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Gay Friendly Lodging in New Orleans
As with everything else, New Orleans’ hotel accommodations tap into the city’s distinctive spirit and cater to diverse tastes. The grand, elegant opulence of many French Quarter hotels are as impressive now as they were when they first opened far back in the city’s past. Just as historical but more quaint and cozy, architecturally important mansions and homes all over the city have been converted into bed-and-breakfasts. However, hotels like the W and the Renaissance Arts prove New Orleans isn’t stuck in the past but revels in its chic, artsy side as well.
The hospitality industry across the country sees gay and lesbian travelers as a growing market. The following hotels are TAG-approved, meaning these businesses aren’t just reaching out to an LGBT clientele through advertising and promotions, but they also have instituted gay-friendly policies in their hiring, training, and community support practices.
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5 Continents Bed and Breakfast
1731 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 324-8594, (800) 997-4652
www.fivecontinentsbnb.com
Neighborhood: Treme
Lodging Type: Bed and Breakfast
Description: 1890's Greek Revival Mansion within walking distance to the French Quarter. Two room suites and a handicap cottage. Fireplaces, clawfoot tubs, off street parking and hot gourmet breakfasts. |
Ambassador Hotel
535 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 599-2119, (800) 455-3417
www.ambassadorhotelneworleans.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:  
Description: Perfectly located 3 blocks from the French Quarter and Convention Center, the Ambassador offers large rooms with hardwood floors, high-speed Internet, U.S. Prime restaurant & lounge, in-room safes, wrought iron 4 poster beds, coffee makers, meeting & banquet space, valet parking, non-smoking & handicap accessible rooms. |
Andrew Jackson Hotel, French Quarter Inns
919 Royal St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 561-5881, (800) 654-0224
www.frenchquarterinns.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
Description: Located in the Heart of the French Quarter, steps from Jackson Square and Bourbon Street, the Andrew Jackson Hotel features romantic architecture and lovely views of the French Quarter. Guestrooms are situated among a picturesque 18th century Creole courtyard. Celebrated wrought-iron balcony overlooks legendary Royal Street. |
Astor Crowne Plaza
739 Canal St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 962-0500, (888) 696-4806
www.astorneworleans.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: Newly renovated, luxury hotel located at the gateway to the French Quarter. Within walking distance to all downtown attractions. Services include 24 hour in-room dining, concierge, 24 hour business center, fitness center with roof-top pool. Staff versed in true southern hospitality. |
Bienville House Hotel
320 Decatur St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 529-2345, (800) 535-7836
www.bienvillehouse.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: European ambiance in the heart of the French Quarter, within walking distance to the finest dining, shopping, art galleries, and sightseeing. Courtyard, pool, complimentary continental breakfast and wireless internet access available. |
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
717 Orleans St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 523-2222, (800) 521-5338
www.bourbonorleans.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
Description: Located in the lively French Quarter this hotel has 19th-century charm at Bourbon and Orleans Streets. |
Chateau Bourbon, A Wyndham Historic Hotel
800 Iberville St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 586-0800, (800) 996-3426
www.chateaubourbonneworleans.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: Located in the heart of New Orleans, Chateau Bourbon, A Wyndham Historic Hotel is a charming historic hotel in the heart of the French Quarter, featuring spacious balcony accommodations, lush courtyards, fine dining, bars, and New Orleans vacation packages. |
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson
315 Magazine St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 324-5400
www.countryinns.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: Brand New Hotel Created Out of 7 Historic Buildings Dating To the 1860'S. Four Blocks from the French Quarters 2 Blocks Fromt Harrah's Casino. |
Hampton Inn & Suites-Convention Center
1201 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 566-9990, (866) 311-1200
www.neworleanshamptoninns.com
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: Located within walking distance of the French Quarter as well as shopping and restaurants, the hotel offers a complimentary hot breakfast, pool, and fitness center. All guest rooms feature complimentary wireless internet access, Cloud Nine bedding, microwaves and refrigerators. |
Harrah's New Orleans Hotel
228 Poydras St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 533-6000, (800) 847-5299
www.HarrahsNewOrleans.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Lodging Type: Hotel
Description: This brand new award-winning hotel is located in the heart of New Orleans; the world's most exhilarating city! This 26-story marvel, with 450 oversized luxurious rooms and suites, provides an unparalleled escape. With the spectacular views of the Mississippi River, New Orleans' skyline and just steps from the French Quarter, Convention Center and a few blocks from the Superdome, there is no better place to stay in New Orleans. Recently ranked amongst the "Best Places to Stay in the World" by Conde Nast Traveler. |
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 556-3712, (800) 445-8667
www.neworleans.hilton.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: Enjoy the Health Club by Hilton featuring tennis, racquetball, weight training, & Precor cardio theater. Stimulate your palate within Drago's Seafood Restaurant, a New Orleans dining Institution. New Orleans is still one of the world's most unique destinations and is at your doorstep when staying at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel. |
Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue
333 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 524-8890, (888) 490-6547
hhstcharles.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
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Hotel Le Marais
717 Conti St, New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 525-2300, (877) 219-7784
www.hotellemarais.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
Description: Be inspired by an effortless amalgamation of classic and modern. Hotel le Marais is New Orleans’ newest upscale boutique hotel. It is where the trendsetters, influencers and fashionistas go to stay in the heart of it all. Set amid a historic and cultural backdrop, this French Quarter hotel is a modern and upscale sanctuary with four-star amenities and a high level of personal service. |
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 523-3341, (800) 535-9595
www.hotelmonteleone.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: Nestled amongst art galleries, boutique shopping and fine restaurants in the French Quarter, Hotel Monteleone is revered as New Orleans' Grand Dame. Spa Aria, Rooftop Pool, Fitness Center, two restaurants and the Carousel Bar await you. Christmas Characters and Monte the Lion frequent during the Holiday Season. |
Hotel St. Pierre, French Quarter Inns
911 Burgundy St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 524-4401, (800) 225-4040
www.frenchquarterinns.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
Description: Located in the Heart of the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square, the Hotel St. Pierre embodies the architecture and ambiance of the 18th century French Quarter. Guestrooms are located amid landscaped courtyards and swimming pools. Free limited parking. Complimentary Continental Breakfast. |
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Ave., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 561-1234, (800) 233-1234
www.neworleans.hyatt.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Lodging Type: Hotel
Description: Hyatt Regency New Orleans re-opened on October 19, 2011 following a $275 million redesign and revitalization and features 1,193 guest rooms and suites, 200,000 square feet of meeting and event space, expansive food and beverage offerings, and unprecedented service. |
Lions Inn Bed and Breakfast
2517 Chartres St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 945-2339, (800) 485-6846
www.lionsinn.com
Neighborhood: Faubourg Marigny/Bywater
Lodging Type: Bed and Breakfast
Description: A beautiful semi tropical garden and landscaped patio await visitors to our B&B. All rooms are clean and comfortable. We offer great service. |
Loews New Orleans Hotel
300 Poydras St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 595-3300, (800) 235-6397
www.loewsneworleanshotel.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: Located just steps from the best that New Orleans has to offer, the
four-diamond Loews New Orleans Hotel features the largest guest rooms in
the city. Each 532 square foot Grand Guestroom has magnificent views of the
Mississippi River or the New Orleans Skyline. Located lobby level is the
award winning Cafe Adelaide and the Swizzle Stick Bar operated by the
Commander's Palace Family of Restaurants. Also, within the hotel is Balance
Spa and Fitness, with complimentary fitness center, lap pool, whirlpool and
dry sauna.
A full menu of services is available. The famous restaurants and jazz clubs
of the
historic French Quarter are a short distance from our front door. |
Magnolia Mansion
2127 Prytania St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 412-9500
www.magnoliamansion.com
Neighborhood: Uptown/Garden District
Lodging Type: Bed and Breakfast
AAA Rating:
Description: Selected one of the Top 10 most romantic Inns in America for 2007 by Iloveinns.com & American Historic Inns. This Historic Antebellum Mansion is one of New Orleans Architectural treasures, located in the Garden District, minutes from St. Charles Streetcar, FQ, Restaurants, and major attractions. |
Nine-O-Five Royal Hotel
905 Royal St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 523-0219
www.905royalhotel.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
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Omni Royal Orleans
621 St. Louis St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 529-5333, (800) 578-0500
www.omniroyalorleans.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: The Omni Royal Orleans offers graceful elegance in a New Orleans French Quarter hotel. Located on the most fashionable corner, St. Louis at Royal, the hotel has received the four-diamond luxury award for the past 27 years. |
Renaissance Arts Hotel
700 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 613-2330
www.renaissancehotels.com
Neighborhood: Arts District/Convention Center
Lodging Type: Hotel
Description: This 217 room, deluxe, boutique hotel, located in the heart of the Arts District is a veritable contemporary art gallery from lobby to rooftop pool and spa. Convenient to the Convention Center and river front attractions, this luxurious hotel is the social spot of the Arts District. |
Roosevelt Hotel
123 Baronne St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 648-1200, (800) 925-3673
www.therooseveltneworleans.com
Neighborhood: Central Business District/Downtown
Lodging Type: Hotel
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Royal Sonesta Hotel
300 Bourbon St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 586-0300, (800) 766-3782
www.royalsonestano.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: The Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon Street is famous for its European flair and southern charm. 500-guest rooms offer views of a beautifully landscaped pool, tropical courtyard, or vibrant French Quarter. Amenities include luxurious new bedding, flat screen TVs, poolside spa services, 4-Diamond dining at Begue's Restaurant, and high-speed Internet. |
Saint Louis Hotel
730 Bienville St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 581-7300, (800) 535-9111
www.stlouishotel.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: Located in the French Quarter just 1/2 block from Bourbon and Royal Streets. The Saint Louis Hotel features 97 deluxe guest rooms with amenities such as 24 hour help desk, newspaper, high speed internet, iron and board, hair dryer and coffee makers. |
W French Quarter
316 Chartres St., New Orleans [Map It]
(504) 581-1200, (800) 448-4927
www.whotels.com
Neighborhood: French Quarter
Lodging Type: Hotel
AAA Rating:
Description: Hotter than Mardi Gras 'cause it's happening all year round. It's W New Orleans- French Quarter. Meet and mingle in our playful Living Room. |
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