Cool, Unusual and Unique Hotels near Downtown New Orleans
This is our list with cool, unusual and unique hotels near Downtown New Orleans. We have also included accommodation in historic buildings, apartments, holiday homes, inns and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated February 2024.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Popular among women. Lock yourself up at the Inn at the Old Jail for a unique vacation getaway. Originally built as a New Orleans police jail and patrol station in 1902, the striking Queen Anne-style Inn combines historic preservation with modern amenities. Stop by the Uptown New Orleans Historic District, drink your way through Bourbon Street or visit the infamous French Quarter. Wanting to pay homage to the NOPD, the innkeepers restored the rooms and public spaces to salute the city’s brave men and women in blue. Its nine bedrooms are rich with architectural details and antiques, including original police memorabilia. Even the Inn’s Yvonne Bechet Library is named after the highest-ranking female officer in NOPD history, who served at the Old Jail stationhouse for 22 years. If you’re curious about history, it’s the perfect place for you, but don’t forget to also enjoy the wonderful city of New Orleans.Show full description
The Inn at the Old Jail is a one-of-a-kind guesthouse in New Orleans, situated in a former jail. It has undergone a stunning renovation and offers comfortable rooms with a cozy ambiance.
Boutique hotel.Very stylish. Superb interior design. Maison de la Luz is located in the centre\al business and arts district of New Orleans, a short walk to the French Quarter. Located on the St. Every guestroom includes a custom vanity and mini bar, original local artwork and free morning coffee service. Charles historic street car line, Tulane University and the Garden District is just a short ride away. Providing a private lounge and breakfast room, the property is within 1.6 km of Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Morial Convention Center. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental and buffet options. The National WWII Museum is a 10 minute walk from the hotel. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 25 km from Maison de la Luz.Show full description
Maison de la Luz is a stunning and luxurious hotel. The interior design is impeccable, with attention to detail and unique touches. The hotel has a hidden speakeasy bar and serves delicious food and drinks.
Bed and Breakfast.Charming. Great bar. Popular among couples. This charming New Orleans bed and breakfast is located in the historic Faubourg Marigny neighbourhood just beyond the French Quarter district. It is within walking distance of Frenchman Street and features individually decorated guestrooms and free wireless internet. Each unique guest room at Auld Sweet Olive Bed and Breakfast is styled with a tree-themed design. The rooms have a private bathroom with free toiletries and individual climate controls. Fresh linens, towels and daily maid service are provided. Guests at Sweet Olive New Orleans can socialize in the parlour, playing board games and piece together puzzles. The common courtyard and front porch offer quiet places to sip coffee or wine and read a book from the library. Complimentary street parking is available. A complimentary breakfast of homemade pastries, yogurt, and fresh fruits is served each morning. Bourbon Street is within 13 minutes' walk of the accommodation/ . Show full description
This charming bed and breakfast is situated in a trendy neighborhood near a famous area in New Orleans. The rooms have a cozy and distinctive design, and visitors can unwind in the large double parlor or the private courtyard with olive trees and a hammock.
Bed and Breakfast.Beautiful. Popular among couples. Less than 3 miles from the New Orleans French Quarter, this bed and breakfast showcases antique furnishings and collectibles from around the world. It has free Wi-Fi and rooms with a private bath. Featuring original décor and artwork, each guest room at Canal Street Inn is furnished with a cable TV and a telephone. Common areas at Inn Canal Street include parlors, a living room, dining room and a garden terrace with patio tables. The refreshment center is stocked with tea and hot chocolate, as well as a refrigerator and microwave for guest use. Homemade biscuits, fresh fruit, and eggs are some of the items featured on the breakfast menu each morning. Hot coffee is also served. Guests can take a Haunted History Tour or wander around Uptown New Orleans, each within 4 miles of the Canal Street Inn.Show full description
Canal Street Inn is a charming bed and breakfast in Mid-City, New Orleans. Housed in a historic building from 1912, it is filled with antique furnishings and collectibles. The inn has a gym, a garden, and a cozy fireplace lounge.
Bed and Breakfast.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among couples. Crystal chandeliers and elegant furniture are displayed throughout this New Orleans bed and breakfast. Less than a mile away from the vibrant French Quarter, this property offers free WiFi access in every room. Brightly-colored walls, unique artwork and floral accents are featured throughout each room at R&B Bed and Breakfast. Hardwood flooring and brick-lined walls contribute to this home’s New Orleans-inspired atmosphere. A shared lounge area and a games room are provided on site at the R&B. An outdoor terrace, a snack bar and BBQ facilities are also provided. Free parking is available. St Louis Cathedral and St Louis Cemetery No 1 are each 1 km away from the property. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 19 km away.Show full description
I think this place could be the most RELAXING bed and breakfast in New Orleans. It is very popular among couples travelling to New Orleans.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic. Great location. Located in New Orleans, 2.5 km from Touro Synagogue and 3.1 km from Morial Convention Center, Garden District Bed and Breakfast provides spacious air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi. It is situated 4 km from Uptown New Orleans Historic District and offers luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is set 3.2 km from Union Station. The bed and breakfast comes with a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are featured in the bed and breakfast. Mercedes-Benz Superdome is 4.3 km from the bed and breakfast, while Audubon Nature Institute is 5.3 km away. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 22 km from Garden District Bed and Breakfast.Show full description
This bed and breakfast has a great location in New Orleans and great affordability.
Inn / Guest House.Relaxing atmosphere. Great views. Popular among women. Offering a patio and jet spa, The Blue60 Marigny Inn is situated in New Orleans, 1.3 km from St Louis Cathedral. Every room has a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Certain rooms include a seating area where you can relax. You will find a mini fridge, microwave and coffee machine in each room. Rooms include a private bathroom and private entry. Extras include complimentary coffee, an in-room safe and toiletries. The Blue60 Marigny Inn features free WiFi throughout the property. St Louis Cemetery No 1 is 1.3 km from The Blue60 Marigny Inn, while Bourbon Street is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 19 km from The Blue60 Marigny Inn.Show full description
Blue60 Marigny Inn stands out from other accommodations with its relaxing atmosphere and great location. Situated in a vibrant neighborhood, it offers spacious and beautifully decorated rooms with antique furniture.
Boutique hotel.Charming. Great bar. Popular among women. Situated in New Orleans, 3.5 km from Morial Convention Center, Hotel Peter and Paul features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and organising tours for guests. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV with cable channels. At Hotel Peter and Paul rooms come with bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around New Orleans, like cycling. Union Station is 4 km from Hotel Peter and Paul, while Mercedes-Benz Superdome is 4.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 27 km from the hotel.Show full description
Holiday Home.Delightful property. Gorgeous surroundings. Featuring air-conditioned accommodation with a patio, Elegant Renovated House With Relaxing Courtyard is located in New Orleans. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.9 km from Morial Convention Center. The holiday home is equipped with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with quiet street views. A private entrance leads guests into the holiday home, where they can enjoy some wine or champagne. The property has an outdoor dining area. For guests with children, Elegant Renovated House With Relaxing Courtyard provides outdoor play equipment. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Union Station is 5 km from the accommodation, while Mercedes-Benz Superdome is 5.3 km away. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 28 km from Elegant Renovated House With Relaxing Courtyard.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most BEAUTIFUL AND ELEGANT holiday homes in New Orleans.
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Great views. Popular among couples. Located in the Uptown/Garden District of New Orleans, only 3 blocks from St. Charles Avenue, this historic bed and breakfast was built in 1892 by the owner of Jackson Brewery and offers ornamental woodwork, beautiful antiques, and thoughtful services. All guest rooms at the Maison Perrier feature air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Guests can appreciate private bathrooms with free toiletries. Some rooms offer a spa bath. An expansive, free breakfast is served every morning. Hot, scratch-made mini-quiches, which will change daily, and home-baked pastries that range from delicious scones, to sweet breads or breakfast cakes, to traditional almond or chocolate croissants, to various homemade muffins are served daily, along with three to four types of fresh fruit, yogurts, granola (gluten-free upon request), whole-grain toast, breakfast bars, hard-boiled eggs, coffee, tea, and orange juice. Guests may choose room delivery or service in the dining room of the inn. Complimentary fresh-baked cookies, brownies, or cake are available to enjoy at any time, as well as a free selection of teas. Guests are also welcome to help themselves to bottled waters, four different flavors of sparkling waters, and three or four different types of soda from our Honor Bar at any time. Magazine Street is within a 5-minute walk of Maison Perrier Bed & Breakfast, while Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is within a 30-minute drive.Show full description
Holiday Home.Cosy. Great location. Popular among women. Set in New Orleans, in a historic building, 2.1 km from Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Perfect NOLA Hideaway is a holiday home with a tennis court and barbecue facilities. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the holiday home free of charge. The property is allergy-free and is situated 2.4 km from Union Station. The 1-bedroom holiday home is fitted with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a toaster, and 1 bathroom with a hair dryer. The unit has soundproofing and a bath. The holiday home offers bed linen, towels and laundry service. Guests at Perfect NOLA Hideaway will be able to enjoy activities in and around New Orleans, like cycling and fishing. Morial Convention Center is 3.4 km from the accommodation, while Uptown New Orleans Historic District is 6.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, 22 km from Perfect NOLA Hideaway, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Roami at Hibernia Tower features accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of New Orleans, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster. There is a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay. During your stay at this apartment, you can make use of a rooftop pool, as well as a selection of a fitness centre and a lift. Popular points of interest near the apartment include Union Station, Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Morial Convention Center. All units are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, washing machine and kettle. All units have a private bathroom, a hair dryer and bed linen. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 21 km from Roami at Hibernia Tower.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, March 2024. Right in the heart of New Orleans, situated within a short distance of Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Union Station, French Quarter Splendor: 4BR Luxury Condo offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and kettle. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The spacious apartment has 4 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. You can play billiards at the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.3 km from Morial Convention Center. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Touro Synagogue is 5.2 km from French Quarter Splendor: 4BR Luxury Condo, while Uptown New Orleans Historic District is 5.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. Boasting air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony, The Calliope is situated in New Orleans. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is 1.1 km from Mercedes-Benz Superdome, and within 300 metres of the city centre. The spacious holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Union Station is 1.1 km from the holiday home, while Morial Convention Center is 1.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 21 km from The Calliope.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, November 2023. In the centre of New Orleans, located within a short distance of Union Station and Mercedes-Benz Superdome, The Big Easy's Finest: 4-BR Luxury Condo in NOLA offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and kettle. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The spacious apartment features 4 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2 km from Morial Convention Center. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Touro Synagogue is 5.2 km from the apartment, while Uptown New Orleans Historic District is 5.6 km away. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 21 km from The Big Easy's Finest: 4-BR Luxury Condo in NOLA.Show full description
Apartment. California Building Oasis: 1BR Condo in Vibrant New Orleans features accommodation situated 200 metres from the centre of New Orleans and provides a terrace and a shared lounge. It is located 1.2 km from Union Station and offers a lift. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking apartment has a fitness centre. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 1 bedroom, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. At the apartment, there is a dressing room for guests to change in. Mercedes-Benz Superdome is less than 1 km from California Building Oasis: 1BR Condo in Vibrant New Orleans, while Morial Convention Center is 2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, October 2023. Right in the centre of New Orleans, situated within a short distance of Union Station and Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Lively 4BR Condo Steps to French Quarter offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and kettle. Boasting a lift, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The spacious apartment has 4 bedrooms, a TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.2 km from Morial Convention Center. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Touro Synagogue is 5.1 km from the apartment, while Uptown New Orleans Historic District is 5.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 21 km from Lively 4BR Condo Steps to French Quarter.Show full description
Apartment.Newly opened, December 2023. In the centre of New Orleans, located within a short distance of Union Station and Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Amazing 4 Bedroom Oasis Steps from the French offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and kettle. Featuring a lift, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The spacious apartment features 4 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2 km from Morial Convention Center. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Touro Synagogue is 5.2 km from the apartment, while Uptown New Orleans Historic District is 5.6 km away. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 21 km from Amazing 4 Bedroom Oasis Steps from the French.Show full description
Newly opened, November 2023. Located in the centre of New Orleans, 1.1 km from Morial Convention Center, Lagniappe Lodge provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. The property is around 1.6 km from Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 4.8 km from Touro Synagogue and 5.7 km from Uptown New Orleans Historic District. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.6 km from Union Station. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk and a TV. At Lagniappe Lodge every room comes with bed linen and towels. Audubon Nature Institute is 8.7 km from the accommodation, while Rivertown is 19 km away. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 21 km from Lagniappe Lodge.Show full description
Apartment. In the centre of New Orleans, located within a short distance of Union Station and Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Amazing 4-Bedroom Haven in the Heart of New Orleans offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as an oven and kettle. It is situated 5.2 km from Touro Synagogue and provides a lift. The spacious apartment is equipped with 4 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area and dishwasher, and a living room with a TV. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 2 km from Morial Convention Center. At the apartment, there is a dressing room for guests to change in. Uptown New Orleans Historic District is 5.6 km from Amazing 4-Bedroom Haven in the Heart of New Orleans, while Audubon Nature Institute is 9.1 km away. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 21 km from the accommodation.Show full description
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