24 Best Hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana

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 coffeemakers, 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. Rooms and luxury suites in the hotel's Iberville Tower were fully renovated in 2024.

One of the city's most regal hotels sits on Canal Street, with luxurious rooms and suites occupying what was once the Maison Blanche department store. Rooms are furnished with local art and antiques, feature oversize marble bathrooms and plush linens, and are within walking distance of most attractions and minutes from the Convention Center. Rooms on the club floor come with a concierge, a private lounge with fireplaces and snacks, and terrific city views. The spa regularly tops lists as one of the best in the country. Plan to spend at least one evening soaking up the sounds of Grammy-nominated musician Jeremy Davenport in the Davenport Lounge.

Adding a touch of class to its Bourbon Street environs, this French Quarter favorite is soothing from the moment you step into the marbled lobby, where lush plants enhance a cool, serene atmosphere. Guest rooms are restful, and furnished with flat-screen televisions, pillow-top mattresses, and complimentary Wi-Fi; many have French doors that open to balconies or patios. The RClub level features upgraded rooms and suites, plus private elevators, a club lounge and special amenities. The Desire Oyster Bar, on the lobby level, faces Bourbon Street and serves local seafood delicacies; LeBooze Lounge offers a front-row seat to Bourbon Street; and The Jazz Playhouse delivers top-shelf live music nightly. Restaurant R'evolution by chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto is special-occasion dining at its best, serving creative Louisiana cuisine.

At this conveniently located hotel, some of the antiques-filled rooms open to gorgeous sundecks, while others have balconies overlooking the courtyard's saltwater pool. The pool and the proximity to the aquarium and other family-friendly attractions make this a good choice for travelers with kids in tow, while the lively tiki bar downstairs will please the adults. 

This spot proves it's possible to find quiet, homey accommodation on Bourbon Street. These pleasantly furnished, and recently renovated 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.

No two rooms are the same in this building, which inherited some inevitable quirkiness of a French Quarter townhouse (uneven floors, window units instead of central air) but exudes sophistication and elegance. For being so close to Bourbon Street, the whole property is surprisingly quiet, especially in the courtyard and back building, where Tennessee Williams once wrote much of A Streetcar Named Desire. Designer Sara Costello does justice to the building’s history (this was the home of Creole pharmacist Antoine Peychaud, and is named for his wife), incorporating paintings and photographs found on the property, antique furniture, and modern amenities. Rooms range from an apartment-size penthouse color-soaked in green, with daybeds and a breakfast nook, to a cozy galley room with brick walls. The on-site cocktail bar doesn’t get any better, and coffee and pastries are served in the Tennessee Williams wing.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

A stay at this circa-1830 home offers some historic French Quarter elegance in a good location. Many rooms are pleasantly oversized, with marble bathrooms; four rooms have garden tubs and balconies overlooking Royal Street; and two have wet bars. Distinctly modern amenities complement the high ceilings and antebellum furnishings.

This intimate, four-story 1833 Creole town house is located on a quiet street close to the Old Ursuline Convent, yet just blocks from the Quarter's tourist attractions, shopping, and restaurants. The Campo family provides around-the-clock service: each morning, freshly brewed coffee and tea are served on the lush patio. Or, if you'd like breakfast out, just step across the street to the charming Croissant d'Or for pastries. Rooms are furnished with replica antiques; some have balconies, chandeliers, or ceiling fans.

Airy public spaces, landscaped courtyards, an attractive pool area, and some of the largest guest rooms in the Quarter create a sense of luxury here. Rooms have 12-foot ceilings, stylishly contemporary furnishings and views of either the French Quarter or the courtyards. The acclaimed Red Fish Grill serves as the signature restaurant, and Holmes, in the lobby, offers everything from room service breakfast to craft cocktails at the bar.

In this four-story, 1849 French-style manor house, each room has different details, from marble fireplaces to four-poster beds. Room nos. 21, 22, 23, 31, and 32 have private balconies with spectacular views. Breakfast can be brought to your room, served in the Victorian parlor, or enjoyed in the courtyard.

Guests appreciate the personal friendliness of this old-fashioned, budget-friendly hotel, as well as nice touches such as the outdoor saltwater pool—all at a moderate rate in a great location. Some of the traditionally styled rooms have mirrored walls, walk-in closets, and brass ceiling fans; suites have small kitchens. Local hotel group J Collection took over ownership in 2019; as of spring 2024, the café and restaurant were still under renovation.

This centrally located 41-story skyscraper boasts fabulous views of the Quarter, downtown, and the Mississippi River. It's an easy walk from the Shops at Canal Place mall, the Riverwalk outlet mall, and the Convention Center. Rooms are comfortable, and service is friendly (if uneven), though the hotel lacks a sense of place. It's consistently busy with convention visitors, and the crowds in the lobby sometimes rival those on Bourbon Street.

One of the more elegant options in the French Quarter, this large white-marble landmark is a replica of the grand 1800s St. Louis Hotel, with columns, gilt mirrors, and magnificent chandeliers: traditional elegance in a central location. All rooms have marble baths; some have balconies. The lobby-level Rib Room is a classic see-and-be-seen restaurant. The rooftop pool has one of the city's best views of the French Quarter.

In the 1909 beaux-arts Audubon Building, up-to-the-minute decor really pops in a lobby glittering with chandeliers, atmospheric Carnival photos, and acres of sheer tulle curtains. Compact, white-and-cobalt guest rooms are crisply outfitted with high-end bedding and cushy amenities.

The perks here include one of the best locations in the Quarter, balconies that overlook either the courtyard or Chartres Street, and the staff's "whatever, whenever" policy: 24-hour concierges will find those barbecue ribs you're craving at 3 am, arrange a deep-tissue massage, or even track down a last-minute gown for a Mardi Gras ball. The rooms were fully renovated in 2024---some of them have plantation shutters, and two of the four carriage-house suites share a cheery sundeck. Posh amenities include Bliss bath products in all rooms. On weekends, Creole-Cajun restaurant 3rd Block Depot hosts a "Legs and Eggs" Burlesque Brunch with local legend Bella Blue.

Views from this large convention hotel are enviable: two-story arched lobby windows overlook the French Quarter, and guest rooms tower over the great bend in the Mississippi River. Starting at the 11th floor of the Canal Place shopping mall, this Westin boasts a lobby filled with European antiques and a grand piano, all set against a rose Carrara-marble background, while the airy rooms are comfortably business-standard in look and feel.