Name: Blake Hotel New Orleans
Address: 500 Saint Charles Avenue, Arts/Warehouse District, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Price range: $91–$362 per night
Rating: 7.37

What guests think

At Blake Hotel New Orleans, BW Signature Collection, travelers praise the walkable location and welcoming staff, while noting the property feels older with uneven room upkeep and recurring issues like weak or unreliable hot water and noisy or inconsistent A/C.

Rooms vary from small to spacious, with dated decor, obstructed or limited views in some, and occasional streetcar noise. Cleanliness and maintenance feedback is mixed, including reports of musty odors, leaks, worn fixtures, and intermittent TV and key cards, alongside many mentions of tidy rooms. On-site the café earns frequent praise, but parking is mostly pricey valet or nearby garages, and elevators can be slow. Expect a convenient base with friendly service and trade-offs tied to an aging building.

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Facilities

Facilities are basic: the on-site café is convenient and well liked, but parking is mostly expensive valet or nearby garages. Several reviews mention slow elevators and limited amenities (e.g., no pool).

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6

Evette

Mar 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

NO POOL, NO COMPLEMENTARY BREAKFAST, bathrooms could use an upgrade.

6

Amber

Apr 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Stay was nice and comfortable. The only downside is the elevator is VERY slow. However that’s my only “complaint”

6

Regina

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Parking is in the street on there’s a parking garage that’s $30 a day ! The he building is very old and out dated doesn’t look much like the pictures. My room had windows but you could see anything out of them. The sheets were stained. The restroom look old and wore out. The place need to be remodeled.

8

Angel

Jul 11, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I stayed in room 707 and there was a leak from a metal spout in the ceiling that dripped into the tube. Other than that I enjoyed my stay at the Blake. He only other issue was the valet parking price. It’s almost $60 per day.

10

Kevin

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, friendly staff, great cafe

8

Wellington

May 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Over priced parking and expensive valet

4

Kendrick

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The front desk staff was pleasant however the room wasn’t expected- looked like a mini dorm. They only provided one face towel at a time, after room is cleaned. The shower water pressure was low and the water was slowly drained like it was clogged. The window view was nice however the tint on the window was messed up ruining the view a bit. Valet parking was over-priced. Wouldn’t make my top 15 hotel.

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paul

Nov 8, 2023

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Stayed 5 nights

The property does not have a parking area ... we used a public parking garage. The restaurant/bar was good but didn't stay open late ... I did feel safe ... I will stay at the Blake again.

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Alliah

Oct 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was a big problem for us when we got to the hotel. We had to park in the public garage and it would’ve made us paid everytime we left the garage. The hotel offers valet for $50 a night but I think they just park it in the garage also. The Public parking garage is not attached to the hotel so we had to drag our luggage out and down, around the building and then back up to our room. As soon as we got into the parking garage it closed the entrance around 7pm so we felt like we couldn’t leave once we parked. The garage was very complicated to navigate and the hotel didn’t really assist us in anyway when it came to parking. Parking on the street wasn’t really an option for us. So I paid $60 parking fees for two nights. Nevertheless, The hotel was great for us because we had our dog and we were right next to Lafayette square so we can walk him there. The trolley cart is easy accessible and it’s a little over a mile walk to Jackson square. I love that there was a Starbucks right across the street and a French truck cafe right next to the hotel. We did uber eats to explore options nearby and it was great. The hotel was great overall if you don’t mind the parking situation.

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Marina

Apr 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel nice and clean however no reasonable parking available. Hotel offers valet at extremely high price.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness and upkeep are inconsistent, with multiple reports of musty/mildew odors, stains or hair, leaks, and unreliable hot water; a few mention bed bugs. Others found rooms clean.

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Shaun

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The linen was dirty, stains in the pillow cases. The room was dirty.

4

Casey Lee

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had to book a last minute trip and didn’t do much research on this place. It’s not a flea bag or anything but definitely not the cleanest hotel I’ve stayed. The hot water also did not work in my room, maintenance came and fixed it the first night but it was out again the next. Pretty meh all around.

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Natasha

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

My kids and I were bittent by bed bugs

4

Teira

Dec 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The best part about this hotel is the location and the employees. It is in a very great location, close to everything you will want to see. The staff is very nice and welcoming, and also very helpful. The rooms however are gross. The hotel really needs a full renovation. There was mold in the hallway, stains on the bed, hair in the tub, the walls are peeling, the ceiling was leaking, it has a bad smell. So much for the beautiful views of the city, because there is some kind of glue residue on the windows and blocking any and everything. I would never ever stay here again. So much for the beautiful views of the city, because there is some kind of glue residue on the windows and blocking any and everything. Water takes forever to get hot, the cable messes up badly, beds are extremely old and squeaky. I was charged an incident fee that I knew nothing about prior. Very odd for such a gross hotel. I’d literally checked out of the beautiful and clean Hilton that morning. I really expected more. As clean and beautiful as the Hilton was, there were no hidden fees.

4

Verlene

Jul 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Old and outdated and the website pictures are outdated as well. Weed smell as soon as you walk in the hotel. The building smells like old mildew

6

Rosie

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room wasn’t very clean

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anthony

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No Hot Water!

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Chris

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I do not recommend staying here! We booked for 1 night as we arrived in town a night early. The room was not clean, the toilet ran all night and the tub did not drain properly when taking a shower. The Hallways we nasty, mold on the ceilings, ceilings cracking everywhere in room and in hallway, the fllors were so dirty where ice machines use to be. Also it is not a quiet hotel at all!!! Doors slamming at all hours and yelling and screaming and front desk just laughed about it all.

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Melvin

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property lobby smelled like sewer water, I had to get moved to a different room because my original room was dirty, the tub wasn’t clean, the water in the sink wasn’t draining, and the appliances in the room were broken. When I got moved to the second room is was not better.

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Latasha

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The room had a damp odor, and some of the hotel's windows were broken out. The microwave and refrigerator were in a cupboard that was completely rotted, as if it had been damaged by water. The restroom was filthy, as if someone had recently showered. The ceiling was dripping. In general, the motel was filthy and unpleasant. I'm never going to stay there again.

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Rooms

Rooms feel dated; sizes vary from compact to large. Guests mention noisy A/C, obstructed views due to window film, and worn furnishings; comfort is mixed.

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Sharon

Nov 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

AC unit was really loud.. couldn't sleep or hear tv

8

James

Apr 20, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff was amazing and very helpful. Great location with streetcars accessible to wonder out. We paid more for a corner view room which was clean and spacious, but the windows were horrible! The view through the stained, moldy and bird poop windows was terrible and not worth the upgrade. Every day looked like it was rainy and dreary even if it was a nice warm sunny day. The windows all around need immediate attention! I would stay again but not pay more for the view.

8

Dena

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice quieter location. Large room.

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Daniel

May 22, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The windows had a film on them that did not offer a view. I felt like it was last renovated in the 1980's.

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Wayne

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Took about 10 minutes of running water to get any warmth in water in shower. Air conditioner was extremely noisy. Sounded like a jet engine and couldn’t change fan speed. Bed was uncomfortable. Sag in middle of bed.

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John

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It does not look like the pictures

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yosef

Jun 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room we had closed off from any view. So suffocated it feels like prison room. Tv was took a lot trying to make it work. All and all we had a terrible experience. We will never go back to that hotel.

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Chasity

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Old smell in the lobby and mattress need to be updated ASAP !

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Jennifer

Oct 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was large and the floor was very quiet.

8

John

Apr 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was small

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating (early check-in and problem resolution), though service consistency varies, with occasional slow responses, housekeeping lapses, or check-in delays.

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10

Yolanda

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very centally located. Friendly staff.

10

Michael

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very friendly and helpful during our stay.. had some issues with car trouble but staff went above and beyond to help us with lodging. Manager and desk staff was very helpful. Thanks for your help.

10

felicia

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

A smooth and friendly stay. Had no problem checking in or checking out. Highly recommend

8

Chantell

Jul 16, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

There was never any Staff at the desk each time I walked in & out . They barely answered the front desk phone . After the phone rang numerous of times.

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Ronica

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice hotel & close to major attractions. I stayed during Essence fest. The staff was very friendly, helpful & welcoming. Due to the extreme heat, the lobby area was extremely warm but the staff gave excellent service with a smile. That alone makes them stellar! I have zero complaints & would only hope the management of this hotel will make proper accommodations for their staff to combat the extreme heat due to the constant opening & closing of the front lobby doors. No employee should have to endure that! The staff still provided top tier service even while sweating bullets! I applaud each & every one of you! Job well done! I would definitely stay here again.

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Alex

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Our room wasn’t ready for at least an hour after check in, which caused me to have to change in the lobby bathroom and be late for my dinner reservation. I also had to bring my luggage to dinner. Concierge showed no real effort to fix the issue, giving the excuse that the room wasn’t ready bc I had upgraded to a nicer room. Idk why having a nicer room would make me have to wait longer. When I finally did get back to the hotel at 11, I only had my room key and no actual directions. When I did finally find the room, the keys didn’t work, so I had to go back downstairs and have them issue me new keys. Not a good experience, I won’t be coming back.

10

Jarekia

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff at the Blake was the best they were mignon and yari and this trip was amazing because of them.

10

Calvin

Jun 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was situated close to the French Quarter. The only problem I had was the toilet had to be repaired twice. It worked properly after the last repair.

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Anasa

Mar 17, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

By far one of the worse hotels when it comes to follow through and cleanliness. I arrived Friday for a bachelorette party and the room was clean, when I left on Saturday morning I assumed the maintenance workers would come and clean the room, things expected when you book a hotel but no one came to clean it. I then went down to the front desk and told the front desk worker and they assured me someone would tend to the room. I stepped out again along with my roommate hoping when we returned the room would be cleaned and unfortunately it wasn’t. I then spoke to the manager Natasha and she reassured someone would clean it, this being around 4:30pm- when I returned again the room still not cleaned. Not only was it disappointing but frustrating that I had to go down and consistently ask and no follow through. On Sunday my last day before I headed out I deliberately left early for brunch and asked the manager can someone please clean my room to my surprise she was apologetic for not following through and told me they would credit me a day and reassured me again the room would be cleaned. I get back to the hotel that Afternoon and the room still wasn’t cleaned. At this point I’m furious, not only did she not follow through again but my room hasn’t been cleaned since I arrived. Ultimately the reason I stayed in a hotel and not an air bnb is because I appreciate that service and it wasn’t provided at all. This was a major disappointment.

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Eric

May 3, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

First room I was given, the door wouldn’t open. Had to go back downstairs, wait for someone else to come up and confirm it wouldn’t open, then finally get another room assigned. Got in this room, no shower curtain up. Something that looked like poo smeared on the ceiling in the bathroom. Next day when I returned to my room my key didn’t work. Other than that I guess it was fine, you get what you pay for. Oh the coffee was not good either. How do you mess up coffee in 2025.

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Location

Central, walkable location near the streetcar, French Quarter, Superdome, and parade routes. Some note streetcar noise and event-related access challenges during Mardi Gras.

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Trudy

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very good location. Walking distance to burbon street and Jackson square. Cable car pick up just a short distance from the hotel. The restaurant was reasonable and the food we ordered was tasty. The staff was very nice.

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Donald

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel along St. Charles street and only 4 blocks to Canal and the start of the French Quarter. Friendly staff with clean and efficient rooms and great restaurant with many local dishes...a good choice for this couple trip.

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Susan R

May 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The Blake is located in a great location. There is a Hop On Hop Off Stop right across the street which we took to the Garden District. The Blake is walking distance to the WWII Museum, Caesar's Palace Casino, and Bourbon Street/French Quarter. Great restaurants are within walking distance like the famous Mother's Restaurant and the Chop House. On Wednesdays, the park next door has live music and food/drink vendors.

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Sean

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I liked that it was within walking distance of bourbon st, and the water fronr. Ir was also right on the the st. Charles street car line, which gave access to mNy areas of the city.

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Colby

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location for Mardi Gras. Restaurant has delicious food. Had a fabulous time here. Very pleased.

10

Elizabeth

Apr 15, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Coffee shop is convenient. Ubers easy to find.

10

Richard

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, in the heart of the central business district. Good breakfast soecials available. Friendly staff

10

Amyous

Apr 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, very close to canal and bourbon st. We literally walked everywhere the whole trip which was very convenient

10

Rodney

Nov 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Perfect spot within an easy walk to the french quarter. Beside Lafayette Square.

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Kianna Monique

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Impulsive trip to Essence Fest so many places were booked. I picked this place due to the location (walkable to convention center and the Superdome). You can catch the trolley to Bourban Street. It also had a microwave and fridge. Room was ok. Could have been cleaner. Things are dated. Edges are rough. There was rust on the door lock and the key didn’t work right away. It just feels old and worn. But the bes was comfy and sheets were clean. Staff was friendly and helpful. They were very, very nice. There is a brunch downstairs. I didn’t try it. Overall the trip sucked cuz the airline lost my bag but this is a decent location. Kinda far from the action but still in the mix.

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Dining

The attached café/restaurant draws repeated praise for tasty food and breakfast, though hours can be limited and some listings implied breakfast that wasn’t provided.

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leanthony

Aug 9, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The rooms were really nice. Enjoyed the food from restaurant too.

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Yvonne

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The restaurant downstairs served the best food! Wish they had parking for guests that didn’t come at a premium.

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Amy

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice staff. Cafe was convenient with good food. Location is ideal for getting to any part of town. Rooms are clean, staff is super responsive to anything you need. Was very happy with my stay.

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Barbara

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a pretty good stay. Parking was a bit of a pain and the advertising of breakfast at the hotel not being true was annoying. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and was nicely accommodated.

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JoAnna

May 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

No parking to valet. Very noisy. Nothing like the pictures. Kitchen could not accommodate our group, not even the kids.

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Richard

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location, in the heart of the central business district. Good breakfast soecials available. Friendly staff

10

Kevin

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location, friendly staff, great cafe

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Shana

Aug 18, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a great stay. Clean room and downstairs restaurant was a hit. Centrally located will come back

10

Celine

Jan 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

I think this is most probably the best customer service hotel I have ever stayed at. Keep up the good work the lobby is absolutely stunning. The attached restaurant has delicious meal options.

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Carolyn

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was clean but very much dated. Room and facilities look nothing like online photos. Rooms and baths were small. Bathrooms very outdated. Staff made up for it. Very courteous, helpful, and attentative to whatever you needed. Very walkable to canal street and good places to eat. The restaurant connected to hotel was awesome, great breakfast and service.

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Month	Average price
January	$101
February	$149
March	$122
April	$126
May	$98
June	$85
July	$89
August	$81
September	$72
October	$131
November	$113
December	$101

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $138	2 $159	3 $159
4 $138	5 $138	6 $102	7 $99	8 $125	9 $351	10
11 $138	12 $91	13 $91	14 $91	15 $91	16 $206	17 $206
18 $91	19 $93	20 $91	21 $91	22 $91	23 $210	24 $230
25 $116	26 $93	27 $93	28 $91	29 $91	30 $187	31 $230

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Deluxe Two Queens

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, No Windows

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-In Shower

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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13	14	15	16	17	18 $148	19 $121
20 $91	21 $91	22 $91	23 $91	24 $91	25 $96	26 $263
27	28	29 $362	30 $221