The Iris Motel

3.0 star property
3-star Art Deco hotel near City Park

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Outdoor pool
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Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3610 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70119
  • Place, Xavier University of New Orleans
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, City Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Caesars Superdome
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Non-Smoking King Room, Parking Included

7.6 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 2497 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 2497 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Accessible King Room, Ground Floor

  • 2497 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Non-Smoking King Room, No Parking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

New Orleans

Heart of New Orleans.Your stay at this Mid-City District hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of City Park and Caesars Superdome. Tulane University and Smoothie King Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Xavier University of New Orleans - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • City Park - 3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Caesars Superdome - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Canal Street - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • New Orleans Museum of Art - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Canal at Telemachus Stop - 10 min walk
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Melba’s - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tia Maria's Kitchen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Queen Trini Lisa - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mandina's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Iris Motel

3-star Art Deco hotel near City Park
The Iris Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star New Orleans hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Iris Motel offers 19 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (33 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 29.99
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 29.99
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: USD 19 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Early check-in fee: USD 29.99 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 29.99 (subject to availability)

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

You need to know

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 48 mi (77 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 48 mi (77 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

Property Registration Number 24-XSTR-08006

Property is also known as

Ben Louie Hotel New Orleans
Ben Louie Hotel
Ben Louie New Orleans
Ben Louie
The Ben Louie
The Iris Motel Hotel
The Iris Motel New Orleans
The Iris Motel Hotel New Orleans

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Iris Motel to the airport?

The Iris Motel is 10.2 mi (16-min drive) away from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Iris Motel?

As of Nov 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Iris Motel on Dec 8, 2025 start from $55.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Iris Motel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Iris Motel.

Does The Iris Motel offer free breakfast?

The Iris Motel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Iris Motel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Fair Grounds Race Course (5-min drive) and Caesars New Orleans Casino (5-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Iris Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 29.99 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Iris Motel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Iris Motel have a pool?

The Iris Motel features an outdoor pool.

Does The Iris Motel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Iris Motel to downtown New Orleans?

The Iris Motel is 2.1 mi away from New Orleans.