The 6 Best Hotels in New Orleans (Updated 2024)

New Orleans is certainly one of my favourite locations on the earth (and that’s saying one thing). There’s simply one thing about this metropolis. It’s magic. The folks and power make it not possible to not have a great time right here. It’s actually bounced again from Hurricane Katrina (I visited proper after, and it was a very totally different metropolis). I’m glad to see the town thriving.

It’s a preferred vacation spot too, and never simply due to Mardi Gras. A number of conferences, music festivals, and bachelor/bachelorette events are held right here. There’s rather a lot to see and do right here too. As such, there are a ton of lodges to select from. However not all are price staying at.

So, that will help you save time researching and guarantee you’ve got an excellent expertise, listed below are my favourite lodges in New Orleans primarily based on my numerous visits:

1. Villa Convento

Villa Convento is steeped in historical past. Positioned within the well-known French Quarter, the constructing as soon as housed a convent and can be rumored to be the “Home of the Rising Solar” from the famed Nineteen Sixties music by the Animals. Personally, I like the lodge’s Outdated-World attraction: the spectacular arched check-in desk, the wood-paneled and uncovered brick partitions, the chandeliers within the hallways. It’s attractive. There’s no breakfast supplied right here, however complimentary native espresso and tea are served all through the day within the foyer. I admire that the usual try is at 12pm too (if you happen to’re right here to occasion, you’ll admire that too).

The villa has loft, balcony, and courtyard rooms, in addition to suites if you happen to’re touring as a household or with mates. All rooms are bedecked with vintage furnishings like stunning picket headboards and nightstands, in addition to paintings on the partitions. The rooms and accompanying loos are a bit small and don’t have a ton of facilities (this can be a budget-friendly guesthouse in spite of everything), however all rooms have a flatscreen TV, a seating space, and complimentary toiletries. Some rooms have minifridges, although there’s additionally a fridge and microwave within the foyer for all company to make use of. That is the proper selection for budget-conscious vacationers trying to be within the coronary heart of the French Quarter.

 

2. Inn on the Outdated Jail

Because the identify suggests, this Victorian constructing and nationwide historic landmark was an precise jail in 1902. It then turned a library earlier than being remodeled right into a boutique lodge that’s now run by two brothers. Whereas not everybody will wish to keep in a former jail, I personally love the historical past and assume it’s tremendous distinctive. There are additionally nice facilities, like a rooftop deck and a full visitor kitchen to make use of (there’s no restaurant and thus no breakfast accessible on website).

Every of the 9 rooms listed below are distinct. If you happen to aren’t simply creeped out, you possibly can keep of their most budget-friendly room — actually referred to as The Cage — the place you’ll discover a former inmate’s identify carved into the wall. In any other case, the rooms characteristic excessive ceilings, unique hardwood flooring, and wood-panel wainscoting on the partitions that comes from reclaimed Katrina particles (one thing I discover actually neat). All rooms have vintage furnishings and queen beds with memory-foam mattresses. The loos have joint bathe/tub combos with traditional subway-tiled partitions and complimentary toiletries.

The lodge is positioned in Tremé, an space that’s off the standard vacationer path. I like this space particularly due to all the standard Creole and Cajun fare you could find right here. It’s an excellent selection for foodies.

 

3. St. Charles Coach Home

Positioned on historic St. Charles Road within the Decrease Backyard District, this three-star lodge was in-built 1921. They only renovated the whole place, so the rooms have a heat up to date design, whereas the foyer and different frequent areas characteristic historic touches like uncovered brick. There’s no breakfast served on the lodge, however Avenue Café (lower than a block away) serves tasty breakfast choices for each palate.

The rooms are spacious, with smooth tones, a minimalist design, and many pure gentle. All rooms have a desk, comfortable chair to sit down in, Keurig espresso maker, flatscreen TV, fridge, and thick mattresses. I like that the newly up to date loos have a number of counter area, brilliant and enjoyable tiled flooring, complimentary toiletries, and walk-in showers with nice water strain (all the time a plus for me). It is a nice, budget-friendly place to remain within the leafy Backyard District. Plus, the streetcar stops proper out entrance so it’s straightforward to get across the metropolis from right here.

 

4. Creole Gardens Inn

This pleasant guesthouse is positioned in a historic Nineteenth-century antebellum mansion within the Backyard District. The couple who run the place are heat and welcoming, and each morning there’s a implausible (and included) breakfast unfold that includes freshly baked quiches, fruit, yogurts, and freshly baked candy pastries like sticky buns and apple fritters. The tranquil interior courtyard is shaded with banana timber and the proper place to chill out after a protracted day exploring.

The funky rooms are all totally different, from small rooms within the cottage to sprawling suites within the mansion. (There’s even a room that’s presupposed to be haunted!) All rooms have boldly painted partitions adorned with distinctive native paintings, hardwood flooring, and eclectic furnishings like four-poster beds and enormous picket wardrobes. Whereas the facilities are pretty fundamental, the beds are thick and comfy, and the big home windows let in a number of gentle. I’d say this can be a nice selection if you happen to’re searching for a mattress and breakfast the place you possibly can expertise true southern hospitality!

 

5. Serenity within the Marigny

Serenity is sort of a cross between a high-end mattress & breakfast and a resort. The rooms are on the primary flooring, and on the second flooring, there’s a full-service spa. There, you may get a wide range of massages or spend time within the sauna. There’s even a rooftop scorching tub and lounge to chill out in. As a B&B, breakfast is included. I like that it’s a wholesome unfold of a number of recent fruits, yogurt, granola, pastries, and selfmade scorching dishes like pancakes or waffles. I additionally actually get pleasure from that you could chat with the house owners over breakfast to get native recommendations on what to see and do (and the place to eat). It actually makes the entire expertise that rather more private.

The rooms have a classy design, with trendy artwork on the partitions and distinctive chandeliers brightening the area. Every even has its personal non-public entrance. Whereas the rooms are a bit on the smaller aspect, they’ve comfortable pillow-top beds, Good TVs, and a desk. The massive loos are fantastically tiled and have rainfall bathe heads with good water strain. Additionally they present tons of towels in addition to complimentary toiletries. It is a actually enjoyable and tranquil place to remain within the Marigny.

 

5. Maison Métier

This place is ideal if you happen to’re searching for luxurious however wish to keep in an even bigger lodge with extra services. Positioned within the Warehouse District, this five-star lodge is totally attractive. The spotlight for me, although, is that there’s an eclectic cocktail bar on-site and also you enter via a secret bookcase (it was once a library). It’s a very cool bar too, with purple built-in bookcases, colourful furnishings, patterned rugs, and wonderful drinks. There’s additionally a cocktail bar within the classically designed foyer too, the place each night they provide complimentary wine, cheese, charcuterie and recent fruit.

Whereas breakfast isn’t included (and I discover it type of costly), it’s scrumptious and served in one more fantastically designed room with a number of pure gentle. As a lodge visitor, you get entry to the health middle and pool throughout the road.

As for the rooms, they’re spacious and stylish, with excessive ceilings, massive home windows, and distinctive paintings on the partitions. The large loos are beautiful too, with deep soaking tubs, walk-in showers, tiled flooring, and complimentary toiletries. In-room facilities embrace a 55” TV, mini-fridge, blackout curtains, and a seating space with couch/chair. One other good contact is that you could get espresso or tea delivered to your room each morning (without spending a dime). I completely love this lodge. It completely hits the mark of being each funky and attention-grabbing but refined and splendid. And it’s in an excellent location too!

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The Massive Straightforward is a type of must-visit locations on the earth. It’s bought a wealthy tradition and distinctive power that may’t be beat. Plus, there are tons of issues to do (that don’t contain frozen drinks on rowdy Bourbon Road). Regardless of the way you spend your time in NOLA, select from the lodges above and also you’re certain to have a wonderful keep!