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The Empress Hotel

Hotel within easy reach of Bourbon Street

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The Empress Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Bourbon Street and Mississippi River. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Canal Street and Caesars Superdome are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: North Rampart at Ursulines Stop is 4 minutes and North Rampart at Esplanade Stop is 7 minutes.

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Main amenities (2)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • 24-hour front desk
CA $96
CA $114 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 18 - Feb 19

Room options

Standard Double Room | Bathroom
Standard Double Room | Bathroom
Standard Double Room | Bathroom
Standard Double Room | Bathroom

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
1317 Ursulines Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70116

What's nearby

  • Bourbon Street - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Royal Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Mardi Gras - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Saenger Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Jackson Square - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 22 min drive
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 10 min drive
  • North Rampart at Ursulines Stop - 4 min walk
  • North Rampart at Esplanade Stop - 7 min walk
  • Saint Claude at Pauger Stop - 12 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Lil Dizzy's Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Rampart Treehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lost Coyote - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Manchu Food Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪I-tal Garden - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Empress Hotel

The Empress Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Bourbon Street and Mississippi River. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Canal Street and Caesars Superdome are just a 5-minute drive away. Public transportation is just a short walk: North Rampart at Ursulines Stop is 4 minutes and North Rampart at Esplanade Stop is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 36 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 50+ Mbps)

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: USD 60.00 per accommodation, per stay

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per stay

Policies

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Empress Hotel?

Yes, pets stay free. A deposit of USD 20.00 per stay is required. Service animals are exempt from fees.

Is parking offered on site at The Empress Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Empress Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Empress Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Fair Grounds Race Course (3-min drive) and Caesars New Orleans Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.

What's the area around The Empress Hotel like?

The Empress Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from North Rampart at Ursulines Stop and 8 minutes' walk from Bourbon Street.

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