Bourbon Street could be called the heart of the New Orleans, Louisiana, French Quarter. Though some may dismiss the street as touristy and rowdy, it is undeniably historic, with buildings dating to 1718. Bourbon Street hotels put you in the heart of the nightlife with easy access to bars and live music venues. You will also be near many of the attractions that make the French Quarter a favorite vacation destination.
The Inn on Bourbon was constructed on the site of the Old French Opera House, built in 1859, the first opera house in North America. The original structure burnt to the ground in 1919, and The Inn on Bourbon took over this prime location on the corner of Bourbon and Toulouse Streets. A stay at this hotel will put you in walking distance of attractions such as Jackson Square, Preservation Hall, St. Louis Cathedral and the Café du Monde. Many of the hotel's rooms have balconies overlooking Bourbon or Toulouse Streets. Room amenities include standard amenities plus wireless high-speed Internet access. Hotel amenities include a relaxing tropical courtyard, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a breakfast buffet and a bar.
If you are seeking an historic hotel experience, you may want to consider Bon Maison Guest House. Built in 1833, accommodations include rooms that were once part of the slave quarters. The guest house features three rooms and two suites, all with private entrances and kitchenettes. Potential guests are cautioned that these are not suitable accommodations for children. Amenities include en suite bathrooms and a courtyard. The guest house is located close to Jackson Square, Preservation Hall and other French Quarter attractions.
Adjacent to the French Quarter in the quieter, residential end of Bourbon Street is La Maison Marigny. This bed and breakfast was named “one of 'Travel + Leisure' magazine's Top Ten B&Bs,” reports their website. La Maison Marigny is in walking distance of nightlife on Bourbon Street and jazz clubs on Frenchmen Street. The 1898 house features four guestrooms with amenities that include en suite bathrooms and wireless high-speed Internet access. Hotel amenities include a continental breakfast, a sunroom, a courtyard and an extensive DVD library. Potential guests are cautioned that these are not suitable accommodations for children.
If you’re looking for a large hotel with a plethora of amenities, including its own nightlife, consider the Royal Sonesta. Located on Bourbon Street in the midst of the French Quarter, you’ll be in walking distance of many attractions. Room amenities include wireless high-speed Internet access, and some rooms have balconies overlooking Bourbon Street. The hotel has 35 suites, many with private French doors overlooking the courtyard. Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness room. The hotel features a full-service restaurant, Desire Bistro & Oyster Bar, and a lobby café and a daiquiri bar. Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse is located on the lobby level of the hotel. Open nightly, this venue features live performances of jazz music and burlesque.
