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Avenue Garden Hotel

3 stars
1509 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.7
out of 5
106 reviews
Wonderful charming hotel

If you're looking for modern, sanitized, boring place to stay, then go ahead and book at one of the... See full review

  • Pensacola Mike
  • Jan 21, 2013
Great Stay

Helpful staff, great hotel with lots of character! See full review

  • emaybe
  • Apr 1, 2013
Intimate, family-owned, budget-friendly hotel in the Garden District

Three turn-of-the-century townhouses were converted to make this Garden District European-style hotel. There are 27 rooms and an outdoor courtyard. Though there is no on-site restaurant, the hotel has direct access to Voodoo Barbecue through its courtyard. The family-owned and operated hotel strives for a personal touch. The hotel is conveniently located on the St. Charles Streetcar line.

Highlights
  • Smoke-free hotel
  • Garage parking for small vehicles (fees apply)
  • Cozy courtyard patio
  • Complimentary continental breakfast
Rooms

Each of the 25 rooms has an iron and ironing board, hair dryer and cable TV. Guests can use the hotel's computer with free Internet access in Magnolia Room or access its free Wi-Fi in most rooms. The Magnolia Room is also where visitors gather to chat, review tour information and convene before venturing out.

Features

Complimentary continental breakfast served daily. The St. Charles Tavern across the street is open 24/7. Voodoo Barbecue can be access through the hotel's courtyard. The pleasant courtyard patio offers a cool spot for relaxing after a busy day of touring. The hotel can accommodate small weddings and wedding parties.

 

Transportation
  • Louis Armstrong International Airport (12 miles)
  • St. Charles Streetcar
Attractions
  • The Audubon Nature Institute (4.2 mi/ 6.6 km)
  • French Quarter (1.7 mi/ 2.7 km)
  • Tulane University (1.3 mi/ 2.1 km)
  • Loyola University (3.2 mi/ 5.1 km)

Avenue Garden Hotel Rooms

Deluxe Double Room
Our European boutique style hotel offers traditional ambiance and historic charm that defines New Orleans. Our personal service and hospitality promises to enhance your visit to the Crescent City, while keeping your lodging costs affordable. Our rooms offer Queen, King, and Double Beds, and are a relaxing retreat at the end of a busy New Orleans day. Many of our single rooms offer high ceiling, some have old brick fireplaces (non-working), and others are quite cozy in their own right. Some guest rooms have a balcony or private porch area facing St. Charles Ave, and the Hotel has an upstairs Gallery for guests, as well as a front porch which guests are welcome to enjoy. Standard double bed rooms (Full and Queen) are available.
Complimentary wireless internet access, Alarm clock/Radio, Cable Television with Remote, Individual Climate Control Air Conditioning, Iron and Ironing Board, Smoke Free Rooms, Complimentary Soaps/ Shampoo, Daily housekeeping service.
Deluxe Room
Our European boutique style hotel offers traditional ambiance and historic charm that defines New Orleans. Our personal service and hospitality promises to enhance your visit to the Crescent City, while keeping your lodging costs affordable. Our rooms offer Queen, King, and Double Beds, and are a relaxing retreat at the end of a busy New Orleans day. Many of our single rooms offer high ceiling, some have old brick fireplaces (non-working), and others are quite cozy in their own right. Some guest rooms have a balcony or private porch area facing St. Charles Ave, and the Hotel has an upstairs Gallery for guests, as well as a front porch which guests are welcome to enjoy. Standard double bed rooms (Full and Queen) are available.
Complimentary wireless internet access, Alarm clock/Radio, Cable Television with Remote, Individual Climate Control Air Conditioning, Iron and Ironing Board, Smoke Free Rooms, Complimentary Soaps/ Shampoo, Daily housekeeping service.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Dining
Restaurant
Services
Business center
Internet
Wireless internet

Hotel Map

29.939 -90.0756
Area served
New Orleans, Louisiana
Nearby airports
MSY Louis Armstrong Airport
Area description
French Quarter, Zoo, Aquarium, Audubon Park, and Harrah�s Casino, Shopping at the River walk or the French Market, Convention Center, Superdome.

Nearby points of interest

  • Contemporary Arts Center: 0.5 mi
  • Louisiana State Museum: 0.6 mi
  • East Tennessee Historical Center: 0.7 mi
  • New Orleans Arena: 0.8 mi
  • Port of New Orleans: 0.9 mi
  • New Orleans School of Glass Works: 0.9 mi
  • Louisiana Superdome: 0.9 mi
  • Riverwalk Marketplace: 1 mi
  • Entergy IMAX Theater: 1 mi
  • Aquarium of The Americas: 1.1 mi
  • Musee Conti Wax Museum: 1.3 mi
  • Crescent City Brewhouse: 1.3 mi
  • Storyville: 1.4 mi
  • Jackson Square: 1.5 mi
  • Preservation Hall: 1.5 mi
  • Contemporary Arts Center: 0.5 mi
  • Louisiana State Museum: 0.6 mi
  • East Tennessee Historical Center: 0.7 mi
  • New Orleans Arena: 0.8 mi
  • Port of New Orleans: 0.9 mi
  • New Orleans School of Glass Works: 0.9 mi
  • Louisiana Superdome: 0.9 mi
  • Riverwalk Marketplace: 1 mi
  • Entergy IMAX Theater: 1 mi
  • Aquarium of The Americas: 1.1 mi
  • Musee Conti Wax Museum: 1.3 mi
  • Crescent City Brewhouse: 1.3 mi
  • Storyville: 1.4 mi
  • Jackson Square: 1.5 mi
  • Preservation Hall: 1.5 mi
  • Bourbon Street: 1.5 mi
  • New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum: 1.6 mi
  • Folklife and Visitor Center: 1.7 mi
  • Algiers Point: 1.8 mi
  • American Aquatic Gardens: 2.1 mi
  • Amistad Research Center: 2.5 mi
  • Riverbend: 3.1 mi
  • Bywater Historic District: 3.1 mi
  • Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden: 3.4 mi
  • New Orleans Museum of Art: 3.5 mi
  • Audubon Zoo: 3.6 mi
  • Carousel Gardens: 4 mi
  • City Park New Orleans: 4.5 mi
  • State Capital Publishing Museum: 4.6 mi
  • Six Flags New Orleans: 11.4 mi

Dining

Slice Pizzeria
Just next door, and below our more contemporary suite of rooms is Slice Pizzeria, one of the area's best and most popular cafes, featuring hand-tossed specialty pies, pizza by the slice, calzones, pasta, painis, salads, and a fully stocked bar. Guests cannot resist going back for more!
VooDoo BBQ
This place is addicting! Consistantly voted one of New Orleans' best, VooDoo adjoins Avenue Garden Hotel from the Courtyard, and features some of the best barbeque and sides that you'll find anywhere!

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (106)

Ratings and reviews for Avenue Garden Hotel

Overall score

3.7 / 5
106 out of 106
Amenities:
3.2
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4.2
Room comfort:
3.9
Location:
4.2
Value:
4

84% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
I wish I were in New Orleans
Carlisle, PA
Oct 19, 2010

Southern luxury for low price

Great location in Garden district - on Charles Street, close to French Quater. There's a streetcar stop right in front of the hotel, so you can move around the city centre faster. Lovely, luxurious in Louisiana style, small and quiet. You feel like you live in Garden district of nineteenth century. Rooms of average size, beautiful and convenient. Free breakfast every moment - delicious bakery. We want to stay there again.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Charles Tavern is open 24 hours, just across the street from the hotel

Review of Avenue Garden Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Business
Los Angeles, CA
Oct 10, 2010

Don't stay there!!

That was the worst hotel experience I've ever had. There was no internet access (broken and was never fixed) even though it is advertised as complimentary. Dirty hotel and area. It is noisy as well.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Trip purpose:

Business

Review of Avenue Garden Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Rachel
Not Provided
Sep 27, 2010

Very clean and tidy. All staff

Very clean and tidy. All staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Excellent coffee! Would definitely stay again :-)

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
Review of Avenue Garden Hotel

Reviewer score

1
Anonymous
Florida
Sep 15, 2010

You get what you pay for

staff was very rude and the room was smelly and dingy

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
2
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of Avenue Garden Hotel

Reviewer score

3
hiding from family
nashville, tn
Aug 28, 2010

Will stay again!

What a charming place to stay! Great location close to everything. Historic hotel with the grand architecture famous of New Orleans. The staff was friendly and helpful. Plan to stay again. Great price. Needs some maintenance though.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

take the street car all the way to bourban street for just a $1.25

Review of Avenue Garden Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Connecticut
Aug 23, 2010

Comfy, Personable, Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at this sweet, cozy inn. The staff was helpful, the location fantastic and the internet was always available. We also used their parking garage which worked very well. Be sure to try Lydia's pumpkin coffee cake! There was also a fitness center across the street that we used.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Loved Zea's restaurant, next to the Inn.

Review of Avenue Garden Hotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
Bossier City, La
Aug 19, 2010

Typical Old Nawlins

Hotel is in the Garden district, right on the St. Charles trolley line. Staff was freindly, but the room that we stayed in was less than great. I understand old New Orleans is everywhere but DANG this place needs some simple updating. Its a shame that this hotel has such good bones and is being ruined by lack of upkeep. Think i would spend a little more and skip this one until its remodeled.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

trolley goes straight to French Quarter 1.25/person

Review of Avenue Garden Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Travelin' Tom
Virginia
Aug 18, 2010

Avenue Garden Hotel

Friendly owner, interesting layout, helpful with requests. Sits right on the St. Charles street car line. Not a full service hotel, so you're not going to hang out there, but a great base of operations.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Fun bar a block down the street.

Review of Avenue Garden Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Baton Rouge, LA
Aug 16, 2010

Great weekend getaway.

Spent the night in New Orleans to enjoy and concert. Hotel is in a great location, just a few feet from the street car stop. Many restaurants around for you dining pleasure. Rooms were a little small but hotel was very nice, almost like a bed and breakfast type atmosphere.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Many restaurants very close.

Review of Avenue Garden Hotel

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Jackson, MS
Aug 9, 2010

Wonderful little hotel

The hotel was very cozy, warm and inviting. The staff was great. Where it lacked in some amenities it made up in charm. Nice area to stay the night. Lots of dining choices.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Sightseeing tip: Short walk from hotel

Take the trolley that picks up in front of the hotel to see the beautiful historic homes throughout the garden district. Very nice ride.

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