Holiday Inn French Quarter-Chateau Lemoyne by IHG
A historic French Quarter hotel offering quiet courtyard rooms and balconies just steps from Bourbon Street.
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Set in a historic 180-year-old building, this French Quarter hotel offers a peaceful retreat just a block from Bourbon Street. Guests appreciate the helpful front desk team, quiet rooms, and outdoor courtyards with a pool. However, reviewers regularly report bathroom upkeep issues, including loose glass shower panels, low shower heads, and cleanliness lapses under toilet rims. 91263
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What travelers noticed
- Guests consistently praise the prime location, which sits minutes from Bourbon, Canal, and Decatur streets while remaining surprisingly quiet at night. 6123
- The staff earns widespread praise for offering local dining recommendations and keeping security posted in the front. drawn from the full read
- Visitors frequently highlight the outdoor courtyards, wrought iron balconies, and the swimming pool with towels provided poolside. 3
The catch
- Bed comfort divides visitors, with some praising the soft sheets and designated firm pillows while others describe the mattresses as overly springy. 9
- Reviews also diverge on the bathrooms, where some report modern walk-in showers while others encounter basic tub setups with very short shower heads. 95
Who it's for
- — Quiet stays near Bourbon Street
- — Balcony people-watching
- — Courtyard pool relaxation
Skip it if
- — Working remotely without an in-room desk
- — Tall travelers sensitive to low shower heads
Seen on camera
14 moments · 2 videos · Holiday Inn French Quarter-Chateau Lemoyne by IHG
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“you have an ironing board an iron pretty decent size closet and there's stuff on top of it”
youtube.com3:41“has the pillows it's the nice ones where they have the this part of what I love I sheet the pillow bar got the firm and…”
youtube.com9:21“super soft sheets out super soft sheets but the bed is a little sprig yeah don't think it'll be but it'll be fine”
youtube.com9:33“it's tile on the floor tile on the walls wow very short I'm holding this up at like my eye level very short shower head…”
youtube.com10:41“look under the rim of the toilet from this angle the toilet's dirty hasn't been scrubed like where am I looking at like…”
youtube.com11:49“the elevator doesn't come to here M the elevator don't go all the way to the top here it's just very bizarre situation b…”
youtube.com13:49“so for 100 bucks in a French Quarter a place it's 180 years old building it's pretty good and it's like a cool room so I…”
youtube.com19:22“so I measured the TV and it's right at 48 in weird TV size I've never seen that or maybe if they consider 48 to be a 50…”
youtube.com21:09“it was really cool to stay in the historic section of the hotel it's a very beautiful hotel very very very friendly and…”
youtube.com29:09“the general upkeep of the room like with that loose glass panel and the shower yeah that was really annoying actually af…”
youtube.com32:58“base accommodation is very affordable but once you add in all the fees and stuff it gets up there”
youtube.com35:17“this is the bathroom a modern bathroom walk-in shower nice that's me in the mirror nice”
youtube.com0:57“the bed didn't bother me as much as it did you it wasn't as good as a typical I IHG typically has the most comfortable b…”
youtube.com37:04“this is a suite when you come in this is what you see nice old-fashioned”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
84Location
95Noise
89Room
81- “After a day exploring the city or in meetings, your room welcomes you back with inviting décor, premium bedding, French Quarter or courtyard views or your own balcony view.” 13
- “so for 100 bucks in a French Quarter a place it's 180 years old building it's pretty good and it's like a cool room so I'm happy” 919:22
Service
83- “Besides the great rates, the comfortable beds, the wonderful pool and the nice courtyards, the staff here is terrific. They were most cooperative and helpful before Hurricane Gustav hit last year.” 1
- “Location, clean, quite and most of all incredible staff. If you have any questions about the city the staff can tell you where to eat, drink, shop or sightsee!” 1
Bed & Sleep
85- “has the pillows it's the nice ones where they have the this part of what I love I sheet the pillow bar got the firm and it says firm on the pillowcase and then the soft awesome” 99:21
- “super soft sheets out super soft sheets but the bed is a little sprig yeah don't think it'll be but it'll be fine” 99:33
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $ usually buys
Scores level with the modest median of 82, across 404 hotels in the same bracket. In New Orleans it sits level with the local median of 82.
- This hotel
- 82
- 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 32 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “super soft sheets out super soft sheets but the bed is a little sprig yeah don't think it'll be but it'll be fine” On camera99:33
- “the bed didn't bother me as much as it did you it wasn't as good as a typical I IHG typically has the most comfortable beds it wasn't as good as they typically are but I didn't think it was as bad it didn't bother me as much as it bothered you I think it was just worn out” On camera937:04
- “has the pillows it's the nice ones where they have the this part of what I love I sheet the pillow bar got the firm and it says firm on the pillowcase and then the soft awesome” On camera99:21
- “Besides the great rates, the comfortable beds, the wonderful pool and the nice courtyards, the staff here is terrific. They were most cooperative and helpful before Hurricane Gustav hit last year.” 1
- “Besides the great rates, the comfortable beds, the wonderful pool and the nice courtyards, the staff here is terrific.” 1
- “The team at Chateau LeMoyne will be your something amazing.” 13
- “it has a refrigerator ow it's ice cold it does not have a freezer though but it's nice to have a fridge” 9
- “it was really cool to stay in the historic section of the hotel it's a very beautiful hotel very very very friendly and accommodating staff” On camera929:09
- “Very nice hotel, great staff, almost perfect!” 1
- “Location, clean, quite and most of all incredible staff. If you have any questions about the city the staff can tell you where to eat, drink, shop or sightsee!” 1
- “the general upkeep of the room like with that loose glass panel and the shower yeah that was really annoying actually after the second day I was scared to death every time I touched it the glass panel was going to fall down” On camera932:58
- “look under the rim of the toilet from this angle the toilet's dirty hasn't been scrubed like where am I looking at like where the water comes out as I'm sitting here I can just see like it's very dirty in the toilet” On camera911:49
- “this is the bathroom a modern bathroom walk-in shower nice that's me in the mirror nice” On camera50:57
- “it's tile on the floor tile on the walls wow very short I'm holding this up at like my eye level very short shower head weren't as tall as you are in the 1840s” On camera910:41
- “The location is good and lots of restaurants close by.” 1
- “Holiday Inn Hotel French Quarter-Chateau Lemoyne By Ihg offers perfect location in a prime touristic, just 650 m from the historic Bourbon Street.” 12
- “It's in a great location for going out and provides a charming sanctuary from the hustle and bustle of Bourbon St.” 1
- “Room interiors are in need of some refurbishment, but do have modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Just minutes from Bourbon and Canal Streets, all of the French Quarter hot spots are within walking distance from this historic property.” 6
- “Towels are provided poolside. Just a block from Bourbon Street and easy walk to Decatur. Quiet area despite being in the heart of the Quarter.” 3
- “Located in the heart of the French Quarter, just one block off the famed Bourbon Street and two blocks from the shopping and restaurants on Canal Street, the Chateau LeMoyne is close to the action of New Orleans, yet removed enough that it's quiet.” 6
- “We were excited to have a room that felt so private and was suite-like, but we had no idea how haunted the Creole Quarters were until after our own experiences as well as reading what others have encountered.” 7
- “I'm disappointed that doesn't have a desk it'll be much harder to get work done here yeah that's true it just has one chair but you know it is what it is it's I don't even know where they would put a desk in here though the way it's laid out so strangely” 9
- “After a day exploring the city or in meetings, your room welcomes you back with inviting décor, premium bedding, French Quarter or courtyard views or your own balcony view.” 13
- “so for 100 bucks in a French Quarter a place it's 180 years old building it's pretty good and it's like a cool room so I'm happy” On camera919:22
- “you have an ironing board an iron pretty decent size closet and there's stuff on top of it” On camera93:41
- “this is a suite when you come in this is what you see nice old-fashioned” On camera50:38
- “Room has a wrought iron balcony and furniture arrangement is well thought out.” 3
- “the elevator doesn't come to here M the elevator don't go all the way to the top here it's just very bizarre situation but I mean it's cool room” On camera913:49
- “I like to party and so when I get back I want to sleep... you will sleep like a baby here, very quiet rooms.” 1
- “Towels are provided poolside. Just a block from Bourbon Street and easy walk to Decatur. Quiet area despite being in the heart of the Quarter.” 3
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 which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Noise rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.
- 10 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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How much we read
Deep coverage · 54/100We read 15 sources for this property, and pulled 47 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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Sources
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- 11Chateau Lemoyne + Random Q's from First Timerreddit.comForum thread2025-07-28RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 6Holiday Inn New Orleans - Chateau Lemoyne Reviewoyster.comReview site2024-08-11Ageing5 quotes used
“Rooms with balconies cost a bit more, but are worth the extra expense if you want to people-watch.”
Read originaloyster.com - 10Has anyone stayed at Chateau LeMoyne recently?reddit.comForum thread2023-03-16AgeingRead originalreddit.com
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- 7Is the Chateau LeMoyne in New Orleans Haunted ?psbartlett.meReview site2014-06-05Ageing1 quote used
“We were excited to have a room that felt so private and was suite-like, but we had no idea how haunted the Creole Quarters were until after our own experiences as well as reading what others have encountered.”
Read originalpsbartlett.me - 1Holiday Inn French Quarter-Chateau Lemoyne, an IHG Hotel ...neworleans.gaycities.comReview siteDate not stated11 quotes used
“Besides the great rates, the comfortable beds, the wonderful pool and the nice courtyards, the staff here is terrific. They were most cooperative and helpful before Hurricane Gustav hit last year.”
Read originalneworleans.gaycities.com
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