501 Tchoupitoulas St., at Poydras, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States | (586) 210-9239
Within walking distance of the French Quarter and ferry terminals
Large, clean suites with comfortable beds and full kitchens
Small outdoor lap pool flanked by gas grills and wrought-iron patio furniture
24-hour fitness center with modern machines
Free evening reception with drinks several times a week
Free guest laundry facilities
Small business center with computers and a printer
24-hour convenience store
Free Wi-Fi and continental breakfast
Bland, chain-like decor lacks character
Some rooms have dated furniture
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.
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Scene
All-suite chain hotel with pleasant, if bland, decor
A slightly institutional vibe pervades this property, whose interiors lack character and feature typically chain-like decor, but the public spaces are nonetheless pleasant and the atmosphere is welcoming, with lots of thoughtful touches such as free evening receptions with food and drinks during the week. The beige-hued lobby features a few wingback chairs and couches and a geometric patterned rug, as well as fresh bursts of green courtesy of several potted plants. The breakfast area is similarly clad in a patterned mauve carpet, sleek wooden furniture, and splashes of teal accents.
Location
Located in the financial district near the convention center and within walking distance of the French Quarter
This property is convenient for tourists and business travelers alike owing to its downtown location, proximity to the riverfront Morial Convention Center, and the ease of access to the airport via the 1-10, whose onramp sits a few blocks away. The French Quarter begins a few blocks away and is under a 15-minute walk from the property. There is a bus stop serving several lines right down the street and the nearest streetcar stops a five-minute walk from the hotel on Canal Street.
Rooms
Spacious suites with full kitchens
The hotel's suites range from studios to two-bedroom units, all of which feature bland and simple, but pleasant, decor. Typical chain features like wall-to-wall carpeting, colorful bursts of art on the walls, and wooden furniture are present, and all suites have full kitchens with terra-cotta floor tiles that are equipped with full fridges, two-burner stoves, dishwashers, coffeemakers, toasters, and full sets of cookware and servingware. All suites also have work desks, flat-screen TVs with cable, DVD players, and phones. Bathrooms have standard shower/tub combos and small sinks with little vanity space. Some suites have separate living rooms.
Features
Free breakfast, small outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, and occasional weekday happy hour
A small outdoor rooftop pool can be found wedged between two exterior building walls. A few patio chairs and tables and a couple of gas grills are tucked beside it. The hotel hosts evening receptions with free drinks and food several times a week. Breakfast is also free and served in the dining room. There's a 24-hour fitness center with a handful of modern machines and weights, as well as a business center with computers and printers and a 24-hour convenience store. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and the hotel provides free laundry facilities.
