jiffer

Hasa anyone ever heard of the Chateau Hotel in New Orleans? I am thinking about making reservations for that hotel for Thanksgiving weekend and I am am coming up with very little info about this place. Is it in a good location? Is the area it is in very loud at night. We would like a place that is close enough to walk to everything but far enough away to not be bothered with all the noise. I know the place is not going to be the Ritz but I am ok with that as long as the place is clean.

SusanCS

Just as an FYI, the Bayou Classic is the weekend following Thanksgiving and the French Quarter will be PACKED.

CAPH52

I've posted about the Chateau Hotel several times, in fact 2 or 3 times just in the last few days. We were there in June of '01 and were very happy with it. It's convenient to everything but far enough off of Bourbon to be quiet. We had an interior room with no windows. Thought it would bother us but it didn't. The room was nice, good-sized bathroom. Nice small courtyard. And we liked the continental breakfast brought to our door each morning.

laurieb_nyny

I definitely recommend the Chateau on Chartres -- great location, quiet, walking distance to everything. Had a room in the back of the courtyard with windows -- totally renovated.

highbay

Jiffer:
You need to be warned about this hotel. We booked it approx. 6 years ago, and at that time, they had two rooms that are located at street level. You literally walk out of your room on the the street, facing Rita's Olde French Quarter Restaurant. I have never been in a smaller room.

It was a very busy time in the quarter (can't remember exactly what was going on), but we had booked a room at least 6 months in advance.

Upon seeing this room, and where it was located, we talked to the receptionist. We were not able to get another room because she said they were full. She was RUDE and obnoxious. I called around to other hotels and managed to get a room at the Le Meridian on Canal (they sold out to Marriott).

Before booking, ask them if they still have those sidewalk rooms. If they do, I would make them guarantee me they won't stick me in one. And, I would have them put it in writing.

Good luck.

jiffer

Highwaybay,

Thank you for the info. I will make sure I request a room that is not on ground level. Also what kind of breakfast do they serve to your room?

CAPH52

Again, we were there in June of '01. But, at that time, it was a continental breakfast consisting of a choice of coffee or tea, juice and one food item such as English muffin and a couple of other things I don't remember, maybe a bagel or toast. We're not talking a huge breakfast. But it was a nice, liesurely (leisurely? neither looks right) way to start the day and kept us going until lunch.

highbay

Jiffer:
It's Highbay..........
Anyway, they have Courtyard rooms that are interior, groundlevel, that are not the problematic rooms.

The rooms we were having a problem with are on the outside the perimeter of the courtyard, on the street side. You could actually hear people talking as they passed by.

The interior groundlevel, courtyard rooms shouldn't be any problem, although, I can't speak for certain since we changed hotels.

Hope you have a great trip.

jiffer

Thanks for the info. We are considering changing hotels and staying at the Olivier House. Has anyone ever heard of this place? Good or bad?

JeanH

We stayed at Olivia House several years ago. Had an interesting two level room. No soundproofing at all. Very loud. Very worn furnishings as well. We had friends who ended up checking out early due to the noise. I wouldn't recommend it. Jean

Wayne

There are so many good hotels in New Orleans in or near the French Quarter. I'm wondering why you have looked at these two hotels and why you aren't seeking out some of the more well-established and well-known ones with a good reputation. If you are desperate to get the lowest cost possible, you might have to live with a small or noisy room, or a poorly located hotel. There are also B&B's whose prices will be competitive with some of the lower cost hotels, but many B&B's in New Orleans pride themselves on serving a fabulous breakfast that will carry you through to dinner.

I don't know how far you want to stay from the French Quarter, but if the Esplanade area isn't too far, there are a few B&B's there that are very good. My personal experience is only with Ashton's B&B on Esplanade, which will provide private secure parking and the most fabulous breakfasts I've ever eaten. Good luck.

jiffer

My husband and I did not know when we planned our vacation to NO that will be the weekend of a big football game (Thanksgiving Weekend) so our hotel choices are limited as far as what is available and also what is in our price range. Most hotels are around $200 or more per night and that is a little more then we want to spend. We were hoping to keep it around $140 per night if possible. I was really amazed that some hotels were as high as $400 per night (the Monteleone). We are willing to loose a little bit of comforts so we can stay in the FQ. Maybe someone can give me some suggestions for places to look for prices for a hotel. I have tried the big travel site like Hotels, Orbitz, Kayak, Travelocity, Cheaptseats, Expedia and even New Orleans Online. I could use some help.

mah1980

I just looked at Quikbook.com for Nov. 25-27 and found the following hotels w/in your price range:

-Omni Royal Orleans: $109/night
-Queen and Crescent (although I've heard some bad things): $83 and $146/night
-International House (small boutique hotel that should be unaffected by the craziness known as the Bayou Classic): $179/night

I would jump on the Omni. For some reason quikbook gets excellent rates for this hotel. Once I booked it for the $109 rate when expedia, et. al had it at three times the rate.

gaelle

I just got back from NO last night and was checking out hotels for some friends visiting in the future. The Chateau looked very nice and has an excellent location on Chartres right by Irene's restaurant....a must. It's close to everything but far enough away from the noise. The Hotel Provincial is also a good place but only if you get the premium room with the view of the pool or the fountain. Both hotels have that NO feel to it. The Omni Royal is a great hotel if you want a larger hotel. Go to www.tripadvisor.com and search new orlean's hotels for some good feedback.