Central Business District, United States
In the city center, walking distance of the French Quarter
Streetcar stop a one-minute walk from the hotel
Spacious and bright guest rooms; some have balconies
Starbucks cafe and a bistro located in the lobby area
On-site fitness center
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
24-hour on-site convenience store
Coin-operated laundry facilities
Meeting room for up to 40 people
Breakfast incurs an extra charge
Only valet parking is available for an extra fee
Street noise can be an issue
True to its name, this Courtyard property is a 10-minute
walk from the famous French Quarter. Belonging to the Marriott chain,
Scene
Bright and colorful public spaces
Courtyard New Orleans Downtown Near the French
Quarter occupies a corner building, and the facade has balconies running along the second floor in the style that's typical for New Orleans. The modern lobby is cheery and bright, thanks to an atrium ceiling and large windows that let in lots of natural light. There are many cozy public spaces for guests to relax and mingle, like the Starbucks cafe located in the lobby and the numerous seating areas made up of clusters of sofas, or groups of tables and chairs. The hotel is especially popular with couples visiting New Orleans on vacation. Families stay here too, but they're not especially catered to.
Location
A 10-minute walk to the French Quarter
The hotel is situated on a busy one-way street in the center of New Orleans, a block away from Canal Street, which separates the Central Business District and the French Quarter, a 10-minute walk away. There are many offices and buildings in the immediate vicinity, and
there’s a streetcar stop outside the door, just a one-minute walk away. The only available parking at the hotel is valet, which costs extra.
Rooms
Spacious, bright, and cheerful guest rooms
The guest rooms at Courtyard New Orleans Downtown Near the French Quarter are spacious, bright, and cheerful. Simple bathrooms are fitted with large mirrors and spacious walk-in showers. Each guest room features a coffeemaker, mini-fridge, flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi connection, air-conditioning, an iron and ironing board, and a work desk with an ergonomic chair. Some rooms have pullout sofa beds and others have balconies with city views. Street noise can be a problem on the lower balcony floors, especially on weekends.
Features
Bistro, fitness center, and on-site Starbucks
Features here are typical of the Marriott chain, convenient and nice. Breakfast is served, for an extra fee, in the bistro located in the lobby area, which also serves simple meals throughout the day and has a limited bar selection. Also situated in the lobby is a Starbucks outpost that serves coffee, drinks, and snacks. The fitness center includes an elliptical machine, treadmills, and weights, and computers and a printer are at guests’ disposal at the business corner in the lobby. Other amenities include a 24-hour convenience store, a coin-operated laundry room, and a meeting room with 627 square feet of meeting space, which accommodates up to 40 guests. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.