Hotels in New Orleans

Location. The Royal Sonesta Hotel, located on the world famous Bourbon Street in the center of the French Quarter in New Orleans, La., exudes European elegance and Southern charm. The hotel is only one half block from the Aquarium of the Americas and Harrah's Casino, and a short drive from the Audubon Zoo, Six Flags New Orleans and the Living Science Museum. Jackson Square is another popular nearby option, where quaint shops, street performers, tarot card readers, artisans and other entertainers ply their trades, just six blocks from the hotel. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 13 miles from the hotel.
Hotel Features. The seven story Royal Sonesta Hotel is built in traditional French Quarter style, with gabled windows, French doors and wrought iron balconies from which guests can watch the action on Bourbon Street, especially during Mardi Gras. Visitors can dine on French and Creole cuisine at Begue's, then have a cocktail at Le Booze bar, which opens onto Bourbon Street for a quintessential New Orleans experience. In addition to street level shopping, the hotel features an outdoor pool, fitness center, information desk and in room massages. With multiple conference rooms, audiovisual equipment and a location near the central business district, the hotel caters to corporate travelers and wedding parties, but tourists consider the Royal Sonesta Hotel a favorite because of its central French Quarter location.


Guestrooms. The Royal Sonesta Hotel's 500 guestrooms face either Bourbon Street or an inner courtyard. Guestrooms are furnished with antique reproductions, minibars, data ports, high speed Internet access, CD players and designer toiletries.

Expert Tip. Less than one and one half mile from the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Decatur Street, is the home of the muffuletta sandwich, Central Grocery. According to local legend, the muffuletta was invented by Signor Lupo Salvadore in 1906, the original owner of the now famous little Italian market.
Please Note:
Recovery efforts are still under way in the New Orleans area in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Some attractions as well as hotel facilities and amenities may be limited.

Location. The Bienville House is located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans, La. The intimate hotel, resplendent with intricate wrought iron balconies, sits one block from the Canal Place Shopping Center, six blocks from Riverwalk shopping and one half mile from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The excitement of Bourbon Street and the antiques and art galleries of Royal Street are just three blocks away, as are Jackson Square and Cafù Du Monde, where beignets and chicory coffee are served 24 hours a day.
Hotel Features. The lobby in the Bienville House resembles a French Quarter manor with its hand painted wall murals, gracious furnishings and stately old world charm. The Louisiana Heritage Cafù and School of Cooking serves a unique style of Creole cuisine with contemporary flair with dishes such as "Rajun Cajun" omelettes and seafood beignets with remoulade sauce. The school offers entertaining culinary lessons and teaches the secrets to preparing Cajun favorites. Meeting rooms accommodating up to 50 people are available. The historic hotel features four sundecks, access to a nearby fitness center and a romantic tropical flagstone courtyard and pool.

Guestrooms. Guestrooms at the Bienville House feature designer toiletries, triple sheeted beds and down pillows. Select rooms feature breathtaking views of the Mississippi River. Coffeemakers are provided.

Expert Tip. A jazz parade, with two shows nightly Wednesday through Saturday, runs up and down Decatur Street, directly in front of the hotel.

Location. Since 1886, the Hotel Monteleone New Orleans (La.) has proudly stood as a favorite haunt of Tennessee Williams, William Faulkner, Truman Capote, movie stars, dignitaries and royalty. The hotel sits within one mile of the French Quarter, shopping on Canal Street, Jackson Square and Bourbon Street.
Hotel Features. For fine dining, the hotel's Hunt Room Grill serves Louisiana seafood, Sirloin Forestiere, and sautùed snapper. Buffet and a la carte breakfasts, crab cakes, po' boy sandwiches and almond crusted redfish are among the choices at Le Cafù. Business services and wireless Internet access are features at the Hotel Monteleone. The hotel's fitness center and heated rooftop pool offer opportunities for exercise and recreation. The hotel's tranquil Spa Aria provides services including reflexology, massage and yoga.

Guestrooms. The 17 story Hotel Monteleone New Orleans' 573 guestrooms feature views of the French Quarter, and are decorated in earth tone colors, gilded mirrors and Audubon prints. High speed Internet access and satellite television are provided. Additional amenities include premium bedding and complimentary designer toiletries. Minibars and coffeemakers are featured as well.

Expert Tip. Guests can order cookies and milk to be delivered up to their rooms, or surprise a special someone with room delivered champagne and strawberries, Mardi Gras masks or a luxury spa basket.

Location. The Five Continents Bed and Breakfast is located in New Orleans, La., six blocks from the French Quarter, accessible via a walk down the city's historic Esplanade Avenue. The property is approximately one mile from Bourbon Street, Pirate's Alley, the St. Louis Cathedral and the Faubourg Marigny District.
Features. This two story, Greek Revival mansion, accompanied by its original carriage house, was built in the late 1880s and remodeled in 2006. Complimentary two course breakfasts, including smoked salmon scrambles, buckwheat and pecan waffles, Louisiana Shrimp Benedict and baked pear French toast, are served in the mansion's formal dining room. Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided throughout the bed and breakfast. The property boasts architectural features including 14 foot cove ceilings with a Fleur de lis design, ceiling medallions and original gasolier crystal chandeliers in the mansion's two parlors. Hardwood floors, Oriental rugs, and eight fireplaces, all with the original mantles and ceramic tile hearths, are showcased throughout the house. A hot tub is located in the property's garden.

Guestrooms. The Five Continents Bed and Breakfast houses four two room suites in the main house and a separate cottage located in the garden. All accommodations feature private bathrooms with complimentary aromatherapy bath products and Turkish cotton spa towels. Beds are dressed with 300 thread count sheets. The bathrooms in the main house showcase antique cast iron, claw foot tubs with showers, and the cottage bathroom includes a two person multi head, walk in/roll in shower. Decor in the units reflects that of the five continents.

Expert Tip. The Five Continents Bed and Breakfast is a reflection of the owner's world travels and life experiences. He has visited or lived on five of the seven continents of the world.

Hampton Inn Downtown New Orleans Inn accommodations

Location. The Omni Royal Orleans (La.) is located in the center of the French Quarter, just minutes from recreation, shopping and transportation. The Riverfront Streetcar Line is two blocks from the hotel, providing convenient access to popular city attractions. Bourbon Street and the Supreme Court Building are within one block, and the La Petit Theatre, Louisiana State Museum and Preservation Hall Jazz are within two blocks of the hotel.
Hotel Features. Home of the "Washbucket Martini," the Rib Room serves meat and seafood specialties prepared on French rotisseries and mesquite grills. Guests can relax in the Touche, La Riviera and Esplanade bars and take in the Big Easy's ambience. The hotel also provides 24 hour room service. The hotel's 14,000 square feet of meeting space, including the Grand Salon, is ideal for meetings and conferences. High speed Internet access is available, and a 24 hour business center is located on site. Guests can relax in the rooftop outdoor heated pool, which offers panoramic views of the Mississippi River and French Quarter, or exercise at the rooftop fitness center. The Omni Kids program provides goodie bags upon check in and suitcases filled with games and books.

Guestrooms. Bedecked with richly patterned fabrics of gold and cream tones and floor to ceiling windows with scalloped drapes, the 346 guestrooms at the Omni Royal Orleans offer French Quarter views, antique style furnishings, gilded wallpaper, crown molding and complimentary high speed Internet access. Amenities include complimentary newspapers, in room safes, desks, fully stocked minibars and coffeemakers.

Expert Tip. A Get Fit Kit is available at the front desk for fitness minded guests.

Location.The Pelham Hotel New Orleans, La., is nestled between the business of downtown and the beauty of the French Quarter. On a quiet side street, the 19th century hotel is just two blocks from the shops and cafes of Riverwalk and five blocks from the bistros and bars of Bourbon Street.

Hotel Features.The ornate lobby, cozy seating and Old World decorations turn the Pelham Hotel New Orleans, La., into an intimate hotel steeped in tradition. On the lobby level, Huey's 24/7 Diner and Bar serves American and New Orleans cuisine, including Cajun omelets with andouille sausage and crawfish, red beans and rice, crawfish etouffee, beef tenderloin topped with shrimp scampi sauce and andouille cornbread.

Guestrooms. The hotel's 60 guestrooms include English style furnishings with antiques, four poster beds, oil paintings, 18 foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, and 10 foot windows. Wireless Internet access and safes are provided. Other amenities include bathrobes and English soaps

Expert Tip This hotel sits on the 1700s plantation of Jean Baptist Lemoyne De Bienville, founder of New Orleans, who later turned it over to the Jesuits before it became the Pelham Hotel New Orleans, La.
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Location. Where else but the luxurious Le Pavillon near the French Quarter, New Orleans, La., can guests enjoy nightcaps of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot chocolate and cold milk? But that's exactly one of the touches "The Belle of New Orleans" provides, as well as placing guests close to Morial Convention Center just one mile away. Harrah's casino is four blocks from the hotel while St. Louis Cemetery No. is within one mile of the property. Two blocks away, guests can hop the famous streetcar on Saint Charles Avenue for excursions from the French Quarter to the Garden District and its sprawling residences.
Hotel Features. An architectural landmark built in 1907, Le Pavillon's lavish lobby features Parisian woodwork, Italian marble flooring and Czech crystal chandeliers. Guests can enjoy continental and Creole cuisine in the Crystal Room serving gourmet style Cajun and Creole dishes, including the Gulf Fish du Monde, Shrimp Scampi and Tchoupitoulas Pork Chops. Guests can follow up with cocktails and cigars in Le Gallery Lounge. For relaxation, patrons can retreat to the roof of this 10 story building to swim in the 30 foot heated pool and spa, while taking in the spectacular city and river views . The hotel also features a fitness center, room service, spa services, complimentary wireless Internet access, business services and concierges who can assist guests with dinner and tour reservations.

Guestrooms. The 226 guestrooms are decorated with original artwork, antiques, custom bathroom sinks, pillow top mattresses and handmade bedspreads, as well as modern amenities like high speed Internet access, turndown service, minibars, complimentary newspapers, desks and designer toiletries.

Expert Tip. During Carnival season, the Le Pavillon Hotel is an ideal location as Mardi Gras parades roll only two blocks away from the entrance of this historic New Orleans hotel.

The Courtyard is a deluxe hotel, located in the heart of downtown New Orleans. This Courtyard is within 2 blocks of the French quarter and has easy access to shopping, local restaurants, museums, aquarium and the convention center. The hotel offers a cocktail lounge to relax at the end of the day, 3 full service restaurants nearby, Palace Cafe, Red Fish and Sergio's Delicatessen.
The beautifully appointed guest rooms are comfortable and feature all modern amenities. The hotel also features a whirlpool, a coffee shop and dinner delivery service. The hotel staff is friendly and professional, catering to the individual needs of the guests. The Courtyard is minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues.