Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel
French Quarter stay with exposed brick and free breakfast, though noise and missing mini fridges draw complaints.
The verdict
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The Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel offers a boutique feel with clean rooms, exposed brick accents, and a generous free breakfast buffet. Its central location puts guests within an easy walk of Bourbon Street action and local sightseeing. However, noise from the street and courtyard can disrupt sleep, and rooms lack standard conveniences like refrigerators and coffee machines. 459
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What travelers noticed
- The French Quarter location gives guests easy walking access to Bourbon Street and neighborhood attractions. 459
- The generous free breakfast buffet is well-liked for its selection of eggs, breakfast meats, pastries, juices, and coffee. drawn from the full read
- Reviewers consistently appreciate the clean rooms and historic charm of exposed brick walls. 9
- Guests regularly note the lack of basic room conveniences, particularly in-room coffee machines and refrigerators. drawn from the full read
The catch
- Rooms overlooking the courtyard are praised for having the best views, but reviewers note they can also be the noisiest depending on other guests. drawn from the full read
- Some guests find the beds comfortable and plush, while others complain that the mattresses are unremarkable and the comforters are too thin. 5
Who it's for
- — Travelers wanting to walk to Bourbon Street
- — Guests who prioritize a generous free hot breakfast
- — Couples looking for boutique charm with exposed brick rooms
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to street and courtyard noise
- — Guests who require an in-room mini fridge or coffee maker
- — Travelers expecting updated modern bathrooms
Seen on camera
16 moments · 2 videos · Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel
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“our French Quarter Hotel in New Orleans is in an ideal location for business and leisure travelers with Autobahn Aquariu…”
youtube.com0:09“there's the main dining room which it's called tipped and we eat their dinner last night and then we got room service fr…”
youtube.com0:50“overall I do want to say that this bed is comfortable but not as comfortable as it should be maybe I mean it's not don't…”
youtube.com2:27“another thing that I do want to add is that the comforter is not thick now keep in mind we are in the south and it is ho…”
youtube.com2:42“so you've got your TV area here there is cable TV plenty of channels no issues there”
youtube.com2:58“there isn't any fridge in here and I've got more overpriced goods that you shouldn't buy because you're quite frankly ge…”
youtube.com3:18“you do have a desk here which is an excellent space for working if you want to get work done”
youtube.com3:31“and then a nice shower here the showerhead does turn colors and on so that's kind of cool”
youtube.com5:42“my favorite thing would be that this hotel is located in the French Quarter which is a huge plus the location is dynomit…”
youtube.com6:03“the room is also nice a couple cons I have there are a little net Knicks on like the furniture and everything which I ge…”
youtube.com6:16“a couple cons I have there are a little net Knicks on like the furniture and everything which I get that comes with age…”
youtube.com6:18“and then another con that I have is at the coffee machine the coffee machine there's not one in the room it's not a big…”
youtube.com6:24“our French Quarter accommodations offer comfortable beds topped with plush comforters and plenty of fluffy pillows plus…”
youtube.com0:44“the balconies in the city view guest rooms are an ideal place to take in breathtaking views while sipping on a beverage…”
youtube.com2:01“my cons are I think that they could do a little bit of a better job when they clean the room each day I found that every…”
youtube.com6:41“enjoy a quality bite to eat at the bistro eat drink connect the restaurant in our New Orleans French Quarter Hotel serve…”
youtube.com5:20Frames are citations: each one links to its second in the source video, attributed to the creator who filmed it. Nothing here is supplied by the hotel. Creators who want a moment removed can ask and we take it down.
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Score breakdown
How the 84/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Food
92- “enjoy a quality bite to eat at the bistro eat drink connect the restaurant in our New Orleans French Quarter Hotel serves breakfast and dinner and features Starbucks registered coffee and craft beers quality wines and cocktails in the evening” 55:20
- “there's the main dining room which it's called tipped and we eat their dinner last night and then we got room service from there this morning it's pretty good it's very good prices for hotel food but pretty standard for tall food quality” 90:50
Location
90- “my favorite thing would be that this hotel is located in the French Quarter which is a huge plus the location is dynomite it could not be any better it's near a ton of stuff to see and do and overall it's just a fun place” 96:03
- “The best hotel for all around purposes is The Royal Sonesta. Why? It is centrally-located within walking distance of all the best attractions of the Quarter (superb restaurants, Bourbon Street "action", Jackson Square, Riverwalk, etc.).” 4
Noise
84Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Room
83- “and that's one thing that makes this room unique is that you have this beautiful exposed brick awkwardly touch it but the brick is again yeah I don't know the brick is exposed and it really adds to the five and here it's an interesting vibe I love exposed brick in rooms that I rarely have it” 9
- “you do have a desk here which is an excellent space for working if you want to get work done” 93:31
Service
89- “Children under 12 are not allowed here, and it is really a Boutique: no luxury amenities or 24hour room service so it really is closer to a B&B, however it has beautiful rooms and amazing beds (100% Egyptian cotton sheets for example) and a great Concierge.” 4
- “and then a nice shower here the showerhead does turn colors and on so that's kind of cool” 95:42
Bed & Sleep
85- “overall I do want to say that this bed is comfortable but not as comfortable as it should be maybe I mean it's not don't get me wrong if you're looking staying here it's not a deal-breaker you're just not gonna lay in it and say wow this is the most comfortable bed I've ever been in” 92:27
Value
84- “there's the main dining room which it's called tipped and we eat their dinner last night and then we got room service from there this morning it's pretty good it's very good prices for hotel food but pretty standard for tall food quality” 90:50
- “The room rates are a bit pricey, but if you don't mind the heat, you can get some affordable rates in July and August.” 4
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points above the modest median of 82, across 404 hotels in the same bracket. In New Orleans it sits 2 points above the local median of 82.
- This hotel
- 84
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 404 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 21 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The Royal Sonesta is the nicest large hotel right on Bourbon Street. It takes up the entire block between Bienville and Conti, and offers full service. The location makes for an easy walk to any of the attractions in the Quarter.” 4
- “our French Quarter Hotel in New Orleans is in an ideal location for business and leisure travelers with Autobahn Aquarium of the Americas Harrah's Casino the outlet collection at Riverwalk in the national World War two museum all nearby” On camera50:09
- “The best hotel for all around purposes is The Royal Sonesta. Why? It is centrally-located within walking distance of all the best attractions of the Quarter (superb restaurants, Bourbon Street "action", Jackson Square, Riverwalk, etc.).” 4
- “The hotel enjoys an unbeatable location within a 15-minute drive to New Orleans Lakefront airport.” 8
- “my favorite thing would be that this hotel is located in the French Quarter which is a huge plus the location is dynomite it could not be any better it's near a ton of stuff to see and do and overall it's just a fun place” On camera96:03
- “Children under 12 are not allowed here, and it is really a Boutique: no luxury amenities or 24hour room service so it really is closer to a B&B, however it has beautiful rooms and amazing beds (100% Egyptian cotton sheets for example) and a great Concierge.” 4
- “and then a nice shower here the showerhead does turn colors and on so that's kind of cool” On camera95:42
- “my cons are I think that they could do a little bit of a better job when they clean the room each day I found that every single day they didn't replace the glasses they didn't take away the dirty ones they didn't give us any new ones and then they just kind of left things behind they they never really completely cleaned it well” On camera96:41
- “The room rates are a bit pricey, but if you don't mind the heat, you can get some affordable rates in July and August.” 4
- “there's the main dining room which it's called tipped and we eat their dinner last night and then we got room service from there this morning it's pretty good it's very good prices for hotel food but pretty standard for tall food quality” On camera90:50
- “there isn't any fridge in here and I've got more overpriced goods that you shouldn't buy because you're quite frankly getting ripped off like your every hotel so unless you're rich I always advise you to stay away from those goods” On camera93:18
- “the room is also nice a couple cons I have there are a little net Knicks on like the furniture and everything which I get that comes with age and time” On camera96:16
- “and then another con that I have is at the coffee machine the coffee machine there's not one in the room it's not a big deal I'm glad there is coffee but if we're looking for cons that is one of them” On camera96:24
- “and that's one thing that makes this room unique is that you have this beautiful exposed brick awkwardly touch it but the brick is again yeah I don't know the brick is exposed and it really adds to the five and here it's an interesting vibe I love exposed brick in rooms that I rarely have it” 9
- “you do have a desk here which is an excellent space for working if you want to get work done” On camera93:31
- “a couple cons I have there are a little net Knicks on like the furniture and everything which I get that comes with age and time” On camera96:18
- “our French Quarter accommodations offer comfortable beds topped with plush comforters and plenty of fluffy pillows plus modern amenities including flat-screen HD TVs complimentary high-speed Internet and large workspaces for that little bit of extra room” On camera50:44
- “there's the main dining room which it's called tipped and we eat their dinner last night and then we got room service from there this morning it's pretty good it's very good prices for hotel food but pretty standard for tall food quality” On camera90:50
- “enjoy a quality bite to eat at the bistro eat drink connect the restaurant in our New Orleans French Quarter Hotel serves breakfast and dinner and features Starbucks registered coffee and craft beers quality wines and cocktails in the evening” On camera55:20
- “the balconies in the city view guest rooms are an ideal place to take in breathtaking views while sipping on a beverage and enjoying a snack from the market our 24-hour convenience store” On camera52:01
- “overall I do want to say that this bed is comfortable but not as comfortable as it should be maybe I mean it's not don't get me wrong if you're looking staying here it's not a deal-breaker you're just not gonna lay in it and say wow this is the most comfortable bed I've ever been in” On camera92:27
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Food rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
- Noise rests on 1 source — too thin to rely on.
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Deep coverage · 56/100We read 12 sources for this property, and pulled 38 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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“The Royal Sonesta is the nicest large hotel right on Bourbon Street. It takes up the entire block between Bienville and Conti, and offers full service. The location makes for an easy walk to any of the attractions in the…”
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