74 Best Hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana

Best suited for those seeking a less touristy New Orleans experience, this elegant B&B near the intersection of Canal Street and North Carrollton Avenue offers rooms furnished with antiques and equipped with heavy cypress doors, hardwood floors, and plush drapery at oversize windows. Some rooms include Jacuzzi tubs. Take the nearby Canal Street streetcar for a quick ride downtown, or hop in a cab and take Carrollton to its intersection with the river for a streetcar ride down St. Charles Avenue.

Few details have been overlooked in this sumptuous 1861 mansion, where distinctively decorated guest rooms have a range of beds, including iron-frame, Shaker, and four-poster. A full breakfast includes such treats as bananas-Foster waffles, eggs Benedict, and sweet-potato French toast. Fresh-baked goods and snacks are replenished throughout the day. The common parlor has a selection of great books, and the back garden is intimate and quiet. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, and some have whirlpool tubs.

A great location within walking distance of nearly everything in the Quarter comes with a rooftop pool, spectacular views, and a great in-house restaurant. Guest rooms, done in a crisp, hybrid contemporary-traditional style, have flat-screens TVs, pillow-top mattresses, and carefully thought-out lighting. Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House Restaurant has one of the best raw bars in the city.

Seven one- and two-bedroom cottages in the heart of the French Quarter make up this luxury retreat, affording a wonderful sense of privacy. On a quiet section of Dauphine, a block off Bourbon, the attractive cottages face intimate courtyards. Furnished with antiques and embellished with lots of exposed brick, black-marble baths, wet bars, and butler service, they provide all the comforts of home—and more.

A former office complex from the 1890s offers rooms with exposed-brick walls and basic furnishings just a block from the French Quarter. Nothing here is terribly luxurious, but friendly service and the no-two-rooms-alike surroundings are a welcome break from the chain-hotel circuit.

Some of the antiques-filled rooms open to gorgeous sundecks, while others have balconies overlooking the courtyard's saltwater pool. The attractions in the Quarter and the CBD are nearby. The pool and proximity to the aquarium and other family-friendly attractions make this a good choice for travelers with kids in tow.

This spot proves it's possible to find quiet, homey accommodation on Bourbon Street. These pleasantly furnished rooms in the former slave quarters of an 1833 town house face a brick patio filled with tropical plants. One large two-room suite is in the main house, and all rooms have private entrances, kitchenettes, and ceiling fans.

This hotel's location is about as central as it gets, though the beautiful courtyard and pool provide welcome sanctuary from the loud, 24-hour Bourbon Street action just outside the door. Be sure to request one of the well-appointed, traditionally styled guest rooms that overlook the greenery and not the street. There are ergonomic office chairs and free in-room Wi-Fi, and some rooms have balconies. The lobby exudes turn-of-the-20th-century New Orleans glamour, and the Bourbon O bar is a classy place to people-watch over cocktails.

Just one block off Bourbon Street, this branch of the Holiday Inn chain is pleasantly distinctive, with spacious rooms occupying a historic 19th-century New Orleans landmark, designed in part by famous architect James Gallier. Eight Creole Suites are located off a tropical courtyard, and rooms with courtyard views provide especially peaceful escapes from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter.

Charming, homey guest rooms all open onto the courtyard and have private entrances in this well-appointed B&B. A continental breakfast is served in the airy dining room; afterwards, relax in the landscaped courtyard or enjoy a walk in the atmospheric residential neighborhood.

One of the most beautiful places to stay in Faubourg Marigny, the Claiborne Mansion has enormous rooms with high ceilings, canopy beds, polished hardwood floors, and rich fabrics. The handsome 1859 mansion is on the fringe of the French Quarter and overlooks Washington Square Park. Although it's spacious and elegant, the charming house still feels intimate, with a lush rear courtyard and solar-heated pool. Think of the mansion as an authentic mid-19th-century house—with cable and air-conditioning.

This white-column 1883 Victorian hotel drips with local charm and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places—guests especially enjoy the lovely, wide veranda. A dark, intimate lounge serves up live music nightly, as well as a jazz brunch on Sunday.

A wraparound balcony overlooking St. Charles Avenue, a stunning six-story atrium, and some nods to period charm distinguish this family-friendly CBD hotel from other options in the neighborhood. The Café serves breakfast and a limited dinner menu. The hotel is within walking distance of several good restaurants and other attractions, including the kid-friendly Aquarium of the Americas, the French Quarter, the World War II Museum, and Harrah's Casino.

A great location—within easy walking distance of the action but removed enough to make this a secluded respite—comes with lots of charm. Stylish rooms are split between a main building and an 1834 residence where exposed brick and cypress beams add even more atmosphere. The hotel bar, May Baily's Place, was once a bordello, and famous naturalist and painter John James Audubon painted his "Birds of America" series from 1821 to 1822 in the hotel's Audubon Room, where a complimentary breakfast is now served. Some rooms have Jacuzzi tubs and marble baths. The Dauphine also manages the Audubon Cottages a block away.

Many of the open, airy rooms offer views of the French Quarter, Canal Street, and the Mississippi River. Amenities include in-room coffeemakers and 42-inch TVs.

This beautiful property was once home to French impressionist Edgar Degas, and today the 1852 mansion retains its original floor plan and colors while the spacious second-floor rooms have chandeliers suspended from 14-foot ceilings. In 2019, the property was named a French monument by the French ambassador to the United States. The owners are happy to give you a tour of the house, which has become a favorite local spot for weddings and private parties. Parlors on the first floor display reproductions of the artist's works. You can have an authentic Creole breakfast in the lush, private rear courtyard. Three rooms have whirlpool baths and balconies.

If your primary destination is the convention center (three blocks away) or the restaurants, galleries, and museums in the Warehouse District, these suites with bedrooms and separate parlors are a great choice. Most units have balconies, along with several phones and two 40-inch flat-screen televisions. Cocktails and light snacks are served at the evening reception. Several award-winning restaurants are located within walking distance.

With a heart-of-the-party Bourbon Street location, the most coveted of the well-kept rooms here (especially during Mardi Gras) are the ones with balconies overlooking the street. Rooms are classic business style with some traditional flavor; those facing the courtyard and pool are quieter and a better choice for guests not prepared for 24-hour activity.

This escape from the New Orleans hoopla more than lives up to its lofty name with well-appointed rooms that evoke old Louisiana through period antiques and distinctive private baths. The home was designed in 1893 by renowned New Orleans architect Thomas Sully. The Greenwood Suite includes a hot tub, a Mardi Gras--themed stained-glass window, and a private balcony that extends across the front of the house, overlooking historic St. Charles Avenue. An oak-shaded common balcony on the second floor overlooks a traditional New Orleans garden. The Continental breakfast is served in either the dining room or on the balcony.

A converted office building with large, comfortable, and pleasant rooms is an oasis in the midst of the bustling CBD. Just a few blocks from Bourbon Street, the hotel is also near many great restaurants, and the Canal Street streetcar is right outside the front door. A surprisingly lavish complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily, and free beer, wine, and snacks are served Wednesday evening.

This spot is all about location, location, location—directly across the street from Harrah's New Orleans Casino, near the convention center and Riverfront attractions, close to the Warehouse District, the CBD, and the French Quarter. Public areas are richly decorated with marble floors, chandeliers, and plush furnishings. Guest rooms are larger than the local norm and have colorful accents, plush headboards, pillow-top mattresses, and Gilchrist & Soames bath products. Ruth's Chris Steak House, a chain founded in New Orleans, is off the lobby.

The superb river and city views are hard to beat, and the guest rooms come with all the modern amenities, in close proximity to shops and the casino. Dining options include a branch of Drago's, serving up some of the best oysters in town. When you're ready to work off all that great New Orleans food, the 90,000-square-foot Health Club by Hilton includes fitness classes, cardio equipment, and indoor racquetball, squash, tennis, and basketball courts.

This contemporary outpost in the heart of the historic French Quarter has trendy furnishings and a blacklighted lobby that combines urban chic with a voguish New Orleans vibe. Rooms are comfortable and colorfully decorated, with quality linens, flat-screen TVs, and modern furnishings. Nine have balconies. The heated saltwater pool in the courtyard is small but perfect for unwinding after a day of walking the Quarter, and the complimentary welcome cocktail served to guests in the Vive bar is a nice touch. There's also complimentary breakfast, and free in-room bottled water.

A collection of historic town houses and "bachelor quarters" make up this charming hotel with a delightfully secluded vibe amid the excitement of the French Quarter. The main building, which dates to the 1780s, was once home to the apothecary Antoine Amédée Peychaud, who created New Orleans's now-legendary Sazerac cocktail. Elegance and romance abound: tapestry-covered chairs, a fire flickering in the sitting room, and antiques-furnished rooms all contribute to the 19th-century feel. Some rooms are in the former bachelor quarters in the courtyard, others are on the upper floors of the main house, and there's also a two-story suite in the carriage house. Complimentary Wi-Fi and refreshments are added perks.

An enviable French Quarter location combines with loads of charm, including a picture-perfect courtyard with a fountain and guest rooms featuring black-marble floors. The sophisticated Patrick's Bar Vin downstairs is your spot for an evening cocktail. The amenities are impressive, and include iPhone docking stations, imported linens, free Wi-Fi, and complimentary in-room bottled artesian water. Bathrooms have roomy showers, but no tubs. Some rooms have balconies, others have courtyard views, and all come with one of the best free breakfasts in the Quarter.

One of the grand old hotels of New Orleans, the Hotel Monteleone dates to 1886 and oozes sophistication, romance, and history. The rooms are luxurious with Italian bed linens and Keurig coffee makers, and the ornate, baroque-style facade, liveried doormen, shimmering lobby chandeliers, and nightly live jazz warm many a traditionalist's heart. But time doesn't stand still here: the revolving Carousel Bar and Lounge, a see-and-be-seen spot since 1949, is still lively; the well-equipped fitness center has a great view of the Mississippi River; and the Criollo restaurant serves modern takes on Creole classics. Suites 1600 and 1601 open onto private patios with fabulous French Quarter panoramas.

This memorably authentic inn feels nicely secluded yet close to the action. The bright, traditionally furnished rooms have 19th-century touches that include exposed-brick walls, and many overlook a lush courtyard with iron grillwork. It's like stepping back in time—but with all the modern conveniences.