Trendsetters and celebs stay at the International House Hotel for its quietly sexy vibe, attentive staff, and posh rooms designed by a top L.A. designer. At night, the hotel’s Loa Bar (just off the rose-scented lobby) serves fancy libations by candlelight. The rates here are surprisingly fair, and the Central Business District location is within walking distance of the French Quarter.
Trendsetters and celebs stay at the International House Hotel for its quietly sexy vibe, attentive staff, and posh rooms designed by a top L.A. designer. At night, the hotel’s Loa Bar (just off the rose-scented lobby) serves fancy libations by candlelight. The rates here are surprisingly fair, and the Central Business District location is within walking distance of the French Quarter.
Located in the heart of the French Quarter and just one-minute away from lively Bourbon Street, Olivier House Hotel is a charming two-and-a-half-pearl, boutique-style property with 42 guest rooms. This old courtyard mansion has oodles of Old World charm. Guest rooms are arranged around two delightful inner courtyards filled with plants and trees; while the balconies provide views of the greenery and swimming pool below. Rooms and suites are decorated in an old-fashioned style with antique furniture, fireplaces, and oil paintings. Downsides include noise and lack of a restaurant or breakfast service. A similar historic property in the French Quarter worth considering as an alternative is the mid-range Hotel Provincial.
Located in the heart of the French Quarter and just one-minute away from lively Bourbon Street, Olivier House Hotel is a charming two-and-a-half-pearl, boutique-style property with 42 guest rooms. This old courtyard mansion has oodles of Old World charm. Guest rooms are arranged around two delightful inner courtyards filled with plants and trees; while the balconies provide views of the greenery and swimming pool below. Rooms and suites are decorated in an old-fashioned style with antique furniture, fireplaces, and oil paintings. Downsides include noise and lack of a restaurant or breakfast service. A similar historic property in the French Quarter worth considering as an alternative is the mid-range Hotel Provincial.
Housed in an 18th-century building, French Market Inn is a charming, reasonably priced hotel in the French Quarter loaded with period details and personality. The lower-middle-range hotel has an attractive brick courtyard with a fountain and even a small outdoor pool. Its 120 rooms convey the property's history with exposed brick walls and ornate decor; some rooms also have balconies. However, past guests have complained that rooms pick up street noise, and the inn lacks any dining options (not even breakfast). For a similar historic hotel in the French Quarter, travelers could consider Grenoble House, which also includes a free breakfast.
Housed in an 18th-century building, French Market Inn is a charming, reasonably priced hotel in the French Quarter loaded with period details and personality. The lower-middle-range hotel has an attractive brick courtyard with a fountain and even a small outdoor pool. Its 120 rooms convey the property's history with exposed brick walls and ornate decor; some rooms also have balconies. However, past guests have complained that rooms pick up street noise, and the inn lacks any dining options (not even breakfast). For a similar historic hotel in the French Quarter, travelers could consider Grenoble House, which also includes a free breakfast.
Set in a quiet residential section of the French Quarter, just two blocks from lively Bourbon Street, the Maison Dupuy is an upper-middle-range hotel with 200 relaxed rooms and nice amenities. Air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and pillow-top mattresses come standard. Upgraded rooms offer courtyard or French Quarter views, and some include balconies. Suites feature living areas with sleeper sofas. The colorful Bistreaux restaurant and bar is open for all meals and hosts regular live music. The lovely courtyard features a large outdoor pool with poolside food and drink service. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a convenience store, room service, and meeting space. St. James Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is a similar property with a richer history, but the pool is much smaller and there’s no gym.
Set in a quiet residential section of the French Quarter, just two blocks from lively Bourbon Street, the Maison Dupuy is an upper-middle-range hotel with 200 relaxed rooms and nice amenities. Air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and pillow-top mattresses come standard. Upgraded rooms offer courtyard or French Quarter views, and some include balconies. Suites feature living areas with sleeper sofas. The colorful Bistreaux restaurant and bar is open for all meals and hosts regular live music. The lovely courtyard features a large outdoor pool with poolside food and drink service. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, a convenience store, room service, and meeting space. St. James Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member is a similar property with a richer history, but the pool is much smaller and there’s no gym.
The three-pearl Inn on St. Peter is a charming, small hotel in the French Quarter, housed in an early 19th-century building with a leafy courtyard. It’s in a quiet location, so it’s a good choice for those who want to stay near Bourbon Street (a three-minute walk) without the noise. Its 29 guest rooms and suites have homey details, like hardwood floors, rich-looking fabrics, and plush, pillow-top bedding. Mini-fridges don't come standard, but all units are otherwise nicely equipped with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, and some open to the building's wraparound balcony. Bathrooms have Carrara marble tile and come stocked with Aveda bath products. Features are extremely limited, with no breakfast or on-site restaurant. Travelers who want a distinctive small hotel that's a step up in terms of amenities can consider the nearby Place d’Armes Hotel.
The three-pearl Inn on St. Peter is a charming, small hotel in the French Quarter, housed in an early 19th-century building with a leafy courtyard. It’s in a quiet location, so it’s a good choice for those who want to stay near Bourbon Street (a three-minute walk) without the noise. Its 29 guest rooms and suites have homey details, like hardwood floors, rich-looking fabrics, and plush, pillow-top bedding. Mini-fridges don't come standard, but all units are otherwise nicely equipped with flat-screen TVs, Keurig coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi, and some open to the building's wraparound balcony. Bathrooms have Carrara marble tile and come stocked with Aveda bath products. Features are extremely limited, with no breakfast or on-site restaurant. Travelers who want a distinctive small hotel that's a step up in terms of amenities can consider the nearby Place d’Armes Hotel.
Located on busy Magazine Street in the Central Business District, St. James Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, is an upper-middle-range boutique property in a historic 19th-century building. The 84 rooms are decorated in a warm, Caribbean-inspired color palate and feature hardwood floors, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Free continental breakfast is delivered to the rooms, and the attached, upscale Chophouse New Orleans serves dinner. Other amenities include a small outdoor dipping pool, a lovely courtyard sitting area, a beautiful lobby lounge, and free off-site gym passes. Valet parking and airport transfers are available for a fee. As an alternative option, Maison Dupuy in the French Quarter features an on-site gym and a larger pool, but the building lacks the history of the St. James Hotel.
Located on busy Magazine Street in the Central Business District, St. James Hotel, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member, is an upper-middle-range boutique property in a historic 19th-century building. The 84 rooms are decorated in a warm, Caribbean-inspired color palate and feature hardwood floors, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Free continental breakfast is delivered to the rooms, and the attached, upscale Chophouse New Orleans serves dinner. Other amenities include a small outdoor dipping pool, a lovely courtyard sitting area, a beautiful lobby lounge, and free off-site gym passes. Valet parking and airport transfers are available for a fee. As an alternative option, Maison Dupuy in the French Quarter features an on-site gym and a larger pool, but the building lacks the history of the St. James Hotel.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Comfort Suites New Orleans is a good value for interstate highway travelers and others looking for tidy and affordable accommodations. But it isn't ideal for tourists visiting the French Quarter and downtown sights. The 64 guest rooms and suites are spacious and nicely equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Highlights include a free hot breakfast, a business center, and a guest laundry room, plus a small fitness center and an outdoor pool. The hotel also offers packages that are popular with the cruise crowd that include long-term parking. Travelers looking to stay closer to the cruise port can consider the Super 8 – New Orleans.
The two-and-a-half-pearl Comfort Suites New Orleans is a good value for interstate highway travelers and others looking for tidy and affordable accommodations. But it isn't ideal for tourists visiting the French Quarter and downtown sights. The 64 guest rooms and suites are spacious and nicely equipped with microwaves, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and free Wi-Fi. Highlights include a free hot breakfast, a business center, and a guest laundry room, plus a small fitness center and an outdoor pool. The hotel also offers packages that are popular with the cruise crowd that include long-term parking. Travelers looking to stay closer to the cruise port can consider the Super 8 – New Orleans.
This classic, 111-room New Orleans boutique hotel is an upper-middle-range historic property in the French Quarter, just a block from Bourbon Street. Rooms are elegant and charming, all with coffeemakers, bathrobes, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Some have lovely details such as exposed brick, whirlpool tubs, or balconies, but note that street-facing rooms may experience noise and lower-category rooms are on the small side. Like most neighborhood hotels, the property surrounds a lovely private courtyard with a pool, but note that a handful of rooms are across the street from the main building. A quaint on-site bar was a former brother, and all rates include a basic breakfast with coffee. For travelers who don't care about a pool, consider the nearby Hotel Mazarin, which provides a more substantial free breakfast.
This classic, 111-room New Orleans boutique hotel is an upper-middle-range historic property in the French Quarter, just a block from Bourbon Street. Rooms are elegant and charming, all with coffeemakers, bathrobes, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs. Some have lovely details such as exposed brick, whirlpool tubs, or balconies, but note that street-facing rooms may experience noise and lower-category rooms are on the small side. Like most neighborhood hotels, the property surrounds a lovely private courtyard with a pool, but note that a handful of rooms are across the street from the main building. A quaint on-site bar was a former brother, and all rates include a basic breakfast with coffee. For travelers who don't care about a pool, consider the nearby Hotel Mazarin, which provides a more substantial free breakfast.
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.