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Empress Hotel
3 stars

Empress Hotel

1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States
+1 504 529 4100
From
$66
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rate per night

4.4
Mediocre

based on 217 reviews

Empress Hotel
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Wed 4/24
Room type
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Nightly total
Standard room
$66
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About Empress Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi and Parking for free

Situated in New Orleans, Empress Hotel New Orleans is within a 25-minute drive of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and provides free Wi-Fi. It is ideally positioned for guests wanting to visit local attractions.

The hotel offers a ticket service and a 24-hour reception. Sightseeing arrangements can be made at the tour desk.

Empress Hotel New Orleans features 36 rooms, all of which are equipped with a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay.

For guests who enjoy exploring local dining options, there is a great selection right on the doorstep. Jackson Square, The Historic New Orleans Collection and Bourbon Street are a short stroll away.

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Latest deals for Empress Hotel

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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.

Prices are based on 1 night, not including taxes and fees

Amenities at Empress Hotel

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Free toiletries
  • Internet
  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Hairdryer
  • Golf

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free toiletries
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Body soap
  • Air-conditioned
  • Trash cans

Services and conveniences

  • Wake-up service
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • Tour desk
  • Key access
  • Bottle of water
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • 24hr front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
  • Increased accessibility
  • No smoking
  • Non-feather pillow
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs
  • Designated smoking area

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Bathtub
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Private bathroom

Outdoor

  • Terrace/Patio
  • Balcony
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Dining

  • Grocery deliveries
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Vending machine (snacks)

General

  • Quiet street view
  • Lockers
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Storage available

Parking and transportation

  • Free parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Socket near the bed
  • Alarm clock

Workspace

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fax

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf

Reviews of Empress Hotel

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4.4
MediocreBased on 217 verified guest reviews
4.1Solo
4.0Couples
5.3Families
4.1Friends
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3.7 Poor
Cons:The mattress was covered in plastic bags? Wtf?
G
5.4 Fair
Pros:Walked to Amtrak station. Staff was friendly. Morning coffee was delicious. It was a bed, tv, shower-all I really needed.
Cons:Please put some $$$ into it. Bathroom floor has fixed up piece that sank when you got in shower. Power outage in area, but that wasn't hotel's fault. They should def revise hotel into a hostel as fellow guest suggest. Should have been cheaper.
A
4.5 Mediocre
Pros:We stayed at The Empress for Mardi Gras. The redeeming thing about it is its location. Walking distance to everything in the French Quarter. This place is undeniably cheap given this fact, so just be sure to plan a lot of activities that keep you out of it. This place should definitely advertise more as a hostel instead of a hotel.
Cons:Rooms are literally a bed with a toilet nearby. The only small window is high off the ground in a random spot in the room. There is no central ventilation (common in old Nola houses though), so you may need to frequently adjust the window AC unit or the space heater you're provided. The tub flooded as we showered so we started each day knee-high in water. The mattress was plastic covered, which is understandable given where we were, but there were stains and cigarette burns on the linens. At the end of your stay, there will be a walk through to get your $10 deposit back and to make sure you did not steal any of the sandpapery towels. Oh, and don't expect any privacy as the walls are literally paper thin. And be warned that another practice here is that you'll need to leave the key at the front desk every time you leave. Not bad, just odd.
T
9.7 Wonderful
Pros:The location is great, walking distance to everything in the French Quarter. The rooms are older, but like the perfect hostel. It has everything one needs to have in a hotel room in a place like NOLA. A bed, a bathroom. The staff was perfect and kind. We got a new TV in our room as an upgrade. If you read the other reviews it is obvious those people are used to spending too much for "classy" hotels. The Empress was the best hotel we have stayed in. The water in the shower was HOT, great water pressure, clean just old. I LOVE the Empress Hotel and will definitely be staying there again for sure.
Cons:The bed was a little uncomfortable, but there is absolutely nothing else I did not like.
A
2.3 Poor
Pros:I was in New Orleans and had running water and a roof over my head.
Cons:Beds, bathrooms, and rooms were appalling, had to buy my own sheets, towels, and shower mat to make quarters livable. Location wasn't in the best neighborhood but not far from downtown.
A
2.6 Poor
Pros:NOTHING! It's the worst imaginable Roach motel.
Cons:The second day we were there the tub would not drain and the hole in the ceiling leaked water every time we took a shower. We notified the staff that morning of the issues. When we returned that same evening nothing was done and the floor was completely flooded. We went back to complain and we were promptly helped. The same staff member I originally notified tried to revoke my deposit when I went to ask about coffee in my socks. I would not walk around the room barefooted. The floor was so dirty. The remote for the TV didn't work. I could go on and on.
A
5.3 Fair
Pros:keep your expectations low and it's not that bad...

Location

1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70116

What's nearby

  • Preservation Hall0.5 mi
  • Saint Louis Cemetery No. 20.6 mi
  • Louisiana State Museum0.6 mi
  • Saint Louis Cathedral0.6 mi
  • Jamie Hayes Gallery0.6 mi
  • Jackson Square0.6 mi
  • Frenchmen Street0.6 mi
  • New Orleans Musical Legends Park0.7 mi
  • New Orleans Pharmacy Museum0.7 mi
  • Saenger Theatre0.7 mi
  • Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium0.9 mi
  • Audubon Aquarium of the Americas1 mi

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Empress Hotel

Low season

July

High season

December

Average price (weeknight)

$82

Average price (weekend night)

$90
Cheapest month to stay with an average 39% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 27% rise in price.
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When to book a room at Empress Hotel

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Top tips for your stay at Empress Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Empress Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in July and June.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Empress Hotel, plan to stay on a Tuesday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Empress Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $85, while the most expensive was $120.
  • How long should you stay at Empress Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Empress Hotel

  • Where is Empress Hotel located?

    Empress Hotel is located at 1317 Ursulines Avenue in Treme/Lafitte, 0.9 miles from the center of New Orleans. Preservation Hall is the closest landmark to Empress Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Empress Hotel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM at Empress Hotel.

  • Does Empress Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Empress Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • Does Empress Hotel offer free parking?

    Yes, Empress Hotel offers free parking.

  • How far is Empress Hotel from the airport?

    Empress Hotel is 11.1 miles from New Orleans Louis Armstrong. Empress Hotel is 66.9 miles from Gulfport Biloxi Regional.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Empress Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Empress Hotel in New Orleans and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Empress Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Empress Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

5.4

Distance to city center

0.9 mi

Nearest Airport

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Distance to airport

11.4 mi