Hotel Provincial

Hotel Provincial is a low-rise courtyard hotel at 1024 Chartres Street in the lower French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. The lower Quarter is noticeably quieter than the Bourbon Street end, and the hotel sits near the historic Ursuline Convent and a comfortable walk from Jackson Square, the French Market and the cafes and music clubs along Frenchmen Street in the Marigny. The property is built around a series of interior courtyards rather than a single tower, so guest rooms in the several low buildings open onto garden paths, fountains and pool areas, giving the grounds a village-like feel set apart from the street. The architecture follows the Creole and Spanish colonial style typical of the Quarter, with brick, shuttered windows and wrought-iron details. Accommodation includes Queen and King rooms and Courtyard Rooms, with rates generally between about US$140 and US$300 a night depending on the season. The courtyards contain pools that are a welcome relief in the humid summer months, which is a distinguishing amenity in a neighborhood where many historic hotels have only a small plunge pool or none at all. The on-site restaurant and bar serve Creole and Southern dishes and cocktails, so guests can eat breakfast or an evening meal without leaving the property, although the surrounding streets offer many other dining options within a short walk. On-site parking is available, a practical convenience in a district where street parking is limited and heavily regulated, and it appeals to visitors arriving by car from elsewhere in Louisiana or the Gulf Coast. Service is relaxed and traditional rather than flashy, aimed at leisure travelers, couples and families who want a calm base with some space to spread out. The hotel is less suited to travelers who want to be steps from Bourbon Street nightlife, but its location keeps the quieter side of the Quarter close at hand and the live music of Frenchmen Street within a ten to fifteen minute walk. A stay here pairs well with a day of walking tours, museum visits and riverfront strolls.