First, let me tell you what was good about this place. The people that worked there were very polite and gracious and I really appreciated that. The room was large and the bed was comfortable. The air-conditioning worked well. The location was great; just a few minutes walk to the heart of the French Quarter. Unfortunately, there were many things that I did not like here. First, their parking lot was full when we checked in and we were told to park at another of their properties which was several blocks away: very inconvenient. Next, we were placed in a room that was on the street (#302). You probably don't want that room. At night, it was so bright with lights from the street that you could easily read in bed. The street noise (horns, loud talking, car alarms, music, etc.) went on until 2 a.m. and then started up again at 3 a.m. Both mornings, trash pick up was right outside of our windows at about 5 a.m. and was also very loud. The floor was dirty in both the room and the bathroom. I was glad I had house shoes. We went and bought my husband flip flops. The first bed we turned down had hair on the sheets. The other bed appeared to be fine. There were no hand towels and only one bar of soap to trade between sink and tub. Two lights had no light bulbs. Their web site says some rooms have small refrigerators. I have medications that must be refrigerated so we asked for a room with one and were told that none of the rooms had them any more. There was an ice machine but no ice bucket so you got your ice one plastic cup at a time. When we asked to switch rooms, we were told they were full and they couldn't accomodate our request. Finally, there was the food for breakfast. We were told that fresh pastries were brought in each morning. That may be true but they were bread for toast, doughnuts and cinnamon rolls just like you can get at your own supermarket. Nothing from a nice french bakery like I had expected. I would think twice before I booked here. I won't go back.

This hotel was just perfect.... Thi was the perfect hotel to stay in when you stay in NO! The girl at the front desk was very very helpfull! The room was so cozy. Reds and mahogonys everywhere... One of the best beds I have slept in @ a hotel. Next time we visit NO, we will stay @ the Frenchman again!

Even for the lower rates we paid, we were dissatisfied with our room!!! Spend the extra 20 or so dollars and get a better place to say is my suggestion! the floor in the room was so unclean upon arrival, with lots of handfulls of black human hair everywhere! it was a dust ridden room leaving us sick after the first night stay. the property has potential, but has some problems. the pool had a condom in it ! the small parking lot held probably 8 cars max and was so hard to get in and out of. if u have a bigger suv forget it, park somewhere else cause u arent gonna fit through the alley to the parking garage. our floors never got swept or mopped after asking several times. Some of the rooms we saw were very clean and others like ours were filthy. we beleive some of the cleaning staff was very lazy and some were'nt. breakfast wasnt bad at all. the day clerk was so kind and helpful, she deserves to be at a much better property! the shower was full of mold and rust, we had to were sandels! the water was ice cold in the shower the first day! the night we checked in, the young man in the office said he had to go as soon as we walked up to the counter to check in. he left us in the office by ouselves waiting to get our keys, paperwork, etc. for 10 min., until another employee arrived to take over his shift! we were shocked at this. we couldnt beleive it! it was a fri. nite at 10:50 pm and no one there to tell us where to park, or nothing until someone else arrived! we go to new orleans all the time, and have always enjoyed our nice stays at different hotels, but never will we stay at this hotel again!

We recently stayed at the Frenchman for the Krewe de Vieux parade, and it was most satisfactory! We stayed in the Queen suite, and it was a unique experience since I didn't expect to see stairs when I walked into the room. But the view out of the window was excellent! The room was also neat, clean, and odor-free. The staff was attentive and helpful with any "touristy" questions about the parade route. My family has been visiting New Orleans for years, and for the money we paid through [-] it was WELL WORTH THE MONEY! Parking was secure and FREE for bookit customers as well, but be warned it's limited to a first come first served basis.

To give an idea of proximity to surrounding locations, the hotel is three blocks from Bourbon St., three blocks from Margaritaville, five blocks from the Cafe Du Monde, and mere steps from the Hookah Cafe. It is, however, at the opposite end of the french quarter from Canal St. So if you want to shop Canal St., catch a cab. Don't sacrifice the parking garage.

The pool/hot tub area and courtyard was compact, but clean. An Arctic front kept me well away from outdoor water fun, but I plan to stay at the Frenchman again in the next 3 months, so I will make use of that area then.