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Pontchartrain Hotel - New Orleans Louisiana
Pontchartrain Hotel New Orleans Louisiana   Old-world charm on historic St. Charles Avenue
  • Located at the tip of the Garden District, right on the streetcar line, this 12-floor hotel is only 2 miles from the French Quarter.
  • Each of the 113 rooms has period charm, with wood furniture, plush bedding, and art depicting the city and its culture.
  • The hotel has a bar and separate restaurant, and complimentary shuttle service to the French Quarter and convention center.


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    ADDRESS
    2031 Saint Charles Ave 70130 New Orleans , la - USA

    ATTRACTIONS
    Garden District - outside the door
    Convention center - 1 mile
    Tulane University - 1 mile
    Loyola University - 1 mile
    Bourbon Street - 2 miles
    French Quarter - 2 miles

    Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 16 miles.

    Driving directions from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Head east on I-10. Take exit 234A for the Business District/Hwy 90 W. Then exit at Carondelet St/St. Charles Ave. Turn right at the second stoplight onto St. Charles Ave. Continue eight blocks to the hotel on the right.

    Taxis are one of the most convenient ways of reaching the hotel. They charge a flat fee of $28 for up to two people or $12 per person for three or more people. Shuttle service is also available for $5–$15 per person. All fees subject to change without notice.

    Getting around: The hotel's Garden District location puts it within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. The hotel also provides complimentary shuttle service to the convention center, the Central Business District, and the French Quarter. Many guests use buses and historic streetcars, which are available for transportation in and around the city for less than $5. Fee subject to change without notice. Because taxis are readily available by phone, rental cars generally are not needed.

    Insider tip: The hotel is located right on the St. Charles Streetcar line. The line begins at the French Quarter and travels through the Central Business District. It continues through the historic Garden District, replete with stately homes. The streetcar also stops at Riverbend, with its Victorian cottages housing shops and restaurants, and continues to Audubon Zoo and Loyola and Tulane universities. For $5–$15, a VisiTour pass provides on-and-off privileges all day. Fee subject to change without notice.

    Casino
    Convention center nearby
    In business district
    In city center
    In historical district

    ROOMS
    This hotel offers 118 guestrooms. Antique European-style furnishings; art depicting New Orleans scenes and local culture.
    Air conditioning
    Cable/satellite TV
    Climate control
    Clock radio
    Coffee/tea maker
    Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
    Designer toiletries
    Desk
    Extra towels, linens, bedding
    Hair dryer
    Housekeeping
    Internet access - dial-up
    Iron/ironing board
    Non-smoking rooms
    Pay movies
    Private bathroom
    Smoking rooms
    Telephone
    Voice mail
    Wheelchair accessible

    DINING
    Lafitte's - This restaurant serves New Orleans favorites such as seafood bisque, andouille gumbo, and oyster po-boys. It's famous for its mile-high pie, a takeoff on Baked Alaska. Guests dine beneath the original 1925 painted ceiling.

    Bayou Bar - Decorated with murals depicting Louisiana swamp flora and fauna, this bar features live piano and mid-20th century jazz on Friday and Saturday.


    AMENITIES & SERVICES
    What to expect: This historic-feeling hotel in the Garden District caters to small conferences and leisure travelers. It's right on the parade route during Mardi Gras season, and the streetcar stops outside the front door. The lobby features a decorative tile floor and comfortable chairs in floral tapestry and animal-print fabrics.

    Amenity highlights: The hotel offers complimentary shuttles to the French Quarter and to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The hotel's restaurant, Lafitte's, serves Creole cuisine, and its separate Bayou Bar features local musicians.

    Insider tip: The Garden District is within walking distance, and many guided tours originate 1 block away at Igor's Lounge and Bar.

    The 12-floor Pontchartrain has a popular bar and separate restaurant, as well as conference rooms. The entire building is air conditioned and decorated in period style, evoking the history of New Orleans.
    Valet parking:
    $16-25 per 24-hour period. Secured parking garage with in/out privileges.
    Fee does not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.
    Turndown service
    Use of nearby fitness center
    Wake-up calls
    Wheelchair accessible
    Concierge services
    Complimentary newspapers in lobby
    Coffee shop or café
    Catering
    Tour assistance
    Shoe shine
    Secretarial services
    Safe-deposit box - front desk
    Room service (limited hours)
    Rollaway beds
    Restaurant(s) in hotel
    Porter/bellhop
    Photocopy machines
    Patio
    Parking (valet)
    Number of rooms: 118
    Multilingual staff
    Fitness equipment
    Express check-in/check-out
    Dry cleaning service
    Doorman/doorwoman
    Conference room(s)
    Business services
    Breakfast available (surcharge)
    Bar/lounge
    Banquet facilities
    Babysitting or child care
    Audio-visual equipment
    24-hour front desk
    Air-conditioned public areas

    RECREATION
    The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
    Water skiing
    Windsurfing
    Tennis
    Sailing
    Running track/path
    Hiking/biking trails
    Horse riding/rental
    Golf - driving range
    Golfing
    Boating
    Fishing

    POLICIES
    Extra person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
    There are no room charges for children 18 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
    Rollaway beds and cribs may be available and should be requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
    Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
    All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
    Check-in time is 3:00 PM
    Check-out time is 12:00 PM
    Pets not allowed

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