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New Orleans
Most Popular Hotels in New Orleans:
210 Okeefe Avenue, 70112
921 Canal Street, 70112
910 Iberville Street, 70112
700 Tchoupitoulas Street, 70130
Hotel rooms are plentiful in the Big Easy, except during Jazzfest, Mardi Gras or when a large convention is in town. Hotel tax is 13% plus US$1-2 per room per night (depends upon the amount of rooms in the hotel). Rates are lower in the summer (June, July, and August) and during the Christmas season. The New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau offers an accommodation reservation service (tel: (504) 566 5011 or 1 800 672 6124; website: www.neworleanscvb.com).
Hotels have been listed alphabetically within four categories: Business, Luxury, Moderate and Other Recommendations. Price bands are as follows:
$$$$ (over US$300)
$$$ (US$200 to US$300)
$$ (US$100 to US$200)
$ (up to US$100)
Prices given are for a double room per night; breakfast is not included unless specified.
Business
Fairmont
The handsome 1893 landmark has remained closed since the Hurricane Katrina flooding. In June 2008, however, the Hilton Hotel Hotel Company announced the former Fairmont is now part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection and will be extensively renovated, reopening as The Roosevelt in late spring 2009. For updates on the US$100 million project, check www.waldorfastoriacollection.com.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Located a short walk from the conference centre, this huge property focuses on the business traveller. French provincial furnished rooms are spacious and include pillow-top mattresses, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, coffee maker, and bathrooms with granite-countered vanities and magnifying make-up mirrors. Rooms have either a courtyard or sweeping river view. A multilingual staff, ATM and currency exchange make it convenient for foreign visitors. The hotel has a self-service business centre, squash and tennis courts, a video arcade, two restaurants, shops and a sports bar. At time of writing, a US$66 million improvement project was in progress to revitalise the hotel which will remain open during the works. Across the street is the city's only land-based casino, Harrah's, while the Riverwalk shopping mall and the Aquarium are almost on its doorstep.
2 Poydras Street
Tel: (504) 561 0500.
Website: www.neworleans.hilton.com
Price: $$
Royal Sonesta Hotel
Southern charm, tranquillity and opulence permeate a lobby of sparkling crystal chandeliers, marble and mirrors. It is difficult to believe that boisterous Bourbon Street is right outside. The building circles a leafy, shaded courtyard - the perfect place to relax after exploring the French Quarter. Spacious rooms have French provincial furniture, pillow-top mattresses, fine linens and flat-screen TVs. Granite countertops on top of vanities with drawers grace modern bathrooms. The award-winning Begue's Restaurant features Creole and French cuisine as well as scenic views of the courtyard. Lighter fare is available at Desire Oyster Bar.
300 Bourbon Street
Tel: (504) 586 0300.
Website: www.sonesta.com
Price: $$
Luxury
Ritz Carlton
The old Maison Blanche Department Store has been renovated and historically restored to become the elegant Ritz Carlton. Decorated with fine art and antiques, its lobby opens onto a French Quarter-styled courtyard and oozes Southern charm. Spacious rooms are furnished with local antiques, feather beds, plush linens and oversized marble baths. The hotel's world-class spa, restaurants, lounges and service have garnered rave reviews.
921 Canal Street
Tel: (504) 524 1331.
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Price: $$$
Soniat House
Old books, fine artwork, Oriental rugs, American and European antiques: it is the little touches like these that make this hotel unique. The two restored 1830s townhouses have spiral staircases, balconies and patios. Sweet olive, magnolia, guava and ginger grow in the courtyards. Each of the 19 rooms and 14 suites are furnished with antiques that are accompanied by Frette Egyptian cotton bed linen, Wi-Fi, data ports and two phones.
1133 Chartres Street
Tel: (504) 522 0570 or 1 800 544 8808.
Website: www.soniathouse.com
Price: $$$$
Windsor Court Hotel
Located in the Central Business District, but discreetly surrounded by a courtyard, its elegant lobby is tastefully decorated as an English manor. Afternoon tea is served in Le Salon, among an original art collection that features Gainsborough and Reynolds. Oversized guestrooms are furnished with original artwork, plush carpeting, canopy or four-poster beds, goose down bedding, fine linens, enormous mirrors, marble baths and state of the art electronics. Service is impeccable and the Polo Club Lounge makes a killer martini.
300 Gravier Street
Tel: (504) 523 6000 or 1 888 596 0955.
Website: www.windsorcourthotel.com
Price: $$$-$$$$
Moderate
Hampton Inn
Formerly a 1903 'skyscraper' office building, the Hampton Inn is just two blocks from the French Quarter. Every Monday to Thursday 1730-1900, the lavish lobby is the scene for the complimentary manager's reception. Rooms are large and comfortable with high-speed Internet and king-size or two double beds. The hotel also has a gym, concierge, coffee shop and parking for a fee, along with access to Spa Atlantis, directly across the street. The daily hot breakfast buffet is included.
226 Carondelet Street
Tel: (504) 529 9990 or 1 800 292 0653.
Website: www.hamptoninn.com
Price: $
Hotel Provincial
Modern conveniences such as plush mattresses and cable TV are combined with antiques and period reproductions to make each of the 155 rooms in this historic venue very comfortable. The buildings that make up the hotel surround a courtyard with two swimming pools - a truly great place to escape the hubbub of Bourbon Street. The elegant Stella! gets raves from the local foodies. New to the property, is meeting space for a maximum of 75 people, along with free Wi-Fi access. Hotel Provincial is popular with returning guests, even ghosts.
1024 Rue Chartres
Tel: (504) 581 4995 or 1 800 535 7922.
Website: www.hotelprovincial.com
Price: $-$$
La Quinta Inn and Suites Downtown
This AAA three diamond-rated hotel has great facilities at bargain prices: large bathrooms, king-size or two double beds and some guestrooms even have microwaves. In-room business facilities include data ports, oversized desks, free high-speed Internet access and local calls. Add to that, cocktail lounge, business centre, a heated pool, and fitness centre, plus a free breakfast. The location is convenient for the French Quarter, Superdome, downtown, and the convention center. Lounge open Tuesday to Saturday in the evenings. Charge for parking.
301 Camp Street
Tel: (504) 598 9977.
Website: www.lq.com
Price: $
Other Recommendations
Bourbon Orleans
A historic hotel redolent with Southern splendour, the Bourbon Orleans is noted for individually designed rooms in varying sizes. Each features a pillow-top mattress, high-speed Internet, desk with ergonomically designed Hermann Miller chairs, coffee maker and shower massager. The property's swimming pool sits within the courtyard. Thirst quenching can be done at the Vieux Dieux Brew coffee shop or at the hotel's two lounges - Bourbon Oh! and the 'after hours' favourite, Napolean's Itch. Hunger is sated at Paillard's, a restaurant that specialises in southern fusion cuisine. Located just behind the French Quarter's famous St Louis Cathedral.
717 Orleans Street
Tel: (504) 523 2222 or 1 800 996 3426.
Website: www.bourbonorleans.com
Price: $$-$$$
Monteleone
Built in 1886, the French Quarter's oldest hotel combines old Southern charm and literary heritage (a host of famous writers throughout history considered this a home away from home) with modern conveniences. Liveried doormen, a large lobby that shimmers with crystal chandeliers and marble, and the revolving Carousel Bar have been around for ages. Spacious, earth-toned guestrooms decorated in lush fabrics are a modern affair with state of the art amenities and marble baths. And a unique extra - many believe the seventh and 14th floors are haunted.
214 Rue Royale
Tel: (504) 523 3341 or 1 800 535 9595.
Website: www.hotelmonteleone.com
Price: $$-$$$
Omni Royal Orleans
Think Old World New Orleans. The hotel, with its white marble exterior and interior of gilded mirrors, sconce-enhanced columns, huge crystal chandeliers and fan windows, is a reproduction of the 19th-century St Louis Hotel. Guestrooms, some with balconies, have Creole and French touches, marble baths, three phone lines, computer connections and Wi-Fi. Amenities also include a rooftop pool and fitness centre, foreign exchange, multilingual staff and complimentary shoe shines. Prime rib is a speciality at the award-wining Rib Room, which also features other beef, fowl and seafood.
621 St Louis Street
Tel: (504) 529 5333 or 1 800 843 6664.
Website: www.omnihotels.com
Price: $$-$$$
Tours of New Orleans
New Orleans Power Pass™ - Starting from £36.47 per person 
Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise - Starting from £39.21 per person
Post Hurricane Katrina City Tour - Starting from £36.47 per person
New Orleans Cooking Class - Starting from £16.41 per person
Westbank Plantation Tour - Starting from £46.20 per person
Most Popular Hotels in New Orleans:
210 Okeefe Avenue, 70112
921 Canal Street, 70112
910 Iberville Street, 70112
700 Tchoupitoulas Street, 70130
Hotel rooms are plentiful in the Big Easy, except during Jazzfest, Mardi Gras or when a large convention is in town. Hotel tax is 13% plus US$1-2 per room per night (depends upon the amount of rooms in the hotel). Rates are lower in the summer (June, July, and August) and during the Christmas season. The New Orleans Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau offers an accommodation reservation service (tel: (504) 566 5011 or 1 800 672 6124; website: www.neworleanscvb.com).
Hotels have been listed alphabetically within four categories: Business, Luxury, Moderate and Other Recommendations. Price bands are as follows:
$$$$ (over US$300)
$$$ (US$200 to US$300)
$$ (US$100 to US$200)
$ (up to US$100)
Prices given are for a double room per night; breakfast is not included unless specified.
Hotels have been listed alphabetically within four categories: Business, Luxury, Moderate and Other Recommendations. Price bands are as follows:
$$$$ (over US$300)
$$$ (US$200 to US$300)
$$ (US$100 to US$200)
$ (up to US$100)
Prices given are for a double room per night; breakfast is not included unless specified.
Business
Fairmont
The handsome 1893 landmark has remained closed since the Hurricane Katrina flooding. In June 2008, however, the Hilton Hotel Hotel Company announced the former Fairmont is now part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection and will be extensively renovated, reopening as The Roosevelt in late spring 2009. For updates on the US$100 million project, check www.waldorfastoriacollection.com.
The handsome 1893 landmark has remained closed since the Hurricane Katrina flooding. In June 2008, however, the Hilton Hotel Hotel Company announced the former Fairmont is now part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection and will be extensively renovated, reopening as The Roosevelt in late spring 2009. For updates on the US$100 million project, check www.waldorfastoriacollection.com.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Located a short walk from the conference centre, this huge property focuses on the business traveller. French provincial furnished rooms are spacious and include pillow-top mattresses, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, coffee maker, and bathrooms with granite-countered vanities and magnifying make-up mirrors. Rooms have either a courtyard or sweeping river view. A multilingual staff, ATM and currency exchange make it convenient for foreign visitors. The hotel has a self-service business centre, squash and tennis courts, a video arcade, two restaurants, shops and a sports bar. At time of writing, a US$66 million improvement project was in progress to revitalise the hotel which will remain open during the works. Across the street is the city's only land-based casino, Harrah's, while the Riverwalk shopping mall and the Aquarium are almost on its doorstep.
2 Poydras Street
Tel: (504) 561 0500.
Website: www.neworleans.hilton.com
Price: $$
Located a short walk from the conference centre, this huge property focuses on the business traveller. French provincial furnished rooms are spacious and include pillow-top mattresses, Wi-Fi, mini-bar, coffee maker, and bathrooms with granite-countered vanities and magnifying make-up mirrors. Rooms have either a courtyard or sweeping river view. A multilingual staff, ATM and currency exchange make it convenient for foreign visitors. The hotel has a self-service business centre, squash and tennis courts, a video arcade, two restaurants, shops and a sports bar. At time of writing, a US$66 million improvement project was in progress to revitalise the hotel which will remain open during the works. Across the street is the city's only land-based casino, Harrah's, while the Riverwalk shopping mall and the Aquarium are almost on its doorstep.
2 Poydras Street
Tel: (504) 561 0500.
Website: www.neworleans.hilton.com
Price: $$
Royal Sonesta Hotel
Southern charm, tranquillity and opulence permeate a lobby of sparkling crystal chandeliers, marble and mirrors. It is difficult to believe that boisterous Bourbon Street is right outside. The building circles a leafy, shaded courtyard - the perfect place to relax after exploring the French Quarter. Spacious rooms have French provincial furniture, pillow-top mattresses, fine linens and flat-screen TVs. Granite countertops on top of vanities with drawers grace modern bathrooms. The award-winning Begue's Restaurant features Creole and French cuisine as well as scenic views of the courtyard. Lighter fare is available at Desire Oyster Bar.
300 Bourbon Street
Tel: (504) 586 0300.
Website: www.sonesta.com
Price: $$
Southern charm, tranquillity and opulence permeate a lobby of sparkling crystal chandeliers, marble and mirrors. It is difficult to believe that boisterous Bourbon Street is right outside. The building circles a leafy, shaded courtyard - the perfect place to relax after exploring the French Quarter. Spacious rooms have French provincial furniture, pillow-top mattresses, fine linens and flat-screen TVs. Granite countertops on top of vanities with drawers grace modern bathrooms. The award-winning Begue's Restaurant features Creole and French cuisine as well as scenic views of the courtyard. Lighter fare is available at Desire Oyster Bar.
300 Bourbon Street
Tel: (504) 586 0300.
Website: www.sonesta.com
Price: $$
Luxury
Ritz Carlton
The old Maison Blanche Department Store has been renovated and historically restored to become the elegant Ritz Carlton. Decorated with fine art and antiques, its lobby opens onto a French Quarter-styled courtyard and oozes Southern charm. Spacious rooms are furnished with local antiques, feather beds, plush linens and oversized marble baths. The hotel's world-class spa, restaurants, lounges and service have garnered rave reviews.
921 Canal Street
Tel: (504) 524 1331.
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Price: $$$
The old Maison Blanche Department Store has been renovated and historically restored to become the elegant Ritz Carlton. Decorated with fine art and antiques, its lobby opens onto a French Quarter-styled courtyard and oozes Southern charm. Spacious rooms are furnished with local antiques, feather beds, plush linens and oversized marble baths. The hotel's world-class spa, restaurants, lounges and service have garnered rave reviews.
921 Canal Street
Tel: (504) 524 1331.
Website: www.ritzcarlton.com
Price: $$$
Soniat House
Old books, fine artwork, Oriental rugs, American and European antiques: it is the little touches like these that make this hotel unique. The two restored 1830s townhouses have spiral staircases, balconies and patios. Sweet olive, magnolia, guava and ginger grow in the courtyards. Each of the 19 rooms and 14 suites are furnished with antiques that are accompanied by Frette Egyptian cotton bed linen, Wi-Fi, data ports and two phones.
1133 Chartres Street
Tel: (504) 522 0570 or 1 800 544 8808.
Website: www.soniathouse.com
Price: $$$$
Old books, fine artwork, Oriental rugs, American and European antiques: it is the little touches like these that make this hotel unique. The two restored 1830s townhouses have spiral staircases, balconies and patios. Sweet olive, magnolia, guava and ginger grow in the courtyards. Each of the 19 rooms and 14 suites are furnished with antiques that are accompanied by Frette Egyptian cotton bed linen, Wi-Fi, data ports and two phones.
1133 Chartres Street
Tel: (504) 522 0570 or 1 800 544 8808.
Website: www.soniathouse.com
Price: $$$$
Windsor Court Hotel
Located in the Central Business District, but discreetly surrounded by a courtyard, its elegant lobby is tastefully decorated as an English manor. Afternoon tea is served in Le Salon, among an original art collection that features Gainsborough and Reynolds. Oversized guestrooms are furnished with original artwork, plush carpeting, canopy or four-poster beds, goose down bedding, fine linens, enormous mirrors, marble baths and state of the art electronics. Service is impeccable and the Polo Club Lounge makes a killer martini.
300 Gravier Street
Tel: (504) 523 6000 or 1 888 596 0955.
Website: www.windsorcourthotel.com
Price: $$$-$$$$
Located in the Central Business District, but discreetly surrounded by a courtyard, its elegant lobby is tastefully decorated as an English manor. Afternoon tea is served in Le Salon, among an original art collection that features Gainsborough and Reynolds. Oversized guestrooms are furnished with original artwork, plush carpeting, canopy or four-poster beds, goose down bedding, fine linens, enormous mirrors, marble baths and state of the art electronics. Service is impeccable and the Polo Club Lounge makes a killer martini.
300 Gravier Street
Tel: (504) 523 6000 or 1 888 596 0955.
Website: www.windsorcourthotel.com
Price: $$$-$$$$
Moderate
Hampton Inn
Formerly a 1903 'skyscraper' office building, the Hampton Inn is just two blocks from the French Quarter. Every Monday to Thursday 1730-1900, the lavish lobby is the scene for the complimentary manager's reception. Rooms are large and comfortable with high-speed Internet and king-size or two double beds. The hotel also has a gym, concierge, coffee shop and parking for a fee, along with access to Spa Atlantis, directly across the street. The daily hot breakfast buffet is included.
226 Carondelet Street
Tel: (504) 529 9990 or 1 800 292 0653.
Website: www.hamptoninn.com
Price: $
Formerly a 1903 'skyscraper' office building, the Hampton Inn is just two blocks from the French Quarter. Every Monday to Thursday 1730-1900, the lavish lobby is the scene for the complimentary manager's reception. Rooms are large and comfortable with high-speed Internet and king-size or two double beds. The hotel also has a gym, concierge, coffee shop and parking for a fee, along with access to Spa Atlantis, directly across the street. The daily hot breakfast buffet is included.
226 Carondelet Street
Tel: (504) 529 9990 or 1 800 292 0653.
Website: www.hamptoninn.com
Price: $
Hotel Provincial
Modern conveniences such as plush mattresses and cable TV are combined with antiques and period reproductions to make each of the 155 rooms in this historic venue very comfortable. The buildings that make up the hotel surround a courtyard with two swimming pools - a truly great place to escape the hubbub of Bourbon Street. The elegant Stella! gets raves from the local foodies. New to the property, is meeting space for a maximum of 75 people, along with free Wi-Fi access. Hotel Provincial is popular with returning guests, even ghosts.
1024 Rue Chartres
Tel: (504) 581 4995 or 1 800 535 7922.
Website: www.hotelprovincial.com
Price: $-$$
Modern conveniences such as plush mattresses and cable TV are combined with antiques and period reproductions to make each of the 155 rooms in this historic venue very comfortable. The buildings that make up the hotel surround a courtyard with two swimming pools - a truly great place to escape the hubbub of Bourbon Street. The elegant Stella! gets raves from the local foodies. New to the property, is meeting space for a maximum of 75 people, along with free Wi-Fi access. Hotel Provincial is popular with returning guests, even ghosts.
1024 Rue Chartres
Tel: (504) 581 4995 or 1 800 535 7922.
Website: www.hotelprovincial.com
Price: $-$$
La Quinta Inn and Suites Downtown
This AAA three diamond-rated hotel has great facilities at bargain prices: large bathrooms, king-size or two double beds and some guestrooms even have microwaves. In-room business facilities include data ports, oversized desks, free high-speed Internet access and local calls. Add to that, cocktail lounge, business centre, a heated pool, and fitness centre, plus a free breakfast. The location is convenient for the French Quarter, Superdome, downtown, and the convention center. Lounge open Tuesday to Saturday in the evenings. Charge for parking.
301 Camp Street
Tel: (504) 598 9977.
Website: www.lq.com
Price: $
This AAA three diamond-rated hotel has great facilities at bargain prices: large bathrooms, king-size or two double beds and some guestrooms even have microwaves. In-room business facilities include data ports, oversized desks, free high-speed Internet access and local calls. Add to that, cocktail lounge, business centre, a heated pool, and fitness centre, plus a free breakfast. The location is convenient for the French Quarter, Superdome, downtown, and the convention center. Lounge open Tuesday to Saturday in the evenings. Charge for parking.
301 Camp Street
Tel: (504) 598 9977.
Website: www.lq.com
Price: $
Other Recommendations
Bourbon Orleans
A historic hotel redolent with Southern splendour, the Bourbon Orleans is noted for individually designed rooms in varying sizes. Each features a pillow-top mattress, high-speed Internet, desk with ergonomically designed Hermann Miller chairs, coffee maker and shower massager. The property's swimming pool sits within the courtyard. Thirst quenching can be done at the Vieux Dieux Brew coffee shop or at the hotel's two lounges - Bourbon Oh! and the 'after hours' favourite, Napolean's Itch. Hunger is sated at Paillard's, a restaurant that specialises in southern fusion cuisine. Located just behind the French Quarter's famous St Louis Cathedral.
717 Orleans Street
Tel: (504) 523 2222 or 1 800 996 3426.
Website: www.bourbonorleans.com
Price: $$-$$$
A historic hotel redolent with Southern splendour, the Bourbon Orleans is noted for individually designed rooms in varying sizes. Each features a pillow-top mattress, high-speed Internet, desk with ergonomically designed Hermann Miller chairs, coffee maker and shower massager. The property's swimming pool sits within the courtyard. Thirst quenching can be done at the Vieux Dieux Brew coffee shop or at the hotel's two lounges - Bourbon Oh! and the 'after hours' favourite, Napolean's Itch. Hunger is sated at Paillard's, a restaurant that specialises in southern fusion cuisine. Located just behind the French Quarter's famous St Louis Cathedral.
717 Orleans Street
Tel: (504) 523 2222 or 1 800 996 3426.
Website: www.bourbonorleans.com
Price: $$-$$$
Monteleone
Built in 1886, the French Quarter's oldest hotel combines old Southern charm and literary heritage (a host of famous writers throughout history considered this a home away from home) with modern conveniences. Liveried doormen, a large lobby that shimmers with crystal chandeliers and marble, and the revolving Carousel Bar have been around for ages. Spacious, earth-toned guestrooms decorated in lush fabrics are a modern affair with state of the art amenities and marble baths. And a unique extra - many believe the seventh and 14th floors are haunted.
214 Rue Royale
Tel: (504) 523 3341 or 1 800 535 9595.
Website: www.hotelmonteleone.com
Price: $$-$$$
Built in 1886, the French Quarter's oldest hotel combines old Southern charm and literary heritage (a host of famous writers throughout history considered this a home away from home) with modern conveniences. Liveried doormen, a large lobby that shimmers with crystal chandeliers and marble, and the revolving Carousel Bar have been around for ages. Spacious, earth-toned guestrooms decorated in lush fabrics are a modern affair with state of the art amenities and marble baths. And a unique extra - many believe the seventh and 14th floors are haunted.
214 Rue Royale
Tel: (504) 523 3341 or 1 800 535 9595.
Website: www.hotelmonteleone.com
Price: $$-$$$
Omni Royal Orleans
Think Old World New Orleans. The hotel, with its white marble exterior and interior of gilded mirrors, sconce-enhanced columns, huge crystal chandeliers and fan windows, is a reproduction of the 19th-century St Louis Hotel. Guestrooms, some with balconies, have Creole and French touches, marble baths, three phone lines, computer connections and Wi-Fi. Amenities also include a rooftop pool and fitness centre, foreign exchange, multilingual staff and complimentary shoe shines. Prime rib is a speciality at the award-wining Rib Room, which also features other beef, fowl and seafood.
621 St Louis Street
Tel: (504) 529 5333 or 1 800 843 6664.
Website: www.omnihotels.com
Price: $$-$$$
Think Old World New Orleans. The hotel, with its white marble exterior and interior of gilded mirrors, sconce-enhanced columns, huge crystal chandeliers and fan windows, is a reproduction of the 19th-century St Louis Hotel. Guestrooms, some with balconies, have Creole and French touches, marble baths, three phone lines, computer connections and Wi-Fi. Amenities also include a rooftop pool and fitness centre, foreign exchange, multilingual staff and complimentary shoe shines. Prime rib is a speciality at the award-wining Rib Room, which also features other beef, fowl and seafood.
621 St Louis Street
Tel: (504) 529 5333 or 1 800 843 6664.
Website: www.omnihotels.com
Price: $$-$$$
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