$89 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jan 6, 2013 Check-out: Jan 8, 2013

The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

3 stars
500 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130-3410
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
2.6
out of 5
8 reviews
FUN TIME

CHECK IN WAS GREAT, I WAS ABLE TO GET IN MY ROOM 2 HOURS BEFORE CHECK-IN TIME. THE RIVERWALK IS... See full review

  • FUN DAY
  • Nov 13, 2012
nice weekend trip

We had a great stay for the weekend. The hotel was literally within walking distance of everything:... See full review

  • Just a travelin gal
  • Oct 29, 2012
Convenient location and modern amenities in a budget hotel
Simple and modern, The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Collection hotel is convenient to the financial and legal offices in the Central Business District and steps from the French Quarter, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Harrah's Casino. The St. Charles Streetcar stops in front of the hotel's doors. A note to Mardi Gras revelers: The hotel is on the parade route.
Highlights
  • Convenient to business district and French Quarter
  • Budget friendly with pleasant rooms
  • On-site cafe and pub

 

Rooms

Each of the 122 king, queen and double-double rooms at The Blake Hotel New Orleans are outfitted with iron and ironing board, hair dryer, full-length mirror, AM/FM clock radio, 37-inch flat-screen LCD TV, phones with voicemail, free Internet access, coffee maker and in-room safe. Blackout curtains help keep the light out when the partying is done. The King Rooms have micro fridge.

Features
The on-site restaurant is now open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. The hotel also offers room service, 24-hour market place and business center with boarding pass kiosk. During free time, guests at The Blake Hotel New Orleans can work out at the  24-hour fitness center on site. Valet parking is available (fees apply). No pets are allowed.
Transportation
  • Louis Armstrong International Airport
  • St Charles Streetcar
Attractions
  • French Quarter
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
  • Harrah's Casino
  • Lafayette Square
  • Central Business District
  • Superdome
  • Garden District
Business
  • Meeting space up to 2,000 square feet and 200 people
  • Internet access included in resort fee
  • Event catering

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Reviewer score 3.0 out of 5

Hotel Map

29.9495 -90.0706
Nearby airports
New Orleans Int'l Airport, (MSY), 13.00, MI, W; Lakefront Airport, (NEW), 10.00, MI, NE;
Area description
City Center, 500 St Charles

Nearby points of interest

  • New Orleans School of Glass Works: 0.3 mi
  • Louisiana State Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Contemporary Arts Center: 0.4 mi
  • Riverwalk Marketplace: 0.4 mi
  • Entergy IMAX Theater: 0.4 mi
  • Aquarium of The Americas: 0.5 mi
  • Musee Conti Wax Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Crescent City Brewhouse: 0.6 mi
  • Louisiana Superdome: 0.6 mi
  • New Orleans Arena: 0.7 mi
  • Preservation Hall: 0.7 mi
  • Bourbon Street: 0.7 mi
  • New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Folklife and Visitor Center: 1 mi
  • Port of New Orleans: 1.1 mi
  • New Orleans School of Glass Works: 0.3 mi
  • Louisiana State Museum: 0.4 mi
  • Contemporary Arts Center: 0.4 mi
  • Riverwalk Marketplace: 0.4 mi
  • Entergy IMAX Theater: 0.4 mi
  • Aquarium of The Americas: 0.5 mi
  • Musee Conti Wax Museum: 0.5 mi
  • Crescent City Brewhouse: 0.6 mi
  • Louisiana Superdome: 0.6 mi
  • New Orleans Arena: 0.7 mi
  • Preservation Hall: 0.7 mi
  • Bourbon Street: 0.7 mi
  • New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum: 0.8 mi
  • Folklife and Visitor Center: 1 mi
  • Port of New Orleans: 1.1 mi
  • Algiers Point: 1.2 mi
  • East Tennessee Historical Center: 1.2 mi
  • American Aquatic Gardens: 1.3 mi
  • Bywater Historic District: 2.4 mi
  • New Orleans Museum of Art: 2.9 mi
  • Amistad Research Center: 2.9 mi
  • Carousel Gardens: 3.5 mi
  • Riverbend: 3.5 mi
  • State Capital Publishing Museum: 4.1 mi
  • Audubon Zoo: 4.1 mi
  • Six Flags New Orleans: 10.7 mi

Amenities

  • Air conditioned
  • AM/FM alarm clock
  • Business center
  • Coffee maker in room
  • Elevators
  • Exercise gym
  • FAX
  • Fitness center
  • Hairdryer in room
  • High-speed internet
  • Iron
  • Laundry service
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Microwave
  • Multilingual
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
  • Ramp access to buildings
  • Safe
  • Smoke detectors
  • Smoke-free policy
  • Sofa bed
  • Telephone
  • Television with cable
  • Valet parking
  • Vending machines
  • Wireless internet

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
03:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

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 (8)

Ratings and reviews for The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Overall score

2.6 / 5
8 out of 8
Amenities:
2.4
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
3.3
Room comfort:
2.4
Location:
4.1
Value:
2.8

50% would recommend to a friend.

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Review of The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Reviewer score

2
Unhappy with stay
Lafayette, Louisiana
Nov 18, 2012

Should have stayed somewhere else.

The reason for my stay in New Orleans was for a family member's wedding. Was told by Valet parking attendant and front desk that it would take 15 minutes to get my vehicle. After waiting an hour it still did not show. Was given two different reasons for the delay. Long story short, i missed the wedding. Other family members stayed at different hotels in the area and had no problems gettting their vehicles. Ended up not having to pay for parking after making a scene in front of the hotel. Also if you like a hot shower do not stay here. Water would not get above lukewarm.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
2
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
3
Location:
3
Value:
2
Review of The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Reviewer score

4
FUN DAY
BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA
Nov 13, 2012

FUN TIME

CHECK IN WAS GREAT, I WAS ABLE TO GET IN MY ROOM 2 HOURS BEFORE CHECK-IN TIME. THE RIVERWALK IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE FROM THE HOTEL. HAVE A GREAT TIME.

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

WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES

Review of The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Reviewer score

4
Just a travelin gal
mobile, Alabama
Oct 29, 2012

nice weekend trip

We had a great stay for the weekend. The hotel was literally within walking distance of everything: within blocks of bourbon street and a doable walk to the French Quarter as well. The hotel itself was average but the location is what makes this hotel special.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Reviewer score

1
exhausted in New Orleans
Scottsdale, Arizona
Oct 20, 2012

Great location - the hotel is not so good

This hotel was described as recently renovated. When I checked in, I mentioned this to the front desk clerk. She said that they were putting the finishing touches on some of the rooms. The first room I was given was totally unacceptable - dirty carpet with numerous tears, cigarette burns on the bathroom counter, gaping hole in the closet where the non-functional safe had been installed. After complaining, I was given a very small room that was in better condition. However, the bathroom wallpaper was peeling, and there was significant corrosion on the ceiling. I had paid in full prior to checking into the hotel. The clerk initially tried to charge me again for the full stay. When I presented paperwork showing the payment, she said that she needed to see my credit card for incidental charges. When I checked out, I confirmed that my bill was paid in full. However, I subsequently received a duplicate charge on my credit card for the hotel stay and an additional charge for some other item which I did not purchase. When I called the hotel, they acknowledged the errors and said that a credit would be promptly issued. Instead, they charged my credit card again for the hotel stay. I have spent hours trying to resolve the billing problem.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
2
Review of The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Reviewer score

3
Visitor from n to s
Business
Ma
Oct 18, 2012

Good location, average service

The hotel's location is very good, convenient to every part for meeting, food and sight seeing. Te equipment and cleanliness need some improvement. Overall, it was good stay there.

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

Business

Review of The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Reviewer score

1
deb820
Houma
Oct 15, 2012

blake

room was very small, bathroom small no space or vanity to set personal items.Was in the right location for event we were attending. Would not stay there again more like 2 star staff at desk not pleasant door person excellent

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
3
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
3
Value:
1
Review of The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Reviewer score

2
exhausted in New Orleans
Brentwood, California
Oct 15, 2012

The staff are great - the hotel is not!

This hotel was described as being "modern" and recently renovated. At check in, I was told that the hotel was just completing some finishing touches to the renovation. In the first room I was given, the carpet was filthy, with numerous tears. Although it is a non-smoking hotel, there was a large cigarette burn on the cheap bathroom counter. The wall safe did not work, and had been installed into a gaping hope in the closet, without being plastered into place. After a long discussion with a very pleasant front desk clerk and the maintenance man, I was given a very small room which was in much better condition. Although the wallpaper was peeling off the bathroom wall and there were obvious signs of corrosion on the bathroom ceiling, the carpet was clean, and the bedding seemed relatively new. Frankly, the helpful attitude of the staff was the only thing which prevented me from contacting the booking agent to request an immediate change to another hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
2
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Reviewer score

4
Anonymous
Not Provided
Jun 11, 2009

Easy walking to all local attractions,

Easy walking to all local attractions, Canal St, French Qtr etc

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
4
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