Top Recommendations for Where to Stay in New Orleans 2024

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New Orleans is also known as the 'Big Easy' on account of the city's laid-back spirit and non-stop nightlife. Located on the Mississippi River, this city that never sleeps is famous for its thriving music scene and is known as the birthplace of jazz, thanks to its unique blend of cultures and influences.

On your visit to New Orleans, expect to be greeted by a lively, open-minded city brimming with colors, sounds, parades and parties in what is one of America's most unique destinations.

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Where to Stay in New Orleans: French Quarter

New Orleans' French Quarter, also known as Vieux Carré (or Nola by locals), is home to several sights including Louis Armstrong Park, the French Market, Jackson Square, and much more.

This district is steeped in history and culture, and is certainly the place to be in New Orleans if you're looking to experience its most fun and flourishing side. Bourbon Street, home to countless concert venues with live jazz and country music, will take you back in time to the 20th century.

If you visit during Mardi Gras, watch as the streets of the French Quarter become a stage for music, costumes, and parades. It is worth keeping in mind that as this area has so much to offer, it can often be busy with tourists.

Read on to discover three of our recommended hotels for where to stay in New Orleans, French District.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter>>
Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter

This 4-star hotel in the French Quarter dating back to 1919 offers spacious, air-conditioned rooms with everything you need. The Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter includes a fitness center and a pool and is within walking distance of the famous Jackson Square and Bourbon Street.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter>>
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter

Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter is a relatively new hotel on the edge of the French Quarter and close to the Central Business District. Choose from spacious studios or suites and enjoy the hotel's complimentary breakfast, and evening meals, on certain days of the week.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville>>
Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville

The stunning building home to Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville captures the city's stylish, sophisticated spirit and rich culture. Equipped with all the latest technology, its 230 rooms exude comfort and class.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Garden District

Once home to large plantations, the Garden District is now home to quaint cottages and large, luxurious homes, each with their own sprawling garden (which is where the area gets its name). Head back in time and discover centuries-old mansions once owned by the noblemen and women of the south.

When staying in New Orleans' Garden District, don't miss the Lafayette Cemetery, one of the city's oldest burial grounds, and the grand St. Charles Avenue, a showcase of the city's best architecture.

Read on to discover three of our recommended hotels for where to stay in New Orleans, Garden District.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Hotel Indigo New Orleans Garden District>>
Hotel Indigo New Orleans Garden District

Hotel Indigo New Orleans Garden District is located on the neighborhood's famous oak-lined St. Charles Avenue. The décor of this 4-star property perfectly captures the essence of its surroundings. It also features a patio, meeting rooms, and Bar & Bistro.

Where to stay in New Orleans: St. Charles Inn>>
St. Charles Inn

This comfortable, welcoming property on St. Charles Avenue boasts a great location for visiting the nearby French Quarter, in addition to exploring the city's outdoor activities from horse riding to fishing. The St. Charles Inn has 40 rooms and serves complimentary hot breakfast.

Where to stay in New Orleans: Garden District B&B>>
Garden District B&B

This small two-star property in the heart of the Garden District is perfect for those traveling with family and is just a short drive to the National World War II Museum. Each guestroom has a private bathroom, a refrigerator, and tea and coffee-making facilities.

Where to Stay in New Orleans: Central Business District

The city's Central Business District, or downtown, is home to a myriad of sophisticated Cajun and Creole restaurants, towering skyscrapers, high-end hotels, and buzzing music venues. Here you can see the New Orleans Saints play at the Superdome or visit the famous Canal Street, which separates the newer American part of the city from the French Quarter.

Read on to discover three of our recommended hotels for where to stay in New Orleans, Central Business District.

Where to Stay in New Orleans: Hyatt Regency New Orleans>>
Hyatt Regency New Orleans

This four-star hotel in the city's downtown district is the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing. After the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina, the hotel opened its doors in 2011 with an immense convention center for conferences and events.

Where to Stay in New Orleans: Aloft New Orleans Downtown>>

Aloft New Orleans Downtown boasts a prime location in the heart of the city, close to Bourbon Street and the Superdome. Unwind in style at the hotel's hip bar serving cocktails, and staging live concerts, or take a dip in its luxurious rooftop pool.

Where to Stay in New Orleans: Q&C Hotel Bar New Orleans>>

If you're looking for comfort and class without compromising on modern facilities, Q&C Hotel Bar New Orleans is your hotel in downtown New Orleans. The Q&C Bar is open for breakfast, light snacks during the day and handcrafted cocktails in the evening.

FAQs about Where to Stay in New Orleans

  • What is the cheapest time of year to go to New Orleans?

    The months of July and August are the cheapest time to visit New Orleans due to the heat and humidity typical of its summers. Hurricanes are also normal at this time of year.
  • • How many days do I need in New Orleans?

    Ideally, to visit the French Quarter and all it has to offer, including going to jazz concerts and seeing several of its museums, you would need a minimum of four days in the city.

When traveling to the southern state of Louisiana on the Gulf of Mexico you can't go wrong with this complete guide on where to stay in New Orleans. Discover the city's rich combination of French, African and American cultures, visit its fascinating museums, and celebrate alongside locals with streets parties, parades and, of course, jazz.

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5 star

4.5/5Excellent107 Reviews
Canal Street New Orleans|0.37km from city center
One of my favorite hotels and I was able to get a great price on this app!! Check in was quick with no problems rooms were great. No complaints!
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4.5/5Excellent98 Reviews
Canal Street New Orleans|0.42km from city center
Good location, just on the French street, 5 minutes walk from each red store. The hotel is beautiful and the small indoor garden is perfect for afternoon tea. The local Jumbo soup is also available for free at the hotel lobby, similar to the black pepper seafood soup, which tastes good. At the time of check-in, the front desk asked me if I would upgrade the room type, I agreed, but the upgraded room was charge100 knife in the club room, but the room was small, only half a window, so I decided to change back to the original garden interior room, I think The room is bigger and more comfortable.
From$359
4.5/5Excellent98 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.77km from city center
Great experience Good food Enjoy every minute
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4.2/5Very Good103 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.2km from city center
The hotel as a whole feels good, clean and very convenient. It is only five minutes away from the main road. It is not noisy and safe. There is a Luke restaurant downstairs from Hilton, and you can eat directly. Just a few minutes walk from the famous felix ’s restaurant.
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5/5Perfect5 Reviews
New Orleans|2.23km from city center
Located in New Orleans (Mid-City District), Happy Place BnB is within a 5-minute drive of Bourbon Street and Fair Grounds Race Course. This luxury bed & breakfast is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Canal Street and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Caesars Superdome.Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as wedding services and a communal living room. This Tuscan-style bed & breakfast also features a reception hall and bike storage.Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekends from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include express check-out, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
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Business travel

3.9/5116 Reviews
Canal Street New Orleans|0.36km from city center
Everything was perfect. The location was great. Staff was friendly. Parking garage was a little tight
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4.6/5Outstanding101 Reviews
French Quarter New Orleans|0.51km from city center
The hotel is in a great location, walking distance to all the sights. The rooftop pool is fabulous and our children loved it. Unfortunately, our experience was not perfect and that was due to the staff being rude to us on two different occasions. Firstly, I asked if they could get us a small amount of milk for our baby's bottle. We have stayed at many hotels and have never, ever, been charged for a hotel providing a small cup of milk to us. We were therefore surprised when they tried to charge us a very expensive rate for a small cup of milk. I complained because this was the first time we have ever had a hotel try to charge us. They did eventually give it to us for free but the staff were not very pleasant about it. In the morning, I requested late checkout because it was raining and we had 3 young kids. Again, the staff member was rude and actually hung up the phone on me after eventually, reluctantly, agreeing to give us an extra hour. Unfortunately, the rude treatment from those two staff members made our experience less enjoyable. I would say that, having stayed at many places where staff bend over backwards to accommodate families with young children, this hotel could do more to be child-friendly.
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4.1/5Very Good99 Reviews
French Quarter New Orleans|0.6km from city center
Overall good location is quite good There is more than 20 dollars in the cost is not very clear what is the consumption
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4.4/5Excellent125 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.39km from city center
I was nervous because I'm not much of a hotel person due to bad experiences overtime, but I was relieved!! It was clean and the staff was kind! Parking was easy! Peaceful!! I would definitely recommend a stay at this location and I will return!!
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3.7/5111 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.23km from city center
I was in the city to attend a basketball game. Upon arrival I did not see a valet worker to park my car therefore I had to find parking. I wasn't aware there was construction going on. I was awakened by noise such as banging and something that sounded like some type of loud machine. After being awaken I couldn't get the tv to work! Would NOT stay there again and wouldn't recommend to any one else!
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Breakfast

4/5Very Good100 Reviews
Canal Street New Orleans|0.43km from city center
The accommodations for this hotel were standard. When we arrived there was a dirty, used rubber glove on the floor in the bathroom. Some of the metal stuff was loose or falling off. The room was not pristine. It was dusty. We all have asthma so are sensitive to dust and musty air. The hotel has, I think, 18 floors and is historic in the French Quarter. We wanted to see the gun and go to Hard Rock, in walking distance, but the hotel itself was a zoo and I hated the valet parking system. Do not stay here if you want easy access to items in your vehicle. Also, the check in AND out process was lengthy and frustrating. At least an hour between the two. The valet charge is $46.00 on top of the actual hotel fee. The valet employees were young, rude and disinterested. We interrupted one as he was eating. He never said a word and didn't verbally accept my apology for interrupting. He just begrudgingly took us to our car so we could retrieve a forgotten cell phone and some snacks. This hotel cost me more time and frustration than it was worth. It was open to the public so people were just sitting, standing and leaning 360 at the check in. I HATED the 150% busyness, people and noise (even though I enjoyed our evening on Bourbon Street). I guess I expected the INSIDE of the hotel to be ”normal” and more of a Refuge from all the parranda... It was not. I will never, ever, stay hete again.
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3.4/5109 Reviews
Canal Street New Orleans|0.6km from city center
This was a stop over as our train stopped for the night in New Orleans and was to leave out in the morning. We arrived very late as our train had been delayed and staff was very helpful in getting us checked in. The room was quite comfortable. It had a refrigerator but no microwave which we would have greatly appreciated. We had to be up early to catch our train and we were unable to have a hot breakfast due to the lack of the microwave. Other than that, everything was fine. Hope to come back when we can stay longer.
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4.4/5Excellent108 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.15km from city center
The room is large, the bathroom area is also large, it feels suitable for friends to go out together, there are two sinks, girls can make up at the same time~ There is no view from the window of the hotel, but the location is very good. You can go to Canal Street in a few minutes and buy a public transport ticket to go to all the attractions. Although there is no driving, the hotel has a parking lot with valet parking and car service. The highlight is the excellent service attitude. There is a travel consultation downstairs. You can make reservations for various special tours and restaurant reservations. There are many companies and lines that can pick up and drop off at the hotel entrance. The price is almost the same as that of the travel agency. The staff also Would recommend, for example, a few points to swamp crocodiles and more, in short, satisfied!
SOLD OUT
4.2/5Very Good101 Reviews
French Quarter New Orleans|1.08km from city center
Our family spent two nights at the Bourbon Hotel (October 10-12). We read the reviews and were expecting an upscale hotel experience. We travel very often in the US and around the world, in all types of hotels-from basic 3 starts accommodations to luxury resorts. We do not go to hotels unless we verify recommendations and find the best fit. At most, the reviews are accurate. At times, slightly non-representing, nevertheless, we realize that it is a matter of taste. However, it is rare that an experience is so far fetched from the positive review that I had to write one myself (I very rarely do). From the moment we entered, it was a clear that we are entering a once glamorous venue which was not maintained, not clean with an atmosphere in lobby as if we entered a train station and not a hotel. The room itself was also filthy, with toe nails under our bed, hair in the closet and dust in the room. There was no soap, and housekeeping did not clean at all the following morning. The door to the balcony does not close properly and therefore it is very noisy. The empty mini bar was more of a heater than a cooler. During the whole duration of our stay, the same garbage items were not removed from the elevator and others not cleaned in lobby. When we attempted to order room service as stated on the hotel website, we were told that “we no longer deliver food to room” with no apology given. When we went to try our luck at the breakfast buffet, we were told “we no longer offer it”. We were fine with a-la-carte but then we found out that they only offer bar seating and no high chair was provided for our daughter. Again, with no apology. They were filming a series outside of the hotel, which by itself is a cool thing, but not when it makes the hotel a production room, filthy, messy, noisy and again-the hotel does not acknowledge it. The worst moment was when we needed to wait 15 minutes in the heat to get back to the hotel as the small street was closed for filming. Again, no apology given. When we needed the front desk supervisor’s assistance in a billing matter concerning tax, we were dismissed in the most vulgar and not-service-oriented manner, despite the fact that they clearly did not follow State and Federal Law. We tried to explain the issue but again, there was a total lack of willingness to listen. Bottom line, this hotel is a disgrace. Maybe years ago it deserved 4 stars, today it is a mediocre youth hostel that charges like a luxury hotel. Avoid.
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4.3/5Excellent112 Reviews
Downtown New Orleans New Orleans|0.87km from city center
The location is very good, next to the riverside shopping mall, a little farther to the French-speaking area. The room is classic and bright, no shower liquid is automatically provided, it is soap. The city view room has a good view
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