Hotels in New Orleans

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Known as the "Big Easy," the vacation destination of New Orleans, Louisiana, nestles along the great Mississippi River. The media's leaves an impression of the city as "A Streetcar Named Desire" with ornate architecture, riverboats, parades, great food, great music. Everything you think you know about this enigmatic destination in the home of jazz music and Mardi Gras is all true! Visitors will receive an embracing welcome to the town's antique and modern histories. This historical city has more than enough to fill your vacation journal, with sights ranging from the French-Spanish Colonial era to its 2005 recovery from Hurricane Katrina.

As one of the top-10 most-visited US cities, the town attracts over 10 million annual visitors. New Orleans is the "Grand Dame" of hosting, and its range of hotels runs the gamut, from cheap-end rooms to high-end luxury resorts.

Neighborhoods of New Orleans

There are so many places to go and so much to see. Be sure to circle some of these neighborhood areas on your map:

  • Downtown: Roughly, it covers areas along the Mississippi River down to Canal Street. It includes a number of the city's most-visited neighborhoods.
  • The French Quarter: The city’s most famous district is known for Vieux Town French and its Colonial-era architecture. It also boasts Bourbon Street and Royal Street.
  • Faubourg Marigny: Anchored by Frenchman Street, this hipster area vibes with music clubs, restaurants, and bars.
  • Lower Garden District–Irish Channel: Visit vintage and antique shops, 19th-century architecture, and Magazine Street.

What to see and do in New Orleans

One reason New Orleans is one of “America’s favorite cities" is its wealth of attractions. To name just a few:

  • Jackson Square: Take a horse-drawn carriage ride to watch and admire sketch artists, street performers, and the Andrew Jackson Monument. Make sure to visit the St. Louis Cathedral, Cabildo Museum, and Presbytère Museum.
  • Lafayette Cemetery No. 1: It’s quite an experience to wander through this graveyard. It's full of incredible architecture, and you can also read many amazing stories.
  • Louis Armstrong Park: The park is worth visiting just to see its magnificent entrance gate alone.
  • Palace Market: Head to this marketplace if you want some unique gifts or souvenirs. Local artists and artisans work their magic in the alleyway market.
  • Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden: The City Park holds 60 sculptures and sits just outside the New Orleans Museum of Art— which is also worth a visit.
  • Audubon Zoo: Besides a fascinating collection of flora and fauna, it also has a summer water park for kids.

What to eat in New Orleans

The food in New Orleans is influenced by French, Spanish, Caribbean, and African cuisines. Other than Creole and Cajun cuisines, there are also generations-old traditional foods. Must-try local delights include:

  • Po’Boy: the city’s famous French-bread sandwich loads up on meat or seafood.
  • Gumbo: thick and rich stew based on okra with meat and seafood.
  • Jambalaya: rice with pork or seafood cooked with the Cajun Holy Trinity of onion, celery, and pepper.
  • Muffulettas: large round-shaped bread rolls stuffed with cheese and Italian cold-cut meats, often served with homemade olive salad.
  • Beignets: sugary squares of fried-yeast dough are everywhere in this city.
  • Bananas Foster: invented in New Orleans, rum-flambéed bananas with vanilla ice cream has been a local delight since 1951.

Typical events and festivals in New Orleans

It seems like there isn't a week going by without a festival or event in this city. A few notable mentions are:

  • Mardi Gras: The city is dressed to the nines in carnival colors comprising purple, gold, and green. For two weeks before the start of Lent, there's a complete fiesta with parades, music, costumes, foods, and famous beads.
  • Jazz Fest: One of the USA's largest music festivals is held in April at the local fairgrounds.
  • Southern Decadence: The city’s version of the Pride event happens over Labor Day weekend.
  • Tennessee Williams–New Orleans Literary Festival: This celebrates the life and works of the great author. It happens over five days around Williams’ birthday on March 26th.

How to move around in New Orleans

Thanks to compact neighborhoods, the city is quite walkable. Its flat terrain also makes a bike rental a nice transportation option. The best way to get around town is by taking buses, taxis, or the famous streetcars. New Orleans has an international airport, along with connections via interstate, rail, and bus.

The climate in New Orleans

The subtropical climate gives this city hot, humid summers and short, mild winters. In June and July, the daily average reaches a high temperature of 91° F. January is the coldest month. Summer is wetter than winter, and snow is quite rare. The hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 1st. Late spring and the autumn seasons are the best times to enjoy a vacation in New Orleans.

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Hotel Intercontinental New Orleans

Hotel Intercontinental New Orleans

154 yd from city centre Excellent location
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Hotel Monteleone

Hotel Monteleone

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Hotel Lucky Inn Adults Only

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Frequently asked questions about Hotels in New Orleans

The most centrally located hotels in New Orleans with the best ratings are: Hotel Intercontinental New Orleans, Hotel Monteleone and Hotel Omni Royal Orleans.

It depends on the category of the hotel. If you want to stay at a 4-star hotel in New Orleans, the average price per night is 133 , while you will pay an average of 95 for a 3-star hotel, and in a more luxurious 5-star hotel, you'll pay around 285 .

You can make reservations at Hotel Provincial, Hotel Omni Royal Orleans and Hotel The Lafayette By Luxurban if you"re looking for a hotel with valet service for your visit to New Orleans.

If you need a hotel with disabled access in New Orleans, we recommend Hotel Provincial, Hotel Omni Royal Orleans and Hotel The Lafayette By Luxurban.

If you want an adult-only hotel in New Orleans, some of the best options for adults only are Bed and Breakfast The Magnolia Mansion, Hotel The Queen Anne and Hotel The Green House Inn.

According to our clients, if you´re travelling with children, the best hotels in New Orleans are Hotel Holiday Inn New Orleansdowntown Superdome, Hotel Country Inn & Suites By Radisson, New Orleans I10 East, La and Hotel St. Pierre French Quarter.

If you want to save time, the hotels in New Orleans with express check-in and check-out are Hotel Omni Royal Orleans, Hotel The Ritzcarlton, New Orleans and Hotel Sully Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn.

Some of the options for hotels with non-smoking rooms in New Orleans are Hotel The Green House Inn, Hotel Maison Perrier Bed & Breakfast and Hotel Lamothe House A French Quarter Guest Houses Property.