Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter

Partying on Bourbon Street is one of the first things that comes to mind for many people when they think of New Orleans, and the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter gives guests a front row seat to all the action. Sitting directly on Bourbon Street, it’s hard to get any closer to the party. Those who spring for one of the rooms with a coveted balcony overlooking Bourbon Street are in the best spot to take it all in. Not surprisingly, those rooms, and the hotel in general, are in high demand during Mardi Gras and other events.The hotel stands on the site of the historic former French Opera House and pays homage to its past in the names of its restaurant and bar, as well as in the local artwork that’s scattered thoughout the property. Tucked behind the hotel is a lovely, serene courtyard with an outdoor pool. Though Bourbon Street is just feet away, the space feels light years away from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter. The hotel attracts an eclectic mix of tourists, families, and business guests, and often sees large blocks of rooms rented out by convention groups that want to spoil their guests with a prime location. The lobby and bar, which both face Bourbon Street, are particularly great spots to enjoy some topnotch people-watching. 

When it comes to partying in the French Quarter, it doesn’t get much more central than the Four Points by Sheraton. Sitting at the corner of Bourbon and Toulouse Streets, the hotel is surrounded by some of the city’s most popular bars, restaurants, shops, galleries, and museums. Several major attractions are within a 10-minute walk, including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Cafe du Monde, Preservation Hall, and Louis Armstrong Park. The Central Business District is about a 10-minute walk away, across busy Canal Street. At Canal Street, guests can catch the city’s famous streetcar. A ride to the middle of the Garden District takes about 25 minutes. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a 35-minute drive from the hotel.

Yellow-and-blue houndstooth carpets add a playful touch to the otherwise understated rooms at the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter. Rooms are bright, clean, and contemporary, with streamlined wood furnishings and modern amenities. Entry-level rooms feature either one king-size bed or two double beds. Free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers come standard, but there are no mini-fridges or minibars. Bright bathrooms feature marble countertops, tile floors, and hairdryers. Activ Body Care toiletries come in eco-friendly pump dispensers in the shower/tub combos. Upgrading buys balconies and better views. King Rooms With Balcony overlook the hotel’s beautiful courtyard, while Double Double Rooms With Balcony look out over Toulouse Street. Some of the hotel’s most coveted rooms are its Deluxe Rooms, which open out onto large, shared wrought iron balconies overlooking all the action of Bourbon Street. Some of these rooms  The Junior Suites also access these prime balconies, and add separate living areas. Accessible rooms are also available.

In addition to a prime location, the Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter offers a good range of amenities. Calling back to the location’s former life as the site of the French Opera House, the hotel offers Cafe Opera and Puccini Bar as its dining and drinking options. The cafe is open for breakfast, while the bar serves southern fare and cocktails for lunch and dinner. The Four Points Best Brews program offers a seasonally rotating selection of local craft beers and weekly barbecue nights. The bar and the adjacent lobby lounge look out onto Bourbon Street, making them prime spots for some excellent people-watching. Opera singers regularly perform in the bar. Free water and coffee are always available in the lobby.Tucked behind the lobby, away from the frenzy of Bourbon Street, the hotel offers a lovely courtyard that features a large outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers. Another area of the leafy courtyard is full of tables and umbrellas that sit under strings of lights that create a romantic atmosphere at night.The hotel also has a tiny 24-hour fitness center that features Life Fitness cardio machines and free weights. For business guests, the Four Points offers a 24-hour business center and 4,375 square feet of meeting space. Other amenities include a small convenience store in the lobby and a souvenir shop with an entrance on Bourbon Street. Free Wi-Fi is offered throughout the property. Valet parking is available for a fee.