Residence Inn by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter Area/Central Business District
Spacious suites with full kitchens and large windows placed near the French Quarter and Central Business District.
The verdict
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This hotel provides spacious suites and studio loft layouts equipped with full kitchens, comfortable beds, and city views. Guests appreciate the location near Canal Street and the Central Business District, along with bright bathrooms featuring walk-in showers. However, visitors frequently report front desk issues and missed housekeeping that must be requested at check-in. 3111
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What travelers noticed
- Guests agree that the suites are notably spacious, featuring full kitchens and comfortable beds with soft pillows. drawn from the full read
- Bathrooms are described as light and bright spaces with walk-in showers and bath sheets. 11
- Reviewers also appreciate the central location situated a short walk from Canal Street and the business district. 123
The catch
- Service experiences vary, with some guests praising helpful staff for printing cruise luggage tags while others report dismissive desk managers. 111
- Dining feedback is divided between visitors disappointed by a lack of breakfast or coffee and those praising the 555 menu across all meals. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Extended stays requiring full kitchens
- — Guests wanting spacious suite layouts
- — Travelers prioritizing a central business district location
Skip it if
- — Travelers expecting automatic daily housekeeping
- — Guests sensitive to occasional elevator noise
- — Anyone needing reliable front desk service
Seen on camera
9 moments · 2 videos · Residence Inn by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter Area/Central Business District
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“the governor's sweets bedroom is a comfortable and stylish retreat in the heart of the French Quarter”
youtube.com2:46“on my big problem I think I had was there was a noise and I believe it was the elevator and it wasn't all the time it ju…”
youtube.com7:58“many of our hotels guest rooms have beautiful views of downtown New Orleans from the river the French Quarter and everyt…”
youtube.com1:00“let's go check out the bathroom it was a single sync walk-in shower and it was very light and bright”
youtube.com3:13“and this bed oh my gosh these pillows were like heaven they were like so soft like little clouds”
youtube.com3:31“I'd like to add to the staff was really nice at this hotel I had a situation with my printer before I left I couldn't pr…”
youtube.com4:49“honestly maybe even bigger than that I was disappointed there was no breakfast no coffee nothing you know sometimes even…”
youtube.com8:12“our hotels location on Canal Street is just steps away from everything New Orleans and the French Quarter is known for”
youtube.com0:14“555 has an amazing menu from start to finish and is open for breakfast lunch and dinner”
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Score breakdown
How the 76/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
78- “let's go check out the bathroom it was a single sync walk-in shower and it was very light and bright” 113:13
Food
88- “555 has an amazing menu from start to finish and is open for breakfast lunch and dinner” 126:16
- “honestly maybe even bigger than that I was disappointed there was no breakfast no coffee nothing you know sometimes even just having a coffee and some food or a muffin or something is nice to have” 118:12
Location
91- “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.).” 3
- “many of our hotels guest rooms have beautiful views of downtown New Orleans from the river the French Quarter and everything else in between you many not want to leave your guestroom the views are amazing” 121:00
Noise
87- “on my big problem I think I had was there was a noise and I believe it was the elevator and it wasn't all the time it just was once in a while but it was alarming and it kind of sounded like someone like drilling the pavement it was kind of like what is that” 117:58
Room
78- “the governor's sweets bedroom is a comfortable and stylish retreat in the heart of the French Quarter” 122:46
Service
76- “I'd like to add to the staff was really nice at this hotel I had a situation with my printer before I left I couldn't print my luggage tags for my cruise and they were very helpful making sure that I had all my documents printed” 114:49
- “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.” 3
Bed & Sleep
80- “and this bed oh my gosh these pillows were like heaven they were like so soft like little clouds” 113:31
Value
78- “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.” 3
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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Falls short of what $ usually buys
Scores 6 points below the modest median of 82, across 404 hotels in the same bracket. In New Orleans it sits 6 points below the local median of 82.
- This hotel
- 76
- 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.
No reviewer has yet described a room, floor or aspect specifically enough to act on at this property. Room intelligence appears here the moment they do.
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 17 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “the governor's sweets bedroom is a comfortable and stylish retreat in the heart of the French Quarter” On camera122:46
- “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.).” 3
- “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.” 3
- “many of our hotels guest rooms have beautiful views of downtown New Orleans from the river the French Quarter and everything else in between you many not want to leave your guestroom the views are amazing” On camera121:00
- “our hotels location on Canal Street is just steps away from everything New Orleans and the French Quarter is known for” On camera120:14
- “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.” 3
- “Not enough towels, no upgrade at check in or mention of it ( which we booked a larger room in the event we didn't get one).” 1
- “Very underwhelming, while the M lounge and bar area are very nice, the rooms and service from the front desk are not consistent with other Marriott properties.” 1
- “Apparently daily housekeeping has to be requested at check in. We returned a couple of times late in the afternoon and neither rooms had been cleaned.” 1
- “I'd like to add to the staff was really nice at this hotel I had a situation with my printer before I left I couldn't print my luggage tags for my cruise and they were very helpful making sure that I had all my documents printed” On camera114:49
- “My husband is ambassador level, he discussed this with their desk manager who was dismissive at best, and was told it was now too late.” 1
- “on my big problem I think I had was there was a noise and I believe it was the elevator and it wasn't all the time it just was once in a while but it was alarming and it kind of sounded like someone like drilling the pavement it was kind of like what is that” On camera117:58
- “let's go check out the bathroom it was a single sync walk-in shower and it was very light and bright” On camera113:13
- “honestly maybe even bigger than that I was disappointed there was no breakfast no coffee nothing you know sometimes even just having a coffee and some food or a muffin or something is nice to have” On camera118:12
- “555 has an amazing menu from start to finish and is open for breakfast lunch and dinner” On camera126:16
- “and this bed oh my gosh these pillows were like heaven they were like so soft like little clouds” On camera113:31
- “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.” 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 building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- Food rests on 2 sources — too thin to rely on.
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How much we read
Solid coverage · 56/100We read 12 sources for this property, and pulled 24 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.
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- 4New Orleans recommendation : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2025-05-21RecentRead originalreddit.com
- 1New Orleans Marriottreddit.comForum thread2023-12-22Ageing6 quotes used
“Not enough towels, no upgrade at check in or mention of it ( which we booked a larger room in the event we didn't get one).”
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- 2Best Hotels in Central Business District, New Orleanstravel.usnews.comReview siteDate not statedRead originaltravel.usnews.com
- 3What are the best hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana that ...quora.comForum threadDate not stated8 quotes used
“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, R…”
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