What a pleasant surprise! The festive Mardi Gras decor made quite an entrance to start the weekend. This hotel was supererbly located and the rooms were well-appointed. Apparently, the hotel is undergoing a major renovation with new flooring, beds, lighting, and soon breakfast and lobby expansions. The bed was extremely comfortable and the room was quite pleasant, both in temperature and noise level. The staff at both the hotel and restaurant were exceedingly helpful and friendly. The only drawback was the Bar seemed a little quiet but I was told it is very popular with the afterwork crowd. But, who can complain when John Besh's restaurant is half a block away, and thanks to a tip from the hotel staff, I found out they serve 1/2 priced French 75 cocktails and oysters at Happy Hour -every day. I'll be back for a front row seat on the Mardi Gras parade route and Street Car Line.
- Parc St Charles
- Best Western New Orleans
