Clarion Hotel Grand Boutique, New Orleans

The hotel was conveniently located near restaurants, the Garden District, a fabulous pub and The Trolley which made all other sections of town easily accessible. This area is quiet but not dead - plenty of restaurants with people going down the street and catching the trolley. We had debated staying here or another from this hotel chain closer into town - this area is much better: no fast food, gas stations, freeway. The hotel was modern, clean, well taken care of with professional helpful staff and valet. Our room was clean, decorated in pleasing colors and in a consistent style that was a cut above most other hotels in this price range. Reading other reviews I saw complaints about noise and decor, we had no problem with noise and like I said, the decor was very nice and nothing to complain about even if it was not one's personal style favorite - it was professionally designed and carried out - nothing cheesy or cheap. Another review said this is not a 'real' boutique hotel but Clarion is not a boutique line and this is nicer than their other hotels which are usually pretty nice. It was good enough, no robe but nice big towels, excellent bedding with a choice of down or alt. pillows and the room was spacious - no crowding, nothing needed to be moved out of the way. We had a 6 foot counter for the coffee maker/microwave and fridge - plenty of room for serving appetizers and breakfast. Nice furniture that matched the decor and was comfortable. This was definitely better than average - not just another hotel room, I'd compare it to a modest suite on the concierge floor of a mid-range hotel but with the intimacy and interest of a small refurbished older hotel so I think they are justified in calling it a Boutique Hotel.

the hotel was great. the room was great. the food was great. the pool was great. the service was great. i would stay here again.

The location of the hotel is perfect for us because our kids go to school at Tulane & Loyola, and it is half way between the schools and the French Quarter. When the streetcars are running, you step right outside the door to catch one. They have wonderful hottub suites, and the service is excellent. We have stayed here several times, and will be going back again. The restaurant is fabulous, with a great bar.