Located in the French Quarter
Free coffee in the lobby
Breakfast area becomes a bar/lounge in the evenings
Clean rooms, some with wrought-iron balconies
Courtyard swimming pool
Free Wi-Fi
Parking is expensive
On-site restaurant serves breakfast only
Limited room service hours
Interiors feel a little older and worn
In the heart of the French Quarter, the Chateau LeMoyne is housed in a Southern mansion that dates back to the mid-1800s. This mid-range hotel retains many of its original features, including wrought-iron balconies and interior brick courtyards. Room interiors are in need of some refurbishment, but do have modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Just minutes from Bourbon and Canal Streets, all of the French Quarter hot spots are within walking distance from this historic property.
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Scene
Historic, quiet hotel with old-fashioned details
Built around an old French-style courtyard, this mid-sized hotel (171 rooms) has plenty of spots to lounge about throughout the property, including a bright and welcoming lobby with a free coffee station. The hotel comprises an old mansion, a former slaves' quarters, and an adjoining apartment, all of which are interconnected. Details include wrought-iron and white wood balconies, romantic archways and statues, a turtle pond, and a covered garden patio. The hotel is generally quieter than what you might find on Bourbon Street, but it's close enough to the action if partying is your thing.
Location
In the heart of the French Quarter on Dauphine Street
Located in the heart of the French Quarter, just one block off the famed Bourbon Street and two blocks from the shopping and restaurants on Canal Street, the Chateau LeMoyne is close to the action of New Orleans, yet removed enough that it's quiet. The New Orleans Musical Legends Park is a two-minute walk away and getting to the Preservation Hall, a historic venue dedicated to authentic jazz music, takes about seven minutes on foot.
Rooms
In need of a facelift, but classic and clean
Rooms are a bit worn out but comfortable and clean (renovations are apparently forthcoming). Rich, heavy drapes, still-life paintings, and wooden furniture are juxtaposed with the modern conveniences such as flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and in-room coffeemakers. The bathrooms are basic, but do come with tubs. Rooms with balconies cost a bit more, but are worth the extra expense if you want to people-watch. Courtyard-facing rooms on higher floors away from the street and elevator are the quietest. The Creole Suite has exposed brick walls and a mini-fridge.
Features
Courtyards, valet parking, and Southern touches
The property has two courtyards. One has a small but immaculate pool and sun deck; the second is a popular site for weddings and other events. The on-site restaurant—Cafe Bienville—only serves New Orleans-style breakfasts, but transitions later in the day into an after-supper parlor for conversation and cocktails. The business center is really just a computer and a printer, and the lobby has a concierge, an ATM, and a reading area. Valet parking is the only parking option and it's pricey, although expensive parking is the norm in the area.
