$89 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in: May 27, 2013 Check-out: May 29, 2013

French Market Inn

3 stars
501 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.2
out of 5
196 reviews
good location

Overall pleasant experience. Location is very good. See full review

  • GeorgeElena
  • May 2, 2013
great location

If you are a snob dont stay here this is a quaint inn with the character of the french quarter the... See full review

  • dobby
  • Apr 4, 2013
Historic hotel offers central French Quarter location, courtyard

Brush up on your New Orleans history at this historic inn. The hotel was built in the 1800s for Baron and Baroness Joseph Xavier de Pontalba, and it was the government house when Louisiana was still a French colony. Today's budget-minded tourists can appreciate the proximity to the party without paying Bourbon Street prices. The hotel's staff is eager to make reservations and help with vacation planning. 

Highlights
  • Quaint courtyard
  • Convenient French Quarter location
  • Emphasis on personal service
Rooms

The 127 guest rooms surround a courtyard. Rooms are individually decorated, some with antiques, brass beds and exposed brick walls.  Each room features basic conveniences, such as a hair dryer, iron and ironing board, cable TV and a coffee maker.

Features

This hotel has no food service, but it is steps from the bustling French Market. There is a door in the lobby connecting to CC's Cafe for caffeine and snacks. Nearby Marie Laveau's Voodoo Bar is a fun, moodily lit spot for a drink. The hotel's courtyard makes for a quiet picnic location.

Transportation
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (13 miles)
  • Short walk to Riverfront Streetcar line

Attractions
  • Bourbon Street
  • Jackson Square
  • French Market
  • Cigar Factory New Orleans and Museum
  • Jax Brewery
  • Woldenberg Park
Policies and fees
  • Must be 21 years of age to purchase a room.
  • Children under 12 stay free with adult.
  • The hotel requires a valid I.D. and credit card at time of check in. A hold may be placed on the credit card to cover the security deposit and incidental charges.
  • There is a fee of $4.95 per night for unlimited local and long distance calls within the U.S.

This is not a comprehensive list of fees. Any amounts listed above may not include taxes and are subject to change.

French Market Inn Rooms

Standard Room
Standard room complete with One Queen size bed. Maximum 2 guests recommended per room.

Amenities

General
Concierge

Recommendations for you

Customers who viewed French Market Inn also booked these hotels.

Reviewer score 4.0 out of 5
Reviewer score 3.8 out of 5
Reviewer score 3.9 out of 5

Hotel Map

29.9552 -90.0642
Area served
New Orleans
Nearby airports
Louis Armstrong Airport -MSY- 12 miles
Area description
501 Rue Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70130, USHeart of French Quarter - 2 blocks to Bourbon Street.

Nearby points of interest

  • Crescent City Brewhouse: 0 mi
  • Jackson Square: 0.2 mi
  • Preservation Hall: 0.2 mi
  • Bourbon Street: 0.3 mi
  • Musee Conti Wax Museum: 0.3 mi
  • New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum: 0.3 mi
  • Aquarium of The Americas: 0.4 mi
  • Entergy IMAX Theater: 0.4 mi
  • Folklife and Visitor Center: 0.4 mi
  • New Orleans School of Glass Works: 0.5 mi
  • Riverwalk Marketplace: 0.5 mi
  • Storyville: 0.6 mi
  • Louisiana State Museum: 0.8 mi
  • American Aquatic Gardens: 0.8 mi
  • Algiers Point: 0.9 mi
  • Crescent City Brewhouse: 0 mi
  • Jackson Square: 0.2 mi
  • Preservation Hall: 0.2 mi
  • Bourbon Street: 0.3 mi
  • Musee Conti Wax Museum: 0.3 mi
  • New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum: 0.3 mi
  • Aquarium of The Americas: 0.4 mi
  • Entergy IMAX Theater: 0.4 mi
  • Folklife and Visitor Center: 0.4 mi
  • New Orleans School of Glass Works: 0.5 mi
  • Riverwalk Marketplace: 0.5 mi
  • Storyville: 0.6 mi
  • Louisiana State Museum: 0.8 mi
  • American Aquatic Gardens: 0.8 mi
  • Algiers Point: 0.9 mi
  • Contemporary Arts Center: 0.9 mi
  • Louisiana Superdome: 1.1 mi
  • New Orleans Arena: 1.1 mi
  • Port of New Orleans: 1.4 mi
  • East Tennessee Historical Center: 1.7 mi
  • Bywater Historic District: 1.9 mi
  • Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden: 2.8 mi
  • New Orleans Museum of Art: 2.8 mi
  • Carousel Gardens: 3.3 mi
  • Amistad Research Center: 3.4 mi
  • City Park New Orleans: 3.7 mi
  • Riverbend: 3.9 mi
  • State Capital Publishing Museum: 4.1 mi
  • Audubon Zoo: 4.7 mi
  • Six Flags New Orleans: 10.1 mi

Dining

CC's Coffee House
The coffee house fronts Decatur and connects to the hotel lobby, for the convenience of our guests. CC's will also provide our guests with a continental breakfast for a minimal charge.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1600
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.

Back to menu Return to top

Guest Reviews (196)

Ratings and reviews for French Market Inn

Overall score

3.2 / 5
196 out of 196
Amenities:
2.8
Room cleanliness:
3.3
Hotel staff:
3.9
Room comfort:
3.3
Location:
4.6
Value:
3.7

70% would recommend to a friend.

Sort by:
Review this hotel
Review of French Market Inn

Reviewer score

3
BJMax
Business
Greentop, MO 63546, USA
Jan 24, 2013

French Quarter Access

Friendly, helpful staff. Parking at a premium. A nice, historical, and down home feel. Lots of tourist activities close by.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
2
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Time-saving tip: Not Applicable

Bring your GPS.

Review of French Market Inn

Reviewer score

4
The Rambler
New York, NY
Jan 14, 2013

Highly Recommended

In the Quarter, although on the edge. Currently under construction, but clean spacious rooms and a helpful staff make this a fine place to stay.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Not Applicable

There is more than one way to get beads.

Review of French Market Inn

Reviewer score

5
alabamaguys
Near Mobile, Alabama
Jan 7, 2013

Great Location

Great experience staying at this hotel. Excellent location to French Quarter and Market. Walking Distance to many attractions. Great room. Only complaint was at 1:30 am the guest above us got back to their room where their kids proceeded to use their bed as a trampoline unitl 3:30 am. We will be sure to stay again at this great little hotel.

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

Maspero's is a great place to eat, and in walking distance. Affordable and great food.

Review of French Market Inn

Reviewer score

5
RRempala
Chicago, IL
Dec 19, 2012

Stay There!

The staff at the hotel was so nice, Nancy the front desk lady was extremely helful and very sweet. The whole staff was really nice, the hotel is a landmark, a historical building and is located in the center of everywhere you would want to go in the French Quarter.

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

Every restaurant or bar is just a 5 minute walk away

Review of French Market Inn

Reviewer score

1
Jacquewsb
Louisiana
Dec 4, 2012

Hotel needs help

In the first room we were put in on the 3rd floor, the tv did not work. They moved us to another room on the ground floor. There was not adequate lighting from the front desk to the room. The carpet and upholstery on the chair was dirty and stained. When we woke up each morning, we were on the bare mattress because there was no fitted sheet on the bed. We had to wait about 30 minutes the first time that we ask to have our vehicle brought around for us. They morning that we left, my husband called in advance to have the vehicle brought to the front, they forgot to call for it. One of the concierges was very prompt, but the other would rather sit or talk on his cell phone. Maybe after the renovation is complete, it will be a nicer place to stay. The location is a great place.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
5
Value:
1
Review of French Market Inn

Reviewer score

3
BCMill
Kentucky
Nov 17, 2012

Great location

Liked the old style inn atmosphere but the rooms were very small, carpets were stained/nasty, bath room shower knob was falling off. If your staying there to party and just sleep thats fine but other than that an older couple will find it uncomfortable. The hotel had construction going on and was very noisy. Also the streets out front were being repaved. This was not disclosed prior to booking and should have been. B/C

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

Great location to party and close to visit clubs, and adult fun.

Review of French Market Inn

Reviewer score

3
Gwenkins
Shreveport, LA
Nov 16, 2012

Excellent location

Waiting for the renovations to be finished. Could be an excellent place to stay with the right updating. Leave some of the New Orleans charm but add more modern conveniences.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
2
Review of French Market Inn

Reviewer score

3
hajones5891
Panama City Beach, FL, USA
Nov 10, 2012

Neat hotel!

Great location! You can walk to the French quarter and Bourbon St! They will screw you on parking though so be prepared! Also, the beds were not very comfy.......but overall not too shabby!!!

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

Short walk to Bourbon street!

Review of French Market Inn

Reviewer score

3
SJLDB
Amelia Virginia
Nov 6, 2012

Experience with hotel

The staff were great. Location great. Loved the old style building. Only thing negative was the bathroom tub needed to be updated. We did not know how to use the shower. Once we inquired that we thought it was broke, the maintence man came right up to show us how to work. Other than that I would stay there again.

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

Within walking distance to shops, French Market, Steam Ship, Bourbon Street, Canal Street, Shopping, Casino, Dining.

Review of French Market Inn

Reviewer score

4
Travelin' Jones
Business
Chicago, IL
Oct 28, 2012

Cool and Haunted

I didn't know when I booked it but this hotel is one of the oldest in New Orleans and is listed on every haunted hotel list. I didn't experience any haunting phenomenon but I loved the fee of it - sort of a creepy, old and very New Orleans vibe. I liked it, the people were nice and it's only a few minute walk from Jackson Square and Bourbon Street. I'd stay there again for sure.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
Trip purpose:

Business

Back to menu Return to top