Charming, brick, two-story historic hotel with antique furniture and period-style accents
In the middle of the French Quarter, across from the Beauregard Keyes House
Large rooms with antique furnishings and iPod docks
Small and large pools with fresh towels and loungers
Free continental breakfast
The Latrobe Room is available for private meetings and banquets
Lovely Ice House Bar and restaurant with happy hour and one discount drink voucher
Business area with one PC computer and a printer
Brick-lined, lush courtyards with large and small fountains
On-site parking and valet service for a fee
Freebies include Wi-Fi, safe deposit box, and HBO
Some guests complain of a musty odor
Rooms by the street and pools can be noisy
Hotel has a lot of steep steps that might prove difficult for those with limited mobility
The two-story Hotel Provincial -- with 94 rooms in the historic French Quarter -- is a retreat into old New Orleans. The hotel, with period architectural accents, brick courtyards, and antique furniture, also has on-site valet parking, free Wi-Fi, two pools, and an attractive restaurant with happy hour specials. Rooms complement the traditional vibe of the hotel, but the antique furniture can be dank and musty, although bathrooms have been remodeled. All in all, it's one of the best boutique hotels for the price in the neighborhood.
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Scene
A historic oasis -- in tune with the French Quarter -- with courtyards and antique accents
For guests looking for a historic New Orleans experience, the Hotel Provincial provides an oasis within the busy French Quarter. The small lobby, which has kept many of the features of the original property, has an antique front desk, checkered tiled floors, and an overhanging chandelier. Bought by the Dupepe family in 1961, the small hotel is a historical landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Guests with a penchant for the paranormal also claim that the property is haunted and rooms on the street side of the hotel can sometimes hear ghost tour guides talking about the property.
Location
On a narrow, bumpy New Orleans street near the Mississippi River
The Hotel Provincial's location in the middle of the French Quarter is convenient for tourists. Two blocks away is the famous Cafe Du Monde. Across the street is the Beauregard Keyes House built in 1826 by architect Francois Correjolles. On the same street as the hotel is the Old Ursuline Convent that housed the first nuns, who arrived in the city in 1727. Chartres Street sees a lot of foot, bike, car, and horse-drawn carriage traffic. In the immediate area is the French Market (a three-minute walk), Jackson Square (six minutes), and Decatur Street (two minutes). Bourbon Street is six minutes on foot from the hotel. The airport is a 25-minute drive.
Rooms
Large rooms with historic character, antiques, flat-screen TVs, and free HBO
Rooms at the Hotel Provincial differ from one another -- this is no cookie-cutter chain property -- but all evoke the hotel's historic feel with antique Southern furnishings, exposed brick fireplaces, and a lot of natural light. Along with the charming period pieces are modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, free HBO, and other cable channels, Sealy Plush mattresses, and iPod docking stations. Bathrooms are clean and modern with fixtures that are on par with luxury hotels. Views from balconies include the Mississippi River, the pools, or the hotel's private courtyards. On request, the hotel offers a rollaway bed for an additional charge. There are no minibars, but vending machines can be found on the hotel premises.
Features
Large and small pools, an on-site restaurant, and a meeting space for business travelers
The Hotel Provincial has a large pool suitable for laps, with fresh towels provided. There is also a small pool surrounded by trees and plants with wrought-iron lounge chairs and a lion's head fountain. The hotel's lovely Ice House Bar and restaurant is painted a rich blue with white classic bar stools, dark wood chairs and tables, and a flat-screen TV. The space is open for nighttime cocktails and serves as the breakfast room in the mornings. The Latrobe Room -- which can fit up to 60 people -- is available for private functions, meetings, or weddings. The main courtyard of the hotel, lined in brick and decorated with a fountain in the center, can be used for small weddings of up to 20 people.
