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?
New Orleans (Central Business District)
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.
New Orleans (Central Business District)
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.
New Orleans (Warehouse District)
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.
New Orleans (Central Business District)
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.
New Orleans (Central Business District)
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.
New Orleans (Central Business District)
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.
New Orleans (Central Business District)
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.
New Orleans (Central Business District)
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.
New Orleans (Central Business District)
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.
New Orleans (Central Business District)
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.
New Orleans (Central Business District)
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.
New Orleans (Central Business District)
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.
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