Country Inn Suites By Carlson New Orleans French Quarter LA, New Orleans

Good location - we could walk to everything - clean and comfortable. The exposed brick walls and courtyard pool were a nice touch. Good breakfast, too.

We had a great stay at this hotel during Jazz Fest. It is a beautifully restored setting in a great location--easy walk to the French Quarter. The staff was friendly and attentive. The rooms are small, but do not feel cramped because of the high ceilings. The only problem was that we were awakened by noisy drunk guests on our last night. Signs in the lobby suggest the staff knows this can be a problem, but perhaps they could do more to encourage politness. We would stay here again!

Fabulous! Inexpensive for location, just a few blocks from virtually everything, superior concierge service, free breakfast, super clean rooms, child friendly, military friendly, no complaints at all! Asked for early check in just for the valet parking....got me in immediately! All staff was super friendly, the free breakfast was great (not a cheap crap breakfast either, scrambled eggs, sausage, waffles, muffins, cereal, you name it!) When I visit New Orleans again, will definately stay here!

We stayed here for a few days during the summer of 2009. The hotel was in good condition, new and clean, and in a convenient location a couple blocks from the French Quarter, and reasonably priced. I would stay here again. The management can be criticized for claiming to have a pool. There is technically a pool, but it is the size of a kiddie pool, nothing in which an adult or even an older child would swim. There was no parking lot, but we found a lot a block away that charged $15 per night, which seemed like a reasonable price.

This is a nice place. Hotel is made of a group of historic brick buildings. Asked for early check in and got it with no questions asked. All of the hotel staff I encountered were pleasant and friendly. The room I stayed in was a little small, but, was one of the cleanest hotel rooms I've stayed in. Breakfast was not the best, but it was free with the room. Also, there is not much room for unloading at the main entrance of the hotel (especially if there are other cars unloading). They offer valet parking for about $25 a night, but there are other lots right in the area that are a bit cheaper (but not very secure).

WE HAD A GROUP OF SIX, AND WE LOVED THIS PLACE. SITTING OUTSIDE IN THE HEATED POOL AT NIGHT WITH A COCKTAIL WAS BEAUTIFUL. WE LIVE FIVE HOURS AWAY, AND RETURN OFTEN TO THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE. THE ROOMS ARE WONDERFUL! NEW ORLEANS BEST KEPT SECRET!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BAMM AND TOM PANAMA CITY BEACH FLORIDA

Made reservations for a month for business and had no idea how great my stay would be. Actually had the option after 2 weeks to move to Hilton but decided to stay for remainder of my trip. This is the BEST hotel when looking for elegance, comfort and affordability. EXTERIOR: Designed to blend with historic surroundings of old warehouse style neighborhood - TOTALLY adds to the charm. ATRIUM: Amazing 5 story area of brick and exposed beams. STAFF: Everyone was helpful and courteous to us, from front desk personnel to the maintenance guys. VALETS: Friendly, fun, and professional even during crunch time a.k.a. check out. LOBBY: Offers free internet/printing, and small but respectful library of reading material. SITTING/LOUNGE AREAS: Plentiful and cozy. COURTYARD: CHARMING! Allows hotel to claim New Orleans roots without screaming “recently renovated”. POOL: Small – more like a large spa sans the jets. 4ft depth may be found boring for swimmers but great for a refreshing dip or evening hang out. POOLSIDE BATHROOM/CHANGING ROOM: Nice, roomy and private. WORKOUT ROOM: Good variety of machines with fresh towels available in both pool and workout areas. DÉCOR: Elegant mix of traditional, classic and serene throughout hotel and guest rooms. Be sure to grab a home baked cookie at the front desk on your way to the lobby bar and have a drink and a chat with John the bartender. I found all the room amenities listed on the website accurate. 2 room suites along Natchez (bedroom and living room) seemed more like a small apartment than hotel room. The King beds are high, soft and sleep inducing. Housekeeping was GREAT, consistent, thorough, patient and friendly. The dining room was always clean and neat. Breakfast offers an incredible variety, even for continental. If you walk away hungry then its your fault. Take the other comments seriously about CI&S being conveniently located. You can see Canal Street from the front door but don’t have to suffer hearing the late night nightlife on most nights (after all, this is New Orleans). Less than 20 minute walk to the river, mall, aquarium, Drago’s at the Hilton and into the French Quarter. Negatives (sorry!): Room air conditioning units work almost too good, noisy garbage trucks collects between 3-5am - request an inside room if this will affect your stay, though there are plenty of sitting areas, the hotel isn’t huge and when large groups stay it seems like they are “taking over” the entire hotel. I almost forgot I wasn’t staying in a place that Zagat’s doesn’t classify as a luxury hotel. CI&S offers the same services but with a personable staff, cozy atmosphere and affordable rates. Forget the fact you can’t afford a room somewhere else or there wasn’t any availability. CI&S’s sophisticated charm will make you forget you wanted to stay elsewhere. This is truly New Orleans best kept hotel secret, which is why I hesitate to write a good review, though well deserved. I have no idea how they stay in business, being such a great hotel of extremely high quality and service, at such a low price. Other luxury hotels may be high class but this hotel has more class and charm than any of them! Stay here when in NOLA - you won't be disappointed.

The first morning we were there housekeeping came in and threw all of our personal items away, toothbrushes, contact case..even took pillow cases off our pillows...when i complained i was told she was new...but not even an I'm sorry..The hotel is in a great area. easy walking distance to everything..

rooms where clean and nice, the building is pretty- great continental breakfast. the pool is very small but heated. my cc was charged for some things I didn't have but they quickly fixed it. also I left something behind and the next day'd to me ( 46 dollars!) very close to french quarter,walking distance

The hotel is in a great location. Walking distance to the French Quarter and RiverWalk and Casino. The room was comfortable and clean. It was a great value packaged with my airfair through Yahoo travel.