New Orleans hotels in Central Business District

Pros: My girlfriend and I went there for Mardi Gras, and it was ideally located - near all of the parades, but far away from the French Quarter that we didn't get a bunch of drunk idiots yelling (although it still sometime happened, which is not the hotel's fault). That being said, it is within 5 minutes walking distance of the middle of the French Quarter. The room was small but very nice (the building is 100 years old). It was also very clean and the staff was overall friendly. For Mardi Gras they give you a wrist band so you can come into the hotel late at night (although they were a bit spotty on checking). Overall, a good place to stay (if you don't mind driving through the one-way streets of downtown New Orleans). You could do a lot worse, especially for Mardi Gras. 4/5 stars.

Cons: The hotel said it had valet parking, but during Mardi Gras they appeared not to - I had to drive myself to a parking lot 3 blocks away, pay $25 a night to park AND wake up by 9AM to go feed the meter. This seemed a bit unreasonable to me, and it would've been nice if the hotel had let us know beforehand. The continental breakfast is a hotel continental breakfast - mediocre. They had two waffle makers, cereal, biscuits and gravy, hard boiled eggs one day and scrambled eggs the next, and the typically assortment of OJ, Apple Juice, pastries, bagels, tea, coffee, etc. We were told it opened at 5 AM, but found that it was closer to 7AM. Very annoying if you want to wake up early or needed to leave early.

Pros: the rooms were very modern and very clean... We had problems with the ice maker but the staff helped us out.. Everyone at the hotel was very friendly. I enjoyed the room the location and the stay.

Pros: Staff were super helpful and friendly

Cons: No closet and no mirror.

Pros: Good location and the Hotel was clean.

Cons: Upon check into the room, we did not have all the amenities in the room as per the booking it was to be double room with a sofa bed. There was no sofa bed. Also the toilet did not operate at all in the room. Also I was charged for 4 days valet parking when we only stayed 2 days.

Pros: Room and location

Cons: The wait staff was slow and unprofessional but the rooms are so nice the 15 minute wait for valet is worth it

Cons: I didn't actually get the chance to stay here, as I received an email after booking through AMOMA that the hotel was closing and my room would not be available.

Pros: The hotel was beautiful with very friendly staff! Great location! We were right on the edge of Bourbon St. and Canal St., but also close to the Superdome where we attended the US Women's' soccer game! We were able to check in an hour early and when we were leaving the doormen called for us a cab. Very nice experience and would stay again in the future! Definitely take a cab to/from hotel! It was a $36 flat rate and well worth it because they pick you up and drop you off exactly where you need.

Pros: The location was great. The rooms were very nice and clean. The Staff was very helpful.

Cons: The bartenders at the hotel bar were rude.

Pros: We were upgraded as Ambassador members, and the suite was lovely, and ever better than a certain other nearby favorite 5 star hotel in NO. Staff was welcoming and the bedding and bathroom superb. We also like the self parking in the adjacent Pan American parking garage--a NO bargain.

Pros: I loved everything about this hotel. Extremely close to everything and the staff was excellent

Pros: Great location, quiet neighborhood but close enough toFrench Quarter and Bourbon St. Great facilities and clean as well as friendly staff.

Pros: Beautiful hotel with extremely close beds and quiet area

Cons: Not exactly in the French quarter but definitely close

Pros: Awesome, clean

Pros: Hotel was clean and close to everything. Across the street from Luke. Great Oysters 1/2 price Happy Hour 3-5

Pros: We really loved the room bed and service.

Cons: The pool was small and dark no sunlight and it was a outside pool that had freezing water. The restaurant connected to the hotel was ok but some of the waitress were really rude and slow we saw 5 family leave during our wait for our drinks. Meanwhile when we got the menus we didn't see anything we wanted so we told the waitress we needed the check. She left and never came back! We had to track her down and talk to her manager to get a check !!!!

Pros: The room was very nice and clean. The bathroom and shower was great especially for New Orleans. The bed was very comfortable.

Cons: Breakfast buffet was not included with our room. When my wife called the front desk, they left her with the impression that breakfast was included. We were surprised that it was $27 per person. What a rip off!

Pros: The hotel concierge George and Richard were most helpful!

Cons: Intercontinental is supposed to be IHG's flagship hotel. During my stay I killed three spiders in the bed. The duvet cover was torn and tattered in multiple places. The carpets were not vacuumed. Someone else's dry-cleaning tags were left on the floor (2). The drinking glass in the bathroom had dried toothpaste stains from someone previously before me. For three days in a row I turned the same drinking glass up thinking that it would be washed and would return to my hotel room to find that it had just been flipped over, uncleaned. The best yet was the last night that I stayed the cleaning staff had left a dust in my room by the door. I guess since they werent cleaning they decided to leave the tools for me do their work. The front desk staff seemed unconcerned about the cleanliness and too busy to give it much thought. Valet also higher than any other hotel in area. Will go back to the Holiday Inn Chateau LeMoyne north of the quarter, always clean in 5+ stays there.

Pros: The hotel is newly renovated and totally updated and modern from its previously 80s styling. I have stayed at this hotel many times over the years and it was nice before but amazing now. Try a balcony room and go down to one of the bars for a signature New Orleans cocktail. It's 2 blocks from Canal and 3 blocks from Famous Bourbon Street. It's also perfectly located for catching games and events at the super dome. Bout 3-5 blocks. Not a bad walk at all. It's where I stay when I go to watch the Saints

Pros: I liked the location of this hotel.

Cons: People are always telling you to "watch your back" in New Orleans because someone will always be trying to rip you off. Well the only place I felt ripped off was at this hotel. They charge for everything. Parking-no biggie. Internet-Seriously??!!?? Even the "free" breakfast was a rip off!!

Pros: Very comfortable and hip vibe. There was also a great band at their in-house music venue.

Pros: I used to live down the street. The Hotel is in a great location, close to lots of great restaurants, and close to many businesses. I was excited to stay here as they have live music every night, a good restaurant, and lots of young people hanging out.

Cons: I believe the Hotel went way too far when trying to be 'hip'. 1. Upon check in the front desk attendant was not polite, sighed ignored my request twice when I asked for the corporate rate then made me wait 5+ minutes while she waited to ask her manager (I told her to ask him when he was free and get back to me - this never happened). 2. The hotel room AC only goes down to 68F which felt much more like 75F when trying to sleep. I have seen other reviews which also mentioned the same thing. 3. Each time I valeted my car (with a standard transmission) it took the valet over 15 minutes to retrieve it. Upon check out, the valet showed up in my car with it stinking of burning clutch. I noticed a new dent in the door, and pointed it out to the valet at which point he shook my hand and said "I never drove a manual before and I just taught myself how to on your car. Thanks so much."

Pros: Overall it was a good experience.

Cons: The room was 45 minutes late being prepared for us and it mad us a little late getting to a meeting place for our party.

Pros: I enjoy the general aesthetic and vibe of Ace hotels, and I've always liked the playful elements they throw in that really add to the overall experience.

Cons: The room we were in was kind of terrible. Light switches were located in inconvenient and counterintuitive places, the bed was entirely too big for the room, the doors kept sticking (the room door had to be yanked open and slammed shut, repeatedly, which i'm sure our neighbors loved; the bathroom door closed just fine, but required patience and strategy to open), and the location of the bed meant that only one side got a nightstand. I ended up having to put my phone and glasses on the top of the headboard, which was kind of precarious. I hope this was just one bad room, but I honestly doubt I'll ever have a chance to find out if that's true.

Pros: Pool, bar, restaurant, minibar, room service and location were great.

Cons: Our flight arrived early, around 1:00 so we checked in with the front desk, knowing our room probly wouldn't be ready. They checked us in, stowed our bags and got our number and said they would call when our room was ready. By 4:15 when we hadn't heard anything we headed back to see what was up. The front desk had just forgotten to call us...so went ahead and told us our room was ready and gave us a key. The hotel lobby/bar is so beautifully done. And then we got to our room... The Art Deco lighting, while cool in theory doesn't nearly shed enough light in the very dark rooms. Especially since one nightstand was missing it's lamp all together and the over head lighting fixture was only partially working. In addition the very heavy doors close behind you automatically and do not have a "soft close" feature so doors are constantly slamming up and down the hallway which is incredibly loud, especially while trying to sleep. To add to the discomfort neither the beds nor pillows were particularly comfortable. This was our first getaway without our baby and even as sleep deprived parents of a six month old... we weren't able to get a good nights sleep. This wasn't helped by the visit from housekeeping at 8:00am on the day of check out nor the 2 subsequent visits by staff to see if our room was empty all before 9:45am. Not quite as bothersome but still disappointing were stains on the bathroom linens, only one robe in the closet, and the cable box dangling from the tv that was mounted to the wall. There is a fine line when decorating with a minimalist aesthetic and unfortunately without proper upkeep the room just looked bare and run down. Not good for a hotel less than a year old. Lastly, and this is more of a design flaw, in my opinion, the beautiful large window in our room had 2 shade options 1) a sunscreen that offered a light filter from outdoor light and 2) full shutters that can either be open fully or closed fully. If you open them partially, the light that comes through shines directly on the pillows, so right in your face, and fully closed you are in a tomb, which is great if you want that...but good luck getting to the bathroom because it is pitch black. No small illumination option in the bathroom to light your way. Oh and the bathroom... no vent or fan in the room or bathroom, so if someone goes to the bathroom and you don't want to smell it, you pretty much just have to leave the room. No matches, either. (Sorry probably too much information, but...a real issue!) Also, the water pressure and temp were set so low after showering I contemplated waiting until I got home to avoid having to take another Luke warm shower. I hate writing this! I'm not a complainer, just honstly beside myself with this experience. I historically love Ace Hotels and have stayed at several of their properties and have great experiences, which is why I booked the room here for our New Orleans getaway. So disappointing, hope they improve.

Pros: Ace is well designed with NoLa touches throughout. it is a very happening place in NoLa, with a full event calendar. We went to a dance party on Friday at Ace and the next afternoon there was a dance competition. Stumptown coffee is adjacent to the hotel so great coffee guaranteed. Located in the Warehouse district , 10 min walk to French Quarter and around the corner from the St. Charles street car stop. Staff was very friendly.

Cons: it is can get busy and crowded so if you are looking for something quit and private, Ace is probably not for you. Charge for water. Mattress was not very comfortable.

Pros: I really enjoyed the rooftop pool area and getting coffee in the great coffee shop downstairs. The hotel had a bit of a funky vibe but still a little luxurious. I enjoyed the atmosphere and it really seems they pay attention to what people are looking for on vacation

Cons: Very minor. But lighting was very poor in hallways elevators and in the room and could give a dingy feeling sometimes

Pros: My husband and I stayed at the Ace for three nights in July. We had read some reviews about poor AC, so I was concerned that we may not have the most comfortable room. I was wrong. Our room was great and COLD (in the best way). Check in was way and pleasant. The coffee shop and restaurants connected to the hotel, as well as the shops like Freda, were great. The lobby is a popular hangout and had an awesome reggae band Saturday night. The pool area was busy but also pleasant. Clean room. Comfy bed. Highly recommend.

Cons: Wish they offered room service.

Pros: The food at Draggo’s was outstanding

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Staff was great! Easy check in at 6am.

Pros: The onsite restaurants were better than average and the hotel had great amenities- a larger-than-average health club with group fitness classes and racquetball courts, 2 pools and in-room dining. Housekeeping did a great job.

Cons: The hotel is dated and could use some up-dating.

Cons: I reserved a double with a view way in advance of the Conference to insure a room in the host hotel. Guaranteed per the reservation contract. No double available upon timely arrival. Prepaid over $600 for 2 night, wherein other conference attendees paid half the amount. 18th Floor, low water pressure. Mattress extremely hard. Weather was bad, so the hotel was convenient to access the Convention Center. This hotel deal was no deal at all for me. Seriously punitive foe me, though trying to take care of lodging way in advance. Over $600 for a single bed, 2 nights for a Regional Conference? Never again!

Cons: The room had a mildew smell

Pros: As a HiltonHonors member I was able to choose my room prior to arrival and loved being able to use a digital key--I used my iPhone to unlock the hotel room door. The room was a nice size. Wifi worked well. It's a little away from the French Quarter but easily accessible by street car.

Cons: Not having USB ports in the room to charge my devices--there were only outlets. The safe in the room was set high up on a shelf in the closet--hard for me to reach. Also, didn't have much of a view from my window. It was a long, sometimes hot, walk outside to and from the convention center.

Pros: Riverside Pool

Pros: Hotels is priced right and was nicer than expected

Pros: Great location and very clean

Cons: Nothing

Pros: Rooms were clean. Beds were comfortable.

Cons: For $300+/night, charging to use the health clubs seems a slap in the face. At the end of the day, I did not get much more than I would have for $120/night, and will look elsewhere in the future. Sure, the Riverside was the hotel of choice for the ACS meeting, yet I can walk, get to see a bit more of NOLA while doing so, pay much less money, and (in the end) pay much less for what I need -- a quite place to sleep.

Pros: Great location, although it is dominated by convention attendees. Very pricy, but the mall is close.

Cons: Apparently the official policy of the Hotel is that if you are in your room when the maid comes by, you don't get your room serviced that day. That can happen as early as 10AM. The maid leaves a little card that requires you to call Housekeeping to get some service, maybe. The maid does not recheck your room, even though they are on the floor for several additional hours. I have never seen a policy like that before.

Pros: rude staff and dirty pathetic room and bathroom..ac doesnt work

Pros: The staff was friendly and helpful

Pros: Wonderful hotel, always stay there, its close to everything in new orleans.

Cons: Upon check-in our room wasnt ready, it took quite a while for them to get it ready.

Pros: I thought the staff was very friendly and helpful. The rooms were extremely clean, and the view of the river was breathtaking at night.

Cons: The walk from self parking to the actual room felt like it was about 10 miles.

Pros: nice rooms

Cons: When you stay at a hotel the hotel is your residence. I was shocked and disgusted to find out that your hotel charges money to guests to get their mail and light packages. My wife has a conference at the hotel early next year and she is absolutely not staying at your hotel because your hotel tried to charge us money to pick up our own mail! I have stayed in many hotels in my life and I've never had to pay the hotel to pick up my own mail which was delivered to the hotel. Can you say penny pinching, cheap and infuriating? I give the hotel 0 stars for its services. Food was pretty good though.

Pros: It was very convenient to near-by attractions.

Cons: The fee for parking in the hotel's parking garage. Thirty dollars is a bit expensive for one night. The hotel would not give a reciept for the stay.

Pros: I loved my stay at the Riverside Hilton. The location was perfect for all of the attractions. The staff was super friendly and more than helpful. The room was beautiful and clean.

Cons: Yes, the parking. First of all I think that $36.00 a day is a bit steep for parking and my room was located in building 3 which is the furthest away from the parking garage.

Pros: Very clean and crisp bed sheets!

Cons: phone was not working properly and reported to the front desk at the last night around 10pm but was not fixed.

Pros: The size of the room, comfort & location

Pros: the location was fantastic and the staff was very friendly and professional. restaurants were great and the night life was all i expected.

Cons: n/a

Pros: Room and facilities were good.

Cons: There was a club or rave party across the street that went into the late hours and it was very loud. A vibrating window in the room made an intolerable noise. It was not a good stay.

Cons: Very clean, smaller room but good for family of 3

Pros: We stayed here this past Sunday (March 2) just for one night. The rooms themselves were great - nice and clean with comfortable beds. They had fridges in the rooms which was great and a very nice pool/spa.

Cons: The customer service was awful. When we arrived (about 10 AM) we could not even park at the hotel and the valet was extremely rude. Two people were in the process of getting their cars back so I asked if we could take their spots (there was no one else around the hotel lobby or valet area). The valet told me no and that it would be 2 hours before I could park. I asked what I was supposed to do with my car and he rudely replied that he didn't know and that check in was at three. I continued to ask why I couldn't take the new spots for the people leaving and he replied "Check in is at 3 PM, is that fair?". Once again in a very rude tone. I did not appreciate how I was being treated as a customer. I realize this is a busy time for New Orleans, but I felt that I didn't deserve his short temper or rude behavior. I still don't understand why we couldn't park where the cars were being moved from.

Pros: We chose this hotel due to its proximity to the French Quarter and reasonable rates. It didn't disappoint. We enjoyed our stay and service.

Cons: There were a few service issues that could be addressed: faucet for sink was backwards. Shower pressure could not be adjusted. Closet door was very sticky and required much effort to open and close.

Pros: Everything was wonderful

Cons: The price for parking . It was outrageous 28 dollars for one night or park on some side street blocks away. You kinda got us on that one.