Pros

  • Hip, trendy property housed in a 1920s Art Deco building
  • In the Warehouse District, walking distance to the French Quarter
  • Spacious, stylish rooms with stocked, full-size fridges and bars
  • Multiple restaurants and lounges including an oyster bar
  • Intimate live music venue with almost-nightly entertainment
  • Rooftop pool with amazing views and a popular bar
  • Large, 24/7 fitness center with Cyber cardio and weight machines
  • Valet parking that operates 24/7, as does room service
  • Event space for up to 500 people
  • Guest laundry room and free Wi-Fi
  • Pet-friendly for a modest fee
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Cons

  • Trendy vibe and dark room decor are not for everyone
  • Some rooms can hear late-night noise from the nightclubs
  • Pricey valet-only parking
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Bottom Line

Opened in 2016, the four-pearl Ace Hotel New Orleans is a trendy property in downtown bordering the Warehouse District, about a 15-minute walk to the French Quarter. The eclectic hotel is in a 1920s Art Deco building, and it displays a delightful mix of old and new in its stylish lobby. Eating, drinking, and music are a big deal here, with a concert venue and multiple restaurants/bars including a wildly popular rooftop bar and outdoor pool. It also has a large fitness center. Rooms are spacious and well equipped, but their dark and moody decor isn’t for everyone. Those willing to trade style for affordability may prefer the mid-range Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter, which is only a two-minute walk from the French Quarter.

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Ace Hotel New Orleans

Scene

Trendy hotel, with a cool lobby that’s a stylish mix of old and new

Crossing the threshold of the Ace Hotel, there’s an unmistakable energy in the property's cool lobby that’s a jubilant mix of old and new. The decor pays homage to the hotel's 1920s Art Deco building, with a mishmash of vintage furniture and rugs and an old bar tucked into one corner. Modern art from local artists is displayed all the way up the two-tone green walls, and the black ceiling gives it a quirky touch. But decor is only one part of the Ace's winning atmosphere -- it's also got a surging social scene. The 3 Keys nightclub has live music almost nightly, and the Alto rooftop pool and bar is wildly popular with guests and locals alike. Given the amazing views and tons of comfortable seats, it’s easy to see why it’s often packed.

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Location

In downtown bordering the Warehouse District, about a 15-minute walk to the French Quarter 

The Ace Hotel is located downtown, where the Central Business District borders the trendy Warehouse District. It’s a busy and safe location that is less raucous than the French Quarter. A streetcar line runs nearby, and restaurants are as close as one minute away on foot. It’s approximately 15 minutes walking to the French Quarter. The Mercedes-Benz Superdome is a nine-minute walk, and its takes about 18 minutes walking (six via public transit) to the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas on the river. New Orleans International Airport is about 25 minutes driving. 

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Rooms

Large and stylish, with a dark motif, full fridges and minibars packed with drinks, and coffeemakers

Compared to the lobby, guest rooms are rather subdued. Their personality comes from distinctive furnishings versus loads of artwork and ornamentation. The decor is decidedly dark and moody, with subdued lighting, black ceilings and trim, and slate-gray accent walls and bedding. Tan cork floors lighten things up a bit. Only the hand-painted armoires and full-size, retro Smeg fridges in olive green give the spaces any color. The fridges are stocked with an impressive array of drinks -- both alcoholic and not. The refrigerated drinks are part of an extensive minibar lineup of snacks and top-shelf liquor that’s standard in each room. Bathrooms also run dark, with sliding doors separating white marble vanities from the jet-black toilets. Charcoal-colored tiles frame walk-in showers (or shower/tub combos) with rainfall showerheads. 

Even the entry-level Medium King and Double-Double Rooms offer lots of space, with small tables and two chairs. Larger Kings, Corner Kings, and Suites offer more room and features, such as black leathers sofas. Select rooms have playful details like turntables with vinyl LPs and/or Martin acoustic guitars. Free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and soft robes are standard. City views from some rooms are quite nice, but ambient noise from the 3 Keys nightclub can be heard in some rooms (ear plugs are provided).

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Features

Multiple dining/drinking options, live music venue, event space, outdoor pool, and fitness center

True to its Crescent City location, eating, drinking, and music are a true draw at the Ace Hotel. Several options exist, starting with the Josephine Estelle restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on Italian cuisine with an American Southern flair. Stumptown Coffee sells barista-made brews, and Seaworthy is an oyster bar that serves dinner nightly. Food is also available 24 hours a day via room service and at the lobby bar and Alto, the wildly popular rooftop bar with 200 seats surrounding the spacious outdoor pool that has amazing city views. The on-site venue 3 Keys features almost-nightly music in an intimate setting.

Another highlight is the large, 24/7 fitness center with an excellent choice of Cybex cardio and weight-training equipment. While there's no business center, the hotel does offer over 10,000 square feet of event space that can accommodate up to 500 people, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Other extras include valet dry cleaning and an on-site guest laundry room. The hotel's valet-only parking operates 24/7, but it’s expensive. Pets are welcome for a small fee

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Ace Hotel New Orleans

Scene

Trendy hotel, with a cool lobby that’s a stylish mix of old and new

Crossing the threshold of the Ace Hotel, there’s an unmistakable energy in the property's cool lobby that’s a jubilant mix of old and new. The decor pays homage to the hotel's 1920s Art Deco building, with a mishmash of vintage furniture and rugs and an old bar tucked into one corner. Modern art from local artists is displayed all the way up the two-tone green walls, and the black ceiling gives it a quirky touch. But decor is only one part of the Ace's winning atmosphere -- it's also got a surging social scene. The 3 Keys nightclub has live music almost nightly, and the Alto rooftop pool and bar is wildly popular with guests and locals alike. Given the amazing views and tons of comfortable seats, it’s easy to see why it’s often packed.

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Location

In downtown bordering the Warehouse District, about a 15-minute walk to the French Quarter 

The Ace Hotel is located downtown, where the Central Business District borders the trendy Warehouse District. It’s a busy and safe location that is less raucous than the French Quarter. A streetcar line runs nearby, and restaurants are as close as one minute away on foot. It’s approximately 15 minutes walking to the French Quarter. The Mercedes-Benz Superdome is a nine-minute walk, and its takes about 18 minutes walking (six via public transit) to the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas on the river. New Orleans International Airport is about 25 minutes driving. 

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Rooms

Large and stylish, with a dark motif, full fridges and minibars packed with drinks, and coffeemakers

Compared to the lobby, guest rooms are rather subdued. Their personality comes from distinctive furnishings versus loads of artwork and ornamentation. The decor is decidedly dark and moody, with subdued lighting, black ceilings and trim, and slate-gray accent walls and bedding. Tan cork floors lighten things up a bit. Only the hand-painted armoires and full-size, retro Smeg fridges in olive green give the spaces any color. The fridges are stocked with an impressive array of drinks -- both alcoholic and not. The refrigerated drinks are part of an extensive minibar lineup of snacks and top-shelf liquor that’s standard in each room. Bathrooms also run dark, with sliding doors separating white marble vanities from the jet-black toilets. Charcoal-colored tiles frame walk-in showers (or shower/tub combos) with rainfall showerheads. 

Even the entry-level Medium King and Double-Double Rooms offer lots of space, with small tables and two chairs. Larger Kings, Corner Kings, and Suites offer more room and features, such as black leathers sofas. Select rooms have playful details like turntables with vinyl LPs and/or Martin acoustic guitars. Free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and soft robes are standard. City views from some rooms are quite nice, but ambient noise from the 3 Keys nightclub can be heard in some rooms (ear plugs are provided).

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Features

Multiple dining/drinking options, live music venue, event space, outdoor pool, and fitness center

True to its Crescent City location, eating, drinking, and music are a true draw at the Ace Hotel. Several options exist, starting with the Josephine Estelle restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a focus on Italian cuisine with an American Southern flair. Stumptown Coffee sells barista-made brews, and Seaworthy is an oyster bar that serves dinner nightly. Food is also available 24 hours a day via room service and at the lobby bar and Alto, the wildly popular rooftop bar with 200 seats surrounding the spacious outdoor pool that has amazing city views. The on-site venue 3 Keys features almost-nightly music in an intimate setting.

Another highlight is the large, 24/7 fitness center with an excellent choice of Cybex cardio and weight-training equipment. While there's no business center, the hotel does offer over 10,000 square feet of event space that can accommodate up to 500 people, and Wi-Fi is free throughout. Other extras include valet dry cleaning and an on-site guest laundry room. The hotel's valet-only parking operates 24/7, but it’s expensive. Pets are welcome for a small fee

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Balcony / Terrace / Patio

  • Basic Television

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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