Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD
Rooftop views right at the edge of the French Quarter
About this hotel
Sitting in the center of the CBD's business district, this Hilton Garden Inn puts guests within walking distance of Bourbon Street while keeping a business-hotel level of predictability that suits a fan traveling for work who happens to catch a Saints game the same trip. The rooftop swimming pool offers city views for an afternoon before a night kickoff, and the historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar runs just seconds from the property, useful for a non-game day outing to the Garden District without needing a car. An on-site restaurant and convenience store round out the practical side of a stay built around both business and game day needs downtown. That combination is worth knowing about before booking rather than discovering it only after arrival with bags in hand.
- Rooftop pool
- CBD business district
- Streetcar access
- Walking distance to Bourbon Street
Our take
This suits a business traveler or a fan who wants a dependable CBD hotel with rooftop views and streetcar access rather than a boutique or destination-style stay. Guests chasing a genuine luxury experience or a livelier on-site bar scene should look toward the Roosevelt or Virgin Hotels instead of this more business-oriented option. Guests expecting a five-star finish at this rate should adjust expectations, but the location and basics both hold up well.
- Use the rooftop pool for an afternoon before a night kickoff, it offers real city views without leaving the property.
- Take the streetcar right outside the door for a non-game day trip rather than booking a rideshare for the same route.
- Eat at the on-site restaurant on a busy game night rather than fighting for a table at a nearby CBD spot.
Why we love it
- Rooftop swimming pool
- Streetcar steps away
- Near Bourbon Street
- On-site restaurant
Why guests love itWe combined a work trip with a Saints game and the rooftop pool became a genuine break in the afternoon before an evening kickoff, better than expected from a business-oriented hotel. The streetcar just outside the door made a Garden District detour easy the day before the game, and walking distance to Bourbon Street meant dinner never required a cab either night.