The mid-range Grenoble House is a charming hotel that draws couples and families seeking a central location in the French Quarter and near Bourbon Street. The hotel has a pool in an attractive outdoor courtyard, a gift shop in the lobby, and a limited free breakfast. Its 17 large suites are homey and include separate living rooms and full-size kitchens. But the furniture throughout is somewhat dated, and guest should note that they must leave their keys with the front desk when leaving the hotel. Travelers seeking a more style-conscious hotel in the same area with additional amenities may want to consider the Dauphine Orleans Hotel.
The mid-range Grenoble House is a charming hotel that draws couples and families seeking a central location in the French Quarter and near Bourbon Street. The hotel has a pool in an attractive outdoor courtyard, a gift shop in the lobby, and a limited free breakfast. Its 17 large suites are homey and include separate living rooms and full-size kitchens. But the furniture throughout is somewhat dated, and guest should note that they must leave their keys with the front desk when leaving the hotel. Travelers seeking a more style-conscious hotel in the same area with additional amenities may want to consider the Dauphine Orleans Hotel.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Best Western Plus St. Charles Inn is a solid choice for tourists who don’t mind staying outside the French Quarter. Located on busy St. Charles Avenue in the lovely Garden District, the 40-room hotel is situated directly on the streetcar line for cheap and quick transportation into the heart of downtown. Upgraded in 2015, the guest rooms are clean and comfortable, but decor is old-fashioned and streetcar-facing units can be noisy. Amenities are a plus, with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Highlights include a free hot breakfast buffet, fitness center, and business center. On-site parking is free, but it’s limited and first-come, first-serve. Travelers looking for a stay with a pool can compare rates with the Hampton Inn Garden District St. Charles Avenue next door.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Best Western Plus St. Charles Inn is a solid choice for tourists who don’t mind staying outside the French Quarter. Located on busy St. Charles Avenue in the lovely Garden District, the 40-room hotel is situated directly on the streetcar line for cheap and quick transportation into the heart of downtown. Upgraded in 2015, the guest rooms are clean and comfortable, but decor is old-fashioned and streetcar-facing units can be noisy. Amenities are a plus, with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and free Wi-Fi. Highlights include a free hot breakfast buffet, fitness center, and business center. On-site parking is free, but it’s limited and first-come, first-serve. Travelers looking for a stay with a pool can compare rates with the Hampton Inn Garden District St. Charles Avenue next door.
Located on the famous Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, the Lafitte Guest House is a three-pearl boutique hotel near the city’s most popular areas. Built in 1849, the hotel is an attraction in itself, doubling as an art gallery and filled with classic French decor from another era. Its 14 rooms are elegant and include flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, though bathrooms are small and are starting to show their age. A free breakfast buffet, shared kitchen, and a business center round out the amenities, plus there's an attractive courtyard that makes for a lovely spot to gather with other guests. Many guests complain of noise issues due to the Bourbon Street location, however; for something that's a bit quieter, travelers might want to check out the Grenoble House, another French Quarter property that has the added perk of a pool.
Located on the famous Bourbon Street in the French Quarter, the Lafitte Guest House is a three-pearl boutique hotel near the city’s most popular areas. Built in 1849, the hotel is an attraction in itself, doubling as an art gallery and filled with classic French decor from another era. Its 14 rooms are elegant and include flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, though bathrooms are small and are starting to show their age. A free breakfast buffet, shared kitchen, and a business center round out the amenities, plus there's an attractive courtyard that makes for a lovely spot to gather with other guests. Many guests complain of noise issues due to the Bourbon Street location, however; for something that's a bit quieter, travelers might want to check out the Grenoble House, another French Quarter property that has the added perk of a pool.
The 600-room, four-pearl Hotel Monteleone is a historic, grande dame property that has played home to several literary icons. Today it's known for the famous, rotating Carousel Bar, and its central French Quarter location on gallery-filled Royal Street, just one block from buzzing Bourbon Street. Traditionally elegant rooms may be too old-fashioned (and small) for some, but others find it fits in with the property's overall charm. Keurig coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges are provided, but rooms lack balconies and many suffer from street noise. A rooftop pool provides respite from the lively city, as do a full-service spa, all-day restaurant serving regional cuisine, and gym with a good array of equipment and city vistas. Extensive meeting space attracts corporate groups, but most guests are couples on vacation. Travelers wanting a more modern stay should consider the Royal Sonesta.
The 600-room, four-pearl Hotel Monteleone is a historic, grande dame property that has played home to several literary icons. Today it's known for the famous, rotating Carousel Bar, and its central French Quarter location on gallery-filled Royal Street, just one block from buzzing Bourbon Street. Traditionally elegant rooms may be too old-fashioned (and small) for some, but others find it fits in with the property's overall charm. Keurig coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges are provided, but rooms lack balconies and many suffer from street noise. A rooftop pool provides respite from the lively city, as do a full-service spa, all-day restaurant serving regional cuisine, and gym with a good array of equipment and city vistas. Extensive meeting space attracts corporate groups, but most guests are couples on vacation. Travelers wanting a more modern stay should consider the Royal Sonesta.
The 165-room Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery is a historic upscale property with lots of charm and style in downtown New Orleans, near the Warehouse Arts and Central Business Districts. Much of the hotel still retains historic elements from the building's 19th-century past, including brick walls, wood-plank floors, and exposed piping. Mid-century design details and original art by local students adds even more character. The well-regarded restaurant is led by a "Top Chef" runner-up, and there's a popular coffee shop as well. Other perks include a small fitness room, upscale toiletries, and and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. For about the same price, travelers who don't mind cookie-cutter chain hotels can try the nearby JW Marriott New Orleans, which has a bigger fitness center and a rooftop pool.
The 165-room Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery is a historic upscale property with lots of charm and style in downtown New Orleans, near the Warehouse Arts and Central Business Districts. Much of the hotel still retains historic elements from the building's 19th-century past, including brick walls, wood-plank floors, and exposed piping. Mid-century design details and original art by local students adds even more character. The well-regarded restaurant is led by a "Top Chef" runner-up, and there's a popular coffee shop as well. Other perks include a small fitness room, upscale toiletries, and and free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. For about the same price, travelers who don't mind cookie-cutter chain hotels can try the nearby JW Marriott New Orleans, which has a bigger fitness center and a rooftop pool.
Set in a 19th-century building on beautiful Royal Street in the French Quarter, the Andrew Jackson Hotel is a mid-range property offering 24 rooms that blend period-inspired furniture with modern conveniences. Air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and Lord & Mayfair toiletries come standard, but there are no coffeemakers or mini-fridges. Upgraded rooms include balconies with French Quarter views -- especially popular during Mardi Gras. There’s a lovely courtyard with a fountain and tables. Freebies include Wi-Fi, a European-style breakfast, and coffee and water in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee. There’s no full-service restaurant, pool, or fitness center. As an alternative a few blocks away, the St. Pierre Hotel offers similar historic charm and two outdoor pools, but it’s more spread out and not as intimate.
Set in a 19th-century building on beautiful Royal Street in the French Quarter, the Andrew Jackson Hotel is a mid-range property offering 24 rooms that blend period-inspired furniture with modern conveniences. Air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and Lord & Mayfair toiletries come standard, but there are no coffeemakers or mini-fridges. Upgraded rooms include balconies with French Quarter views -- especially popular during Mardi Gras. There’s a lovely courtyard with a fountain and tables. Freebies include Wi-Fi, a European-style breakfast, and coffee and water in the lobby. Parking is available for a fee. There’s no full-service restaurant, pool, or fitness center. As an alternative a few blocks away, the St. Pierre Hotel offers similar historic charm and two outdoor pools, but it’s more spread out and not as intimate.
Hotel Le Marais is a mid-range boutique located in the heart of the French Quarter, set half a block from both Bourbon and Royal Streets. Its 66 rooms are contemporary and well-sized, albeit a bit bland and generic, and some have furnished balconies. Quality amenities consist of flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, bathrobes, and free Wi-Fi, though there are no mini-fridges and many guests have complained of noise from the street, neighboring rooms, and elevators. Great freebies include daily breakfasts with hot and cold fare, welcome drinks at the bar, and in-room bottled water. The highlight here is arguably the lovely courtyard with a small heated saltwater pool and ample seating. This is a good pick for travelers wanting a hotel with a quiet atmosphere that's still near all the action. It's worth comparing rates with the similar, but more charming Hotel Mazarin.
Hotel Le Marais is a mid-range boutique located in the heart of the French Quarter, set half a block from both Bourbon and Royal Streets. Its 66 rooms are contemporary and well-sized, albeit a bit bland and generic, and some have furnished balconies. Quality amenities consist of flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, bathrobes, and free Wi-Fi, though there are no mini-fridges and many guests have complained of noise from the street, neighboring rooms, and elevators. Great freebies include daily breakfasts with hot and cold fare, welcome drinks at the bar, and in-room bottled water. The highlight here is arguably the lovely courtyard with a small heated saltwater pool and ample seating. This is a good pick for travelers wanting a hotel with a quiet atmosphere that's still near all the action. It's worth comparing rates with the similar, but more charming Hotel Mazarin.
This 197-room, mid-range hotel is located in the Carondelet Building -- noted as the first skyscraper in New Orleans -- and perfectly located for business and pleasure. Just a block or so from the French Quarter (Carondelet Street actually turns into Bourbon Street), guests are just steps from all the action but still slightly removed in the Central Business District. Guest rooms are especially large for the area and have high ceilings and terrific light from big windows (though there are heavy drapes if guests need to sleep off a night of partying). While there is no swimming pool, the free breakfast and fitness center are both quality perks.
This 197-room, mid-range hotel is located in the Carondelet Building -- noted as the first skyscraper in New Orleans -- and perfectly located for business and pleasure. Just a block or so from the French Quarter (Carondelet Street actually turns into Bourbon Street), guests are just steps from all the action but still slightly removed in the Central Business District. Guest rooms are especially large for the area and have high ceilings and terrific light from big windows (though there are heavy drapes if guests need to sleep off a night of partying). While there is no swimming pool, the free breakfast and fitness center are both quality perks.
In the heart of the French Quarter, the Chateau LeMoyne is housed in a Southern mansion that dates back to the mid-1800s. This mid-range hotel retains many of its original features, including wrought-iron balconies and interior brick courtyards. Room interiors are in need of some refurbishment, but do have modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Just minutes from Bourbon and Canal Streets, all of the French Quarter hot spots are within walking distance from this historic property.
In the heart of the French Quarter, the Chateau LeMoyne is housed in a Southern mansion that dates back to the mid-1800s. This mid-range hotel retains many of its original features, including wrought-iron balconies and interior brick courtyards. Room interiors are in need of some refurbishment, but do have modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Just minutes from Bourbon and Canal Streets, all of the French Quarter hot spots are within walking distance from this historic property.
True to its name, this Courtyard property is a 10-minute
walk from the famous French Quarter. Belonging to the Marriott chain,
True to its name, this Courtyard property is a 10-minute
walk from the famous French Quarter. Belonging to the Marriott chain,