also make this hotel a good choice for business travelers. The location on the edge of the French Quarter means quick access to Bourbon Street but none of the obnoxious all-night revelry.
This luxurious chain hotel in downtown New Orleans differentiates itself from other area properties with its sky high location -- the hotel is built on a mall and parking garage. The lobby starts on the 11th floor and rooms ascend above that, so the views of the Mississippi River and surrounding NOLA are spectacular, and the extra height means that there is very little exterior noise. The rooms themselves are spacious but rather nondescript, and a bit dated for the price. All of the requisite amenities for a comfortable stay are, however, present: flat-screen TV, quality bedding, free Wi-Fi,and in-room coffeemaker. The well-stocked fitness facility, 24-hour room service, business center, and meeting spaces also make this hotel a good choice for business travelers. The location on the edge of the French Quarter means quick access to Bourbon Street but none of the obnoxious all-night revelry.
This 76-room mid-range hotel has an amazing location in the French Quarter, not even a block from famed Bourbon Street. Housed in a historic 19th-century townhouse, the Prince Conti Hotel has plenty of New Orleans charm. Its age does show, though, inside the building, which is in need of some upgrades. There are few on-site amenities, and the rooms feature outdated furnishings, like tube TVs. The hotel does offer free Wi-Fi for guests, comfy beds, and great breakfasts at the on-site Conti Cafe. The rates are quite reasonable for the French Quarter, and the property is a good option for travelers seeking a convenient location -- and little else. The French Market Inn is also worth a look, for those who prioritize modern digs over proximity to Bourbon Street.
This 76-room mid-range hotel has an amazing location in the French Quarter, not even a block from famed Bourbon Street. Housed in a historic 19th-century townhouse, the Prince Conti Hotel has plenty of New Orleans charm. Its age does show, though, inside the building, which is in need of some upgrades. There are few on-site amenities, and the rooms feature outdated furnishings, like tube TVs. The hotel does offer free Wi-Fi for guests, comfy beds, and great breakfasts at the on-site Conti Cafe. The rates are quite reasonable for the French Quarter, and the property is a good option for travelers seeking a convenient location -- and little else. The French Market Inn is also worth a look, for those who prioritize modern digs over proximity to Bourbon Street.
Set in a former department store on bustling Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, the upscale Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans has a bustling and convenient location. It features 254 modern rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Fleece robes, high-end Drybar hairdryers, and BeeKind toiletries come standard. There are five restaurants and bars, including Hard Rock Cafe, Red Fish Grill, Powdered Sugar cafe, Batch Bar, and the Poolside Bar. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor courtyard pool, in-room spa services, a 24-hour business center, and over 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Valet parking is available for a fee. Guests who want to be near the French Quarter, but prefer a property with a more boutique feel might consider The Saint Hotel, Autograph Collection.
Set in a former department store on bustling Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, the upscale Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans has a bustling and convenient location. It features 254 modern rooms and suites with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, Keurig coffeemakers, and mini-fridges. Fleece robes, high-end Drybar hairdryers, and BeeKind toiletries come standard. There are five restaurants and bars, including Hard Rock Cafe, Red Fish Grill, Powdered Sugar cafe, Batch Bar, and the Poolside Bar. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor courtyard pool, in-room spa services, a 24-hour business center, and over 10,000 square feet of meeting space. Valet parking is available for a fee. Guests who want to be near the French Quarter, but prefer a property with a more boutique feel might consider The Saint Hotel, Autograph Collection.
This 97-room, mid-to-upper range hotel, located just blocks from Bourbon Street, is definitely for those seeking a trendier, hipper NOLA experience. Decorated with an eclectic mix of funky voodoo and contemporary jazz-themed elements, the rooms can be a bit on the small and dark side, but have a unique style. The hotel is a tad pricier than some of the others in this area, and rooms are not spotless, but guests get perks like Bliss bath products and plush W signature bedding. Certain luxuries are missing, like free Wi-Fi. There is, however, a stocked minibar along with a cocktail shaker to get the in-room party started (for a price, of course). The small pool and modern interior courtyard are both inviting, and the on-site restaurant SoBou (i.e. South of Bourbon Street) is top-notch.
This 97-room, mid-to-upper range hotel, located just blocks from Bourbon Street, is definitely for those seeking a trendier, hipper NOLA experience. Decorated with an eclectic mix of funky voodoo and contemporary jazz-themed elements, the rooms can be a bit on the small and dark side, but have a unique style. The hotel is a tad pricier than some of the others in this area, and rooms are not spotless, but guests get perks like Bliss bath products and plush W signature bedding. Certain luxuries are missing, like free Wi-Fi. There is, however, a stocked minibar along with a cocktail shaker to get the in-room party started (for a price, of course). The small pool and modern interior courtyard are both inviting, and the on-site restaurant SoBou (i.e. South of Bourbon Street) is top-notch.
Set in a historic 1890s bank building on busy Poydras Street in the Central Business District, The Whitney Hotel is a lower-middle-range property with original architectural features, 93 warm rooms, and limited amenities. Rooms offer air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free water, but no mini-fridges or minibars. Suites add comfortable living areas. Breakfast is offered in the beautiful former bank lobby, but there’s no full-service restaurant. Other amenities include a fitness center, a small business center, a lobby lounge, and valet parking (for a fee). Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and free coffee and water are offered in the lobby. As an alternative, the nearby historic St. James Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member offers a small pool and on-site dining, but there’s no fitness center.
Set in a historic 1890s bank building on busy Poydras Street in the Central Business District, The Whitney Hotel is a lower-middle-range property with original architectural features, 93 warm rooms, and limited amenities. Rooms offer air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and free water, but no mini-fridges or minibars. Suites add comfortable living areas. Breakfast is offered in the beautiful former bank lobby, but there’s no full-service restaurant. Other amenities include a fitness center, a small business center, a lobby lounge, and valet parking (for a fee). Wi-Fi is free throughout the property, and free coffee and water are offered in the lobby. As an alternative, the nearby historic St. James Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member offers a small pool and on-site dining, but there’s no fitness center.
The 100-room Hampton Inn-St. Charles Avenue is a mis-range option in the Uptown/Garden District, known for its well-preserved 19th-century mansions and lovely green spaces. The hotel is about five blocks from Magazine Street, which has plenty of shops, boutiques, restaurants, bars, and galleries, and sits right on the famous St. Charles streetcar line, ready to transport guests downtown to the French Quarter or farther uptown to the Audubon Park and Zoo. Rooms are understated -- there's a lot of beige, gray, and light wood -- but come with mini-fridges and microwaves, and suites are available with avenue views, separate living areas, and kitchenettes. A large hot breakfast is included in the room rate (a to-go breakfast is also available during the week). There's a courtyard pool, a small business center, and a meeting room, and guests get free access to a nearby gym.
The 100-room Hampton Inn-St. Charles Avenue is a mis-range option in the Uptown/Garden District, known for its well-preserved 19th-century mansions and lovely green spaces. The hotel is about five blocks from Magazine Street, which has plenty of shops, boutiques, restaurants, bars, and galleries, and sits right on the famous St. Charles streetcar line, ready to transport guests downtown to the French Quarter or farther uptown to the Audubon Park and Zoo. Rooms are understated -- there's a lot of beige, gray, and light wood -- but come with mini-fridges and microwaves, and suites are available with avenue views, separate living areas, and kitchenettes. A large hot breakfast is included in the room rate (a to-go breakfast is also available during the week). There's a courtyard pool, a small business center, and a meeting room, and guests get free access to a nearby gym.
The La Quinta Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown is a lower-middle-range property that attracts families and couples looking to explore New Orleans on foot, as many of the city's attractions are within walking distance. A free hot breakfast includes make-your-own waffles, and there's a lovely rooftop pool that's a guest favorite. The hotel also has a small fitness center and a business center. Rooms (and parts of the hotel) are a bit dated and worn, but include flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, while King Rooms also have microwaves and mini-fridges. Travelers seeking a more style-conscious hotel with similar amenities might want to consider the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown.
The La Quinta Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown is a lower-middle-range property that attracts families and couples looking to explore New Orleans on foot, as many of the city's attractions are within walking distance. A free hot breakfast includes make-your-own waffles, and there's a lovely rooftop pool that's a guest favorite. The hotel also has a small fitness center and a business center. Rooms (and parts of the hotel) are a bit dated and worn, but include flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, while King Rooms also have microwaves and mini-fridges. Travelers seeking a more style-conscious hotel with similar amenities might want to consider the nearby Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown.