La Quinta Inn & Suites New Orleans East - Chalmette Area

Return Engagement

1. Based upon the clarity of the water and the debris on the bottom, the swimming pool was not inviting. Perhaps this can be attributed to the absence of water circulation. 2. The continental breakfast was very good. 3. The housekeeper did not correct the two deficiencies that were identified on the room card. Consequently, I had to hold the handle on the commode in the down position in order to complete a flush. 4. Upon entry, the room temperature was too cold due to the thermostat setting. 5. The ice maker provided sufficient cubes.

Great Place to Sleep

Liked it very much

Friendly Staff

The hotel is an area that was flooded during Katrina. Although, its been several years the area is still recovering. In the surrounding area there are many vacant business and homes. The motel is in excellent condition and the staff was extremely friendly. I felt like the area was glad to have tourist and it showed in their hospitality. The motel has a great breakfast bar and very clean rooms. It is located right off the interstate which made it convenient to travel to the French Quarter, around New Orleans, and to Gulfport Mississippi.

Not bad, except:

Pool was closed. This was one of the reasons we selected it. So 3 young grandsons were dissapointed. Did find one ant crawling on my bed.

Ok for the money

When looking for an affordable place to stay in New Orleans, this hotel worked out ok. There seemed to be a "damp" feeling / smell throughout the hotel, but nothing to get too worked up over. I don't like the central New Orleans area, so for ease of access to my final destination it worked out well and the price was about 1/3 less than a few of the hotels closer to my destination on the "West Bank." Since I left the hotel early in the morning traffic was not a factor, if I was leaving to head to the West Bank during normal hours, I would have paid the extra money and stayed closer. For a good priced room on a short notice this worked out fine.

My Observations

1. A paper list of available television stations was not provided. 2. The swimming pool was never operational during my five day occupancy. 3. The continental breakfast was very good.

easy access

This hotel has an easy access for travelers and is located close to restaurant and gas station.

Enjoyed stay

They had a very nice selection of breakfast foods for a hotel. Neighborhood felt secure would stay here again.

Great hotel and great value

The hotel was clean and staff was very helpful. The room was very spacious and the beds slept well. The hotel area is quiet and cozy. If you are looking for a great hotel for the value, this is it. I will definitely stay here again if visiting New Orleans.

Well worth the money! Nice staff/facilities

Nice room. Clean hotel. Breakfast included hot waffles, fresh fruit, good yogurt, cold cereal and muffins/breads. Friendly helpful staff. Did have a slight odor, since it was involved in Katrina. All in all, worth the money. Off the beaten track but had RP Buffet nearby( all you can eat, crab legs , sushi, good selection for $10). IHOP/McDonalds also nearby.

Excellent location

Outstanding hotel and would recommend to anyone. Pleasant room at a great rate.

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the stuff you should know

hotel and staff great. breakfast sucked. not worth going to get.

Great Room, Outstanding Hotel Experience!

After staying at a few other hotels in New Orleans, we were pleasantly surprised to find a hotel that was WAY nicer than the other hotels for a better price! There was traditional hotel parking available (not secured by a locked gate), but it was free and it was safe. We did not hear any noises while in our room at night. We were very happy with the room. It was clean and very comfortable. We didn't eat breakfast so I don't know how it was. There were only two places to eat within walking distance of the hotel--IHOP and a Japanese/American buffet. There was at least a McDonalds a little farther away if you want to drive. The Japanese/American place we went to but after pulling into the parking lot we left. Any buffet that has 1 customer at 7pm at night, is a buffet I don't care to go to. Everyone local must know something I don't.... The IHOP appeared nice, but after going inside, they told us they didn't have most of what was on the menu, they said they ran out of everything. They didn't even have napkins. They used the same paper towels in the bathroom to wrap the silverware. The bathrooms had a sewage backup issue that you could smell as soon as the bathroom door opened. So with these choices for food within walking distance, eat before you get to the hotel exit! The hotel was GREAT. I have nothing bad to say, but it would have been nice if we would have known before arriving at the hotel that there was not any place to eat nearby.