Bourbon Orleans - Hotel Reviews from across the web
No title - expert review A lot of hotels claim to be centrally located in the French Quarter, but the Bourbon Orleans really is. And, while many hotels claim to have an interesting history, this one actually does: The oldest part of the hotel is the Orleans Ballroom, constructed in 1815 as a venue for the city's masquerade,... frommers.com
No title - expert review This hotel dates to a time when people knew that Bourbon Street was named for the family of European royals and not the Kentucky whiskey. Its elegant marble lobby strikes a demure tone and provides a dramatic contrast to the rowdy street scene outside. The hotel inhabits a gracious early 19th-centur... gayot.com
No title - expert review Claimed as one of the most unique and historic hotels in New Orleans, the Bourbon Orleans offers a glimpse of 18th century French Country House tasteful elegance. Chippendale and Queen Anne style furnishings create oppulent settings inside while private balconies offer views of Cathedral gardens and... shdweb.com
No title - expert review With a heritage dating back to 1817, this Wyndham Historic Hotel embodies the rich history, architectural splendor, and mysterious allure of New Orleans. Now, this beautiful landmark recently completed a comprehensive $13 million dollar renovation one that reflects the site's fascinating past and pr... sidestep.com
Haunted Hotel - user review New Years Eve 2001Visiting for the Sugar Bowl and New Years Celebration. Little did we know that our room would contribute to the entertainment! Unexplained noises and moving objects made our two nights... neworleans.citysearch.com
Perfect location, beautiful hotel... - user review The Bourbon Orleans is a beautiful historic hotel located at Bourbon & Orleans (go figure). This is the center of the French Quarter and a perfect "base of operations" when visiting the Cresent City. The lobby is very elegant and gives you a sense of luxury. The staff was extremely hel... neworleans.citysearch.com
One of Frommer´s Favorites? Don´t Believe It - user review Based on Frommers.com recommendation, we stayed at the Bourbon Orleans on March 25 29, 2001. Won't make that mistake again.We reserved a patio room for $119 per night. The room had a queen size bed instead of t... epinions.com
Great Stay Great Location - user review Check In: We got our room for Priceline.It was very smooth. We arrived a little early for check in and were told that the rooms were not ready yet, but that we would be put on the list to have our rooms made up next. We walked around the French Quarter for about an hour and then our rooms were ready... epinions.com
A Not So Wonderful Nights Sleep - user review Having read the negative reviews already posted for this hotel I was very leery about my 3 night stay. Trust me when I say they were right on. The only plus was the kindness of the staff. The hotel was undergoing a major renovation during my stay and I was stuck on the 4th floor. This wouldn't be so... epinions.com
You´ll need a LOT of bourbon to get through a night here - user review I just got back from a vacation which required an overnight stay in New Orleans. I found this hotel via the Internet, and my travel agent also said it was highly rated by some hotel association or another. I wanted something ... epinions.com
Wonderful Hotel!!! - user review I made a reservation via my AAA discount several months in advance. Shortly thereafter, I called the hotel to request a room with a balcony (a higher rate). The reservationist was helpful and pleasant each time I spoke to he... epinions.com
Grab this bargain while you can. - user review I was extremely leery about the unbelievably good rate I got for my four night stay $92 (with an AAA discount). I knew the Bourbon Orleans was undergoing renovations. Then I read some of the reviews and began to get worried. Luc... epinions.com
Stay Away from this dump - user review I was fortunate enough to be in New Orleans for New Years Eve 2000 2001. The Sugar Bowl looked like it would be a good game, and the thought of Bourbon Street on New Years Eve was quite enticing.This hotel sits on th... epinions.com
Billing Errors and Horrible Service - user review I was in New Orleans for training which was held at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. I couldn't find a parking spot, so I settled for one 1/2 a mile away, to the tune of $20 per night. I walked back to the hotel and arrived at 1:00 a... epinions.com
Great location... a bit dingy. - user review I was very excited to have been assigned this hotel via one of those discount hotel sites a 3 hotel for under $50 in the heart of New Orleans and a Wyndham AND a historic hotel! Wow, was I ever disappointed. The entran... epinions.com
March 2004 Bourbon Orleans isn´t as bad as you might think! - user review March 2004 Wyndham Bourbon Orleans I booked the first half of our vacation the Gaylord Opryland, for which Ive already written a review My housemate was left to book the hotel for New Orleans. We ended up with rese... epinions.com
Spacious, Dark and Dank - user review The good thing I can say about Bourbon Orleans is that my room was big. I stayed in suite with several other people, and the rather strange layout gave us lots of area in which to crash (note: there were just two beds, so I'm ta... epinions.com
A Little TLC Needed - user review We booked a room at the Bourbon Orleans for a couple of reasons. First, we wanted a room with a balcony that overlooked Bourbon Street. Second, we wanted enough room to sleep six people in a single room. The Bourbon Orleans... epinions.com
Perfect location!! - user review We visited New Orleans for the first time 1/20 1/23, 2005. We are so glad we chose the Bourbon Orleans as it was in the perfect location. I mean smack in the middle of the French Quarter. Our room was lovely with a balcony just perfect for people watching. The staff concierge, front desk and bellmen... epinions.com
Bourbon Orleans - user review Great time, except I requested a smoking room and they could not accomodate that for me. Otherwise it was... expedia.com
Nice hotel - user review I booked this hotel online and was not disappointed. This hotel is so close to everything you would want to see & do in the French Quarter. Our room was quiet at night even though the hotel is close to Bourbon Street. Clean inside, although the elevator wasn't working one afternoon and we had to cli... expedia.com
Probably the best location in the French Quarter - user review I stayed there for a three day weekend. This was my first trip to New Orleans. The hotel is located on Bourbon Street and, from what I observed, is the best located hotel in the area. It is right on the end of the major activities on Borbon Street, so all you do is walk out of your hotel, take a lef... expedia.com
WiFi should be free - user review Should not charge for WiFi when you are already paying that much for the room. Why charge for it Most of the cheaper motels on the highway throughout America prov... expedia.com
Great Location - user review The hotel is very charming and you can't beat the location. Whether you want to party all night in Bourbon St, or go antique shopping on Royal St, this hotel is conveniently located to have full access to the many attractions the New Orleans F... expedia.com
Wonderful Place - user review The hotel was in the heart of Bourbon Street. It was close to everything. Wonderful place. Traveler's tip on local attractions.All attractions are wonderful. Don't... expedia.com
Good hotel: great location - user review The hotel was very nice and met all expectations with the exception of the air conditioning. In a city like New Orleans, one needs the ability to easily cool off a room. The nights were uncomfortably hot. Otherwise, the hotel was very nice with a grea... expedia.com
What you see is not what you get........... - user review The photos displayed do not represent the rooms you stay in. I'm sure some rooms are fine but most are old and not refurbished. Ours was a townhouse suit, which sounds nice but OH NO!!!! What a dump. You can't go barefoot on the carpet without scheduling a Doctors physcial. There were no drawers to ... expedia.com
Great deal in the heart of the French Quarter - user review The staff is incredibly nice and accomodating. Beautiful swimming pool. Very conveniently located in the French Quarter near Jackson Square. Restaurant service is limited, but when I called for a burger (15 minutes before the close of room service), it was there in moments and fantastic. Ask for a r... expedia.com
Great location - user review We basically used the hotel primarily for a place to sleep. The hotel was great and allowed for easy access to the hot areas in NO. The courtyard and swimming pool was impressive and nice contro... expedia.com
Charming, clean, and very convenient - user review With so many hotels to choose from we were delighted to find that the Bourbon Orleans met all of our expectations. The look was New Orleans charm, the service was welcoming and the room was pleasant. But best of all, we were right on the edge of both Bourbon St. and Jackson Square. Traveler's tip on... expedia.com
No title - user review Amazing location within stones throw of Bourbon and Jackson Square. Room was small but for the overall cost of the hotel with consideration of the location and time of year, an excellent deal. Would d... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Bourbon Orleans is a beautiful hotel with spacious rooms. It is conveniently located with access to great restaurants, antique shops, art galleries and St. Louis Cathedral for Sunday Mass. I highly ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Everyone from the front desk clerks, to security and the valet were great! However the house keepers were very rude and had no respect fo... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Everything at this hotel was very nice. Some services were not being offered because of the lack of workers after Hurricane Katrina. However, they gave you the information upon check in about which services were not offered and which had been altered to make do with the staff on hand. The only compl... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Great hotel and a very good location as far as being in the heart of the French Qu... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Great hotel. There were limited services in the dining/coffee shop but they were not missed. You are literally steps to EVERYWHERE! Even with the challenges in New Orleans the hotel was nice, clean and friendly. It has the antique charm of the French Quarter so you know you are somewhere different, ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Great location, in the middle of the French Quarter. Very clean. Every person on the staff that I was in contact with was friendly and courteous. Great restaurants, shopping and night entertainment in walking distance. I am looki... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Hotel did not compensate for the lack and inconvenience of not being able to take a shower in the morning. They did fix it but (too late) we had to catch a plane. They did fix the remote control for the TV the second day. Other than these two inconveniences, the hotel was great and we would stay aga... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Hotel was great. Restaurant next door, which is connected through the lobby, kept us waiting over an hour for our order the first night we were there, until around 10:30, before our food arrived. We were very tired. The food was okay, but the prices were very expensive and service was terrible. Reco... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I had a room overlooking royal street and noise stopped at 4am and man began singing outside my window at 7am. We had to pay for the rooms and were charged double and after several phone calls to hotel my money was never credited to my account. I needed there help and sent me this survey plus if I h... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I love the location of the hotel, beautiful decor, very well kept, really... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review I would recommend this hotel to others. The location is great and the room was ve... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Immaculately kept, well furnished with very cooperative personnel. What else is there that a business travel... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review In pretty good shape, rooms have good space, terrific location advertised as 2 double beds, but 1 bed and a pull out sofa which was not comfortable. Doing the best they can to keep going after the adversity of the Hurricane Katrina. Friendly, courteous staff... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review It was French quarter festival and it was just off of bourbon St. which was cool because our rooms was sound proof from the noise but you could go around the corner and ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Its a shame that a hotel with such a great location and outward appearance should suffer from an apathetic staff. Maid service is spotty, and simple requests for a new light bulb above the shower were ignored. The phone system also is in need of an upgrade. Neither incoming nor outgoing calls could ... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Located in the center of the French Quarter between Bourbon and Royal Streets this is a nice hotel with a lot of class. Less expensive on weekdays. Paid $105.00 on Thursday night and $200.00 on Friday still was worth the location. Very secure environmen... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Located in the heart of the French quarter, the bourbon Orleans is very confinement and looks like a beautiful historic hotel. A helpful concierge will work with you to plan your events. Only caution is the wireless internet connection times out in the middle of the day which is frustrating and is a... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Location is wonderful. Parking a little expensive. Rooms with double beds nice size ....rooms with queen... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Manager is a jerk, and I called corp office and reported his be... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review My frustration was that our stay was during Decadence Festival. Normally not a problem for me, but I was traveling with my 14 year old son. My son was propositioned, had to observe adult men kissing in the hotel lobby and in the halls, and more. I requested the hotel contact a sister property in tow... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review My stay at this hotel was very nice. The room was lovely. We were able to walk to the restaurant we wanted to eat at several other locations within a few blo... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Other than the size of the room, this was a fabulous hotel. Since I have never stayed in an older establishment in New Orleans before, I was unaware that this was very common. The location was great and everything was beautiful.... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Overall, this is a good hotel it is in a safe area with plenty of coffee houses, shopping, historic landmarks and art galleries close by. It is a half block away from Bourbon Street and right around the corner from Royal St. art galleries. Downside: Staff is not that helpful and it is hard to make s... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Overall, we had a great experience. Congrats to the hotel staff for making our stay very e... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Quick check in. Polite staff. Room not so great, but clean, and nice view. Make sure you bring your own soaps! Theirs smell like dog shampoo. No exaggeration. After I bathed my son, my sister asked why it smell... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review Quiet, friendly, and fun place to stay. They are continuing to restore/remodel in the aftermath o... mytravelguide.com
No title - user review The Bourbon Orleans is a wonderful romantic hotel in a great location, walking distance to everything in the French Quarter. You feel very safe. Excellent staff and I would h... mytravelguide.com
