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The Pontchartrain Hotel

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

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
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2 bars/lounges, rooftop bar
Property entrance
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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2031 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70130
  • Place, Magazine Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, National World War II Museum
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Product API Enablement)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Clio King)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Calliope King Suite) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed (Calliope King Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 712 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Erato Double) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds (Erato Double)

  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View (Clio King City View)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • City view
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Clio King Accessible)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 427 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Euterpe Two Queen) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Euterpe Two Queen)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 498 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Thalia Family Suite) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Thalia Family Suite)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Melpomene Two Bedroom Suite) | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Melpomene Two Bedroom Suite)

  • 996 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Superior Suite, 2 Double Beds (Polyhymnia Two Room Suite)

  • 712 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

New Orleans

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).

What's nearby

  • Magazine Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • National World War II Museum - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Smoothie King Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Caesars Superdome - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • St. Charles at Josephine Stop - 1 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 20 min walk
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hot Tin - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sportsman Corner Bar & Daiquiris - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪HiVolt Coffee - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lagniappe Bakehouse & Coffee - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Tacos & Beer - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Pontchartrain Hotel

4-star hotel near Magazine Street, connected to a rail/subway station
There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Pontchartrain Hotel also features dry cleaning/laundry services, complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility, and a porter. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star New Orleans hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 13 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 1927
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
The Pontchartrain Hotel offers 106 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. This New Orleans hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Valet parking on site (USD 55.69 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 20 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (38 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: USD 250 per accommodation, per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 23.35 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Health club access
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Nearby fitness center access
  • Phone calls

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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 20 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 55.69 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.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Pontchartrain Hotel to the airport?

The Pontchartrain Hotel is 13.4 mi (20-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 Pontchartrain Hotel?

As of Mar 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pontchartrain Hotel on Apr 5, 2026 start from $151, including 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 Pontchartrain Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Pontchartrain Hotel.

Does The Pontchartrain Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Pontchartrain Hotel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 15 and 20 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Pontchartrain Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caesars New Orleans Casino (4-min drive) and Fair Grounds Race Course (8-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Pontchartrain Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Pontchartrain Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Valet parking is available for USD 55.69 per day.

Does The Pontchartrain Hotel have a pool?

The Pontchartrain Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Pontchartrain Hotel have a restaurant?

There are 2 onsite restaurants, offering options like American cuisine, brunch, and light fare.

Does The Pontchartrain Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Pontchartrain Hotel to downtown New Orleans?

The Pontchartrain Hotel is 1.2 mi away from New Orleans.

The Pontchartrain Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 647 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1006 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth, HATTIESBURG

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Hannah

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Deanna

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Run down
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Property is showing its age. Great to have coffee shop, bar, lounge, dining room and rooftop bar on property.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this property and the bar on the roof with a great view as well as the amazing restaurant downstairs. The lounge w the live jazz band is great too. Bar staff and the valet / door people / hostess were all really great. The front desk staff needed help and was not as welcoming some of the time. Some of the public facilities could be cleaner such as the lobby restroom which was a mess at 8am from the night prior bar crowd. Other than that great food great drinks and a welcoming door staff at all times. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff was amazing. Apparently they were out of soap so when I asked for soap, they brought me a full size Dove bar soap.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bryana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The photos made me think there was more lounging with friends and family space in the hotel, but there is none of that at all. We were worried when we first arrived because it seemed like a loud, party-type of place, but our room was comfortable and we had no trouble sleeping. Luckily we found street parking nearby for our two vehicles as the hotel only offers valet and it is $55 per night per vehicle. The rooms were clean, spacious, and comfortable with the only issues being very thin blankets on the beds and no fan in the bathroom. My daughter also wished there was an outlet in the hall near the full length mirror where she did her hair and makeup. Also: please put towel hooks right by the shower curtain. There is plenty of room for them.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaretta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hospitality all around. Good vibes. Jazz at night is wonderful. Food and music perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The moring staff at front counter had a dry personality. Not friendly at all other staff excellent ln the day we left
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stylish hotel with nice comfortable rooms and a nice breakfast spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Disliked: Amenities
I booked the hotel because of the world-class restaurant, but I failed to learn that nothing is open on Mondays and Tuesdays. We left on Wednesday morning. I paid for the room through Expedia, but was surprised by the New Orleans added taxes for Destination Amenity fees, Convention tax, tourist tax, state taxes, city taxes and parking taxes. What really irritated me was the tax on the total amount of taxes I paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elyse

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was in decent shape
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pontchartrain hotel is beautiful! Loved the vintage feel. Staff were always helpful. Trolley stop directly across the street from the hotel entrance. Bar upsatstaits and downstairs. Nice little breakfast restaurant as well
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

SHEE

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Poor stuff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Staff & service
It is a pretty good location and very easy to get on the green trolley car out the front door. Easy walk across street to get on streets walking towards Magazine Street to see street after street of the beautiful homes in this part of the Garden District. Staff was friendly. Little coffee shop off lobby was good and served the wonderful French Truck coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were courteous, and the location—right on St. Charles and steps from a streetcar stop—is excellent. Unfortunately, the hotel itself does not deliver a 4-star experience. I’m not sure it even rises to the level of a strong 3-star at this point; it feels noticeably worn and in need of meaningful refurbishment. Housekeeping did their best, but they’re fighting an uphill battle. The amount of dust and debris in the room—including a used tissue under one of our beds—suggests the property needs a true deep cleaning so the daily cleaning staff can keep up. Several operational issues also detracted from our stay. This was the first hotel where I could not receive a folio at checkout. We did leave one night early, but it was still unusual to have to wait a full day for the bill. Additionally, we were issued only a single physical key to the room, which made logistics difficult when our family needed to split up and felt risky if that one key were misplaced. Overall, the hotel has potential, but it is not currently delivering a premium, 4-star experience. Unfortunately, most of our conversations during the stay revolved around wishing we had booked the Ritz instead—perhaps not a perfect comparison (five-star vs. a claimed four-star), but the difference in quality was significant, while the difference in price was not.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The staff were courteous, and the location—right on St. Charles and steps from a streetcar stop—is excellent. Unfortunately, the hotel itself does not deliver a 4-star experience. I’m not sure it even rises to the level of a strong 3-star at this point; it feels noticeably worn and in need of meaningful refurbishment. Housekeeping did their best, but they’re fighting an uphill battle. The amount of dust and debris in the room—including a used tissue under one of our beds—suggests the property needs a true deep cleaning so the daily cleaning staff can keep up. Several operational issues also detracted from our stay. This was the first hotel where I could not receive a folio at checkout. We did leave one night early, but it was still unusual to have to wait a full day for the bill. Additionally, we were issued only a single physical key to the room, which made logistics difficult when our family needed to split up and felt risky if that one key were misplaced. Overall, the hotel has potential, but it is not currently delivering a premium, 4-star experience. Unfortunately, most of our conversations during the stay revolved around wishing we had booked the Ritz instead—perhaps not a perfect comparison (five-star vs. a claimed four-star), but the difference in quality was significant, while the difference in price was not.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025