Inn on St Peter

As the oldest neighbourhood in New Orleans, the French Quarter is the place to stay if you really want to soak up the soul of the city (and have most attractions accessible by foot). The area is home to Bourbon Street with its lively nightlife venues, plenty of restaurants, and the colourful Creole architecture that is so synonyomous with the city. Many of the best hotels in the French Quarter in New Orleans are set within historic houses and are packed full of character. However, there are options for contemporary design if that is more your thing. Our hotel experts have scoured the area to bring you a collection of the best hotels chosen on their design, amenities, service, and value for money. So why not browse through our collection to start planning your next city break?

For a boutique

The Cornstalk House

  • The Cornstalk Hotel is an elegantly converted Victorian inn. The property's original style remains with chandeliers, antiques, canopy beds, fireplaces, and opulent wallpaper. A classy old-world boutique well suited to those who want to explore the area on foot.
  • Hotel Maison de Ville is a small boutique hotel housed in a historic New Orleans property, once the home of Tennessee Williams. With characterful rooms featuring period details and private terraces, this is a great city crashpad.
  • Dauphine Orleans Hotel is a unique and characterful boutique made up of a collection of historic houses. Each room is individually styled and packed full of character, while the best have large terraces. A saltwater pool occupies the central courtyard where jazz musicians play in the evening. A charming choice, and great value too.
  • Hotel Le Marais is a good option if you want something a little more contemporary. Rooms are bright and spacious with pops of vibrant colour. Outdoors there is a courtyard pool, and Vive! Bar is a lively venue. A playful stay.

For luxury

Soniat House

  • Soniat House is set across two colonial townhouses right in the heart of the French quarter. Now a charming boutique hotel, expect elegant interiors, leafy courtyards, and warm Southern hospitality. An intimate luxury choice, ideal for those who want an authentic traditional experience.

For great value

French Market Inn

  • Inn on St Ann is a historic boutique located near Bourbon Street. Quirky rooms keep the building's original features but are now simply styled with polished wooden floors and crisp white linen. The central courtyard is a perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee. With rooms starting around $75, this is a well priced central stay.
  • Inn on St Peter is part of the same collection of historic guesthouses as the Inn on St Ann, in the French Quarter. Here design is similar with the property's original features taking centre stage. The building's Spanish influences mean there are hidden courtyards and a large wrap-around veranda. Again, a laidback and great value stay.
  • Hotel Mazarin offers elegant rooms with quaint balconies overlooking this historic part of the city. The leafy courtyard is a real draw as is the chic wine bar. There's no restaurant (breakfasts are served) but that isn't a problem in this neighbourhood. With rooms starting at around $100, you are getting a lot for your money.
  • French Market Inn is a great value riverside boutique inn. The 19th-century property has been restored to accentuate its historic architectural features such as exposed brick walls, tropical courtyard and wrought-iron details. Comfortable rooms are on the small side but have all you need, and kids under 12 stay for free.

For traditional design

Omni Royal Orleans

  • Bourbon Orleans Hotel is a grand hotel boasting elegant interiors featuring chandeliers, marble pillars, and lofty rooms. A classic restaurant serves Creole dishes and the bar slings an excellent cocktail. With a pretty courtyard pool, this property is unbeatable for its style and location.
  • Omni Royal Orleans is a long-standing luxury hotel boasting some serious old-school elegance. Rooms feature antiques, marble bathrooms, and the best have French doors leading onto a patio. With a rooftop pool, a noteworthy bar and restaurant, and outstanding service — this one is hard to beat.
  • Bienville House is a traditional charming hotel boasting an elegant pool, lavish rooms, Old World decor, four-poster beds, terraces, and hand-painted murals. Packed full of character, this is a glamourous spot in a top location.
  • Hotel Monteleone is a supremely elegant four-star hotel dating back to 1886. Set in the French Quarter you are just minutes from the action. However, inside is an oasis of calm with opulent design (think chandeliers and antiques), the popular Carousel Bar, a heated rooftop pool, and a full-service day spa.

For contemporary style

W New Orleans

  • W New Orleans is a stylish modern stay perfectly placed in downtown. Choose this property for the hip 'W hotel' feel, the high tech rooms, the fine dining restaurant, and the gorgeous pool.
  • La Galerie Hotel is a contemporary boutique hotel. The historic building houses fresh, stylish rooms with an all-white palette, hardwood floors, unique art, and exposed brick. Dine, drink and admire art on-site. A hip choice.

For a hideaway

Audubon Cottages

  • Audubon Cottages is a private, quiet spot allowing guests easy access to the city but also a secluded base. Elegant rooms are traditional but feel fresh and modern. In-room spa treatments, a saltwater pool and a fitness centre make this a very welcome spot to return to.

For self-catering

Sonder The Bywater

  • Grenoble House Hotel is a collection of incredibly well-equipped self-catering suites in the heart of the French Quarter. Interiors are charmingly traditional. Complete with a pool, this ticks all the boxes for a laid-back and independent stay.
  • Sonder - The Bywater offers cool, cosy, contemporary and centrally-located self-catering apartments. Made up of two and three bedrooms, each unit is well kitted-out with kitchen areas. Light-filled rooms with high ceilings boast bold signature walls, leafy pot plants and glamorous Art Deco-style touches. Hip homes-away-from-home.

For a lively stay

Royal Sonesta New Orleans

  • Royal Sonesta New Orleans is an elegant hotel with an impressive array of amenities. Pick this property for the fine dining restaurant, renowned oyster bar, and an ever popular jazz club. Rooms exude classic elegance and there's a pool too — a real 'has it all' option.

Still not sure where to book?

The 19 Best Hotels in the French Quarter, New Orleans

Hotel Le Marais

New Orleans (French Quarter)

Modern and centrally located in the historical French quarter, this chic boutique property offers comfortable, contemporary rooms as well as a pool and fitness centre. Vive! Bar boasts a good wine list and signature cocktails. Perfect location both for New Orleans nightlife and sight seeing.

  • Sights nearby - Jackson Square and many other sights make up New Orleans city.
  • Romantic
  • Swimming Pool
  • Boutique
from €176 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Soniat House

New Orleans (French Quarter)

Peaceful and atmospheric, these historic townhouses in the French Quarter offer quiet seclusion, elegant interior design, quite leafy courtyards, and southern charm.

  • Local exploring - In the French Quarter, close to the National World War II Museum, the Audubon Aquarium and the New Orleans World Trade Centre
  • Full of character
  • Restrictions on children - Children over the age of 10 are welcome at the hotel
  • Local markets
from €232 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Audubon Cottages

New Orleans (French Quarter)

This private, quiet spot allows one to enjoy New Orleans. Rooms are contemporary and airy and come with a continental breakfast. In-room spa treatments, a saltwater pool and a fitness centre are also available. In the heart of the French Quarter, perfect spot for restaurants, jazz and history.

  • Great walks - City Park and Jackson Square are both worth a stroll through.
  • Sights nearby - New Orleans Jazz Museum is 150 metres away.
  • Swimming Pool
from €284 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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W New Orleans

New Orleans (French Quarter)

Modern, downtown hotel near to Jackson Square and Riverwalk offers an outdoor pool and on site restaurant. Rooms have it all in the way of electricals, are luxuriously spacious and modern. Fine dining at Sobou, relaxing by the pool with a book from the library or exploring the city in close reach.

  • Private Hot Tub - Book the Studio for your courtyard and private outdoor hot tub
  • Great walks - With Jackson Square just around the corner.
  • Sights nearby - New Orleans Jazz Museum is just 200m away.
  • Restaurant
from €318 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Bienville House

New Orleans (French Quarter)

A traditional, charming hotel in the heart of New Orleans' French quarter. Elegant pool, lavish rooms, Old World decor, four-poster beds, terraces, and hand-painted murals. Has the delicacy and character of a centuries old French Manor house. A glamourous spot in a top location.

  • Local exploring - Explore the Audubon Zoo, Bourbon Street, Harrah's Casino, or Frenchman Street - all on your doorstep
  • Romantic - Elegant iron balconies, gracious courtyard, decorative chandeliers...
  • Outstanding location
  • Restaurant - Latitude 29 is an upscale restaurant serving Tiki cuisine and world-class cocktails
from €113 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Hotel Monteleone

New Orleans (French Quarter)

Family owned 1886 traditional hotel in heart of French Quarter welcomes guests with marble floors, glittering chandeliers and a chiming grandfather clock. Large, comfortable rooms with all the mod-cons. Carousel Bar revolves every 15 minutes and a popular spot in town. Perfect for local adventures.

  • Sights nearby - St Louis Cathedral is an 18th Century architectural beauty.
  • Views
  • Romantic
  • Outstanding location
from €284 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Maison de Ville

New Orleans (French Quarter)

A small boutique hotel housed in an historic New Orleans house once home of Tennessee Williams. Smart rooms feature private terraces, antique furniture and lux bathrooms. A tranquil central courtyard serves as an ideal resting spot post a day exploring the lively city. Fabulous.

  • Sights nearby - Just a short walk from St Louis Cathedral.
  • Restrictions on children - Adult only.
  • Romantic
  • Full of character
from €284 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
French Market Inn

New Orleans (French Quarter)

Great value riverside boutique inn situated in the French Quarter. The 19th century property has been resorted to accentuate its historic architectural features such as exposed brick walls, tropical courtyard and wrought-iron details. Comfortable rooms are on the small side but have all you need.

  • Local exploring - A fantastic base for exploring the city's sites and experiencing the world-famous jazz scene and blues bars
  • Families - Children aged 12 or under stay for free
  • Sights nearby - Located in the heart of the city's famous French Quarter, all of the main sites are in the area
  • Great walks - Stroll to Bourbon Street past the city's iconic Saint Louis Cathedral and Jackson Sqaure
from €116 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Royal Sonesta New Orleans

New Orleans (French Quarter)

An elegant hotel with many attractions including a fabulous fine-dining restaurant, one of the city's best oyster bars and a popular jazz club. Rooms are stylish and classic with Art Deco furniture and many have french doors & balconies. With a pool and exemplary service, this property has it all!

  • Foodies - Restaurant R’evolution serves exemplary fine dining and the Desire Oyster Bar is a more casual spot for moreish Creole classics
  • City Style - This is a real city classic - elegant and grand with superb dining and drinking options as well as a lively jazz bar
  • Sights nearby - Visit Audubon Zoo, the Aquarium of the Americas or Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World
  • Swimming Pool - Heated outdoor pool
from €218 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Mazarin

New Orleans (French Quarter)

A Mediterranean style hotel in the heart of the city. Elegant rooms feature black marble and granite, cute balconies and comfy beds. No restaurant, but one of the city's most indulgent breakfast buffets is served and the European wine bar is a classy touch. A perfect base for city exploring.

  • Local exploring - Perfectly placed in a wonderfully tranquil spot yet you are just half a block from Bourbon Street and Canal Street is nearby too
  • Close to nightlife - Explore the French Quarter where you will find endless jazz, blues, and zydeco venues
  • Value chic - One of the best value stays in downtown New Orleans
  • Traditional
from €104 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Inn on St Ann

New Orleans (French Quarter)

A historic boutique located near Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. Quirky rooms keep the building's original features but are now simply styled with polished wooden floors and crisp white linen. A central courtyard is a perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee. A well-priced and atmospheric stay.

  • Local exploring - Set in the French Quarter, you are right in the throng of it all with restaurants, historic buildings, and music venues galore
  • Value chic - With rooms starting at just $75 dollars per night this is a very reasonably priced option for a central stay
  • Quirky - Pick a room in the Marie Laveau Annex, once home to renowned voodoo priestess of New Orleans Marie Laveau
  • Sights nearby - Visit Jackson Square and the neighbouring St Lois Cathedral
from €71 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Inn on St Peter

New Orleans (French Quarter)

A historic property located in the heart of the French Quarter. The building's design is influenced by the Spanish style of architecture which means there are lovely hidden courtyard areas and a large wrap-around terrace. Rooms are well-appointed and feature hardwood floors. A chic central stay.

  • Local exploring - Walking distance from nearby Jackson Square and Bourbon Street - ideal for exploring the city on foot
  • Value chic - With rooms starting at $89, this property is very reasonably priced for such a central location
  • Sights nearby - Visit Jackson Square and admire the St Lois Cathedral
  • Boutique
from €113 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Omni Royal Orleans

New Orleans (French Quarter)

A long-standing luxury hotel in the historic French Quarter, offering old-school elegance. Rooms feature antiques, marble bathrooms, and the best have French doors leading onto a patio. With a rooftop pool, a noteworthy bar & restaurant, and outstanding service - this one is hard to beat.

  • Local exploring - A luxury choice in the French Quarter. Find restaurants, boutiques, live music venues, and attractions within walking distance
  • Foodies - The Rib Room restaurant is set in a classic wood-panelled dining room with exacting service and an outstanding menu
  • Sights nearby - Head to Jackson Square to marvel at the gothic St Louis cathedral
  • Swimming Pool - Salt water pool on the roof terrace
from €170 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel

New Orleans (French Quarter)

A grand hotel set in the heart of the French Quarter. Elegant interiors feature chandeliers, marble pillars, and lofty rooms. A classic restaurant serves Creole dishes and the bar slings an excellent cocktail. With a pretty courtyard pool, this property is unbeatable for its style and location.

  • City Style - The building was once a ballroom & then a convent - its grand proportions make it really stand out
  • Local exploring - Set in the heart of the French Quarter, locations don't get much more convenient than this
  • Fishing - The property has partnered with Marsh & Bayou so guests can take advantage of professional fishing trips at special rates
  • Restaurant - Roux on Orleans serves classic Creole dishes
from €178 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Dauphine Orleans Hotel

New Orleans (French Quarter)

A boutique hotel made up of a collection of historic buildings in the French Quarter. Each room is individually styled, packed full of character, while the best have large terraces. A saltwater pool occupies the central courtyard where jazz musicians play in the evening. A charming stay.

  • Local exploring - Located on the edge of the French Quarter this is the perfect location for accessing the city's main attractions
  • Families - The access to family friendly activities & the on-site pool make this a great choice for families
  • Boutique - A collection of historic buildings, each characterful room has a completely unique feel
  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor salt water pool
from €104 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Grenoble House Hotel

New Orleans (French Quarter)

Incredibly well-equipped self-catering suites in the heart of the French Quarter with a pool. The 19th-century building's elegant decor combines traditional four-poster beds, high ceilings and brick walls with fireplaces and antique furnishings. Spacious, comfortable and perfect for long-stays.

  • Families - The two-bedroom Townhomes are the perfect option for older families, with fantastic kitchens, large living areas and homely feel
  • Local exploring - The property's history and charm make it a perfect base from which to explore its surroundings; the centuries-old French Quarter
  • City Style - Feel like a well-heeled resident of the city with your own perfectly located private apartment
  • Sights nearby - The atmospheric French Quarter surrounds you with its jazz clubs, great restaurants, 19th century buildings and historic sites
from €164 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Cornstalk Hotel

New Orleans (French Quarter)

Elegant Victorian inn located in the heart of the French Quarter. Beautiful rooms are furnished with chandeliers, antiques, canopy beds and fireplaces plus opulent wallpaper, gold-leaf ceilings and bay windows. Enjoy street views from the shared balcony or pretty garden. Grown-up boutique style.

  • Local exploring - Royal Street is one of the most photographed streets in the world. Explore its galleries, boutiques & ornate historic buildings
  • City Style - Architecure and antique lovers will adore the classy old-world charm and authentic period touches, as well as central location
  • Great walks - Explore the charms of the city's French Quarter on foot; discover fab restaurants, well-preserved period buildings & jazz clubs
  • Sights nearby - Visit the city's famous Jackson Square, known for its park, cathedral, Andrew Jackson statue, artists and street performers
from €137 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
La Galerie Hotel

New Orleans (Central Business District)

Contemporary boutique hotel with a prime central location. The historic building houses fresh, stylish rooms with an all-white palette, hardwood floors, unique art, and exposed brick. Dine, drink and admire art on-site. Inviting, elegant and timeless; works for romance, friends or family.

  • Close to nightlife - A New Orleans favourite, House of Blues, is just around the corner. Head that way for good food, blues music & guaranteed fun
  • Local exploring - The ideal location between the city's French Quarter and New Orleans CBD means that everything of interest is nearby
  • City Style - A true boutique hotel with stylish, design-led rooms, unique feel and ties with its local community
  • Value chic - Unbelieveable rates for a fab city-centre property with on-site dining and great rooms
from €122 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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