International House - New Orleans 29.95154, -90.06868

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This hotel had a wonderful ambiance, a fantastic bar with a knowledgeable bartender, and a staff with excellent restaurant recommendations. I was so happy with this hotel that I felt like I had won the lottery when I arrived in the lobby (which, incidentally, is lined with crimson ottomans and lit with flickering candles). International house offers a bit of cerebral serenity in a very decadent town.

The stay did not start out very promising, as somehow hotels.com and International House had miscommunicated and IH had our reservation down for the previous month. I showed them my confirmation email and they found us a room, but this could have been disastrous. Otherwise, the room was good, nice tall ceilings, loved the iPod docking station and the Aveda products, and the bed and pillows were great. Not quite the hotel room pictured on their website, but good enough. The ceiling fan was a bit ridiculous, it's top speed barely rotated, providing no cooling, but the atmosphere temp controls were wonderful. The bathtub also would not plug properly so my supposedly relaxing bath was interrupted by the sound of constantly draining water. Also, I was irritated by the fact that I had to sign this contract saying I wouldn't smoke in the room (which I don't do anyway) and then when I got to my room, it definitely smelled of smoke. They promptly relocated me, but the room still didn't smell as clean and fresh as I would expect of a high star hotel. Even on the sixth floor, the sound of music loudly from somewhere below continued through the night, but that is expected of New Orleans I suppose. All these rather negative perspectives aside, the stay was good, the staff were super helpful and positive and upbeat, and we slept well, and for the price, it was worth it (I hit a sale for rates).

Walking distance from all points of interest. Very nice restaurant connected to lobby.

We visited New Orleans to see the Saints play the Panthers. This hotel is unique and conveniently located equidistant from Bourbon St., the Riverwalk, and the Superdome. Amazing food is located justblocks away. We would suggest Mother's (be prepared to wait in line but grab a famous bloody mary while you wait), Red Fish on Bourbon, and Mr. B's Bistro on Royal. It was also nice to be a couple blocks off of Canal/Bourbon to avoid the college crowd late at night. We will definitely stay here next time we venture to New Orleans.

The IH lobby/bar area was beautiful (definitely a good happy hour spot for guests and partygoers), but the room didn't quite live up to the initial impression. The room was on the small side, not a big con since we spent very little time in the room itself. However, the furniture was very worn and both the small bedside table and the tiny lamp table were flimsy and uneven, which couldn't be ignored since there was no other storage space in the room. Our bathroom floor space was considerable, but, to our consternation, the sink area itself was extremely tiny (and consumed by the hotel provided tray & toiletries, which weren't replenished our entire stay) and there were no shelves in the shower or the rest of the bathroom. The light in the bathroom --and the room--was terribly dim. The strange terrycloth 'towel' bath curtain was stained, as was the bedspread, and the room itself was dusty. While the bed was comfortable, the pillows were ridiculously soft and we were forced to use our travel pillows for comfort. The room was supposed to include a flat screen TV but did not. There was still no available room service in the hotel (the restaurant was open but kept restricted hours), and the recommended delivery menus left in the room were outdated, though again, this only became an issue once since we were out and about most of the time. Absolutely no problems with noise--the room was extraordinarily quiet--and our limited interaction with the staff was pleasant. The selection of CDs by local artists in the room was a nice touch, but the CD player didn't work properly, and the CDs were available for purchase for $20 when local stores and online vendors offered them for $9.99. With the emphasis on local culture, it was a shame the hotel offered no local papers or event goings-on, only the national daily for the 13th grade (you know the one). The location of the IH is its biggest draw, as we walked comfortably to Bourbon, the WWII museum and various other must-sees. I must

After reading the other comments, I was very excited about staying at this hotel. The lobby was great, but the room was such a disappointment. It was small with tiny windows, a TV set at least 15 years old with a broken remote, and a bathroom with nowhere to put your toiletries. The hair dryer broke the first day, and the toilet broke the last. The staff was very helpful, but nothing could make us forget the terrible room.

The room was the size of a shoebox. For the rate I paid, I could have had two rooms down the street and thrown a party.

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I really enjoyed my stay at the Internation House, but I wished they had breakfast...it was slightly inconvenient to have to go next door in the rain to eat, however they did give us an umbrella so that was nice!

Stayed here twice within the last 4 weeks. Great staff, very helpful and friendly. Restaurant has terrific food!! Rooms nice, will definitely stay again!

My wife and I arrived at the hotel at night. The lobby, bar, elevators, and hallways looked nice. We got up to our room, opened the door and looked at each other in shock and started laughing. We couldn't believe how small and uninviting the room was! Barely any room to fit our bags. No counter space in the bathroom. The first night the air conditioning couldn't keep the room comfortable, even with the ceiling fan on. The windows were so thin we could hear EVERYTHING on the street. The bed was very uncomfyand the TV was ancient. We ended up getting no sleep the first night. In the morning I spoke to the front desk about leaving. The wanted us to stay so they changed our room to hopefully a better room. The next room was a bit better larger but smelled like mold. Still another uncomfortable bed, poor air conditioning, and ancient TV witha remote control that didn't work. We went right across the street and booked a room for the next 2 nights over at another hotel. This hotel has great customer service from the staff, but the hotel itself is not worth it at all!!! I don't know how it is getting such high reviews from other people. Don't be fooled by the pictures and good reviews.

Hotel is beautiful and room is clean.

Although the atmosphere and location were great, the drawback was that the rooms didn't not have their own temperature controls and it was much warmer than I would have liked.

paking was 38 dollars a day. Total rip off

Nice common area, friendly desk staff who helped me with dinner selections. Room was good sized and well-laid out. Bathroom was good sized. Good selection of TV channels, although the TV wasn't big or flatscreened. But hey, you're in New Orleans, get out of the room and live a little! Outside the French Quarter, but conveniently located to French Quarter, to Harrah's & to streetcars. A/c plus ceiling fan kept room cool.

While the hotel is well situated, it has seen better days. The rooms are very drab and decorated in beige tones from 1992. For a supposedly hip, boutique hotel, they are missing modern amenities like flat screen tv's and ipod hookup sounds systems. It WAS nice to have free wi-fi, but that didn't make up for the overall appearance of the room. Also, people should know that as a boutique hotel, room service is over by 10pm. In a city like New Orleans when people get home much later than that, you are out of luck if you want to order anything "after hours".

This hotel was recomended to me by a co-worker. I was pleasently suprised to find it to be as nice as it was. I was looking for a hotel near the quarter, but not too close. This was perfect. The hotel was very trendy and the room was small but nicely appointed. We will definitly be staying here again.

Beautiful hotel and excellent food at Rambla. The rooms were stylish and the staff was very helpful. We did not get to partake of the hotel bar, but it looked like a really good time. We will be coming back very soon.

The location was fabulous and the service was outstanding. Our room was clean and lovely and the bed was extremely comfortable. I especially loved the deep tub in the bathroom. The bar downstairs was a lot of fun and provided the perfect nigthcap for our evening out. All this at a truly competetive rate! I would highly recommend the International House to anyone traveling to New Orleans. I know we plan to stay there on our next visit.

Recently went to New Orleans for a one night stay. Hotel met or exceeded my expectations. Service was excellent and friendly! Ideal location!

I was very impressed with the decor in both the lobby and the room. The bed was king sized and very comfortable, the bathroom was modern with a funky loft style. In addition the staff was very helpful and informative as to what was going on around town, including great restaurant recommendations, even though there is a wonderful one right next door. We had a great time and will stay there again during our next visit.

This a wonderful boutique hotel with a great lounge located in downtown New Orleans. Although located close to the French Quarter and other activities you feel that you are in a private location in the city.

I had a great stay here. Friendly staff and a great location made my trip to New Orleans even better than expected.

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After reading the reviews I thought I would be blown away with excellent customer service. I wasn't. First, when we arrived at the hotel there was no one to help direct us with parking and unloading our luggage. Quite frankly, there was no where to park to check-in. It was confusing. When we finally made it into the hotel lobby I was impressed. As I walked to the hotel desk I was expecting the best. The two hotel employees did not speak to me as I approached the desk. As a matter-of-fact, I was the first to speak. Overall, our stay was ok. The rooms were super clean! This hotel may be rated 4 stars, but they must make every customer feel like a "Guest". Right now, they do not.

The bar is a great place to start the night, and the hotel is close to everything. Wonderful hotel, very friendly service. Would recommend to anyone.

this hotel was top notch! cool vibe. there was a qulaity bar off the lobby. the rooms were well laid out and clean. the design and decorations of the hotel were of such class and comfort. I would highly recommend this hotel. You get so much more for the price....exceeded my expectations!

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The Hotel was very nice. The decor of the Hotel was chic and simple. When you first walk into the lobby they have this fragrance which is pleasant to the senses. The room I got was a little small but it did its purpose. The hotel is a few blocks away from Bourbon Street and two blocks away from the Harrah's Casino. Staff was friendly and courteous.

This hotel is a very unique place to stay with a calmness atmosphere. Our stay was superb, rooms were clean and comfortable to stay in. I was extremely impressed with a front desk personnel name Julie. Very friendly, compassionate, informative and helpful. She recommend places to see in the French Quarters, believe me all the places she suggested we had a blast. Her customer service was beyond the call of duty! We were impressed with her abilities interacting with guest, always smiling and helpful. Definitely will make another pit stop at the International Hotel very soon!

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Friendly staff, great location and ambience--although a bit dim and "vampire baroque." Pleasant bar and lobby. Enjoyed my stay.

The hotel was very warm and inviting. Great location! The only bad thing about the whole experience was 4:00 AM noise, due to construction. I Would recommend this hotel for a romantic getaway.

Thank you for recommending "International House" on Camp St. for our recent overnight stay in New Orleans. It was a very hip place to stay, and it was very close to the French Quarter. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to the penthouse level (same size room) for the same cost, and we had access to the entire patio on the roof that was decorated with comfotable chairs and tables. The staff provided very friendly service. And the hotel was very clean. The bar in the lobby area was decorated with beautiful chandeliers and chic furniture and is a popular one from what I hear. Thanks again!

Room was smaller than a motel six, approximately 10x10, parking was $30.00 per night.

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Was a very nice place, loved the setting. The Hotel was in walking distance from the down town attractions. Will saty on next visit. Would suggest other transportation due to the traffic and parking.

This was our first trip to the hotel and we were unsure as to what to expect and we were blown away! The front desk was so friendly and they upgraded us to the Penthouse Terrace Room just because we said it was our first time to come to New Orleans since Katrina. The staff was very helpful. The hotel was beautifully decorated and had a very nice attached bar. The room was very clean with a nice view of the city at night. We would stay here again for sure.

We are a local couple that stay at various hotels in the city just to get away. This was, by far, one of the best. Everyone from the front desk to the doorman were exceptional. The bar (Loa) in the lobby was comfortable and accomodating. We look forward to our next stay!

The International Hotel was an absolute dream. Everything about this place was relaxing and totally chic. I loved that it was located right near the French Quarter. We walked everywhere, while we stayed at the hotel. The hotel bar, Loa, was fantastic and the drinks were priced reasonably. The large bath tub was the perfect ending to a long day of site seeing. It was very clean and we felt safe and comfortable during our stay. We will choose this hotel again on our next trip to New Orleans.

Our stay there was great from beginning until end. The service was very friendly and professional and the decor of the hotel was very classy. We arrived two hours before check in and they allowed us to check in early for no additional charge. The room was small but very elegant and clean. We truly enjoyed our stay. I think the hotel was a great value...

I was expecting a descent hotel that was close to the quarter but was very pleased to discover this fantastic hotel! Beautiful rooms, lobby was elegant. Fine deal for a fine hotel!

this hotel was not like many other large, chain hotels. it had an authenticity to it that most hotels don't have. and at the same time, it was chic, modern, and trendy. the staff was great--very willing to help, polite, and friendly. rooms are smaller than i was expecting, and my view wasn't the best. but it was not too pricey, and still really comfortable and great. would most definitely stay at this hotel again when i go back to new orleans. oh, and the location was fantastic. it was away from the hustle and bustle of the french quarter, but it was also very close (walking distance) to it as well.

Rooms can be had here quite reasonably. The staff is very courteous and attentive. There is a lively bar right off the lobby. Rooms are clean, bathrooms are updated and the beds are firm. Excellent location central to the French Quarter and central business district. No complaints.

I got a sweet deal on this hotel but it would be worth a lot more because of where it is and how nice the features are. Close to everything and great serice!

Most always when a guest in this hotel I am overwhelmed by the front desk and it's courtesy standards....for the money and location, great idea..Just be sure to re-confirm yourself with the management if you are with a special rate etc. Confusion with a few of the younger, less experienced staff during check in was a bit irritating...ugh! Overall cool ..

Very clean and well maintained. Attention to detail in rooms. A boutique like hotel. Good location, staff was excellent. Only knock is no coffee in the rooms and no business center. Excellent value, would stay again without hesitation.

My husband and I booked this hotel for a spur of the moment weekend trip. We did very little research and just trusted the couple of reviews we read. We were not disappointed. This is a great hotel, easy walking distance to all the street car lines, Bourbon Street, Harrahs Casino, the waterfront, pretty much anywhere you would want to go in New Orleans. Our room was spacious and tastefully decorated, nice designer touches and high end "spa" type procucts in the bathroom. We liked it so much we stayed an extra night. We were a little late to rise on that third day and housekeeping called our room to make sure we wanted service (we did, we were just being lazy). Great service. We'll recommend this place and we'll stay here again.