Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown (french Quarter Area)
A downtown base in a restored historical building offering free waffles and cruise port shuttles.
The verdict
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Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown is set in a restored historical building within walking distance of downtown sights. Guests appreciate the exceptionally friendly staff, convenient port shuttle, and free breakfast with a do-it-yourself waffle bar. However, rooms feel dated and dim at night due to weak lamps, and guests complain that the pillows flatten completely. 82
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers consistently praise the friendly and helpful front desk staff who honor the satisfaction guarantee. 1
- The free daily breakfast buffet earns praise for its ample seating and do-it-yourself waffle bar. 24
- Rooms feature useful amenities including coffeemakers, microwaves, mini-fridges, and high ceilings. 2
- Cruise passengers frequently highlight the convenient, on-time shuttle located just five minutes from the port. 10
The catch
Who it's for
- — Cruise travelers needing port shuttles and parking
- — Guests wanting a free daily breakfast buffet
- — Travelers looking for in-room microwaves and mini-fridges
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers who need firm, supportive pillows
- — Guests who dislike dimly lit rooms at night
- — Anyone wanting an on-site full-service restaurant
Seen on camera
15 moments · 3 videos · Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown (french Quarter Area)
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“And the third one is Lowe's New Orleans Hotel, a premium option with an excellent location in downtown New Orleans. Spac…”
youtube.com2:17“One of the big perks here is the free breakfast buffet. It's a great way to fill up before exploring the city without sp…”
youtube.com0:44“which looking around this room so far there is a lot of USB charging which is great yes and these little nightstands hav…”
youtube.com2:09“The first hotel is Hotel St. Marie, which is right in the heart of the French Quarter, just steps from Bourban Street wi…”
youtube.com1:41“all right so far so good we just got here but this room seems really really nice yeah it's pretty much a standard hotel…”
youtube.com1:40“TV nice size TV yeah nice TV okay so again over here a little more desk space here”
youtube.com3:29“now the one thing about the safe is it looks big very shallow but it's very shallow so you'd have to stand your laptop i…”
youtube.com4:03“now the fan is hooked up to the light switch so we can't turn the fan off yes but this bathroom seems pretty nice you've…”
youtube.com4:23“I thought the bed was comfy yeah bed was comfy”
youtube.com6:51“shower was decent I'm not going to say it's the best shower out there but I'll give it like maybe a seven out of 10 I th…”
youtube.com7:24“well the one big huge plus I'm going to say is the seating here for breakfast so much seating so much seating it was”
youtube.com8:06“the food was the typical breakfast food you co Hotel breakfast it was decent yeah it was decent enough to get you till y…”
youtube.com8:20“I wish we could show you the cruise ship I know it's just on the other side of the convention center but the convention…”
youtube.com8:41“everybody at this hotel was extremely friendly helpful so nice yeah yeah that was great”
youtube.com9:34“Overall, this hotel offers a fantastic blend of history and modern convenience in a perfect New Orleans location.”
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How to book
Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
90- “I enjoyed the bathroom here with its hot, powerful shower and liked the room enough to extend my stay over the weekend.” 10
- “now the fan is hooked up to the light switch so we can't turn the fan off yes but this bathroom seems pretty nice you've got a lot of counter space here a lot of counter space” 124:23
Location
95- “Prior to our New Orleans cruise, we stayed at the Sheraton New Orleans on one of the upper floors. Great view of the cruise ship and it's a perfect location in New Orleans to tour the French Quarter.” 8
- “3. Location. The Warehouse District is my favorite part of the downtown area. I can walk from there to the Superdome or the French Quarter, though the latter may be a mile away.” 1
Room
89Service
89Bed & Sleep
90Value
87- “The price was great, the service was excellent!! The building was quite fascinating as mentioned above was a restored historical site.” 8
- “They have very good prices. We told them we were there for our anniversary and they surprised us with a bottle of wine and a card signed by all the staff on duty.” 8
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Beats what $ usually buys
Scores 4 points above the modest median of 82, across 178 hotels in the same bracket. In New Orleans it sits 2 points above the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 178 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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Where travelers agree — and don’t
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View the 51 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “And the third one is Lowe's New Orleans Hotel, a premium option with an excellent location in downtown New Orleans. Spacious rooms, highquality decor, and a more sophisticated structure, ideal for those who want a higher-end stay.” On camera72:17
- “Prior to our New Orleans cruise, we stayed at the Sheraton New Orleans on one of the upper floors. Great view of the cruise ship and it's a perfect location in New Orleans to tour the French Quarter.” 8
- “I've stayed at the Holiday Inn FQ and I loved it. It was 2 blocks from Bourbon, but it seemed like a world away.” 5
- “I wish we could show you the cruise ship I know it's just on the other side of the convention center but the convention center there so we can't see it but super close to the port so yeah all right” On camera128:41
- “This 197-room, mid-range hotel is located in the Carondelet Building -- noted as the first skyscraper in New Orleans -- and perfectly located for business and pleasure.” 3
- “3. Location. The Warehouse District is my favorite part of the downtown area. I can walk from there to the Superdome or the French Quarter, though the latter may be a mile away.” 1
- “Overall, this hotel offers a fantastic blend of history and modern convenience in a perfect New Orleans location.” On camera41:43
- “Unsurprisingly, this hotel is directly next to the city's very large convention center, making it an outstanding choice as a convention hotel. The location is also very close to the port of New Orleans and cruise passengers will find it convenient for embarking and disembarking.” 10
- “DH and I stayed at the Hampton Inn in New Orleans on Carondelet Street before our cruise in April and loved it. Its right off of Canal street. Carondelet actually turns into Bourbon Street right as you cross over Canal. Great location and near all the great food.” 8
- “Though the hotel says it's walkable to most area attractions, it's a long walk -- guests may want to get a cab to the French Quarter or other area attractions.” 2
- “The convention center area is pretty centrally located and you will have no problem getting around especially if you are okay that the "hot spots" are not in a 5 block radius but more of a 15/20 minute walk or short cab ride.” 1
- “2. Building and rooms are lovely. The hotel is in a renovated building in the Warehouse District.” 1
- “While you can walk to the French Quarter without too much trouble or take the riverfront streetcar, the location is generally not convenient. Most people who wish to stay in the CBD will want to be closer to Poydras Street.” 10
- “The first hotel is Hotel St. Marie, which is right in the heart of the French Quarter, just steps from Bourban Street with easy access to live music, restaurants, and riverboat tours on the Mississippi. The hotel has a great location, comfortable rooms, and that authentic New Orleans charm.” On camera71:41
- “I, too, stayed at the Hampton Inn and was extremely pleased with the location. Lots to see and do within walking distance.” 8
- “And the third one is Lowe's New Orleans Hotel, a premium option with an excellent location in downtown New Orleans.” On camera72:17
- “My only criticism is that the lamps aren't bright and the room is fairly dark at night.” 10
- “which looking around this room so far there is a lot of USB charging which is great yes and these little nightstands have little pullout Ledges which is pretty cool” On camera122:09
- “There is a full bar and large lobby/common area. We had a suite type room the first year we stayed which had two queen beds in one room and a separate living room with small kitchenette. It was very spacious and nice.” 1
- “The hotel itself is old but charming. My room wasn't run down.” 5
- “all right so far so good we just got here but this room seems really really nice yeah it's pretty much a standard hotel room nothing real fancy here” On camera121:40
- “The microwave, mini-fridge, and coffeemaker are convenient home-away-from-home features, along with comfy beds and 42-inch flat-screen TVs with cable.” 3
- “The room is really nicely finished and tastefully decorated with a very functional design.” 10
- “The foldout sofa bed is comfortable and a big improvement over just a chair.” 10
- “TV nice size TV yeah nice TV okay so again over here a little more desk space here” On camera123:29
- “The free daily breakfast is kind of fabulous, and has a do-it-yourself waffle bar; guests rushing out for business can grab On the Run breakfast bags.” 2
- “One of the big perks here is the free breakfast buffet. It's a great way to fill up before exploring the city without spending extra on dining.” On camera40:44
- “the food was the typical breakfast food you co Hotel breakfast it was decent yeah it was decent enough to get you till you get on the ship yes” On camera128:20
- “well the one big huge plus I'm going to say is the seating here for breakfast so much seating so much seating it was” On camera128:06
- “While there is no swimming pool, the free breakfast and fitness center are both quality perks.” 3
- “Only downside is that they don't have a restaurant, and they only serve breakfast on weekends.” 5
- “Bathrooms are clean, have showers and bathtubs, and are well-organized with separate spaces for towels and toiletries (which are Neutrogena).” 3
- “I now stay at the La Quinta, on Camp, very convenient location, free breakfast, very nice rooms, nice staff, and usually some excellent rates.” 8
- “everybody at this hotel was extremely friendly helpful so nice yeah yeah that was great” On camera129:34
- “Prior to our NCL cruise last year out of NO, we (party of 10, 5 rooms) stayed at the Marriott Convention Center. Older, but nice. The beds had the best mattresses.” 8
- “Was really a fun scene for the occasion. Staff very helpful.” 1
- “My wife mentioned this with the front desk as we were checking out, and they said they have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. They later sent us a voucher for a free night at any Hampton hotel which was very nice but not expected.” 1
- “Mag-reply I-share Relevant-Abies-2797 • 3 taon ang nakalipas I've stayed at the Holiday Inn FQ and I loved it. It was 2 blocks from Bourbon, but it seemed like a world away. Super quiet at night, I couldn't hear the noise from Bourbon St.” 5
- “Last year, we were in a standard room and did have some issues with the shower and noise.” 1
- “shower was decent I'm not going to say it's the best shower out there but I'll give it like maybe a seven out of 10 I think she's just used to our high-powered one at home so it was okay” On camera127:24
- “now the fan is hooked up to the light switch so we can't turn the fan off yes but this bathroom seems pretty nice you've got a lot of counter space here a lot of counter space” On camera124:23
- “I enjoyed the bathroom here with its hot, powerful shower and liked the room enough to extend my stay over the weekend.” 10
- “Last year, we were in a standard room and did have some issues with the shower and noise.” 1
- “The hotel is in a renovated historical building. They have very good prices.” 8
- “The price was great, the service was excellent!! The building was quite fascinating as mentioned above was a restored historical site.” 8
- “They have very good prices. We told them we were there for our anniversary and they surprised us with a bottle of wine and a card signed by all the staff on duty.” 8
- “1. Value. The rates are good, though the parking charges can be steep though in line with other hotels in New Orleans.” 1
- “When we booked, the cruise package was way more expensive than booking without the package, but maybe that is because it was Mardi Gras.” 1
- “Having visited New Orleans many times proximity to the French Quarter is not important to me at all and I thought this hotel was fantastic and an unbelievable bargain.” 10
What we still don't know
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- 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 view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 6 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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- 10Review of the Hampton Inn New Orleans Convention Centerneartheelevators.comReview site2025-09-04Recent7 quotes used
“My only criticism is that the lamps aren't bright and the room is fairly dark at night.”
Read originalneartheelevators.com - 2Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Centeroyster.comReview site2024-08-11Ageing6 quotes used
“The free daily breakfast is kind of fabulous, and has a do-it-yourself waffle bar; guests rushing out for business can grab On the Run breakfast bags.”
Read originaloyster.com - 3Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown (French ...oyster.comReview site2024-08-11Ageing6 quotes used
“Bathrooms are clean, have showers and bathtubs, and are well-organized with separate spaces for towels and toiletries (which are Neutrogena).”
Read originaloyster.com - 5Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown (French ...reddit.comForum thread2024-01-06Ageing4 quotes used
“Mag-reply I-share Relevant-Abies-2797 • 3 taon ang nakalipas I've stayed at the Holiday Inn FQ and I loved it. It was 2 blocks from Bourbon, but it seemed like a world away. Super quiet at night, I couldn't hear the nois…”
Read originalreddit.com - 1Hampton Inn Convention Center, New Orleansboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2005-12-19Ageing10 quotes used
“There is a full bar and large lobby/common area. We had a suite type room the first year we stayed which had two queen beds in one room and a separate living room with small kitchenette. It was very spacious and nice.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com - 8Hotels in New Orleansboards.cruisecritic.comReview site2003-07-28Ageing13 quotes used
“Prior to our New Orleans cruise, we stayed at the Sheraton New Orleans on one of the upper floors. Great view of the cruise ship and it's a perfect location in New Orleans to tour the French Quarter.”
Read originalboards.cruisecritic.com
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