If you're looking for somewhere close to the quarter, this is a great deal... Valet was $23 bucks a day though, which sucks because the sign just says 23.00. Don't fall for that! The only other complaint I had was the internet in our room didn't work. Ohh... One more thing, the pool is on the 5th floor, not rooftop. The picture is a little misleading. But, trust me. I've stayed a LOT of places in New Orleans (and even used to live there) this place is 2-3 blocks from the quarter, in a central location (right off canal). Walking distance (EASY!) to Bourbon, the riverwalk, harrah's, aquarium, etc. You won't find anything better for the price. Staff was SUPER friendly, especially this one man who helped us with our luggage. The free breakfast isn't bad either, if you don't mind making your own waffles. We really enjoyed our stay and we'll be staying there again soon, I'm sure!

I stayed for 6 nights and the room was only cleaned 3 of those, and that was only after asking for them to clean it. I had to call down 2 nights to get fresh towels for the next morning since it was never cleaned, the bed never made, and trash never emptied. I personally would not stay in this hotel again. I also was not the only one with a problem. I saw another room who put their dirty towels out in the hallway, and a friend that checked in and had to change their room 2 times because it was not cleaned when they sent him up to it.

I stayed for 6 nights and the room was only cleaned 3 of those, and that was only after asking for them to clean it. I had to call down 2 nights to get fresh towels for the next morning since it was never cleaned, the bed never made, and trash never emptied. I personally would not stay in this hotel again. I also was not the only one with a problem. I saw another room who put their dirty towels out in the hallway, and a friend that checked in and had to change their room 2 times because it was not cleaned when they sent him up to it. The only bonus is the location to the French Quarter, Bourbon St, and the river.

Larger than expected nice room in a newly renovated building, the room really is almost as good as the more expensive hotels in New Orleans for almost half price. Not much view but have had bad ones in fancy hotels. Location is reasonably near French Quarter without being in a noise/traffic zone. Valet parking worked out fine and was very prompt. They seem to have plenty of staff. Really very pleasant hotel. Breakfast buffet was a true deal. A whole breakfast, bacon, eggs and waffels, free. This would set you back $12 or more at the big hotels. Will be back soon.

Let us say right off the bat - this place is beautiful and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We would stay here again in a heartbeat. The lobby is huge and tastefully decorated and has lots of old-world charm.

When we decided to take the Amtrak to spend Labor Day weekend in New Orleans, we checked the Internet for good deals. As it turned out, New Orleans was the "Featured Destination" at La Quinta's website. We needed two rooms since our daughter invited a friend to join us, and with the great special La Quinta was running at the time, we were able to get two king suites for $79 a night each.

And they were most definitely suites - spacious, luxurious and very, very clean. Free high speed Internet was also included in the price as was a free breakfast each morning. The breakfast was more than just continental. In addition to the usual cereals, fruits, muffins and yogurt, they had Belgium waffles, scrambled eggs, and sausage links.

My only real concern about this hotel (before we arrived) was its location. It's on the west side of Canal Street, further away from Bourbon than we've ever stayed. We wondered how safe we would be walking to and from our hotel late at night. As it turned out, from Bourbon Street to the hotel, or really from any of the streets in the heart of the French Quarter to the hotel were well-lighted and crowded with other pedestrians. Plus the whole area had a huge police presence - even late into the night.

Whenever we think about getting away a few days to New Orleans, I always check La Quinta's website first. They have something called Weekend Deals where the rooms run between $69 and $79 a night -- but that price is just for the weekend (Friday through Monday morning), and you can't book too far in advance. Maybe three weeks. And, unfortunately, suites are not part of the selection for the Weekend Deals.

We have noticed, however, that the suites can be had sometimes for $99 a night, and that's a very fair price for so much space.