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4.7 out of 5

"This was my second time to stay at this beautiful hotel and I will be back every year. The Pontchartrain has stolen my heart and everyone that works t ... " More

By a verified traveler on Fri 22 Sep 2023

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Hotel Description

4-star hotel near Magazine Street, connected to a rail/subway station

Central New Orleans getaway

With a stay at this Lower Garden District hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Magazine Street and 2 miles (3 km) of National World War II Museum. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and Port of New Orleans are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Dining options, 2 bars/lounges

This smoke-free hotel features 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Traveling on business? Take advantage of the business center, free WiFi in public areas, and valet parking. A coffee shop, a terrace, and express check-out are also on offer.

Room, 1 King Bed (Clio)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
$153* Per night/room Oct 31 - Nov 1

City Room, City View

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed (Calliope)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Suite (Polyhymnia)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Euterpe)

Bed Count 2 Queen Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds (Erato)

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

The Pontchartrain Hotel ratings based on 17 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.7 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 5.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Pontchartrain Hotel

Everyone (9) Couples (3) Family (4)
5 out of 5
This was my second time to stay at this beautiful hotel and I will be back every year. The Pontchartrain has stolen my heart and everyone that works there is the best.

Posted by on Sep 22, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 24, 2023 by Josh Robichaux

Dear Brittany,Thank you for choosing to stay at The Pontchartrain Hotel. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to your return.Best regards,Joshua RobichauxGeneral Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by on Jul 10, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jul 13, 2023 by Josh Robichaux

Dear Eunice,Thank you for choosing to stay at The Pontchartrain Hotel. We appreciate your support and invite you to return.Best regards,Joshua RobichauxGeneral Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by , from FALMOUTH on Apr 24, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

May 15, 2023 by Josh Robichaux

Dear Elizabeth,Thank you for choosing to stay at The Pontchartrain Hotel. We appreciate your support and invite you to return.Best regards,Joshua RobichauxGeneral Manager

5 out of 5
Property was fine, city needs work on sidewalks, streets and cleanliness!

Posted by on Jan 10, 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 12, 2023 by Josh Robichaux

Dear Susie,Thank you for choosing to stay at The Pontchartrain Hotel. We appreciate your feedback and invite you to visit again.Best regards,Joshua RobichauxGeneral Manager

5 out of 5

Posted by , from BATON ROUGE on Dec 24, 2022

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5 out of 5
WE arrived early and they let us check in 4 hours before official check in time. All staff were most pleasant and efficient.

Posted by on Apr 6, 2022

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Apr 6, 2022 by Josh Robichaux

Dear Jill Margaret, Thank you for choosing to stay at The Pontchartrain Hotel. We appreciate your feedback and invite you to visit us again. Best regards, Joshua Robichaux General Manager

3 out of 5
I liked the historical aspects and the location. Having read of the elegant Pontchartrain Hotel in books, I wanted to experience it myself.

Posted by on Jan 2, 2022

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Jan 13, 2022 by Josh Robichaux

Dear Valued Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We invite you to visit us again. Best regards, Joshua Robichaux General Manager

5 out of 5
Our stay at this beautiful and historic hotel was wonderful with great views and great location. We loved being on St.Charles Ave and being able to walk out the front door to jump on the Street Cars. Located in the Garden District, its location allows easy access to visit the French Quarter or Uptown and the Audubon. The room was beautifully decorated and unique. The staff was very nice and courteous. We’ll definitely be back.

Posted by on Jul 6, 2021

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Jul 6, 2021 by Hotel Manager

Thank you for your positive feedback. We look forward to seeing you in the future.

5 out of 5
It was a charming place with a service oriented staff.

Posted by on Feb 12, 2021

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Comment from Hotel Management

Feb 14, 2021 by Pontchartrain Team

Thank you for staying with us. We appreciate your feedback!

4 out of 5
I liked the old feel to the property and it’s perfect location. Close enough to catch the street car down to Bourbon Street, but far enough to get a good nights sleep. The front desk staff were so nice and helpful. Trent & Pherell helped us a lot! The only not so positive thing to say is for the first half of our trip the heat in the room didn’t work, we let the front desk know and they fixed it promptly. Would stay here again !

Posted by on Mar 2, 2020

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Mar 3, 2020 by Hotel Management

Thanks for the great feedback! We hope to see you again!

Property Features

There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Business amenities include a business center and 2 meeting rooms. WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly The Pontchartrain Hotel. Parking is available for a fee. This 4-star New Orleans hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 11 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1927
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , High-speed internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Internet access in public areas - high speed

Parking

Free self parking , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal (1.9 km / 1.2 mi)
  • Metro station: St. Charles at Josephine Stop (0.1 km / 0.1 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Pontchartrain Hotel offers 106 accommodations with safes and bathrobes. This New Orleans hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • In-room dining (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Safe
  • Bathrobes
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7 AM to 1:00 PM.

Silver Whistle Cafe - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare.

Jack Rose - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and serves brunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Bayou Bar - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.

Hot Tin - Onsite rooftop bar. Open select days.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place. Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F. Personal protective equipment, including masks and gloves, will be available to guests. Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it adheres to the cleaning and disinfection practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA).

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Credit card pre-authorization
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 25 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 44.00 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Pontchartrain Hotel New Orleans
  • Pontchartrain Hotel
  • Pontchartrain New Orleans
  • Pontchartrain
  • The Pontchartrain
  • The Pontchartrain Hotel Hotel
  • The Pontchartrain Hotel New Orleans
  • The Pontchartrain Hotel Hotel New Orleans

You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.