I love visiting New Orleans but I am not a fan of driving in downtown traffic. I would rather be closer to the action, park my car and walk. If it’s not in walking distance, I am happy to hop on the St. Charles Street Car so I was thrilled when we drove up to the Pere Marquette hotel and found it was only two blocks from the French Quarter and one block from the St. Charles Streetcar. Be prepared-they only have valet parking, which costs $34 a night, plus tax. Thankfully, due to the vintage Parking sign, it is easy to locate their garage.
We walked into the hotel to check in and were immediately greeted by the desk clerk, Nathaniel. He checked us in quickly and gave us an “insider report” on the best places to dine around the city. He patiently answered my questions on where to find the best Po’ Boy and gave me directions to places I wanted to visit, even bringing out a map and marking the route for me. While I was checking out the business center to receive free wi-fi to meet a few deadlines, Bryan was helping himself to a free copy of US Today and The Wall Street Journal and settling down in our room for some relaxing reading. I finished up as quickly as I could and went to explore the pool. It’s located outdoors on the 3rd floor and provides a quiet, private place to hang out with the kids and catch some rays or splash around. The fitness center is located next door to the pool and is available 24 hours a day.
When evening arrived, I was ready to hit the room for some serious rest and relaxation. The room would have been small for a large family, but there were only three of us on this trip and it was the perfect size. The room included a work space with a desk and wi-fi connection (although inroom internet costs $12.95 a night), a fridge to store our leftover Po’ Boys and a large flat screen television. Each night room service left us a bottle of water and an apple for a before bed snack. Even though we were in the heart of the action, the rooms were quiet, with little noise drifting up from the crowded streets below.
Besides the plush comforter that beckoned me to snuggle and read, I found myself wanting to take long showers in the bathroom under the rainwater shower. The bathroom was stocked with Aveeno products in refreshing herbal scents and thick towels. After all, moms need pampering when on vacation too. The décor in the Pere Marquette caught my eye from the moment I arrived. There are two sitting rooms on the ground floor funky, contemporary décor and window seats, perfect for curling up with a good book or for people watching. Located across from the sitting room is the MiLa Bar, where you can grab a drink or a quick bite to eat. Each floor celebrates a jazz legend, complete with local photography.
The Pere Marquette seems to be kid friendly. Although I saw plenty of business travelers during my stay, I saw several families with kids too.
I visited New Orleans for the first time last year and I loved it. It’s such a vibrant city. The hotel you stayed out is full of New Orleans flash and charm. Will definitely consider it if I ever get back there.
Thanks for the review! I love NO and had never heard of this hotel before.
I have always wanted to got to New Orleans. I love the old world look of the building wit all the modern touches. This looks like a great place to stay.
I have always wanted to visit New Orleans.That hotel looks FANTASTIC~I bet you had a great time!
oh i love how pretty the hotel looks in the last photo love the deisgn there
I can totally see my kids making the most of that pool! Like the decor in the hotel too
We never been to New Orleans but, it is surely in my bucket list. That is a nice hotel to stay in. Loved their bedroom, pool and everything.
what a cute, cute place! i haven’t been there in a while but if we go there soon… i’ll try it
Rainwater shower?! Amazing! Your room was definitely gorgeous – definitely makes me want to stay there if we ever happen to go to New Orleans!
What a beautiful hotel. I Really love the style of it. Hopefully I will make it to New Orleans one day for vacation, I would definitely stay there.
Looks beautiful. I can’t believe that I have family in N.O. and yet, the furthest east I’ve been in the US is New Mexico. :/
What a gorgeous hotel! I love the decor. I will keep this on my list of places to stay when my family decides to vacation there. Thanks for the review.
It look beautiful. I want to visit New Orleans. It is on my hopefully next year travel list.
Wow, this hotel looks so amazing. I love the decor in the rooms and how comfortable it looks by the poolside. I can’t wait to visit!
That’s a very interesting looking hotel! I like the pool area, looks neat. Too bad WiFi isn’t free though.
It’s such a good place I mean it seriously straight for the pool , err but internet is quite expensive.
This looks like a gorgeous hotel. My son would love the pool and I would love the comfy looking chairs at the pool.
Very nice elegant hotel. NOLA is a fascinating place to visit.
Beautiful hotel. It looks like it would be a very comfortable stay. Would love to see New Orleans some time soon.
That is a beautiful hotel. At first glance I thought it was European because of the colors and design. It certainly looks lovely and relaxing. I could use a vacation right now….that pool is calling my name.
What a gorgeous hotel!!! New Orleans is already on our “go-to” list, but these pics make me want to speed up the process!
I don’t travel a lot but whenever i travel, i choose simple hotel with beautiful atmosphere.. and this looks pretty much the same. I would love to be there 😀
I tell ya, location of the hotel is paramount in New Orleans! It makes a stay so much easier when you’re plugged in like this one.
New Orleans is one of the places I have been dying to visit! Thank you so much for this review, now I know here I can stay!
After reading all these reviews about New Orleans I think I’ll try and vacation there soon. This is a lovely place to stay.
wow! now that is a really nice/posh/lush hotel!!
That window seat could keep me inside at even the best of places to visit (like New Orleans). There’s something comforting about a nice window seat! Thank you for the review.
I love NOLA, and I haven’t stayed here. It looks fantastic and in a great location. I will check it out next time I go.
I have never been to New Orleans. Looks like a nice hotel. My kids would live in that pool!
What a gorgeous looking hotel – I don’t think I would ever want to leave if I stopped there 🙂 x
How beautiful! I would love to go somewhere like that!
I lovethat bathroom! Ive never been there but looks fun!
What a beautiful hotel! Hopefully, one day, when the kids are older, we’ve always dreamt of a road-trip of the USA (we’re in England). xxx
Oh wow, this hotel looks beautiful! Kid friendly and with a pool, I might need some vacation right now 🙂
New Orleans is definitely on my bucket list. I love the decor of this hotel! Wonderful report on your stay there!
I love anyplace that’s kid friendly although I’ll have to keep a close eye on my daughter with that pool. Looks like a really great place to stay.
What an awesome place to stay. Seriously, the pool area is DA BOMB!
I love how this hotel looks so old and historic on the outside, yet is so modern and contemporary on the inside. Looks like a great place to stay!
That hotel looks immaculate! Love the decor, simply perfect! I’d love to stay there, will definitely plan to next time I visit!
I love to travel and travel extensively. New Orleans is on my bucket list to visit. That hotel looks really nice, thanks for the tip. Always nice to have recommendations.
I’ve never been to New Orleans, but I always imagine everything there being opulent. This place fits the bill. Great to know a place right in the middle of it all!
New Orleans is on my list of places to go. Thank you so much for this review… I would have had no idea about the St Charles Street Car otherwise. The motel you stayed at is lovely, I am going to put this in our favorite place so I have it handy … we may even go this year yet.