French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | +18005688520
Three blocks from Bourbon Street, near the Mississippi riverfront
Clean rooms and spa suites with comfortable beds
Seasonal outdoor pool in garden courtyard with plush loungers
On-site Jazz Alley Bar has a French Quarter feel
Small fitness center includes cardio machines and weights
Free breakfast featuring a selection of hot and cold items
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Computers and a printer for guests to use in the lobby
Traditional French Quarter inner-courtyard with water fountain
Fee for covered parking with limited spaces and no in and out privileges
Hotel can be noisy
Slightly dated feel and bland rooms
BEST WESTERN PLUS French Quarter Landmark Hotel is positioned just three blocks from infamous Bourbon Street. The three-pearl, 102-room property is ideal for couples and friends, especially during NOLA's many festivals. Families and business travelers may prefer a quieter setting, but for location and price, this hotel is tough to beat. It's located within one of NOLA's most LGBT-friendly areas, walking distance to restaurants, bars, shops, and clubs. The hotel has the basic features of a mid-range chain hotel, and guests are particularly fond of the sizable (though seasonal) pool and generous free breakfast buffet. There's a fee for parking, which doesn't come with in and out privileges, and the hotel is surrounded by a maze of one-way streets, making it less than ideal for guests with vehicles. Check prices at Le Richelieu if you prefer a boutique hotel experience to a chain, but the bathrooms there are from another era.
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Scene
French Quarter charm with a party vibe during festivals
The area immediately surrounding the BEST WESTERN PLUS French Quarter Landmark Hotel is filled with typical French Quarter buildings that look run down yet historic and charming. Across the street is a large city park where community events often occur. The hotel is also in the midst of the gay and lesbian district, with pride flags flying up and down Rampart Street directly in front of the hotel. With a red-brick exterior and arched awning entrance, the hotel has a slight colonial feel and shows more character than the typical mid-range chain hotel. Inside, the hotel's decor blends the kind of dated decor you'd find in a hotel from the 70s or 80s, with leather, wood, and brick. For the most part, the building's architecture, old world-style furniture selection, shuttered windows, and verdant courtyard garden (complete with a tiered water fountain) are right on par with the area's feel, but its yellow walls, tiled floors, and industrial hotel carpets dampen the charming historic vibe. The scene here varies; during Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and Southern Decadence, the hotel can be a haven for drunken guests celebrating long into the night, but it's otherwise rather quiet.
Location
Blocks from Bourbon Street in the French Quarter's LGBT district
Conveniently located just a couple of small blocks from the French Quarter's famed Bourbon Street, the Best Western is within walking distance of numerous restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and shops. It's in the heart of the gay district, near plenty LGBT-friendly bars and businesses. It's less than 15-minutes on foot to the French Market, Riverwalk, and the trolleys of Canal Street. Because of its proximity to numerous points of interest, food and dining options, and public transport, the Best Western is ideally located for those only relying on their feet to get around. Expect to pay for covered parking without in and out privileges.
Rooms
Rooms are simple and clean, but oftentimes noisy
Finding a quiet room in this 102-room hotel can be a challenge; it's off of a main road, close to the action along Bourbon Street, and depending on the timing of your visit, it could be filled with spirited festival goers. Light sleepers should generally avoid rooms facing the main road as well as those near the elevators. Rooms overlooking the courtyard have some of the best views but can also be among the hotel's noisiest, depending on fellow guests. All rooms are kept clean, with comfortable beds and simple decor. Gold or powder-blue bed skirts add a hint of color to the mostly neutral and brown color palette. Some bathrooms have sliding doors, which adds a touch of architectural interest. Amenities include tea and coffee makers, mini-fridges, and flat-screen TVs. The bathrooms are clean with shower/tub combos, but appear dated. Some suites include whirlpool tubs.
Features
Large courtyard swimming pool, varied breakfast buffet, and a fitness center
The BEST WESTERN PLUS French Quarter Landmark Hotel is built around a central courtyard that houses a relatively large pool that's open during warmer months. There's a small gym with limited equipment, including a weight machine. Guests can fuel up for their day with eggs, breakfast meats, cereal, pastries, juices, and coffee at the hotel's generous free breakfast buffet, served in a large area with plenty of seating. While there is no restaurant on-site, the hotel bar, Jazz Alley, is a casual place to have cocktails or just hang out.Don't let the name fool you, live music isn't provided. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel, and there's a small business center with two computers and a free printer.
