10 Amazing Hotels Near New Orleans Louisiana
New Orleans is famous for good food, good music, and great times but there are far more to New Orleans.
New Orleans has many visitor attractions, from the world-renowned French Quarter to St. Charles Avenue, (home of Tulane and Loyola universities, the historic Pontchartrain Hotel, and many 19th-century mansions) to Magazine Street with its boutique stores and antique shops.
According to current travel guides, New Orleans is one of the top ten most-visited cities in the United States; 10.1 million visitors came to New Orleans in 2004. Prior to Katrina, 265 hotels with 38,338 rooms operated in the Greater New Orleans Area. In May 2007, that had declined to some 140 hotels and motels with over 31,000 rooms.
A 2009 Travel + Leisure poll of “America’s Favorite Cities” ranked New Orleans first in ten categories, the most first-place rankings of the 30 cities included. According to the poll, New Orleans was the best U.S. city as a spring break destination and for “wild weekends”, stylish boutique hotels, cocktail hours, singles/bar scenes, live music/concerts and bands, antique and vintage shops, cafés/coffee bars, neighborhood restaurants, and people watching. The city ranked second for friendliness (behind Charleston, South Carolina), gay-friendliness (behind San Francisco), bed and breakfast hotels/inns, and ethnic food. However, the city is placed near the bottom in cleanliness, safety, and as a family destination. [MORE]
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Best Western New Orleans East
Welcome to New Orleans! The Best Western New Orleans East is located 10 minutes from Downtown New Orleans. Enjoy a quiet part of the New Orleans area while still being minutes from the excitement of the French Quarter, Treme and Warehouse District. The hotel is conveniently located off I-10 E with quick access to local restaurants.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Accessible
- Pool
- Air-conditioned
- Business center
- All-inclusive available
- Fitness center
- Golf course
- Smoke-free
Ramada by Wyndham New Orleans
In a low-rise building off I-10, this modest hotel on a residential street is 6 miles from the historical buildings of the French Quarter and 7 miles from the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.The straightforward rooms feature free Wi-Fi, cable TV and sitting areas, as well as minifridges and microwaves. The 2-bedroom suites provide kitchenettes.Parking is complimentary. There’s also an outdoor pool.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Accessible
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Business centeR
- Kid-friendly Restaurant
- All-inclusive available
- Fitness center
- Smoke Free
Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
$200
This refined hotel on the St. Charles Street Car line is an 8-minute walk from the French Quarter and a 14-minute walk from the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas.The straightforward rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and kitchenettes. Suites add separate living areas.The property offers free breakfast and an evening happy hour with drinks and snacks. Other amenities include an outdoor pool and hot tub, a 24-hour exercise room and valet parking (fee).
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Paid parking
- Accessible
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Business center
- Pet-friendly
- Kid-friendly Restaurant
- All-inclusive available
- Kitchen in all rooms
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Set in a complex of buildings that includes the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the Smoothie King Center, this upmarket hotel in the Central Business District is a 1.2-mile walk from lively Bourbon Street in the French Quarter.Understated rooms with city views offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minifridges. Club-level rooms add access to a lounge with free breakfast and snacks. Suites feature living areas. Room service is available.Dining options include a seafood restaurant, a cafe, and a casual rooftop lounge next to an outdoor pool. There’s also a trendy bar with live entertainment, and a gym, as well as 70 meeting rooms.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- Air-conditioned
- Laundry service
- Business center
- Airport shuttle
- Fitness center
- Golf course
Quality Inn
Off Interstate 10, this unassuming budget hotel is a mile from the Audubon Louisiana Nature Center and 11 miles from the National WWII Museum.Accessed by exterior corridors, the simple, colorful rooms offer Wi-Fi and flat-screens, plus coffeemakers, microwaves and minifridges. Upgraded rooms add kitchenettes and/or sofabeds.There’s a seasonal outdoor pool. Parking and a breakfast buffet are available.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- Accessible
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Pet-friendly
- Kid-friendly
- All-inclusive available
The Drifter Hotel
Set less than a mile from I-10, this happening hotel is 3 miles from the iconic St. Louis Cathedral and popular Jackson Square.Simple rooms have exterior corridors, and feature tile floors and local art. All have radios and free Wi-Fi, and some add private patios and direct pool access. They do not have TVs.Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, a retro bar with both poolside and indoor seating, and a cafe. There are regular parties, yoga classes and live music performances.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Accessible
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Bar
- Smoke-free
Ace Hotel New Orleans
A minute’s walk from a streetcar stop, this hip boutique hotel in the Warehouse District is a 19-minute walk from Bourbon Street and a mile from Jackson Square.The fashionable rooms come with bespoke bed linens and handcrafted furnishings. All include free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars, plus designer toiletries. Suites add living rooms with turntables and acoustic guitars, while an upgraded bi-level suite offers a terrace and a wet bar. Room service is offered 24/7.There are 5 chic restaurants and bars. Other amenities include a rooftop pool, a 24-hour gym and a retro photo booth. There’s regular live entertainment. Pets are welcome.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Paid breakfast
- Parking
- Accessible
- Outdoor pool
- Air-conditioned
- Pet-friendly
- Room service
- Kid-friendly
- Restaurant
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Smoke-free
The Haunted Hotel
In the vibrant French Quarter, this quirky, murder-themed hotel dates from 1829 and is said to be haunted. It’s 3 minutes’ walk from a streetcar station and 5 minutes’ walk from Bourbon Street nightlife.The informal rooms come with Wi-Fi access and cable TV; some rooms also feature cushioned headboards, ornate bed frames and/or exposed brickwork.There’s a courtyard with a BBQ. Limited parking is available.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioned
- Kid-friendly
- Smoke-free
Hotel Storyville
Situated 2 blocks from the French Quarter, this casual hotel in a colorful home is 0.2 miles from I-10 and a 9-minute walk from Bourbon Street.The low-key, individually decorated studio, 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature full kitchens, cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms offer pull-out sofas.The front porch and 2nd floor balcony have wrought iron railings and are furnished with tables and chairs. There’s also a landscaped backyard with cabanas, plus 2 gazebos with ceiling fans and seating.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioned
- Kid-friendly
- Smoke-free
Omni Royal Orleans
$168
Set on the corner of St. Louis Street and Royal Street, this posh hotel is a 5-minute walk from the streetcars of Toulouse Station.Warm rooms have traditional decor with Creole and French touches, plus flat-screens, iPod docks and Wi-Fi. Some rooms have balconies. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas; some offer whirlpool tubs, dining rooms and 4-poster beds. Room service is available.A classic restaurant has been serving American cuisine to guests for 50 years. There are 3 bars, including a chic, covered rooftop bar with wrought-iron railings. There’s also a heated rooftop pool with city views, as well as a fitness center.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Accessible
- Air-conditioned
- Business center
- Pet-friendly
- Room service
- Kid-friendly
- Restaurant
- All-inclusive available
- Fitness center
- Bar
- Smoke-free
