Housed within the historic Cumberland Phone Building, this mid-range downtown NOLA hotel offers generously-sized, clean rooms with conveniences like free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and microwaves. With additions to the old-world structure -- such as a lovely rooftop pool and whirlpool, and a tower of more modern rooms -- and a terrific location, it's a solid value pick. Freebies like daily happy hours and hot breakfast sweeten the deal. However, older rooms are more dated and some smell of smoke.
Housed within the historic Cumberland Phone Building, this mid-range downtown NOLA hotel offers generously-sized, clean rooms with conveniences like free Wi-Fi, mini-fridges, and microwaves. With additions to the old-world structure -- such as a lovely rooftop pool and whirlpool, and a tower of more modern rooms -- and a terrific location, it's a solid value pick. Freebies like daily happy hours and hot breakfast sweeten the deal. However, older rooms are more dated and some smell of smoke.
The trendy Hotel Modern is a quirky upper-middle-range boutique property with eclectic decor and a boho-meets-industrial-chic vibe. An on-site farm-to-table restaurant serves modern Southern fare and there's also a hip and atmospheric cocktail bar with crimson walls and plush seating. The 135 rooms are fairly bare and simply furnished, but clean, with modern amenities that include flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and C.O. Bigelow products in the bathrooms. Situated on a large roundabout, the property neighbors several museums and is just a few steps away from one of the streetcars that reaches the French Quarter in about 20 minutes. Travelers seeking something of a similar character, but closer to the French Quarter, might want to consider the Royal Street Inn, another hipster hangout with a bar.
The trendy Hotel Modern is a quirky upper-middle-range boutique property with eclectic decor and a boho-meets-industrial-chic vibe. An on-site farm-to-table restaurant serves modern Southern fare and there's also a hip and atmospheric cocktail bar with crimson walls and plush seating. The 135 rooms are fairly bare and simply furnished, but clean, with modern amenities that include flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, iPod docks, free Wi-Fi, and C.O. Bigelow products in the bathrooms. Situated on a large roundabout, the property neighbors several museums and is just a few steps away from one of the streetcars that reaches the French Quarter in about 20 minutes. Travelers seeking something of a similar character, but closer to the French Quarter, might want to consider the Royal Street Inn, another hipster hangout with a bar.
Set in a landmark 1890s building in the Central Business District (and a three-minute walk from Bourbon Street), The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is an elegant, upscale property offering 504 genteel rooms and suites with posh, old-world decor. Flat-screen TVs, minibars, plush robes, and Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries come standard. Suites add living rooms and huge bathrooms. There’s a high-end restaurant, an Italian eatery, a casual cafe, and the famous Sazerac Bar. A rooftop outdoor pool features a poolside bar. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and a luxe spa. Valet parking is available for a fee. The Ponchartrain Hotel in the Garden District offers similar upscale historic charm, plus an ultra hip nightlife scene, but there’s no pool, gym, or spa.
Set in a landmark 1890s building in the Central Business District (and a three-minute walk from Bourbon Street), The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is an elegant, upscale property offering 504 genteel rooms and suites with posh, old-world decor. Flat-screen TVs, minibars, plush robes, and Salvatore Ferragamo toiletries come standard. Suites add living rooms and huge bathrooms. There’s a high-end restaurant, an Italian eatery, a casual cafe, and the famous Sazerac Bar. A rooftop outdoor pool features a poolside bar. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and a luxe spa. Valet parking is available for a fee. The Ponchartrain Hotel in the Garden District offers similar upscale historic charm, plus an ultra hip nightlife scene, but there’s no pool, gym, or spa.
This 296-room mid-range hotel is conveniently located in the downtown NOLA area, about a half-mile from the Mercedes Benz Superdome. The hotel is also convenient to the French Quarter, convention centers, and other area attractions, making it a great choice for those traveling for business or pleasure. The rooms are well-kept but have a decidedly retro feel, which emanates from the original Andy Warhol painting that graces the lobby. There is a nice-sized rooftop pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a funky lobby bar for relaxation, but if work is on the agenda, rest assured: the hotel provides meeting rooms, business center, and free Wi-Fi. Convenience, comfort, and a little artistic quirk sum up this Holiday Inn.
This 296-room mid-range hotel is conveniently located in the downtown NOLA area, about a half-mile from the Mercedes Benz Superdome. The hotel is also convenient to the French Quarter, convention centers, and other area attractions, making it a great choice for those traveling for business or pleasure. The rooms are well-kept but have a decidedly retro feel, which emanates from the original Andy Warhol painting that graces the lobby. There is a nice-sized rooftop pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a funky lobby bar for relaxation, but if work is on the agenda, rest assured: the hotel provides meeting rooms, business center, and free Wi-Fi. Convenience, comfort, and a little artistic quirk sum up this Holiday Inn.
The 202-room Omni Riverfront Hotel is an elegant, upscale property housed in a former rice mill in the Central Business District, within walking distance of the French Quarter and many attractions. Features include a chic restaurant and bar serving French fare, four meeting rooms, and a small but well-equipped fitness center. Modern rooms are tastefully appointed in soft neutrals, though in-room Wi-Fi is for a fee. Kids are well catered for with a bunch of freebies such as games and cookies. There's no pool, though; for that, consider the nearby Hilton New Orleans Riverside, which has two outdoor pools and a larger fitness center.
The 202-room Omni Riverfront Hotel is an elegant, upscale property housed in a former rice mill in the Central Business District, within walking distance of the French Quarter and many attractions. Features include a chic restaurant and bar serving French fare, four meeting rooms, and a small but well-equipped fitness center. Modern rooms are tastefully appointed in soft neutrals, though in-room Wi-Fi is for a fee. Kids are well catered for with a bunch of freebies such as games and cookies. There's no pool, though; for that, consider the nearby Hilton New Orleans Riverside, which has two outdoor pools and a larger fitness center.
The 143-room Royal St. Charles is a colorful mid-range hotel in the Central Business District, near the French Quarter. Despite its bright, borderline over-the-top styling, its offerings are fairly typical for a hotel of its category. The smallest rooms may feel a little cramped, but pricier rooms offer more space. Other features include a 24-hour fitness center, a coffee shop with some light fare in the lobby, and three meeting rooms. Note that there is a mandatory resort fee, but it covers Wi-Fi access. Rates are among the lowest in the area for this caliber of property, but the nearby International House Hotel has much nicer rooms for only slightly more, while the pricier Country Inn & Suites has a small pool.
The 143-room Royal St. Charles is a colorful mid-range hotel in the Central Business District, near the French Quarter. Despite its bright, borderline over-the-top styling, its offerings are fairly typical for a hotel of its category. The smallest rooms may feel a little cramped, but pricier rooms offer more space. Other features include a 24-hour fitness center, a coffee shop with some light fare in the lobby, and three meeting rooms. Note that there is a mandatory resort fee, but it covers Wi-Fi access. Rates are among the lowest in the area for this caliber of property, but the nearby International House Hotel has much nicer rooms for only slightly more, while the pricier Country Inn & Suites has a small pool.
The Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel is a modern, upscale chain hotel with an artsy feel. The 200-plus rooms are adorned with modern art, as are the common spaces, celebrating the Marriott-run property's Warehouse Arts District location. The hotel also has an indoor sculpture garden and an art gallery. With a pool, a gym, a business center, and a convenient location near plenty of museums, restaurants, and the New Orleans's convention center, the hotel is equipped for business and leisure travelers alike. Legacy Kitchen is the on-site restaurant and Coffee & Beignet is a counter service option. Note that there's a fee for Wi-Fi in rooms, and the French Quarter is about a 20-minute walk away.
The Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel is a modern, upscale chain hotel with an artsy feel. The 200-plus rooms are adorned with modern art, as are the common spaces, celebrating the Marriott-run property's Warehouse Arts District location. The hotel also has an indoor sculpture garden and an art gallery. With a pool, a gym, a business center, and a convenient location near plenty of museums, restaurants, and the New Orleans's convention center, the hotel is equipped for business and leisure travelers alike. Legacy Kitchen is the on-site restaurant and Coffee & Beignet is a counter service option. Note that there's a fee for Wi-Fi in rooms, and the French Quarter is about a 20-minute walk away.
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.
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.
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.