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Empress Hotel

1.0 of 5
1317 Ursulines Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116 (Mid-City)
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Empress Hotel
Ranked #140 of 150 hotels in New Orleans
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Gulfport, Mississippi
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

I'm a infantry soldier and the place grossed me out more then any place i have stayed over seas. The window was broke and they fixed it with scotch tape. I could fit my hand easily through the taped area and unlock the window to open it. The Window AC worked but its a miracle that it stayed up. The... More

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Luverne, Alabama
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

My husband got a room here thinking we were just sleeping and showering here, so what did it matter? We did neither very well. The shower only came out in a trickle because the rest of the water was pouring out the bathtub spigot, with no way to fix it, and there was no way you could get me to... More

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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Here's the deal a lot of people like to only see the negative of any & everything. Their is a lot of positive & up's about this hotel. 1st off it is 2 me a hidden treasure. It is located in the Treme area of the city, which is also the area known 4 it's second lines. The neighborhood is... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013 via mobile

I've seen jail cells nicer than this place. The walls look like someone got shot in the room hours before it happened...dirty sheets no tv NO REFUND. I'm even going out of my way to review this bad hotel on other sites. They will never go out of business due to the high volume of hookers in the area. One... More

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5 hotel reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I stayed here for one night at the beginning of March 2013. Well, I say a night – I arrived at 1am and left at 7am. I just couldn't stand another minute in the tiny scuzzy room that stank of stale smoke, had dubious stains on the sheets and a very undulating floor. I had no choice but to stay... More

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Detroit, Michigan
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

the room was extremely small with the smell of smoke in the air,walls, bed and bathroom. The bathroom was dark and dirty and looked like it had not been upgraded since the 1980's. It was a room where you ask yourself "is there a camera in here?". Overall the staff was nice but the hotel was shady. There is only... More

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Indianapolis, Indiana
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

This is a NO star hotel. Most fo the people who stay there actually live there. It's that kind of place. The rooms are small and some are better than others, the first room we got had dirty sheets and the sink would not drain, they gave us another room and it was surprisingly nicer and bigger. Don't get your... More

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Edgewater, Florida
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

I booked before Hurricane Sandy- after the airports were closed. I was unable to contact the hotel. When I finally contacted the next week, they told me they were without power. They refused to refund any money or give me a credit. I contacted Better Business Bureau and they refused to respond to them. I should have read the reviews... More

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Austin, Texas, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

Arrive after dark, need a key to get through the door. Desk clerk looks like Milky from Me, Myself and Irene... wearing a white apron... behind a glass wall. When you go into the room, the bed might as well be on the floor, with a 1980s comforter, and one pillow. NO BOX SPRING, just mattress sitting on the frame.... More

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Cleveland, Ohio
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

ok..i see all the bad reviews here.now i stayed here for a week in march,1 night in dec,and 3 nights during jan.for the bad review people let me explain this.hotels in new orleans are $200-300 a night,this place is $55.let me tell you what to expect the rooms are small and not super clean,drunks/bar people,some less fortunate people walking around... More

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Additional Information about Empress Hotel

Also Known As:
Empress Hotel New Orleans
Empress New Orleans
Address: 1317 Ursulines Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
Region: United States > Louisiana > New Orleans > Mid-City , Treme - Lafitte
Amenities:
Pets Allowed Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #140 of 150 hotels in New Orleans
Price range (per night): INR4,028 - 5,683
Hotel Class:1 star (1*)
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