Cornstalk Hotel

Cornstalk Hotel is a historic guesthouse at 915 Royal Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the quieter lower Quarter among antique shops, galleries and private residences. Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral are roughly ten to fifteen minutes away on foot, and the Frenchmen Street music venues of the Marigny are a similar walk in the other direction. The building is best known for its elaborate cast-iron fence, cast in a pattern of cornstalks, which is one of the most photographed fences in the city and gives the hotel its name. A long front porch with chairs lets visitors watch Royal Street life, including musicians and carriage traffic, in the Southern tradition. The hotel is in the mid-range category, with rates generally between about US$110 and US$250 per night, and it offers Queen rooms, King rooms and suites furnished in a period style. Amenities are modest by design: the porch and a continental breakfast are the main features, without a pool, spa or full-service restaurant. Visitors typically eat out at nearby restaurants, bakeries and cafes, and the district around Royal Street has numerous Creole and Cajun options. The service style is that of a small inn, with a personal front desk and a quieter, more residential atmosphere than the hotels near Bourbon Street. As with most historic buildings in the Quarter, rooms vary in size and layout, and some are small or have older fittings, so guests should expect character rather than modern resort facilities. The hotel suits couples, history enthusiasts and travelers who prefer a boutique guesthouse, and it is a good fit for those who plan to spend their days outside the property exploring museums, antique shops and music venues. Families with young children may prefer a hotel with a pool. Royal Street is also closed to vehicle traffic during part of the day in some blocks, which makes walking around the property pleasant.