Central Business District, United States
Within walking distance of the French Quarter
Large, comfortable suites with separate living rooms and full kitchens
Small indoor pool with hot tub
Fitness center with modern machines
Large business center with computers, printer, and fax
Several meeting rooms
Free breakfast with hot options including waffles and eggs
Laundry facilities and 24-hour minimart with snacks
Free coffee available in lobby all day, plus evening happy hour on weekdays
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Decor is bland and chain-like
Complaints about loud ACs
Fitness center is small
No full restaurant
The 166-room Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans is an upper-middle-range chain hotel located in the downtown business district, within walking distance of the French Quarter. Though decor is a bit bland, the spacious and comfortable suites offer convenience for longer stays and are outfitted with small kitchens and separate living rooms. The hotel has an indoor pool as well as a small fitness center equipped with a handful of modern machines. Free breakfast and all-day coffee, in addition to a 24-hour minimart and coin-operated laundry, add to the amenities that make this property a good value. There are several other similar all-suite hotels nearby, such as the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson and the Staybridge Suites New Orleans French Qtr/Dwtn, so travelers should compare rates.
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Scene
Modern chain hotel popular with business travelers, families, and extended stays
Guests are greeted by a spacious, tall-ceilinged lobby where glass chandeliers and salon-style walls full of gilt-framed mirrors are paired with contemporary furniture in neutral gray hues and burgundy accents. Though the lobby decor imparts a grandiosity that the rest of the hotel doesn’t quite deliver, it nonetheless provides an elegant backdrop for a bout of lingering. The hotel attracts business travelers due to its downtown location in the business district, as well as families and travelers on extended stays.
Location
Located in the business district, about a 15-minute walk to the heart of the French Quarter
The hotel is situated in the middle of downtown and the central business district on Poydras Street, a large six-lane road that runs from the Super Dome to the Convention Center. There are many business and corporate buildings in the immediate area and less shopping and dining options, though the French Quarter and the myriad of restaurants and bars lining Bourbon Street are about a 10 to 15-minute walk away. There's a bus stop serving several lines right outside of the hotel, and a street car stops a block away.
Rooms
Spacious, comfortable suites with contemporary, if bland, decor and full kitchens
Spacious, comfortable suites feature an eclectic mix of furniture: gray couches, blue patterned armchairs, and traditional wooden furnishings are paired with chain-hotel staples like dark patterned carpets and pops of colorful modern art on the walls that enlivens the mostly neutral hues. All of the one- and two-bedroom suites have separate living rooms with pull-out sofa beds, as well as full kitchens equipped with full-size fridges, microwaves, dishwashers, two-burner stoves, and coffeemakers. All units also have flat-screen TVs with cable, work desks with ergonomic chairs, and free Wi-Fi. Bathrooms are standard, with shower/tub combos and imitation-granite vanities; some have a separate sink area adjacent to the bedroom. Some of the units also have small private balconies.
Features
Indoor pool and fitness center; free breakfast; various meeting rooms, large business center, laundry facilities, and convenience store
The hotel offers a good array of features, including a heated indoor pool, a small fitness center with a handful of modern machines, and several meeting rooms as well as a large business center with computers, a printer, and a fax machine. A hot breakfast with a variety of options -- like eggs, waffles, and freshly baked muffins -- is included in the room rate, plus free coffee is available throughout the day in the lobby. There's no full restaurant, but the hotel offers a free evening social on certain days of the week. There's also a coin-operated laundry and a 24-hour convenience store selling basic snacks and toiletries.
