Let me first began by saying..the first step I took was to read every review I could find on the internet about this particular hotel. Because I booked our flight during a hotel wkend, we were pretty much screwed which hotel we had a choice to stay. I was fortunate enough to book 4 of our 8 nites at Harrahs'. However, the other 4 nites scared me. I reluctantly booked our other 4 nites at Hotel Le' Cirque. Let me tell you...we couldn't have been happier. Apparently we were fortunate to get a room (BTW, using the previous reviews, we were smart enough to ask for a renovated room! Smart move) that was new all the way around!! New furniture, flat screen, fully tiled bathroom. The room was relatively small, but considering there were only two of us (and we didn't need it for a pit stop)...hello...how much room do you really need? It was very comfortable and guess what???? We were so impressed, we cancelled our other 4 nites at Harrahs and spent our entire 8 nites at Hotel Le' Cirque. The trolley stop is a half block from the hotel front and it wasn't scary walking at nite down St. Charles St. to the other quaint resturants (Delmonico's (yes, Emerils) E's, VooDoo BBQ, Sushi Brothers) or if you want, the trolley stops in front of all these resturants. The staff is wonderful (Magna, DJ, Melissa, Jennifer), but for the 5 star hotel clerk...you need to request REBECCA..absolutely, no better! Resturant and bar were still under remodel, but we still drank, got drunk and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! If ever in this town again...this will always be our 'go to' hotel!!!! BTW..we stayed 11/10/11 - 11/17/11, 6th floor.

It was a Saturday night in October when I staid only 1 night at Hotel Le Cirque en route to a Caribbean Cruise the next day. It’s a boutique style hotel in the Warehouse District of New Orleans; it is a healthy walk to the cruise Port. We walked it with our luggage and took about 15 minutes; we had the time and wanted to save on the cab ride. It is located just out side of the hustle and bustle of the French Quatre which I particularly like and 1 trolley ride into the downtown core. This hotel is currently refurbishing its lobby, courtyard and rooms. Unfortunately nothing was noted on the site or mentioned when I called prior to arrival that the hotel was under construction however the reception staff went out of there way to over compensate for the make shift lobby and inconvenience. This hotel is located on a round-about on St. Charles Street, it's an intimate spot away from the crowds so would recommend for families with small children, business travel, couples and weekend get-a ways with friends. There are 10 floors with many rooms on each floor. The rooms have a simple contemporary decor and offer 1 king or double bed. My room had a clear view of monument of Colonel Robert E.Lee in Lee Circle and the trolleys that pass by. I didn't find it noisy, more on the quieter side of town, or wasn't bothered by the lights that light up the front of the hotel. Once the dark drapes are closed you won't know that you are New Orleans

We had two rooms one was an older rooms on the 7th floor where I staid and the newer renovated rooms on the 5th floor where my friends staid. Each room had comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms, and basic amenities.The furniture more contemporary than the older rooms. I am lead to believe that the rooms are slightly larger than some of the Brand name hotels in the French Quatre.
I would definitely go back just to see how Le Cirque looks after the reservations. It's a good location for groups travelling out of the New Orleans cruise port. It's walking distance to the Louisiana's Civil War Museum and The National World War II Museum. Also a good location if you're looking for a reasonable rate, the hotel is driving distance to the Mercedes-Benz Superdome as it's right by the US Route 90.
The Door Man and hotel Manager recommended some great spots to eat, we tried them and were pleasantly impressed with both of their suggestions.

The Front Desk Staff were very hospitable with all the guest. A great retreat to come back to from the excitement of streets of NOLA.

Le Cirque offers a great location right on Lee Circle... the streetcars pass directly in front headed either uptown or to the Quarter. Its also easy walking distance to two museums (DDay and Confederate History) as well as great eats (Cochon Butcher and Deanies).

I was there for Tulane Homecoming and the city was booked. I read reviews of the hotel which indicated the rooms while nice were small. I disagree, there was plenty of room, and while not spacious, was what was needed and not tight or cramped.

They were in the process of rennovating the lobby and other areas and the reopened hotel promises to be even better.

I was in New Orleans for a meeting and had no choice over my selection of hotels. If you have to stay at this hotel DO NOT GET A ROOM FACING LEE SQUARE. The flashing lights on the front of the Hotel go on ALL NIGHT. The curtains do not fit propertly and there is no black out shade. Room was SMALL and tight to move around in. Lighting is the other issue, not enough.
Great location if you are working or visiting in the Lee Circle area. Others in our party had a nicer room on the higher floors. Wish I would have taken pics to show the difference. The hotel was under renovation the fire alarm went off the next morning at 8 am when we were trying to pack and leave. Yes you had to exit the building and wait for the all clear.