Dukey1

Been a while since I lived/worked in NO and will be back again for a few nights later this year.

Prefer to stay in the FQ as opposed to over on Canal or in other parts of the CBD.

Have looked at the recs here and on TA. Ritz? No full-sized pool. Monteleone? STILL charging for WiFi

The Royal has been described by some as needing a reno while others say that is just a "vintage" hotel. Please!

Budget is not an issue.

Suggestions welcome and no need for a Bourbon balcony as I've been there and done that.

Thanks

Rich

Some of Our favrites that are in the Quarter:

Dauphine Orleans http://www.dauphineorleans.com/

Iberville Suites http://www.ibervillesuites.com/

Monteleone http://hotelmonteleone.com/

le Richelieu http://www.lerichelieuhotel.com/

Dukey1

Thanks, Rich, but as you may have read, I have an "issue" with the Monteleone

denisea

The Omni is in a great location and check out Napoleon House on the corner for drinks. I think Sylvain is around the corner...great gastro pub. The W in the Qtr is good and nearby, but no restaurant right now. Bacco closed and I don't know when they will replace it.

The Roosevelt is really nice and close but it is across Canal.

denisea

There's a newer hotel called Marais but I have not stayed there. I always stayin the CBD because it is so easy to walk over to the Qtr and you don't have to deal with the drunks at night...just my preference.

patandhank

We just got back two weeks ago. We stayed at Dauphine Orleans and thought (1) the location was great!! - about 2 blocks from Bourbon street so you avoid the noise but really close; (2) rooms were nice size (we had a king premium Room 326) with the window opening to a small balcony with table and two chairs. Now the window was a tad hard to get up but it was still fun; (3) breakfast was included in the rate as were a couple of drink coupons for the bar which was a nice perk; and (4) staff was friendly. We would definetly stay there again.

Dukey1

Thanks, everyone, for your additional and helpful comments.

OO

Dukey, just wanted to say, DH began his long hotel career at the Royal Orleans 44 years ago, as Asst Controller. As 20 something's we thought it to be the most lavish place imaginable. Its European/Cornell trained GM (who later went on to own and operate Arnaud's, and whose children still do) got him off on the right foot in the hospitality industry. I hope nothing has changed there, attitude-wise, but am afraid it's difficult to maintain in this day and age. It was a Sonesta Hotel then too, a very strongly service oriented company, not an Omni ( not that that is a bad chain). If you decide to stay there, please let us know how it was!

Littleman

Here's a few good choices.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel @ 717 Orleans Street New Orleans, LA 504 - 523 - 2222.
http://www.bourbonorleans.com/
Chateau Bourbon Hotel @ 800 Iberville Street New Orleans, LA 504 - 586 - 0800.
http://www.chateaubourbonneworleans.com/
Hotel Le Marais @ 717 Conti Street, New Orleans, LA 504 - 525 - 2300.
http://www.hotellemarais.com/
Hotel Monteleone @ 214 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 504 - 523 - 3341.
http://hotelmonteleone.com/
Hotel Provincial @ 1024 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 504 - 581 - 4995.
http://www.hotelprovincial.com/
Hotel St. Marie @ 827 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 504 - 561-8951.
http://www.hotelstmarie.com/
Place D'Armes Hotel @ 625 Saint Ann Street, New Orleans, LA 504 - 524 - 4531.
http://www.placedarmes.com/
Iberville Suites Hotel @ 910 Iberville St., New Orleans, LA 866 - 229 - 4351.
http://www.ibervillesuites.com/
Dauphine Orleans @ 415 Dauphine Street, New Orleans, LA 504 - 586 - 1800.
http://www.dauphineorleans.com/
Prince Conti Hotel @ 830 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 504 - 529 - 4172.
http://www.princecontihotel.com/
Hotel Mazarin @ 730 Rue Bienville New Orleans, LA 504 - 581 – 7300.
http://www.hotelmazarin.com/
Maison Dupuy Hotel @ 1001 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 504 - 586 - 8000.
http://www.maisondupuy.com/