Hotel St. Pierre

Hotel St. Pierre is a budget-priced hotel at 911 Burgundy Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, on the quiet, residential-feeling upper edge of the neighborhood away from the Bourbon Street crowds. Burgundy Street runs toward Rampart Street and Armstrong Park, and the hotel is a short walk from Louis Armstrong Park, the Tremé neighborhood, Frenchmen Street's live music venues and, in the other direction, Bourbon Street and Jackson Square. The property is composed of low Creole cottages and small buildings arranged around a pool courtyard, which gives it a village-like layout and a quiet character compared with the larger hotels in the center of the Quarter. The architecture reflects the traditional New Orleans cottage style, with shuttered windows, galleries and tropical plantings surrounding the pool. Accommodations include Queen and King rooms and standalone Cottage units, with rates generally between about US$90 and US$200 a night depending on the season, which places the hotel among the more economical choices in the historic district. Amenities include the courtyard pool, which is a significant advantage in the summer heat, and free Wi-Fi. There is no large restaurant on site, so guests usually eat in neighboring bistros, bars and cafes, many of which serve red beans and rice, gumbo and po'boys at reasonable prices. Service is informal and personal, suited to independent travelers, couples on a budget and small groups who prefer a calm base over a lively lobby scene. The hotel appeals to visitors who enjoy walking and who plan to spend most of the day touring the Quarter, riding the streetcars and listening to music at night. The cottages offer more privacy than a standard hotel corridor, and families or friends sharing a stay may find them more comfortable. Because the property is a few blocks from the busiest tourist streets, it is generally quieter at night, though visitors should still plan taxi or rideshare transport for late returns from other parts of the city.