Empress Hotel, New Orleans ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70116

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Standard Room

Max:

2 persons

16 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

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City Centre

New Orleans 1.2 km

Airports

New Orleans Lakefront (NEW) 10.9 km

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) 23.3 km

Train

Union Station 2.3 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Cozy Comfort!

“The bedding was surprisingly cozy, and the sheets felt great against the skin, making for a restful sleep.” view full review

Handy Amenities

“The self-catering facilities were perfect for our needs, allowing us to prepare quick meals and enjoy snacks in our room.” view full review

Functional Space

“The bathroom was well-lit and functional, providing a comfortable space to freshen up after a long day.” view full review

Inviting Lounge

“The living area was inviting, offering a nice spot to relax and unwind after our adventures around town.” view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
Safe deposit box
24-hour reception
VIP check-in/ -out
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
24-hour security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Vending machines
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Golf course

Services

Tours/Ticket assistance
Grocery shopping service

Dining

Outdoor dining area

Business

Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Location

1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70116

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1317 Ursulines Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70116

City landmarks

Park

Jackson Square

950 m

from Esplanade Ave to Royal St

Frenchmen Street

950 m

Canal St to Esplanade Ave

French Quarter

740 m

New Orleans

Bourbon Street

950 m

Museum

The National WWII Museum

2.5 km

Museum

New Orleans Jazz Museum

950 m

Church

Saint Louis Cathedral

950 m

Cemetery

St Louis Cemetery No 1

740 m

Park

Louis Armstrong Park

740 m

Market

French Market

950 m

800 Decatur St

Cafe du Monde beignets

950 m

Aquarium

Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

2.4 km

Museum

Cabildo

950 m

726 St Peter St

Preservation Hall

740 m

Museum

New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

950 m

1500 Sugar Bowl Dr

Mercedes-Benz Superdome

2.1 km

Museum

Museum of Death

740 m

Museum

The Presbytere

950 m

Park

Washington Square

1.1 km

Museum

Backstreet Cultural Museum

740 m

Royal Street

2.6 km

Museum

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

950 m

Park

Washington Artillery Park

950 m

Mall

New Orleans Riverwalk Shopping Center

2.0 km

Historic Site

Lalaurie Mansion

950 m

Museum

Beauregard-Keyes House

950 m

419 Decatur St

Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve

2.4 km

Church

St Augustine's Catholic Church

740 m

Nearby

1417-1419 Governor Nicholls Street

New Orleans African American Museum

160 m

Museum

Treme's Petit Jazz Museum

180 m

Restaurants

Fatma's Cozy Corner

220 m

1532 Ursulines Ave

Bar Tonique

570 m

820 North Rampart Street

Bertha's Place Bar & Restaurant

510 m

1501 Basin St

Rampart Street Food Store

700 m

1700 N Rampart St

Tiger's Creole Cuisine

670 m

1612 Basin St

Cajun Seafood

800 m

1479 North Claiborne Avenue

Today's Cajun Seafood

790 m

1700 Saint Claude Avenue

Arrow Cafe

780 m

628 N Rampart St

Faubourg Bistro

830 m

700 Burgundy St Located in the back of 700 Club

NOLA Poboys

810 m

908 Bourbon Street

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

66%

liked the hotel and would stay again

6.6/10

Nice

Rooms

5.0

Location

6.3

Service

7.0

Dining

6.5

2/5 based on 310 reviews

#167 of 179 hotels in New Orleans based on Tripadvisor

William

United States, August 2023

5.8/10

The hotel is in a convenient location, walking distance to French Quarters and Louis Armstrong Park. The rooms are small and aged but kept clean. The service was mixed, with friendly staff but lackluster response to concerns. The price and value for money were disappointing. The location is central, though some areas are not great.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms are small and noticeably aged but very clean.

Service

6.0

The staff was friendly but lacked attentiveness to concerns.

Location

8.0

The hotel's location is very central, within walking distance to key attractions.

Dining

5.0

N/A

Facilities

5.0

Limited facilities available.

Greg

United States, June 2023

5.8/10

My stay at the hotel was a mix of positives and negatives. The location was near the Quarter for Jazz Fest, which was convenient, but the room was in terrible condition, making it hard to stay longer than necessary. The service was wonderful and helpful with local tips, but the neighborhood had some scary aspects. The dining experience was not detailed, but the hotel offers a grocery shopping service and tours/ticket assistance.

Rooms

5.0

The room was small and in a terrible condition, with a full-size bed on a visibly dirty box spring, old furniture, and a broken tile floor. It was hard to feel comfortable in such conditions.

Service

8.0

The service was wonderful, with helpful directions and local tips. However, the neighborhood had some concerning aspects.

Location

6.0

The hotel's location near the Quarter for Jazz Fest was convenient for the event, but the neighborhood had some scary aspects that made me a bit uneasy.

Dining

7.0

Facilities

5.0

Leslie

United States, May 2023

5.4/10

I stayed at this hotel with mixed feelings. The rooms could definitely use some maintenance, with paint chipping and walls needing a good clean. Unfortunately, our neighbors were loud, and there were even cockroaches spotted on the first day of our stay. On the positive side, the hotel staff was accommodating and handled our requests well.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms need better upkeep, with paint chipping and walls in need of cleaning. Our stay was affected by noisy neighbors and the presence of cockroaches on the first day.

Service

7.0

Despite the room issues, the staff was responsive and helpful, addressing our concerns effectively.

Location

5.0

The location is not ideal for a peaceful stay, with noise from a nearby guitar player, and the area seems less desirable compared to other accommodations.

Dining

6.0

We didn't have a great dining experience, but the thin crispy fries were a standout. Price for food was reasonable.

Facilities

5.0

The facilities were basic, nothing extraordinary, and left much to be desired.