The lobby bar of the Ace Hotel.
Most Luxurious
★★★ Windsor Court $$$ 300 Gravier St. (p 146)
Best Views
★★★ Loews New Orleans Hotel $$$ 300 Poydras St. (p 143)
Most Exclusive Hotel
★★★ Audubon Cottages $$$ 509 Dauphine St. (p 140)
Most Historic
★★★ Hotel Monteleone $$ 214 Royal St. (p 141)
Hippest Hotel
★★★ Ace Hotel $$$ 600 Carondolet St. (p 139)
Best Moderately Priced Hotel
★★★ Drury Inn & Suites $$–$$$ 820 Poydras St. (p 141)
Best Hidden Gem
★★★ Jazz Quarters $$ 1129 St. Philip St. (p 142)
Best Family Hotel
★ Homewood Suites $$ 901 Poydras St. (p 141)
Best Cheap Bed
Auberge New Orleans $ 1628 Carondolet St. (p 140)
Most Romantic
★★★ Ashton’s $$$ 2023 Esplanade Ave. (p 139)
Friendliest B&B
★★★ The Chimes $$ 1146 Constantinople St. (p 140)
Most Over-the Top B&B
★★★ Antebellum Guest House $$ 1333 Esplanade Ave. (p 139)
Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast.
★★ 1896 O’Malley House MID-CITY/ESPLANADE This grand B&B is antiqued but not frilly and just steps from the Canal Street streetcar line. Fine art, stunning woodwork, and a gorgeous fireplace add architectural interest. Host Larry has two friendly golden retrievers. 120 S. Pierce St. ☎ 504/488-5896. www.1896omalleyhouse.com. 8 units. Doubles $155–$210. Children under 7 not accepted. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 135.
★★★ Ace Hotel CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT This hipster-bait hotel in a converted Art Deco building should have a soul patch (hello, photo booths and Stumptown coffee). There are record players, vintage vinyl, and ramen packets in the smallish, neutral-tone rooms decorated with nominal, angular furnishings and custom art. But you’ll be chillin’ with the twenty-somethings in the huge lobby bar, excellent Josephine Estelle (p 104) or Seaworthy restaurant, packed rooftop pool/lounge, or 3 Keys club space. 600 Carondolet St. www.acehotel.com/neworleans. ☎ 504/900-1180. 235 units. Doubles $190–$259. AE, MC, V. Map p 138.
Ashton’s Bed & Breakfast’s Eggs Sardou with Creole creamed spinach, artichoke bottom, poached egg, and hollandaise.
★★★ Antebellum Guest House MID-CITY/ESPLANADE Yes, there are antiques everywhere, high ceilings with crystal chandeliers, and elaborate breakfasts. The real difference between this lovely B&B and the city’s other historic gems? The hosts who are interesting and interested. You could spend your entire visit chatting with them about New Orleans, art, history, you name it. 1333 Esplanade Ave. ☎ 504/943-1900. www.antebellumguesthouse.com. 3 units. Doubles $179–$350. AE, MC, V. Map p 135.
★★★ Ashton’s Bed & Breakfast MID-CITY/ESPLANADE You may not want to leave your romantic, pastel-walled, antiques-filled room in this antebellum mansion. Ceilings are ridiculously high, rooms are spacious, and the sheets silky. But you will, for stellar breakfasts like eggs cochon au lait. Plus, the on-site hosts are most congenial. 2023 Esplanade Ave. ☎ 800/725-4131 or 504/942-7048. www.ashtonsbb.com. 8 units. Doubles $209–$279. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 135.
Auberge New Orleans UPTOWN This mellow, clean youth hostel has a helpful staff, a decent shared kitchen, and standard-issue metal bunk beds in mixed- and single-gender dorms. 1628 Carondolet St. ☎ 504/524-5980. www.aubergenola.com. 34 beds. $25–$53. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 135.
★★★ Audubon Cottages FRENCH QUARTER A sublime warren of ultra-private, 18th-century cottage apartments, each elegant in its own way. The cottages surround a courtyard and heated pool; it’s all attended to by a 24-hour butler. 509 Dauphine St. ☎ 504/586-1516. www.auduboncottages.com. 7 units. Cottages $299–$999. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 136.
★★ Auld Sweet Olive Bed & Breakfast MARIGNY/BYWATER Sweet is the operative word for the butter-yellow Creole cottage, from the laziness-inducing wicker porch chairs to the delish breakfast muffins to the airy, custom-painted rooms. It’s genuine and unfussy, just like hospitable owner Nancy. 2460 N. Rampart St. ☎ 877/470-5323 or 504/947-4332. www.sweetolive.com. 5 units. Rooms & suites $145–$300. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 137.
★★ B&W Courtyards Bed & Breakfast FAUBOURG MARIGNY Most of the distinctive rooms here (they blend West Indian hues with French antiques and Asian touches) open onto a serene courtyard. A killer breakfast starts the day. 2425 Chartres St. ☎ 800/585-5731 or 504/267-5007. www.bandwcourtyards.com. 6 units. Doubles $169–$235. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 137.
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel FRENCH QUARTER Location. Location. Location. And a big pool. This large property has that, plus good service, and even better history. Kids can sleep on pullout sofas in the bi-level suites. 717 Orleans St. ☎ 866/513-9744 or 504/523-2222. www.bourbonorleans.com. 218 units. Doubles $139–$329. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 136.
★★ Catahoula Hotel CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Hiding in plain sight on a side street, this stylish, discreet new boutique hotel is cool but not cold. Small rooms sport comfy Caspar mattresses and historic architectural features, but few amenities (for example, hooks, not closets). Showers that open to the bedroom mean roommates better be very close. But the public spaces are it: the so-on-trend pisco bar and Peruvian cafe; the barely lit, clandestine courtyard with a soaring mural of local burlesque star Trixie Minx; and the hip rooftop terrace. Don’t overpay. 914 Union St. www.catahoulahotel.com. ☎ 504/603-2442. 35 units. Doubles $190–$259. AE, MC, V. Map p 138.
★★★ The Chimes Bed & Breakfast UPTOWN This gem has no grand airs, just pure charm in a true neighborhood setting. Rooms vary in size but all are tasteful and unfussy, mixing antiques with creature comforts. Lovely, helpful hosts and yummy fresh breakfast pastries. 1146 Constantinople St. ☎ 504/899-2621. www.chimesneworleans.com. 19 units. Doubles $128–$250. AE, MC, V. Map p 135.
★★ Dauphine Orleans Hotel FRENCH QUARTER This labyrinth of vintage rooms, some with private courtyards, others surrounding the popular pool, is quite charming if quirky. Inclusive breakfast and beverages are a bonus. 415 Dauphine St. ☎ 800/521-7111 or 504/586-1800. www.dauphineorleans.com. 111 units. Doubles $139–$269. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 136.
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Drury Inn & Suites CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT The generic decor hides a ton of amenities—free hot breakfast buffet and evening snacks, good-sized pool, helpful staff. Rooms are spacious and pleasant. 820 Poydras St. ☎ 504/529-7800. www.druryhotels.com. 214 units. Doubles $129–$289. AE, DC, MC, V. Map p 138.
★★ Grand Victorian Bed & Breakfast GARDEN DISTRICT This magazine-gorgeous 1893 home is what we picture when we think of a sumptuous, antiques-filled Southern B&B. Some rooms have balconies overlooking the Carnival parade route. 2727 St. Charles Ave. ☎ 800/977-0008 or 504/895-1104. www.gvbb.com. 8 units. Doubles $165–$235. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 135.
★ Homewood Suites CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT A top choice given all the fringe bennies (hot breakfast buffet, one free dinner, indoor pool, suites with cooking facilities). Homewood boasts a convenient location and fresh, not too chain-like, decor. 901 Poydras St. ☎ 504/581-5599. www.homewoodsuitesneworleans.com. 166 units. Doubles $169–$259. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 138.
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Grenoble House FRENCH QUARTER Full kitchens are in all 17 suites here, a boon to penny pinchers, as is the differing configuration of the rooms (some are large enough for groups). Decor is comfy traditional; guestrooms are set in three historic houses around a courtyard with a heated pool and spa. 323 Dauphine St. ☎ 504/522-1331. www.grenoblehouse.com. 17 units. Doubles $199–$479. AE, DC, MC, V. Map p 136.
★★ Henry Howard Hotel LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT A top-to-bottom 2016 renovation turned this stunning, 18-room, 1867 town house with soaring ceilings into a super-chic choice, where sleek, white-black-blue decor meets classy antiques and unique custom touches. Second-line instruments as artwork and friendly (if limited) amenities like a small parlor bar keep it welcoming. The lower Garden District locale is a bit off the beaten path but convenient to the streetcar line. 2041 Prytania St. www.henryhowardhotel.com. ☎ 504/313-1577. 18 units. Doubles $129–$229. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 135.
★★★ Hotel Monteleone FRENCH QUARTER One dizzying look at the revolving Carousel Bar and the ornate lobby and you’ll know why literary lions such as William Faulkner, Ernest Hemingway, Eudora Welty, and Tennessee Williams stayed here. Rooms range from grand to modest, with traditional furnishings and lots of gilt. Stellar views can be enjoyed from the rooftop pool. 214 Royal St. ☎ 866/338-4684 or 504/523-3341. www.hotelmonteleone.com. 600 units. Doubles $189–$419. Children under 18 stay free in their parent’s room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 136.
★★ Hotel Provincial FRENCH QUARTER Run by the Dupepe family since 1969, this luxurious hotel—complete with high ceilings and French and Creole antiques—once housed a Civil War hospital. You’d never know. 1024 Chartres St. ☎ 800/535-7922 or 504/581-4995. www.hotelprovincial.com. 92 units. Doubles $119–$279. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 137.
The sleek, sophisticated lobby of the International House.
India House Hostel MID-CITY/ESPLANADE Looking for budget lodging and an instant party? Welcome home. Digs here are funky but not filthy, and staff is friendly. 124 S. Lopez St. ☎ 504/821-1904. www.indiahousehostel.com. 168 beds. Rooms $20–$90. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 135.
★★ International House CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT The smallish rooms in this boutique sanctuary are minimalist chic in grays and pale golds, with comfy beds and fab bathrooms—a nice contrast to the city’s Victoriana. All that cool, including craft cocktail bar Loa, makes it popular with biz types and film crews. 221 Camp St. ☎ 800/633-5770 or 504/553-9550. www.ihhotel.com. 117 units. Doubles $135–$444. AE, DC, MC, V. Map p 138.
★★★ Jazz Quarters Bed & Breakfast FRENCH QUARTER An enclave of entrancing private cottages and a languid tropical garden lie hidden near Armstrong Park. The one- and two-room parlor suites are decorated for comfort with smart, contemporary wares and a smattering of antiques. 1129 St. Philip St. ☎ 800/523-1060 or 504/523-1372. www.jazzquarters.com. 10 units. Rooms & suites $189–$375. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 137.
★★ Le Meridien CENTRAL BUISINESS DISTRICT After a $129 million renovation in 2015, Le Meridien rose from the tired remains of the W Hotel with crisp lines and a fresh contemporary feel (read: nouveau Mad Men–style furnishings, comfy beds, and plenty of amenities). 333 Poydras St. ☎ 504/525-9444. www.lemeridienneworleanshotel.com. 410 units. Doubles $139–$319. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 138.
★★ Le Pavillon Hotel CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT Extravagance, thy name is Le Pavillon. The soaring lobby’s crystal chandeliers, Oriental rugs, and rich oil paintings serve as the backdrop for signature nightly peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwich service (on a silver platter). The heavily draped rooms are fine, but pale in contrast to the luxe public spaces, updated in 2016. 833 Poydras St. ☎ 800/535-9095 or 504/581-3111. www.lepavillon.com. 226 units. Doubles $149–$319. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 138.
Grand River View King room at Lowes New Orleans.
★★★ Loews New Orleans Hotel CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT We’re fans of the crisply contemporary Loews, with its judicious sprinkles of New Orleans flavor and genteel service. The bright, expansive rooms come with local photography, understated furnishings, and sophisticated finishes in a muted palette. 300 Poydras St. ☎ 866/211-6511 or 504/595-3000. www.loewshotels.com/new-orleans. 285 units. Doubles $199–$439. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 138.
★★ Maison Dupuy FRENCH QUARTER This large hotel in a quiet part of the Quarter (though not far from the action) shines for good service and one of the better pools for a mid-range property (heated year-round). Rooms are decent sized; decor is unremarkable but those facing the large interior courtyard get good light (and views of weddings, not infrequently). 1001 Toulouse St., ☎ 504/586-8000. www.maisondupuy.com. 200 units. Doubles $169–$369. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 136.
★★★ Melrose Mansion FAUBOURG MARIGNY Looks can be deceiving. Enter this grandly colonnaded 1854 Victorian Gothic, and rather than antiques and brocade, you’re met with ultramodern, atonal leather furnishings—a sexy shock to the system. Well-appointed guest rooms range from large to enormous and follow the vibe. Included are breakfast, evening wine and cheese, and snacks. 937 Esplanade Ave. ☎ 800/650-3323 or 504/944-2255. www.frenchquarterhotelgroup.com. 15 units. Doubles $159–$300. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 137.
Inside the Melrose Mansion.
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New Orleans Courtyard Hotel TREME This inn offers French Quarter proximity at fair rates and simple if pleasantly authentic ambience. We’re partial to the carriage house rooms with wood floors, exposed brick, and shutters. 1101 N. Rampart St. ☎ 504/522-7333. www.nocourtyard.com. 21 units. Doubles $129–$219. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 137.
★★ Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT This steampunky ex-warehouse kept vestiges of the historic decor and added high style and high speed. Rooms vary widely in natural light (vampiric types: request a windowless one), funkiness, and size—none are larger than medium. To make up for tiny bathrooms and limited amenities, they crushed it out of the hipness park by snagging Compere Lapin restaurant (p 100). 535 Tchoupitoulas St. ☎ 504/527-5271. www.old77hotel.com. 167 units. Doubles $94–189. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 138.
Suite at Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery.
★★ Parisian Courtyard Inn LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT Hospitality and location are key words here, though the digs in this converted 1846 mansion are by no means slouchy (in fact, they have carved antiques and some boast balconies). Affable Aussie host Tracy will direct you and ply you with afternoon brownies. 1726 Prytania St. ☎ 504/581-4540. www.theparisiancourtyardinn.com. 8 units. Doubles $145–$235. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 135.
★★ Park View Guesthouse UPTOWN For Tulane and Loyola visitors, and others staying far uptown, this late-1800s boardinghouse with easy streetcar access is a top choice. Decor is Victoriana-meets-reproduction, the ample breakfast buffet ranks high, and the front porch is stellar for sitting for a spell. 7004 St. Charles Ave. ☎ 888/533-0726 or 504/861-7564. www.parkviewguesthouse.com. 550 units. Doubles $169–$349. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 135.
Place d’Armes Hotel FRENCH QUARTER Rooms and decor, while perfectly serviceable, are showing their age a bit here. But that keeps prices relatively affordable (continental breakfast is included). 625 St. Anne St. ☎ 888/626-5917 or 504/524-4531. www.placedarmes.com. 84 units. Doubles $129–$359. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 136.
A luxurious room at the Ritz-Carlton.
★★★ Ritz-Carlton New Orleans FRENCH QUARTER Expect Ritz-level luxury, food, service and amenities, including a stellar spa and the soignée Davenport Lounge. Room decor leans very traditional, but even the smaller rooms benefit from superb bedding. It’s all quite gracious and stately. 921 Canal St. ☎ 800/241-3333 or 504/524-1331. www.ritzcarlton.com. 452 units. Doubles $299–$499. AE, DISC, MC, V. Map p 136.
★★ The Roosevelt CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT This grandiose Waldorf property is fairly regal throughout, but the movie-star glamorous lobby is positively stunning and the history and pedigree equally impressive. Sizes and views in the traditional looking rooms vary: Suites are ample but the smallest rooms are too small for what you’re probably paying. 123 Baronne St. ☎ 800/WALDORF or 504/648-1200. www.therooseveltneworleans.com. 504 units. Doubles $269–$499. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 138.
★★★ Royal Sonesta FRENCH QUARTER You might forget you’re right on Bourbon Street, what with all the graciousness inside. Rooms are among the more handsomely decorated of those that go for French reproductions. Service is outstanding. And the large courtyard pool is wonderfully welcoming. 300 Bourbon St. ☎ 800/SONESTA or 504/586-0300. www.sonesta.com/royalneworleans. 518 units. Doubles $199–$429. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 136.
St. Charles Guest House LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT The three 1890s buildings are humble, funky, slightly crumbling, and not for everyone. Still, if you’re a budget traveler (who doesn’t demand spic-and-span), you’ll appreciate the rare combination of location, value, pool, and offbeat charm. 1748 Prytania St. ☎ 504/523-6556. www.stcharlesguesthouse.com. 26 units. Doubles $45–$105. AE, MC, V. Map p 135.
High-end luxury at the Windsor Court hotel.
★★ Soniat House FRENCH QUARTER Inside these Creole townhouses lie an oasis of indulgent charm. The staff spoils guests; Frette linens cradle them; and the sweet courtyards, candlelit at night, soothe them. The experience is unobsequiously elegant, romantic, and adult. 1133 Chartres St. ☎ 800/544-8808 or 504/522-0570. www.soniathouse.com. 31 units. Doubles $195–$325. Children under 10 not permitted. AE, MC, V. Map p 137.
★★★ Windsor Court CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT There’s a kind of hush at this ultra-fine hotel, for decades at the center of NOLA high society. Everything is serene and mannerly from the proper high tea, to the hallway galleries of fine, art to the high end Grill Room. The city’s indisputably best spa is also here. 300 Gravier St. ☎ 800/928-7898 or 504/523-6000. www.windsorcourthotel.com. 322 units. Doubles $245–$495. Children 16 and under free in parent’s room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Map p 138. •
