Prince Conti Hotel

Prince Conti Hotel is a boutique property at 830 Conti Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, a block from Bourbon Street and a short walk from Royal Street, Jackson Square and the riverfront. Canal Street and the streetcar are about ten minutes away on foot, and the airport is a 25-30 minute drive. The hotel occupies a historic Quarter building with the look of a European-style small hotel, and its character comes from its intimate scale, period details and a location that puts guests in the center of the old city. The mid-range hotel offers Queen rooms, King rooms and suites, typically priced between about US$120 and US$260 per night. Rooms are compact and traditional, in keeping with the age of the building, and some have views over the neighboring rooftops and balconies. Listed amenities include an on-site bar, a concierge and a continental breakfast. The hotel's own bar is a convenient spot for a cocktail, which suits New Orleans's strong drinking and cocktail culture, and the surrounding blocks hold many well-known restaurants, oyster bars and music venues within a few minutes' walk. Service is personal and straightforward, with the concierge able to suggest tours, dining and entertainment and to help with reservations. The hotel suits couples, small groups and first-time visitors who want to be in the middle of the Quarter without staying on Bourbon Street itself, since Conti Street is somewhat calmer. Even so, noise from nearby nightlife can reach lower-floor rooms, particularly on weekends and during festivals. Parking is limited in the Quarter and is generally handled through nearby paid garages or valet, so many guests travel without a car. Early booking is recommended for Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest and holiday periods, when the small number of rooms tends to sell out and rates rise noticeably above the usual range.