The 103-room Hotel St. Marie is a mid-range property in the heart of the French Quarter. Although it's not extravagant and it shows some wear and tear in places, the hotel is generally comfortable. Rooms are medium-size and some have small balconies. The on-site Vacherie serves reasonably priced New Orleans fare at breakfast and dinner, and has a cafe next door for more grab-and-go items. The outdoor pool is in a small but pleasant courtyard. If this hotel is booked, the nearby Bienville House is very comparable.
The 103-room Hotel St. Marie is a mid-range property in the heart of the French Quarter. Although it's not extravagant and it shows some wear and tear in places, the hotel is generally comfortable. Rooms are medium-size and some have small balconies. The on-site Vacherie serves reasonably priced New Orleans fare at breakfast and dinner, and has a cafe next door for more grab-and-go items. The outdoor pool is in a small but pleasant courtyard. If this hotel is booked, the nearby Bienville House is very comparable.
Straddling two busy French Quarter streets, the historic Bienville House is as an urban oasis, with tropical rooftop terraces and a soothing courtyard. This boutique hotel has fewer than 100 rooms, a parlor-like lobby and friendly touches, such as free lemonade and cookies in the afternoon. High ceilings make the rooms feel spacious, but the decor is unremarkable, and Standard Rooms lack windows.
Straddling two busy French Quarter streets, the historic Bienville House is as an urban oasis, with tropical rooftop terraces and a soothing courtyard. This boutique hotel has fewer than 100 rooms, a parlor-like lobby and friendly touches, such as free lemonade and cookies in the afternoon. High ceilings make the rooms feel spacious, but the decor is unremarkable, and Standard Rooms lack windows.
The Hotel Mazarin is an upper-middle-range boutique located in the heart of the French Quarter, just half a block from both Bourbon and Royal Streets. The 102 rooms are charming and elegant, featuring black-tiled bathrooms, iPod docks, and coffeemakers. Unfortunately, thin walls create noise issues for all rooms. Wonderful freebies include expansive breakfasts with hot and cold fare, welcome drinks at a nearby bar, and Wi-Fi. Although there are no spa, pool, or full restaurant, a popular wine bar with outdoor seating is on-site, as is a gorgeous greenery-filled courtyard that provides a respite from the crowds outside. This is a solid pick for those looking to explore the main tourist attractions on foot and who don't mind a little late-night noise. Travelers wanting a quieter boutique should consider the Inn on St. Peter.
The Hotel Mazarin is an upper-middle-range boutique located in the heart of the French Quarter, just half a block from both Bourbon and Royal Streets. The 102 rooms are charming and elegant, featuring black-tiled bathrooms, iPod docks, and coffeemakers. Unfortunately, thin walls create noise issues for all rooms. Wonderful freebies include expansive breakfasts with hot and cold fare, welcome drinks at a nearby bar, and Wi-Fi. Although there are no spa, pool, or full restaurant, a popular wine bar with outdoor seating is on-site, as is a gorgeous greenery-filled courtyard that provides a respite from the crowds outside. This is a solid pick for those looking to explore the main tourist attractions on foot and who don't mind a little late-night noise. Travelers wanting a quieter boutique should consider the Inn on St. Peter.
A time-share property that doubles as a hotel, the three-pearl Bluegreen Vacations Club La Pension has a large rooftop terrace and a great French Quarter address. Owned by Choice Hotels, the 67 French Decadent-style apartments each include a flat-screen TV, modern kitchenette or full-size kitchen, and contemporary bathrooms; balconies are available in some rooms. The elegant hotel has a laundry room and free Wi-Fi throughout, but no other hotel features. Complaints have been made about noise and a fee for daily housekeeping. Guests seeking a French Quarter hotel with additional amenities may want to compare prices at the French Market Inn, which has a small outdoor pool.
A time-share property that doubles as a hotel, the three-pearl Bluegreen Vacations Club La Pension has a large rooftop terrace and a great French Quarter address. Owned by Choice Hotels, the 67 French Decadent-style apartments each include a flat-screen TV, modern kitchenette or full-size kitchen, and contemporary bathrooms; balconies are available in some rooms. The elegant hotel has a laundry room and free Wi-Fi throughout, but no other hotel features. Complaints have been made about noise and a fee for daily housekeeping. Guests seeking a French Quarter hotel with additional amenities may want to compare prices at the French Market Inn, which has a small outdoor pool.
This modern, but slightly generic, 14-story downtown hotel is situated right on the corner of Bourbon and Canal Streets. It's literally steps from the action -- a distinction that also comes with homeless people outside the entrances and strip clubs on the street. The 693 rooms are convenient and reasonably spacious, if not stylish. Frequented in equal parts by tourists looking to be in the middle of it all and business travelers lured by the plentiful event/meeting spaces and conveniences -- like a 24-hour fitness center, pool, and attached Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House -- the Crowne Plaza Hotel New Orleans French Quarter is certainly not dull, and comes across as a well-visited and always-happening mid-range property.
This modern, but slightly generic, 14-story downtown hotel is situated right on the corner of Bourbon and Canal Streets. It's literally steps from the action -- a distinction that also comes with homeless people outside the entrances and strip clubs on the street. The 693 rooms are convenient and reasonably spacious, if not stylish. Frequented in equal parts by tourists looking to be in the middle of it all and business travelers lured by the plentiful event/meeting spaces and conveniences -- like a 24-hour fitness center, pool, and attached Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House -- the Crowne Plaza Hotel New Orleans French Quarter is certainly not dull, and comes across as a well-visited and always-happening mid-range property.
Authentic and funky, this historic boutique -- located in a residential area on the French Quarter's far edge -- allows guests to experience the neighborhood as the locals do. It's also an easy walk to Frenchman Street, an exciting area in the Marigny experiencing a renaissance in live music and tapas-oriented restaurants. But while the old-world decor is charming enough in the lobby, it's less impressive in the slightly worn rooms, and bathrooms are in dire need of renovation.
Authentic and funky, this historic boutique -- located in a residential area on the French Quarter's far edge -- allows guests to experience the neighborhood as the locals do. It's also an easy walk to Frenchman Street, an exciting area in the Marigny experiencing a renaissance in live music and tapas-oriented restaurants. But while the old-world decor is charming enough in the lobby, it's less impressive in the slightly worn rooms, and bathrooms are in dire need of renovation.
The Omni Royal Orleans is an upscale business hotel housed in a historic building in the French Quarter. It offers 345 elegant (if small) rooms featuring solid amenities, including flat-screen TVs with LodgeNet system, iPod docks, and stocked minibars. Property highlights include a renowned restaurant, a heated saltwater rooftop pool, and a well-equipped fitness center. But there’s a fee for in-room Wi-Fi (free for Omni’s loyalty program guests) as well as for valet parking.
The Omni Royal Orleans is an upscale business hotel housed in a historic building in the French Quarter. It offers 345 elegant (if small) rooms featuring solid amenities, including flat-screen TVs with LodgeNet system, iPod docks, and stocked minibars. Property highlights include a renowned restaurant, a heated saltwater rooftop pool, and a well-equipped fitness center. But there’s a fee for in-room Wi-Fi (free for Omni’s loyalty program guests) as well as for valet parking.
This 41-story mid-range hotel in downtown New Orleans houses many conferences thanks to its generously-sized meeting spaces, plentiful (albeit dated) accommodations, and convenient French Quarter location. It is also the site of the largest event ballroom in Louisiana and has a large pool. With a 24-hour fitness room, a business center, and even a Fed Ex and Starbucks on-site, this Marriott property definitely caters to the business traveler while still offering terrific accessibility to all of New Orleans' famed attractions for those wishing to mix sightseeing into their stay as well. However, rooms on lower floors can be loud and there are no in-room mini-fridges or safes.
This 41-story mid-range hotel in downtown New Orleans houses many conferences thanks to its generously-sized meeting spaces, plentiful (albeit dated) accommodations, and convenient French Quarter location. It is also the site of the largest event ballroom in Louisiana and has a large pool. With a 24-hour fitness room, a business center, and even a Fed Ex and Starbucks on-site, this Marriott property definitely caters to the business traveler while still offering terrific accessibility to all of New Orleans' famed attractions for those wishing to mix sightseeing into their stay as well. However, rooms on lower floors can be loud and there are no in-room mini-fridges or safes.
This historic mid-range hotel, located right on the famous Jackson Square (once called Place D'Armes), is the essence of old world charm and perfectly situated for sightseeing. Built in the 18th century, there is a quaint, yesteryear feel throughout the property, which consists of eight renovated town homes surrounding a courtyard with a swimming pool and fountain. Accordingly, none of the 84 guest rooms appear identical, and many have amazing, authentic attributes like exposed brick walls and wrought-iron balconies overlooking the square. The hotel feels intimate and personal while still offering modern in-room amenities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. It lacks an on-site restaurant and fitness center, and the only business-friendly amenity is a single computer for guest use.
This historic mid-range hotel, located right on the famous Jackson Square (once called Place D'Armes), is the essence of old world charm and perfectly situated for sightseeing. Built in the 18th century, there is a quaint, yesteryear feel throughout the property, which consists of eight renovated town homes surrounding a courtyard with a swimming pool and fountain. Accordingly, none of the 84 guest rooms appear identical, and many have amazing, authentic attributes like exposed brick walls and wrought-iron balconies overlooking the square. The hotel feels intimate and personal while still offering modern in-room amenities like free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers. It lacks an on-site restaurant and fitness center, and the only business-friendly amenity is a single computer for guest use.
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.