Hotels on Chartres Street in New Orleans
- The St. Louis Cathedral is located just off of Chartres Street.usa image by TEMISTOCLE LUCARELLI from Fotolia.com
New Orleans' Chartres Street follows the curve of the Mississippi River beginning east of the French Quarter and ending just south of it at Poydras Street. The street passes by one of New Orleans' most famous parks, Jackson Square, home of the St. Louis Cathedral and a never-ending supply of street musicians. Visitors will find many hotels on Chartres Street that provide easy access to all the happenings of the French Quarter. - Located on Chartres at the eastern edge of the French Quarter, Le Richelieu in the French Quarter captures the elegance of New Orleans. This privately owned hotel has 86 air-conditioned rooms. Rooms come individually designed with traditional furnishings, selected works of art and modern amenities such as free wireless Internet and satellite television. On-site dining options include a terrace cafe that serves breakfast till 2 p.m. and a terrace lounge that stays open till midnight. The hotel's outdoor, saltwater swimming pool creates the centerpiece of the lush inner courtyard. Free, on-site self-parking is available.
Le Richelieu in the French Quarter
1234 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
800-535-9653
504-529-2492
lerichelieuhotel.com - Guests of the Soniat House stay in a quiet part of the French Quarter on Chartres Street only a few blocks from the St. Louis Cathedral. The hotel consists of three historic townhouses with private courtyards. Guest rooms have an old-world charm with tester beds, antique furnishings, Egyptian cotton linens and rich fabrics. All 30 rooms have wireless Internet access, bathrobes and bath products by L'Occitane. Guests of the hotel receive free access to the nearby New Orleans Athletic Club. Valet parking is available at $25 a day (as of September 2010). The hotel does not have a restaurant.
Soniat House
1133 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-522-0570
800-544-8808
soniathouse.com - The Omni Royal Orleans puts guest in the French Quarter on Chartres two blocks from the Mississippi River and Woldenberg Park. This ornate hotel embodies the spirit of New Orleans with its wrought iron balconies and French-inspired architecture. Chandeliers light the marble-floored lobby and decorative statues, providing a touch of class. The 346 guest rooms have a 19th-century design with decorative furnishings reflective of the period. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available. The hotel's restaurant serves meals in an elegant setting, while the bar provides a place where locals and guests can mingle. The rooftop outdoor swimming pool has a seating area and cocktail bar.
Omni Royal Orleans
621 St. Louis St.
New Orleans, LA 70140
504-529-5333,
omnihotels.com
