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3522 Tulane Avenue ,
New Orleans,
Louisiana,
United States,
70119,
Louisiana
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
12.1
mi
Train
Union Station
1.9
mi
Amenities
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Patio
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Hotel Location
3522 Tulane Avenue ,
New Orleans,
Louisiana,
United States,
70119,
Louisiana
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3522 Tulane Avenue ,
New Orleans,
Louisiana,
United States,
70119,
Louisiana
City landmarks
Canal St to Esplanade Ave
French Quarter
2.2
mi
Museum
The National WWII Museum
2.4
mi
Park
Jackson Square
2.3
mi
1500 Sugar Bowl Dr
Mercedes-Benz Superdome
1.5
mi
Park
City Park
1.4
mi
from Esplanade Ave to Royal St
Frenchmen Street
2.5
mi
New Orleans
Bourbon Street
2.2
mi
Museum
New Orleans Museum of Art
1.5
mi
Cemetery
St Louis Cemetery No 1
1.8
mi
Park
Louis Armstrong Park
2.0
mi
Aquarium
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
2.5
mi
Dreux Monument
3500 ft
Church
Saint Louis Cathedral
2.3
mi
Park
New Orleans City Park
1.9
mi
Royal Street
Royal Street
3.6
mi
1 Collins C. Diboll Circle
The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA
1.4
mi
800 Decatur St
Cafe du Monde beignets
2.4
mi
Mall
Carrollton Shopping Center
4300 ft
Amusement Park
Easton Park
1.1
mi
Bolivar Place
1.1
mi
Spa Centre
The Woodhouse Day Spa
3000 ft
Cemetery
Saint Louis Cemetery
1.6
mi
St Charles Avenue
Garden District
2.4
mi
Garden
Longue Vue House and Gardens
1.6
mi
Xavier University of Louisiana
2100 ft
Theme Park
Carousel Gardens Amusement Park
1.5
mi
Heinemann Park
2200 ft
btwn Rampart St & City Park
Esplanade Avenue
1.4
mi
Jefferson Davis Monument
2400 ft
Larry Gilbert Stadium
1.4
mi
Nearby
500 S Telemachus St
Twelve Mile Limit
1100 ft
Firehouse Full Gospel Ministries
1300 ft
Redemption Nondenominational Fellowship Church
1500 ft
3835 Tulane Ave
Treo
1800 ft
Restaurants
Finn McCools
1700 ft
3701 Banks St La 70119
Guest Reviews & Ratings
What Guests Are Saying?
84%
loved it & would return
nostalgic vibe
informative service
room issues
uncomfortable location
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
6.2
Location
5.2
Service
7.8
Dining
6.0
Guest reviews
8.4/10
based on 5 reviews
7.9
7.9/10 based on 153 reviews
Arthur
United States,
June
2024
7.0/10
My stay was a mix of positive and negative experiences. The rooms had a vintage 60's chic vibe, great water pressure in the shower, and nice towels, but there was a fist-shaped hole in the bathroom door and a missing phone. The service, while not overly friendly, was informative and helpful. The location, though making me feel safe and cool, was a bit unsettling with a car repair shop across the street and a wig shop next door. The dining options featured typical Corsican products. Overall, the facilities were decent.
Rooms
7.0
The rooms had a vintage 60's chic vibe, great water pressure in the shower, and nice towels, but there was a fist-shaped hole in the bathroom door and a missing phone.
Service
7.0
The service, while not overly friendly, was informative and helpful.
Location
6.0
The location made me feel safe and cool, but was a bit unsettling with a car repair shop across the street and a wig shop next door.
Dining
8.0
The dining options featured typical Corsican products.
Facilities
7.0
Overall, the facilities were decent.
nostalgic vibe
room issues
David
United States,
March
2024
5.0/10
The hotel was in an off location with a fist-shaped hole in the bathroom door and a missing phone but could have done with a TV. The service was very friendly and informative about local places. The location was shady and not ideal for people without a car but open to the public. The dining offered thin crispy fries. The facilities were lacking.
Rooms
5.0
The room had a fist-shaped hole in the door and a missing phone, lacking a TV.
Service
8.0
The service was very friendly and informative about local places.
Location
5.0
The location was shady and not good for people without a car but open to the public.
Dining
5.0
The dining only offered thin crispy fries.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities were lacking.
John
United States,
February
2024
8.0/10
The hotel is in an off location but served our needs well with its basic yet clean and pleasantly scented rooms. The service was exceptional, going above and beyond to welcome us with a bottle of champagne and provide detailed local recommendations. However, the shady neighborhood could be off-putting to out-of-town visitors, with a car repair shop and wig store nearby.
Rooms
8.0
The rooms were basic but fine for what we needed, clean, and smelt nice.
Service
9.0
The staff was very friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and provided extensive local information.
Location
5.0
Despite being in a shady area with unattractive neighboring businesses, the hotel had great accessibility to the French Quarter and a pleasant pool setup.
Dining
10.0
No specific dining feedback available.
Facilities
8.0
Additional facilities details not provided.
Dorothy
United States,
December
2023
6.8/10
The hotel has a convenient location, making it easy to catch an Uber into the center of New Orleans, but some noise from the surroundings could be bothersome. The service overall was very friendly, although the staff were not overly friendly to us. It's a great spot for out-of-town visitors seeking easy access but may not be ideal for those sensitive to noise.
Rooms
6.0
The room was fine but not soundproof, could use a TV but may not be necessary due to noise levels.
Service
8.0
The service of the place was very friendly overall.
Location
7.0
The location is great for accessing the French Quarter with a short Uber ride, but noisy surroundings and nearby establishments could be unsettling for some.
Dining
6.0
Dining options were limited, but light salads were available.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel has a nice pool arena setup, although parking along the road might be a concern.
Rodney
United States,
July
2023
5.2/10
My stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The location was convenient for catching an Uber into the center of New Orleans, but the surroundings weren't ideal with a car repair shop across the street and a wig shop next door. The service was friendly and informative about local places to visit, but it seemed that pool party attendees were more prioritized over hotel guests. The rooms were not soundproof and had a fist-shaped hole in the bathroom door; although a missing phone for necessary communication wasn't ideal, they were still somewhat comfortable. The dining experience was lacking, and the atmosphere was not very welcoming. Overall, the value for money was questionable.
Rooms
6.0
The rooms had a fist-shaped hole in the bathroom door and a missing phone, and were not soundproof.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly and knowledgeable about the area, but it seemed to prioritize pool party attendees over other guests.
Location
5.0
The location was convenient for catching an Uber into the center of New Orleans, but the immediate surroundings with a car repair shop and wig shop weren't great.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was subpar, lacking in quality and overall appeal.
Facilities
5.0
The hotel facilities left much to be desired, overall lacking in appeal and convenience.
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