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 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 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
- 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
- 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 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 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
- 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 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.
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