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1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70116

Empress Hotel - Downtown hotel near Bourbon Street and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Located in the heart of New Orleans city center, Empress Hotel is in Treme, known for its jazz clubs, soul food spots, and cultural centers celebrating African-American and Creole heritage. The hotel is within walking distance of Bourbon Street, the historic French Quarter, and the mansions of the Garden District. Nearby attractions include Backstreet Cultural Museum, New Orleans Jazz Park, and Louisiana Museum of African American History. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 15 km away. Amenities include complimentary wireless Internet access, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance. A deposit is required for guests traveling with pets.

Additional perks of the hotel

Complimentary morning coffee

Ironing facilities available on request

Heating and air conditioning in all rooms

Terrace, patio, and garden furniture

Rooms

Air-conditioned rooms include a private bathroom, a TV with cable channels, and free WiFi. Each room is equipped with an AM/FM alarm clock and a flat-screen TV. Rates are based on one guest, with a maximum occupancy of two.

Other conveniences

Free toiletries provided

Flat-screen TV in every room

Rates apply for additional guests

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Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

175 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre

New Orleans4000 ft

Airports

New Orleans Lakefront (NEW) 6.8 mi

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 14.5 mi

Train

Union Station 1.4 mi

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free parking

Luggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Services

Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

AM/FM alarm clock

Hotel Location

1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70116

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1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70116

City landmarks

Park

Jackson Square

3200 ft

Landmark

Frenchmen Street

3200 ft

Landmark

French Quarter

2500 ft

Landmark

Bourbon Street

3200 ft

Museum

The National WWII Museum

1.6 mi

Museum

New Orleans Jazz Museum

3200 ft

Church

Saint Louis Cathedral

3200 ft

Cemetery

St Louis Cemetery No 1

2500 ft

Park

Louis Armstrong Park

2500 ft

Market

French Market

3200 ft

Landmark

Cafe du Monde beignets

3200 ft

Aquarium

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

1.5 mi

Museum

Cabildo

3200 ft

Landmark

Preservation Hall

2500 ft

Museum

New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

3200 ft

Landmark

Mercedes-Benz Superdome

1.3 mi

Museum

Museum of Death

2500 ft

Museum

The Presbytere

3200 ft

Park

Washington Square

3700 ft

Museum

Backstreet Cultural Museum

2500 ft

Landmark

Royal Street

1.6 mi

Museum

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

3200 ft

Park

Washington Artillery Park

3200 ft

Mall

New Orleans Riverwalk Shopping Center

1.3 mi

Historic Site

Lalaurie Mansion

3200 ft

Museum

Beauregard-Keyes House

3200 ft

Landmark

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

1.5 mi

Church

St Augustine's Catholic Church

2500 ft

Nearby

1417-1419 Governor Nicholls Street

New Orleans African American Museum

600 ft

Museum

Treme's Petit Jazz Museum

600 ft

Restaurants

Fatma's Cozy Corner

800 ft

1532 Ursulines Ave

Bar Tonique

1900 ft

820 North Rampart Street

Bertha's Place Bar & Restaurant

1700 ft

1501 Basin St

Rampart Street Food Store

2300 ft

1700 N Rampart St

Tiger's Creole Cuisine

2200 ft

1612 Basin St

Cajun Seafood

2700 ft

1479 North Claiborne Avenue

Today's Cajun Seafood

2600 ft

1700 Saint Claude Avenue

Arrow Cafe

2600 ft

628 N Rampart St

Faubourg Bistro

2800 ft

700 Burgundy St Located in the back of 700 Club

NOLA Poboys

2700 ft

908 Bourbon Street

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?

2/5 based on 310 reviews

#167 of 179 hotels in New Orleans based on Tripadvisor

William

United States, August 2023

6.4/10

The hotel is in a convenient location, walking distance to French Quarters and Louis Armstrong Park. The rooms are small and aged but kept clean. The service was mixed, with friendly staff but lackluster response to concerns. The price and value for money were disappointing. The location is central, though some areas are not great.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms are small and noticeably aged but very clean.

Service

6.0

The staff was friendly but lacked attentiveness to concerns.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is very central, within walking distance to key attractions.

Dining

5.0

N/A

Facilities

5.0

Limited facilities available.

Greg

United States, June 2023

7.0/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The location was near the Quarter for Jazz Fest, which was convenient, but the room was in terrible condition, making it hard to stay longer than necessary. The service was wonderful and helpful with local tips, but the neighborhood had some scary aspects. The dining experience was not detailed, but the hotel offers a grocery shopping service and tours/ticket assistance.

Rooms

5.0

The room was small and in a terrible condition, with a full-size bed on a visibly dirty box spring, old furniture, and a broken tile floor. It was hard to feel comfortable in such conditions.

Service

8.0

The service was wonderful, with helpful directions and local tips. However, the neighborhood had some concerning aspects.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location near the Quarter for Jazz Fest was convenient for the event, but the neighborhood had some scary aspects that made me a bit uneasy.

Dining

7.0

Facilities

5.0

Leslie

United States, May 2023

5.8/10

I stayed at this hotel with mixed feelings. The rooms could definitely use some maintenance, with paint chipping and walls needing a good clean. Unfortunately, our neighbors were loud, and there were even cockroaches spotted on the first day of our stay. On the positive side, the hotel staff was accommodating and handled our requests well.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms need better upkeep, with paint chipping and walls in need of cleaning. Our stay was affected by noisy neighbors and the presence of cockroaches on the first day.

Service

7.0

Despite the room issues, the staff was responsive and helpful, addressing our concerns effectively.

Location

5.0

The location is not ideal for a peaceful stay, with noise from a nearby guitar player, and the area seems less desirable compared to other accommodations.

Dining

6.0

We didn't have a great dining experience, but the thin crispy fries were a standout. Price for food was reasonable.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were basic, nothing extraordinary, and left much to be desired.