What an AWESOME hotel! More "NoLA" than you could even imagine. First, for the layperson, the French Quarter is the tourist attraction of NoLA. Frenchman is "The Quarter" of the locals. At the end of the Bourbon chaos, off the beaten path, but with all the great Live Music venues, great food and vibes. And this hotel is the NAMESAKE of the Frenchman district AND street. So you KNOW it's good and represents!!! Second, the vibe of the hotel is like checking into your NoLA apartment bldg for the weekend. The lobby is awesome and you're either greeted by lovely Courtney, or given awesome recs by baddie Bianca or just wished well by Cullen who was ALWAYS smiling and happy and fun! Third, idk if all the units are split level, but mine was sofabed, coffee table, bathroom vintage fridge DOWNSTAIRS, and bedroom UPSTAIRS and the decor couldn't be MORE NoLA. Forth - can we talk about the towels!?!? LUXURIOUS, LONG, SOFT, and there were FOUR!!! And the pillows and bedding were also premium. Little things go a BIG way with me. Hence this stellar review Lastly, I can't WAIT to come back and stay here. Trust me.Super cool spot. Very reasonable room rates. Pool and Hot Tub. Chicory coffee in the lobby. I had a blast. Save yourself from the quarter, stay in the Frenchman, and you'll get your steps in everyday walking to every where you wanna go (It won't let me post all of my video of my room but it was awesome read more

We recently stayed at this hotel and had a mixed experience. The Good: The decor is beautiful and the recent renovations make the property feel fresh and modern. The staff was truly the highlight of our stay -- kind, attentive, and helpful throughout. We were also allowed to check in about 30 minutes early, which we appreciated after a long day of travel. Prime location for French quarter exploration. The Challenges: Unfortunately, our room was located right next to the pool area, which was quite loud and made it difficult to rest or sleep. Additionally, when glass was found in the pool and it was closed, the only notification we received was through Airbnb messenger. We were not notified via hotel SMS, nor were we informed at the front desk when entering the property that day. If we hadn't checked the app, we would not have known the pool was closed and a hazard. Additionally, the next morning they started fixing the pool while we were still sleeping! Other guests were also fairly loud late at night, which further impacted our ability to rest. The bar and lounge area were closed for renovations during our stay, which we were looking forward to using. The bathroom was extremely small, and the limited space made it uncomfortable to sit on the toilet. Room maintenance was only provided upon request rather than automatically. The Wi-Fi connection was inconsistent and frequently cut in and out, interrupting streaming on the TV. Lastly, the lock on our room door malfunctioned multiple times, requiring us to repeatedly ask the front desk for assistance to ensure our valuables were secure. Overall, the property has strong potential thanks to its aesthetic and wonderful staff, but there are operational improvements that would significantly enhance the guest experience. read more

Frenchmen Hotel - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

We love the bar at the Frenchmen. We met a great guy that happened to be performing that night. He needed a phone charger and my husband loaned him ours. Glen David Andrews is a beloved New Orleans gem. From the Treme neighborhood. His soulful sound draws you in while his charismatic charm lights the stage. He is a regular performer here and I hope he stays for a while. Great little spot in the Marigny neighborhood. read more

I'd be hard-pressed to think of anything that we didn't like. We had a quick visit but were very impressed with the friendly staff, quirky design, cleanliness, perfect location and affordable price. We enjoyed our stay and wouldn't think twice about staying again. read more

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We really loved our stay at the Frenchmen! The location was very convenient. The hotel itself was cute. The pool was the perfect spot to take a dip in the middle of the day. There is a nice convenience store around the corner. We'd definitely go back. read more

Frenchmen Hotel - The courtyard - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans was my getaway stomping grounds when I was but a young lass at Alabama State University. The Bayou Classic, journalism conferences and all-around foolishness were the reasons for my visits in the early 90s. The Essence Fest in 2004, my last visit, left an indelible mark in my brain, making NOLA one of my top 3 US cities. So how is it that I did not return until last month? A baby, work and life, in general, are the answers. The Frenchmen provided another mystical, magical, seductively intriguing reason that the Crescent City lives up to its reputation. I felt like I stepped into the live version of Princess and the Frog and started looking for Dr. Facilier so I could sell my soul to the devil. Located out of the fray of the French Quarter, but just a 5-minute walk to all the action, the Frenchmen gave off voodoo vibes at the door. My daughter and I were quite impressed with the welcoming lobby area as the friendly front desk host checked us in quickly. Our beautiful room featured bright colors, gorgeous artwork and a large, modern bathroom. The best parts of the Frenchmen were the pool and hot tub, which we visited each day we were there. When I go back, I will most definitely bring stay here again! Can't wait! read more

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Adorable art-filled hotel in the heart of Frenchmen St. Quiet, cute, safe, friendly staff, comfy bed - everything you need. We will be back! read more

Frenchmen Hotel - Swimming pool - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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4 stars for its central location and aesthetics. It was very convenient in getting to all the tourist attractions without having to deal with the night life noise. The room we stayed in 207 faced the courtyard and it did not have any windows. Bed and pillows were comfortable and the staff was very friendly. read more

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We stayed here for two nights during Mardi Gras. Really helpful and friendly staff. The room was definitely on the smaller side but decorated nicely and very comfortable. They even have a hot tub and a pool. And they had a white noise maker so I didn't have to hear the oogle band across the street all night. What's not to like? read more

I come to New Orleans twice a year to visit my mom, whom I could have stayed with. I wanted to have a great experience where I could meet new people, so I chose this hotel. The first room they gave me was on the ground floor next to the pool, it was dark, musty, and the AC was blowing out hot air. I should have asked them to move my room but I instead stayed at my moms that night. The following day my room was moved upstairs which was bright and lovely. Bar is cool, really loved the vibe in there. Met a cool couple from Seattle. The other thing I would say, I know they can't monitor the type of clientele they attract, but both days the pool was filled with trashy ppl. Guests should not be able to bring out a speaker and control and blast music while getting trashed. There was booze all around the pool and people were screaming the lyrics to Pink Floyd. I did not want to hang around the pool area. I would suggest some rules and maybe the hotel plays music out there instead of letting people DJ. I like Pink Floyd but one guest shouldn't be controlling the vibe. read more

Great little place with that vintage vibe. Can walk right down the street to music and my fave restaurant Adolpho's. Easy walk into the Quarter. I loved the little splashy pool and hot tub in the courtyard, was in it all the time. Breakfast bar with good coffee and fresh fruit, all I need in the morning. All the staff were ice and friendly. Will definitely stay there again! read more

Shady shady business I called to cancel my reservation two days before because I was stuck in the middle of the ocean due to a hurricane they said no manager was available called the next day then was told it was to late I was very excited to stay here and go to New Orleans every other month and wanted to make this my hotel I always stay at but I can't believe they would do this to a potential customer very disappointed read more

Me and my boyfriend (who just came back from deployment) booked a room here. Worst experience of my life. they couldn't check us into the room because their "virtual check in" wasn't working, we sat in the lobby for 3 hours and no one could help us. the staff was very polite but uneducated. PLUS we didn't get our money back, we had to go stay at a Hilton. Don't waste your time and money on this hotel!!! read more

An absolute jewel. My room was perfect. The service excellent. And i will be staying at The Frenchman each time I'm in the city!

Convenient walking distance to everything in NOLA. Many bars/restaurants on same street or walk to bourbon st. Uber available if your not a walker. Pool and spa was awesome. Unfortunately bar in roof was closed due to off season (took a star for that because it wasn't mentioned before booking). Staff was very attentive and friendly. Clean, clean, clean room. I would definitely stay again. read more

I LOVE this hotel. Kit at the front desk was super accommodating and my room was comfortable, cool (great AC), and well appointed. A boutique hotel with great amenities like a lovely pool and hot tub, snacks in the room you can purchase, and a great little lobby where you can buy some pieces from local artists. Obviously, this is on Frenchman Street, so there are great restaurants, bars and MUSIC. Yes, it is noisy. The front desk has ear plugs if you want... I knew what I was getting into so I also brought a travel white noise maker and had no trouble. Do not try to bring a car to this area and find/pay for parking. Much better to make alternate plans for this part of your NOLA experience and use cabs, Lyft or pub transport. Walking distance to everything. read more

Frenchmen Hotel - Lovely pool and hot tub in the beautiful courtyard - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The BF and I stayed at the Frenchmen with 2 other couples as part of a birthday celebration a few weeks ago. The hotel is absolutely adorable, and very true to website pics. The courtyard area with pool and hot tub is cozy and beautiful. The rooftop bar is a great space to gather for pregaming before you go out or night caps when you get back. Nothing was going on up at the bar when we were there - I'm not sure if it's used for special events/occasions only, but it was nice to have the space. We stayed in room 109 (petite queen), which would be perfect for 1, but a little snug for 2. While one of us was cleaning up, the other would hang by the pool and then we'd switch off. Sleeping was no problem, but 2 people in the room trying to get ready at the same time is a bit of an awkward dance. We always had hot water and the bed was very comfortable. Also, we LOVED the artwork in that room. 109 faces the courtyard and noise was never a problem for us. The only inconvenience was that the bathroom door didn't close completely - it would get stuck at the top. I contribute that to old architecture and humidity. It didn't bother me too much. The lock felt a bit flimsy, but it worked. The continental breakfast was basic, but that's what continental breakfasts are. Coffee, milk, juice, cereal, fruit, etc. It was nice to be able to grab a little something before venturing out for the day. Staff at the Frenchmen was awesome. For the most part, everyone we encountered was friendly and helpful. Shout out to Dave and Malcolm, who were particularly memorable. Frenchmen Street itself was bustling - lots of little restaurants and shops, plus a great brewery right around the corner! Short walk from all the sights of Decatur and Bourbon Street, and the French Market is super close. TONS of live music here, as everyone else will tell you. I think next time I would request a slightly larger room - maybe a deluxe queen - but I would absolutely stay here again and recommend the Frenchmen! read more

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I haven't stayed here overnight, this review is for the hotel as an event venue. I came with some friends for the NYE 2020 party, and it was wonderful. I am unsure how handicapped accessible this place is, there seemed to be a lot of stairs, and this party was on 2 levels. The drinks were wonderful, the food was hot and good. Very friendly employees. Music was wonderful, as was the entertainment. There were acrobatics, hula hoopers, people juggling fire, just wonderful. What a great event for New Years! Located on one end of Frenchman Street, this is a perfect location. Visitors from out of town should know this area is LOUD! read more

Adorable hotel, great location. Super walk-able anywhere from Marigny/Bywater all the way through the Quarter over to the CBD and Warehouse District. New Orleans is flat, so walking is way easy. The staff was awesome, super friendly and helpful. The room was clean, snug (read: small, but cozy - hey it's an old building, I get it), nice amenities in the bathroom too. A simple, convenient breakfast is included with the room. A nice bonus. My only complaints are noise and bed comfort. First, let's get this out there in the open: Frenchman Street is a party street. It's like Bourbon Street, but with real music. Great music. Great bars. They're at your doorstep, literally. But that convenience comes at a price. If you feel like sleeping before 3am, you'll be disappointed. Might as well ditch the jammies and put your clothes back on to join the party. My suggestion to the hotel is to offer ear plugs for those guests in the street-side portion of the hotel. Thankfully I brought some with me and they helped me get through the night. Unfortunately the lady outside my window at 4am repeatedly yelling "I WANTED YOU TO DANCE WITH ME!!" was louder than the decibel rating of my earplugs. The music had ended, and she still wanted to dance. I admire her energy and stamina. Secondly, with that said, let's talk about the bed. Squishy. Like old squishy, not just a soft mattress. I can deal with a soft mattress, but the divot in the center of the bed wasn't a result of being a softer mattress, it's the result of being an old-as-the-hotel mattress. It's time to upgrade that one, Mr. Hotel Manager. Location, cleanliness and staff get all the stars. I would stay here again, but I would 100% ask for a room off the street. But then again, maybe that lady will come back? I'd dance with her. She seems fun. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this place! Yes, it is old. Yes, it has very small rooms. Yes, it can be a little damp and dark. But that is New Orleans! This place was the perfect spot for us at the start of Frenchmen Street. We arrived late at night, around 11:30pm, and there was someone there to greet us and get us checked in. We were tucked back a little bit into the hotel, off the street, so we did not have any noise issues. The room was initially hot, but cooled down very quickly with the air conditioner. The room itself was clean, and very tiny, but they tell you that ahead of time when you are booking. We expected that. We only wanted a place to sleep. We were there to explore the city the rest of the time. The employees were nice. You get a free, basic breakfast. Thurs-Saturday there is an on-site bar/club at the hotel. There is a hot tub and pool in the middle in the courtyard. The pool is heated. The Location is Amazing! We also checked in on Yelp and there was a free cocktail coupon! We had a great stay, for a great price, and I would stay here again! read more

This hotel is adorable and historic. It may not have the fancy amenities that you can find at the large chain but this place really understands southern hospitality! The location is perfect for music lovers who want to stay near all the best local venues. My king bed room was comfortable. The bathroom was small but nicely remodeled and the unit was clean. The free breakfast was perfect as well. The best part of the stay was the night staff worker David. He was kind to get us towels for the pool and even fixed our remote in our hotel room. Thank you David you made the experience the best! read more

This hotel is fairly simple. Our room (booked Queen) was extremely small but the larger issue was it was so musty. It hit you like a ton of bricks when you walked in. Try to avoid the rooms downstairs closest to Tiki Bar as our friends who stayed there too had larger rooms upstairs and not as musty. In our room, you were literally sitting on the toilet and touching the sink at the same time - like could brush your teeth there if you so desired. You could barely squeeze between them and you couldn't close the door and bend over sink either at the same time. I think it's the tiniest bathroom I've ever been in - seriously laughable. And the bed is about two feet away from the door so zero privacy. I would unfortunately not recommend this hotel to anyone I know. I'm upset we paid as much as we did to stay here. The location is good and pool was nice. Reception person was really nice as well. read more

Frenchmen Hotel - Toilet proximity to sink and wall where door closed - directly behind sink. It was TIGHT!! - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

This hotel has been unethical and unprofessional. We needed to cancel our reservation due to Covid-19 and the hotel is not answering its phone or responding to emails. They could at least have arranged for a recorded message to play that apologized for basically closing down and being unprofessional. Whoever owns this hotel should not be allowed to get away with stealing all this money from its loyal customers. read more

Stayed here for a night and wanted to experience the downtown New Orleans feel, which it definitely succeeds! Our room was super cute and clean. Loved the old, rustic feel to it! Breakfast was very basic the following day but was nice to have. Very happy with our stay! read more

Frenchmen Hotel - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The Frenchman is definitely a decent option for your stay in New Orleans, mainly because of the extremely nice staff, not to mention its affordable price (especially in the "off season" and weeknights, but weekends aren't too pricey either). In addition its location can't be beat if you want to stay in the "heart of it all," while not being on or too close to the mayhem that is Bourbon St. You can walk almost anywhere, as you're close to the Marigny, the Quarter and transportation to the Garden District, Uptown and Mid City. Frenchman Street has a hip vibe with fantastic music coming at you at all angles. Note to those who need quiet when sleeping: the great music will be coming at you from all angles until laaaaate into the night. I love that, but it's not for everyone. That said, you also should know that the average guest rooms are pretty modest: tiny and a bit shabby. Again, it's such an affordable option, so don't expect much in the way of amenities. Like so many other reviewers say if you want the luxury hotel experience rather than the quintessential charming little NOLA guest house experience, well, this is not the place for you. But you can stay at a W or Marriott in any city. My room was directly on the lovely courtyard. This can be noisy as the housekeeping staff gets an early start, not to mention the guests coming/going at all hours and I do mean all!) The pool area is tiny, but fits in with the charm of the courtyard. Another positive would be how nice and accommodating the staff is, from the front desk to the housekeeping staff. They have a complimentary breakfast in the morning that includes cereal, breads/jam/butter, oatmeal, fruit, juice and coffee. I thought the rooms could stand to have some updating. The bathroom is really dreary (and offers no privacy, nor did mine have a fan). I'd prefer there to be no TV than the clunky/useless early 90s model that's in the ugly entertainment center thing that doesn't at all go with the more interesting antique style furniture. Really, are you going to watch TV when you're in New Orleans? Probably not. Take it away :) One final negative and I hate to say this because I know such things are hard to control, but there was a big dead roach under the sink. Overall, AOK is how I'd describe The Frenchman. Not as good value as say, Banana Courtyard (I need to keep them a secret because they are always sold out when I'm looking for a room), but not as much of a rip off as the place I stayed last year on Jackson Square. You're probably not going to spend much time in the room anyway, so all you really need is a close, clean and safe place to stay. This is it with the additional charming environs. read more

First night in town.. Needed a place for 1 nite and I Wanted to stay in Marigny and experience area, music n vibe. The Frenchmen staff was pleasant, their wine n treat offerings upon arrival were nice, the abundant parking in public lot behind place was great (which btw is only $20 to self pay park), the history of place awesome n being few steps from amazing restaurants n music- cool.. But The Frenchmen accommodations - fell far short of what we expected. I'm not a hotel snob and have walked in and directly out of properties that were not what I expected... and for the record, I stayed the night at The Frenchman. To me - clean, crisp sheets, a safe environment n clean surroundings matter n after that, it's the small things that make up the difference .. N in our room there were things that felt like they shouldn't be touched and it grossed me out... So If a property doesn't notice the small things, nor care ...Then I won't be back... read more

Frenchmen Hotel - This, coupled with few other things in our room, totally grossed me out. Which shows cleaning staff n management don't care :-( - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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The location and price of this hotel could not be beat. It was fun staying on Frenchman street and the free breakfast each morning saved us a ton. The pool and hotel were very cool looking. We stayed in a mini room to save money and while the roaches in the bathroom were not very desirable, I think it is just a thing in the area and with it being an older building. read more

Frenchmen Hotel - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

The tall bartender has now insulted me on several occasions and feels that he is above me. Well let me tell you, this city does not need his attitude and hope that management hears this. I was not alone at the patio bar tonight when several strangers commented on just how crappy he was treating well paying customes and that he was doing US a favor! The boy needs to grow up! read more

The beds and room are clean . live music right out side lots of stairs. But great hospitality very great people work here. This place is in the heart of french man street loud music and party at A party out side read more

Walking past you are not quite sure if it is a bar or a shop or what. But when you hear the music and walk down the beautiful brick entryway you find an amazing open bar with an additional rooftop bar! Cheap drinks and amazing service!!! A must stop in NOLA!!! read more

Frenchmen Hotel - Outdoor bar with live band stage and open seating. Great venue! - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

WARNING! They ruined this quaint little spot by adding a rooftop bar. Drunks are stumbling past the pool at all hours, the bass from the live band thumps through the walls and rattles the glass. The pool courtyard is no longer private, but open to the street. The bar patrons use the poolside bathroom that is now filled with trash. I watched as one bar guest whipped out his wang and emptied his bladder onto the wall, instead of waiting for the one person in front of him to finish up. No lie. The emphasis is no longer on hotel, but on the bar. The front desk guy shrugged his shoulders at my complaints and told me, "I don't know what to tell you. It's a bar." The owner called me back in the morning and refunded my money, but I still can not recommend this former gem on Frenchmen. It's Frenchmen, you expect some noise and a great time. This, this is something else entirely. read more

We stayed at the Frenchmen for four nights this week. I was more than satisfied with my stay. The hotel was prepaid and check in was a breeze. Easy to find when we got there we had plenty of available parking in the garage and the girl at the front desk gave me keys and sent me on my way. The room was as expected in photos. Everyday housekeeping staff was pleasant and asked what we needed. We had everything we needed and were not bothered. Jacuzzi was cold all weekend which was disappointing but our stay was so wonderful it didn't affect us. The love music from the street was nice to fall sweep to and not too loud. I will definitely stay here again when I come back to New Orleans! Thank you to the staff at the Frenchmen for making our stay so memorable!!! read more

Frenchmen Hotel - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Really enjoyed our stay here. The staff was so nice and gave great recommendations of places to go. A nice quaint hotel walking distance from the from the French Quarter. Will definitely come back. read more

We booked The Frenchmen from Hotel.com while on a long road trip from California. We couldn't select a king size bed online, but when we arrived the clerk attempted to change the reservation. She was unable to do so from the computer, so she suggested we call Hotel.com & provided us with extra linen and excellent service. A few moments later she talked to Hotel.com (I called) and upgraded our room. The rooms & bathrooms were nice and clean. The price was fair not outrageous, especially for last minute reservations. In addition, the other clerk provided us with suggestions for gumbo & excellent NOLA cuisine. Nice clean pool, Jacuzzi, decent roof top patio, awesome DJ, and parking. If you want quiet the loud music stopped around 1AM. You can hear music from the street. We loved the music! The hospitality and customer service was the best. read more

I"m giving them 1 star because they have been ignoring my request more than 3 weeks. Ok, here is my story. I booked this hotel during Halloween parade weekend and was so excited to go to New Orleans. However, my father suddenly passed away 2 days before the trip and we were forced to cancel the trip. Sometimes airline companies and hotels have no cancellation policy or charging you cancellation fee for last minutes cancellation. But for the like this, usually it won't be applied. I called my airline companies, Spirit and Frontier first and explained my situation. Frontier immediately gave me a full refund and Spirit took like 2 weeks but they gave me money back as soon as I sent them an email with the picture of the death certificate of my father. Since this hotel has no cancellation policy, I had to call Orbitz first. The Indian operator guy called the hotel immediately and asked them for refund for me. He said that a guy named Jimmy on the front desk who answer the phone didn't have power to issue me the refund so he had to ask the general manager first. The operator guy promised me to call them again to remind me about refund. I waited like a week but didn't receive any reply from any of those people so I sent an email to Orbitz and was told that they are still waiting for the reply from the hotel but I could contact them directly if I wanted. So I did. I gave them more than a week but still haven't receive any reply yet. I wonder why they haven't answered me back yet. My message was lost?(nope, it should have been delivered. I checked my email account before leaving a negative review here) Or my email directly went to junk mail box? I wanna know their excuse... read more

We had never been to New Orleans before, so I didn't know that this hotel is located on "live music alley". We had a balcony room that overlooked Frenchmen street and if you want blaring band music to keep you up until 4:00 a.m., then this is the place for you! The hotel itself is okay, except I really didn't think that $250+/night is worth it. There were several things in the room that could've been repaired and I feel it's the attention to details that makes it worth it. I thought the bed was comfortable, one of the most comfortable hotel mattresses I've slept on. The bathroom was small and the shower even smaller. The shower head was only able to be adjusted so that the water hit the wall, so we had to almost hug the wall to get water. Also, the shades that were on the tall windows only went down about 3/4 the way of the window, so in the morning, it was very bright in the room, even through the curtains. I would recommend this place if you like the loud music and want to sit on the balcony and people watch, if not steer clear! read more

My husband and I enjoy staying at various boutique type hotels when we stay in NOLA. Pros: The is a cute hotel and has personality to it. We stayed in room 204 which had a balcony over Frenchman Street. The room was large with a king bed and sofa. There was plenty of room to move around. The room had a large TV, a large full length mirror, comfortable king bed, mini fridge, and microwave. The room has long unique windows that are used to access the balcony area, which included an ashtray and is smoker friendly. The pool/hot tub is clean and warm in a very cute courtyard area. It is not huge but plenty big enough. It is a great location for accessing Frenchman or a short walk to the french market and Decatur Street. There is public parking in the lot behind the hotel that is $20 per 24 hours. Cons: It is located on Frenchman street. The first evening, it was fun sitting on the balcony and people watching and listening to bands play. The second night, we became a little tired of constantly hearing the bands playing (maybe our age) but it got a little old. The floors noticeably slope. Because of the slope, the shower never drains all the water out. There is no vent in the small bathroom so it's noticeable after eating all the good NOLA food. (Perhaps bring your own Poo-pouri) There is an ice machine by the pool but it was rarely full.. had to try and find a few pieces in the bottom. Overall: This is a unique hotel and I am glad we stayed there. It may be more suited for the younger crowd that wants constant easy access to loud music and fun. read more

They have a cool courtyard on the first floor with a stage for music and other performances. Also an upstairs with its own bar that overlooks the downstairs, but there wasn't much going on that night. read more

Probably my favorite hotel ever! This might not be your typical 5 star hotel but if you want a 5 star NOLA experience this is your place! Every negative about this place can be turned into a positive. Yes, the rooms are tiny but, who stays in the hotel on vacay?! The beds were crazy comfortable. The hot tub didn't get warm, and it would have been perfect for the chilly nights but we lived without it. The continental breakfast was really good, the bagels were so yummy! Lol! It's the little things in life. The staff was SOOOO nice, friendly and helpful with all questions. The hotel is in the perfect location, close enough to The French Market, all the shops, a little further from Bourbon but thats ok, you'll love the locals on Frenchmen Street! The lobby is a house and our hotel was a step in front of the pool. It was the cutest hotel and I'm so happy we stayed here! read more

If you're looking for a full-service, four star-type business or luxury hotel, well, this isn't it. I've found New Orleans (especially the French Quarter) to be a quirky place. Both the Frenchmen Hotel and the Lamothe House reflects this: the plumbing is old (it takes a while for water to get hot), things in the room don't work quite right (fan, TV remote), and the walls are a little bit on the thin side. All that said, a little tolerance will reward a traveler with two things: an excellent location between the French Quarter and the Marigny and a very competitive price. One could easily spend $50-100 more to be in this location. If you are a neat freak and overly fastidious, these are probably not the right places for you. Then again, you're probably not the sort that would like New Orleans anyways... read more