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The 12 Best Hotels in New Orleans Downtown

The 12 Best Hotels in New Orleans Downtown

New Orleans thrums with energy, day and night. With a vibrant live-music scene, world-famous carnival, uniquely New Orleans cuisine, and nightclubs — this is a fun destination. It is pretty too; you can spend days strolling around the historic French Quarter with its colourful houses and narrow streets. Downtown New Orleans encompasses the historic neighbourhoods that lie along the Mississipi River (including Canal Street and the French Quarter), meaning that booking a hotel anywhere within this area will mean you are slap-bang in the centre of the action. It is also home to some of the city's best hotels with many set in converted grand traditional houses. Our hotel experts have scanned the length and breadth of the district to bring you a collection of the best hotels in New Orleans downtown chosen on their design, amenities, and service. With something to suit most tastes and budgets, why not browse through our list to start planning your next trip?

For old-school elegance

Windsor Court Hotel is a grand dame of a property which, despite the 300+ rooms and suites, has an intimate feel with stand out service and none of that replicated chain feel. Interiors are elegant and traditional and boast an impressive British old master art collection. Complete with an award-winning spa and rooftop pool — this is a grown-up choice.
Le Pavillon is the city's oldest hotel and is packed full of historic charm. Spacious rooms have been spruced up to give a chic take on traditional design. Downstairs, the bar and lobby have a feel of elegance from a bygone era with chandeliers and period features. A well priced and characterful option.

For great value

The Troubadour is a stylish central base with rooms starting at around $100, making this great value for the location and amenities. Sleek rooms are decorated with bright local art and offer wonderful city views while the roof terrace bar steals the show!
Moxy New Orleans Downtown is a hip offering from Marriott's Moxy brand. The design has a youthful feel with large graphics, simple contemporary furniture, and up to date mod cons. The bar is a lively affair with a good selection of cocktails. A great choice for a reasonably priced stay in the heart of the city.

For a five-star

The Roosevelt is a historic five-star set in an imposing building. Interiors are grand with high ceilings and chandeliers while rooms are well-appointed and luxurious. With an excellent spa and rooftop pool, this is a very indulgent choice.

For a rooftop pool

NOPSI Hotel is a chic hotel with vast and cleanly styled rooms and fabulous amenities. With exciting dining options, an atmospheric gin bar and a large rooftop pool — you are getting a lot for your dollar at this lively stay.
Jung Hotel is an enormous property occupying an entire block. This grand hotel features glittering chandeliers, chic grey furniture, and vintage-style lifts. The lively Creole restaurant and fabulous rooftop bar and pool, however, are the real lure.

For self-catering

Sonder - The Baronne is a chic collection of one and two bedroom apartments. Unique and characterful, the decor blends bright colours, exposed brick walls, and creatively mismatched furniture. With generous facilities: dishwasher, washer, drier and fully-equipped kitchen — you'll have everything you need for an independent stay.

For a boutique

International House Hotel is a boutique hotel set in a grand traditional building. Vibrant interiors combine the building's original features with chic (New Orleans inspired) contemporary design. A buzzing cocktail bar is a happening spot.
Loft 523 is a sister property of International House Hotel. Here they offer cool, spacious loft-style accommodations all in a great central location.
Q&C Hotel Bar is a trendy boutique-style hotel with sophisticated rooms featuring exposed brick walls, antique-inspired furniture, bold prints and industrial-chic touches. Complete with a lively bar, this is a stylish option.

For the design

The Eliza Jane is a luxury hotel is set in a restored 19th-century building. Inside, exposed, painted brick walls preserve a sense of the building's heritage, while plush furnishings with brass accents add some serious style. With an atmospheric brasserie and bar, this is a hip choice.

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- Windsor Court Hotel New Orleans (Warehouse District) 316 rooms from $259
  
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  Cooking classes - Food lovers and historians should head to Southern Food & Beverage Museum to learn about Southern cuisine.
  Sights nearby - Tours galore - from boat to walking, plantation to city - be sure to catch one of them.
  
  Top New Orleans luxury hotel offers southern hospitality, spa and rooftop pool, and a great art collection. Light, airy rooms decorated in the English style, top notch service. See More
  
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- Le Pavillon, New Orleans New Orleans (Central Business District) 226 rooms from $139
  
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  Local exploring  -  The French Quarter is within walking distance making this a convenient choice for exploring the city on foot
  Historic  -  One of New Orleans' oldest hotels, expect a real sense of grandeur
  Sights nearby  -  The Mercedes-Benz Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints, is just minutes away
  Restaurant  -  Contemporary American food served at the bar Cachette 1907
  
  A grand hotel (and one of the city's oldest) conveniently set in the Central Business District. Spacious rooms have been spruced up to give a chic take on traditional design. Downstairs the bar & lobby have a feel of elegance from a bygone era with chandeliers and period features. An authentic stay. See More
  
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- Moxy New Orleans Downtown New Orleans (Central Business District) 108 rooms from $118
  
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  Local exploring  -  Set in the Central Business District meaning all of downtown's attractions are easily accessible
  Value chic  -  The hotel has a young feel with hip design all offered at very reasonable rates
  Sights nearby  -  Head to Jackson Square to view the St Louis Cathedral
  Lively  -  Hip and happening.
  
  A hip downtown offering from the Marriott's Moxy brand. The design has a youthful feel with large graphics, simple contemporary furniture, and all the mod cons. The bar is a lively affair with a good selection of cocktails. A great choice for a reasonably priced stay in the heart of the city. See More
  
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- The Troubadour New Orleans (Central Business District) 184 rooms from $139
  
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  Local exploring  -  Well placed in Central Business District with the French Quarter just two blocks away and great access to streetcars
  Value chic  -  Rooms starts at just over $100 in the low season making this a reasonably priced stay for such a central location
  Sights nearby  -  Explore Tremé, known to be the oldest black neighbourhood in America and the birthplace of jazz
  Restaurant  -  Modern European fare at restaurant Petit Lion
  
  The facade of this converted office block may be somewhat subdued, however, interiors are bright and fresh while a chic restaurant and roof terrace bar make this a real hotspot. Spacious rooms are decorated with bright local art and offer wonderful city views. A well priced central stay. See More
  
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- The Roosevelt New Orleans (Central Business District) 504 rooms from $235
  
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  Families  -  Very family friendly with kids' options in the restaurants and even the spa plus seasonal children’s programmes are organised
  Local exploring  -  Set in the Central Business District meaning it is just a short walk to the French Quarter and Canal Street
  Historic  -  This century-old building offers a classic stay in the heart of the city
  Restaurant  -  A good range of eateries that vary from a casual cafe to an American fine dining restaurant
  
  A historic five-star set in an imposing building well-positioned in CBD. The chandelier adorned lobby is an impressive entrance while rooms are slightly more subdued, yet well-appointed and luxurious. Expect a spoiling spa, rooftop pool, numerous eateries, and high-end service. Luxury defined. See More
  
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- NOPSI Hotel New Orleans (Central Business District) 217 rooms from $122
  
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  Local exploring  -  Set in the Central Business District, offering easy access to the French Quarter and the Warehouse/Arts district
  Sights nearby  -  Visit Jackson Square to admire the spectacular St Louis Cathedral
  Restaurant  -  Public Service serves up dishes inspired by the Gulf Coast
  Swimming Pool  -  Roof terrace pool
  
  Once a utility office now a surprisingly grand hotel. NOPSI offers a great location in the Central Business District alongside exciting dining options, an atmospheric gin bar and a chic rooftop pool. Rooms are vast and cleanly styled. A great value stay in the heart of the city. See More
  
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- Sonder - The Baronne New Orleans (Central Business District) 3 rooms from $205
  
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  Families  -  Families and groups will love the generous facilities; dishwasher, washer, drier and fully-equipped kitchen for home-cooking
  City Style  -  A well-located spacious base with bags of character and unique style, plus everything you require for a long stay
  Great walks  -  It's a 10 minute walk to Lafayette Square, the second-oldest public park in New Orleans, or riverside Woldenburg Park
  Sights nearby  -  Families will love the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Mercedes-Benz Superdome, both a short walk away
  
  Collection of spacious self-catered one and two-bedroom apartments in the city's atmospheric Downtown. Unique and characterful, decor blends bright colours, exposed brick walls, patterned wallpaper, unique artwork and creatively mismatched furniture. Funky and comfortable home-away-from-home. See More
  
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- Loft 523 New Orleans (Central Business District) 18 rooms from $160
  
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  Sights nearby - Nearby, the historical French Quarter.
  Full of character
  Boutique
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  Formerly a dry store warehouse this minimalist contemporary hotel offers a bar and notably vast spaces. The Lofts are light, luxurious with Italian designer bathrooms and Aveda soaps. The in house bar is buzzy and location is perfect for restaurants, New Orleans music scene and exploring. See More
  
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- International House Hotel New Orleans (Central Business District) 117 rooms from $230
  
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  Great walks  -  Jackson Square and City Park are both worth a stroll through.
  Sights nearby  -  Louisiana Maritime Museum is 250 metres away from the hotel.
  Full of character
  Lively  -  Hip and happening.
  
  Centrally located near the French Quarter, this hotel offers a chic, lively spot to explore the city from. Rooms are modern and spacious, with all the mod-cons and the decor evokes both jazz and Creole culture. A buzzy bar in-house and a wide range of restaurants at the doorstep. See More
  
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- The Eliza Jane New Orleans (Central Business District) 196 rooms from $192
  
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  Romantic Break  -  With romantic suites and a cosy French brasserie perfect for a special dinner, book this hotel for a couples' city break
  Local exploring  -  Situated just two blocks from the French Quarter, this hotel is perfectly placed for local exploring in New Orleans
  City Style  -  Set in a heritage property with French-style interiors, book this hotel for local New Orleans glamour
  Local markets  -  Discover the best regional cuisine with a trip to the St Roch Market, a food hall featuring a thoughtfully-curated mix of stalls
  
  This luxury hotel is set in a restored 19th-century property two blocks from the celebrated French Quarter in New Orleans. Inside, exposed, painted brick walls preserve a sense of the building's heritage, while plush furnishings with brass accents add a hint of indulgence, creating a chic city stay. See More
  
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- Q&C Hotel Bar New Orleans (Central Business District) 196 rooms from $130
  
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  Local exploring  -  The fab location - between French Quarter & Warehouse/Arts District - means that sites, restaurants & jazz clubs are all nearby
  Business meetings  -  A great central option high-tech set-up. The Den, Library and Whisky Room make for event spaces with a difference
  City Style  -  Boutique chic in the heart of town with stylish rooms, lively bar and historic character and modern charm
  Sailing  -  Spend the day exploring New Orleans from the water on a historic steamboat. Enjoy bay views, delicious dining and on-board jazz
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  Trendy boutique-style hotel in the city's vibrant business district. Spacious and sophisticated rooms feature exposed brick walls, antique-inspired furniture, bold prints and industrial-chic touches. Traditional exterior houses cool contemporary interior with bar, restaurant and function spaces. See More
  
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- The Jung Hotel & Residence New Orleans (Central Business District) 207 rooms from $89
  
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  Local exploring  -  A streetcar passes right by the hotel making the main attractions easily accessible and the French Quarter is easily walkable
  City Style  -  Occupying a whole block - this grand hotel has glittering chandeliers, chic grey furniture, and vintage-style lifts
  Sights nearby  -  Take the hotel shuttle to Mardi Gras World - where the floats for the famous event are created
  Restaurant  -  Creole cuisine at the Jung Hotel Restaurant
  
  A grand hotel spread across an entire block near the French Quarter. Elegant rooms are simply styled with chic grey furniture and luxurious bathrooms. Creole cuisine is served in the restaurant and a rooftop pool and bar are a real draw. A sophisticated choice in a quiet yet convenient location. See More
  
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