Chateau Hotel

Chateau Hotel is located at 1001 Rue Chartres in the lower French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, a quieter, more residential end of the district than the Bourbon Street core. From the property, visitors can walk to Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral in about fifteen minutes, and the Frenchmen Street music clubs in the Marigny are also within reach on foot. The hotel is positioned in the budget category, with rates generally between about US$90 and US$190 per night, which is low for a French Quarter address. Its Creole-influenced buildings surround a courtyard with a pool, giving guests an outdoor space to cool off during New Orleans' long, hot and humid summer. Room types include Double, Queen and King rooms, kept straightforward and practical rather than luxurious. Free Wi-Fi is included, and the courtyard is the main amenity for relaxing between outings. The hotel does not present itself as a dining destination, so visitors typically eat at the many nearby cafes, bakeries and restaurants, with breakfast spots and po'boy shops within a few blocks and the full range of Creole and Cajun restaurants in the central Quarter a short walk away. The service style is that of a small independent hotel: informal, with a front desk that can point guests to local music venues, walking tours and public transit. The lower Quarter location means that evening noise is generally lower than near Bourbon Street, although the district still has an active nightlife on weekends. The property suits budget-minded travelers, couples and groups who want a French Quarter base without paying central-Quarter prices, and visitors who prefer a calmer neighborhood with local corner bars and residences. As with other older buildings in the Quarter, room sizes and layouts vary, and visitors should read current guest reviews for room condition before booking.