Where to Stay in New Orleans: Best Areas & Hotels

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New Orleans French Quarter is the place to stay if you like being in the thick of the non-stop excitement, and it’s packed with many of the city’s top attractions. For those who want to be close to the activity but not immersed 24/7, the Central Business District is the perfect alternative, with proximity and reach to its own sights and destinations. Both neighborhoods are easy to walk to, but the city’s historic trams are a fun alternative, and they also extend to the lush Garden District. For those with vehicles, remote areas like Treme in Uptown / Carrollton have some more affordable options.

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Where to stay for luxury

Canal Street

Some of the city’s best hotels are in the Central Business Districtwhich one is convenient to the French Quarter yet removed from the constant bustle. This district has plenty of attractions in itself, from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome to the shops and restaurants of Canal Street and the Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium. The Windsor Court Hotel is next to Piazza d’Italia and the Riverwalk Marketplace and just a five minute walk from Lafayette Square. This five-star hotel offers the full range of luxurious amenities, plus extras such as round-trip airport transfers and on-site childcare, as well as afternoon tea.

The environmentally conscious Harrah’s New Orleans greets guests with a welcome hamper in a stylish, understated room with deep soaking tubs for ultimate relaxation. It is just two blocks from the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas on the Mississippi River bank and close to shopping and several museums.

The lobby of the Loews New Orleans Hotel has a creative New Orleans feel, and the Louisiana Ballroom has a simple elegance with unique touches like the butterfly-inspired chandelier. Suites are spacious with equally creative yet tasteful decor, many with river views. The hotel’s elite spa features the couple’s treatment rooms, and in addition to a very large and well-equipped fitness center, there is a private tennis court for guests’ use.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is close to some of the area’s best theaters, including the Orpheum, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and the Saenger Theater and within walking distance of the Superdome. The beautiful lobby is worth a visit even if you’re not staying here – it’s grand in every way – and a visit to the Waldorf Astoria Spa is a must.

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Where to stay for the best value

Just one block from Bourbon Street in the heart of the French QuarterThe recently renovated Grenoble House offers apartment-style suites with a fully equipped kitchen, living room and free breakfast. The pool and hot tub are set in a beautiful brick patio, and the management provides the best personalized service.

On the other side of the neighborhood, New Orleans’ family-friendly Homewood Suites by Hilton French Quarter is a five to ten minute walk from most French Quarter attractions and has a tram stop just outside the door. Facilities at this comfortable newly built suite accommodation include a large swimming pool, fitness room, pool table, putting green and courtyard grilling area; amenities include a full hot breakfast, a small refrigerator and microwave in the room, and a good selection of snacks in the lobby store.

The Drury Inn & Suites New Orleans is located in the Central Business District, one block from the Lafayette Square Conservancy. It has an elegant, luxurious atmosphere yet is family-friendly, with a convenient guest laundry room, a heated pool in the main courtyard, and free popcorn and drinks every afternoon in addition to a light dinner buffet.

Fashionable Garden DistrictThe Henry Howard Hotel is two blocks from the McKenna Museum of African American Art and the Victorian Mansion and Doll House Museum of the House of Broel. This historic Greek Revival mansion was built in 1867, designed by architect Henry Howard, and can be rented for private events.

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Where to stay on a budget

As in many cities, the more affordable accommodations in New Orleans are located outside the city center. infused into the culture Treme neighbourhood, The Treme Hotel is a good choice for those with a vehicle or willing to take a taxi to the sights. There is free parking and Wi-Fi, and breakfast is served at weekends. Guests can make use of the self-service launderette, gym and terrace with BBQ.

Uptown / CarrolltonHome to Tulane and Loyola Universities, is also home to the Alder Hotel, just two blocks from restaurants on Freret Street and a bus stop for easy access to the city. The spacious rooms are clean and come with a kitchenette. Hotel facilities include a business center, swimming pool and free parking.

Outside the neighborhoods of downtown, but on the main drag, Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, and just a few blocks from a streetcar stop, The Crescent Palms Motel has a vintage vibe. It offers spacious rooms with a microwave, mini-fridge and Wi-Fi.

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Where to stay for romance

Couples looking for a romantic getaway in the vibrant heart of New Orleans French Quarter won’t be short of options, including these romantic hotels that are all within a block of Bourbon Street. In New Orleans musical legend park, Hotel Mazarin has a large, beautiful courtyard with a fountain and a banquet hall for special events. The clean, comfortable rooms include an extensive breakfast.Request a corner room to reserve a double balcony.

Hotel Monteleone is just steps from Canal Street, opposite a number of chic galleries and boutiques. This pet-friendly hotel exudes Southern elegance and has a heated outdoor pool, fitness center and spa for the ultimate in pampering.

The Bourbon Orleans Hotel has an old world charm with its early 19th century French style. Couples can relax by the pool in the central courtyard or play a match on the private tennis court. The luxurious boutique hotel Le Marais is a celebrity hot spot, located in the center of the district, just off Bourbon Street.