This is a great historical hotel. We loved that it was quiet, but close enough to the French Quarter that we were easily able to go back and forth. The front desk staff -- Kerry and Luis -- were really accomodating. My friend and I arrived at 11:00 a.m. (check-in is 3:00 p.m.) and they were able to give us a room right away and even upgraded us to a suite (for our same very good rate of $109 a night). They were also really great about trying to keep our group in the same area of the hotel when the rest of our party arrived. The St. Charles Street streetcar runs right outside the front door, which is great for getting to Uptown (and nope, you don't hear it). I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a good rate and a great location in New Orleans.

My Husband and I stayed here for our Anniversary. We only planned on a long weekend. However, between the diverse entertainment of New Orleans and the hospitality of the Lafayette Hotel Staff, we decided to extend out stay into the week. We invited friends to join us after our arrival. When the staff was made aware, management made adjustments to accommodate our room arrangements, moving our guests and us to adjoining rooms. We had so much fun. Can't wait to return. I highly recommend this establishment.

Cons: Upon checking in, I found that the bedspread in my room was extremely frayed and had a cigarette burn in it. The mattress had a deep hole in the middle that was so uncomfortable I asked for a new room. I was moved from a king suite to a double bed suite. The carpet in both rooms was faded and pulling up at the seams. One of the chairs in the living room area was stained. The two TV's were very small and the remote controls did not work properly. The tile in the bathroom was discolored from an old leak and some tiles were missing. The jacuzzi did not function and looked as though it probably stopped working before I was born. The shampoo in the bathroom had been previously opened and used. The coffee pot was missing from the coffee maker. One of the reasons I chose this hotel is because it advertises room service. Unfortunately, the restaurant downstairs has moved and no room service is available. The bakery referenced in other reviews has also closed. I also had a problem with needing to have my room key reset every day, which was rather annoying. Granted this is not an expensive hotel, but I have stayed at the nearby Nola chain hotels with even cheaper room rates and found them to be much nicer in appearance and quality.

Pros: The staff was very accomodating and helpful in recommending restaurants and answering questions. The hotel is on the St. Charles trolley line and there is a stop right out front. Since the hotel is in Lafayette Square and not the French Quarter it was very quiet but still within a short distance to get down to the action.

Overall: The hotel has a lot of potential asthetically, but is currently run down and there does not seem to be much attention to detail. I would recommend staying at one of the comparably priced chain hotels.

This hotel is Ritz Quality! The rooms are huge and comfy with great views in a safe area. We stayed in a deluxe suite for a weekend getaway without kids. The rooms are beautifully furnished. Just a quick walk to the French Quarter--5 blocks! Note these are short blocks. The service is unparralled. Michael, Kerry & Luis were friendly and helpful. They suggested many sites and restaurants to enjoy. Help bring New Orleans back and stay at the Lafayette. We will stay there again when we are back in the big easy!