French Quarter, United States
Located in the French Quarter, within walking
distance of popular attractions
Historic 18th-century building with period details throughout
Rooms include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and safes;
some have balconies
Small outdoor pool with a handful of loungers
Business center with one computer and a printer
Attractive courtyard with fountain and patio seating
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Children under 12 stay for free
Valet parking (for a fee)
Lacks any dining option, including breakfast
Street-facing rooms can be noisy
Rooms are small and some lack windows
Complaints of noise from hallways and other rooms
Housed in an 18th-century building, French Market Inn is a charming, reasonably priced hotel in the French Quarter loaded with period details and personality. The lower-middle-range hotel has an attractive brick courtyard with a fountain and even a small outdoor pool. Its 120 rooms convey the property's history with exposed brick walls and ornate decor; some rooms also have balconies. However, past guests have complained that rooms pick up street noise, and the inn lacks any dining options
(not even breakfast). For a similar historic hotel in the French Quarter, travelers could consider Grenoble House, which also includes a free breakfast.
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Scene
An affordable hotel with a rich and vivid history -- including ghost sightings
The
French Market Inn has a long and rich history. It opened in 1722 as a bakery, and in the 1830s, it was purchased by Baroness Micaela Almonaster who transformed it into a popular inn among Creole families and out-of-town visitors. Reports of ghost sightings and spooky noises (including sounds made by the bakery's old pulley system) have been on record since 1832. But ghost stories aren't the only thing that has remained from its early days. The hotel's interiors are full of period details, and the furnishings complement that history. In the lobby, hanging glass
chandeliers, oil paintings, exposed brick, a marble fireplace, and carved wood furniture vividly display the historic nature of the building. Many of the rooms face a charming traditional courtyard, paved with brick and decorated with greenery and a small fountain. Patio seating here provides a shady spot to linger, and guest often spot the inn's "courtyard kitty," Patrick, stretched out here.
Location
In the French Quarter, within walking distance of popular attractions
French Market Inn is located in the famous French
Quarter of New Orleans, a two-minute walk north of the Mississippi River. Jackson Square is a three-minute walk away, and the well-known Cafe Du Monde and the French Market take four minutes to reach on foot. Bourbon Street is a
four-minute walk away, but for those looking for local haunts and bars for jazz aficionados, Frenchmen Street (which begins at Cafe Negril) is a 15-minute walk. There are a variety of dining options on surrounding streets, and the Toulouse streetcar station takes three minutes to reach on foot. New Orleans International Airport is a 20- to 30-minute drive away.
Rooms
Elegant rooms with flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and safes; some with balconies
Rooms are elegant, but small, with exposed brick walls, upholstered headboards, luxurious silver and gold
pillows, and gold bed skirts. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and safes. Some rooms have balconies with street or courtyard views, though these can be particularly noisy. Past guests have complained of interior noise and cleanliness issues in some rooms, as well as a lack of windows. Bathrooms have spacious wood vanities with rose-colored marble countertops, walk-in showers, and hairdryers -- though the shower curtains and white-tile floors don't match the elegance of the rest of the room.
Features
Attractive courtyard with a pool and a business center
The best feature of the hotel is its attractive
courtyard, which has a tiny pool, and a combination of lounge chairs and wrought-iron patio furniture. A business center with a single computer and a printer is also available for guests' use. And guests can purchase snacks and drinks from the vending machines on-site. French Market Inn works with an airport shuttle that will
take guests to and from the airport, though the service is expensive, and it might be cheaper to take a taxi. Valet parking is also available for a fee. Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel, and there is no extra charge for children under 12.
