Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Bourbon Orleans Hotel stands at 717 Orleans Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, one block from Bourbon Street and a short walk from Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral and the Royal Street antique shops. The Canal Street streetcar terminus and the Mississippi riverfront are both within a roughly fifteen-minute stroll, which makes the property a practical base for visitors who plan to explore the Quarter on foot. The complex occupies a historic building that is closely tied to the early nineteenth-century social life of the city, and it is often described as one of the older hotel buildings in the district. The architecture follows the Creole townhouse tradition, with tall shuttered windows, wrought-iron balconies and an interior courtyard that shelters the pool and seating areas away from the noise of the street. Guest rooms are offered as King rooms, Double Queen rooms and suites, and nightly rates generally fall between about US$160 and US$350 depending on the season and local events. Standout amenities include the courtyard pool, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and a bar, so visitors can eat breakfast, take a swim and have an evening drink without leaving the property. Dining on site covers breakfast and casual meals, while the streets around the hotel hold many of the Quarter's best-known restaurants for Creole and Cajun cooking, from po'boys to formal dinners. The hotel is positioned as a mid-range choice with the service profile of a large, full-service property: a front desk and concierge help with tours, ghost-walk reservations, jazz-club recommendations and transport to the airport. Its location puts guests close to the nightlife of Bourbon Street, so rooms facing the street can be lively late into the night, whereas courtyard-facing rooms tend to be calmer. The setting suits couples, first-time visitors and groups who want the Quarter's atmosphere at the doorstep, and it is also used by travelers attending festivals such as Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest weekends and French Quarter Fest, when demand and rates climb sharply. Families are welcome, although the nearby street scene is better suited to adults than to small children in the evening hours.