Empress Hotel

Property class: 2
Hotel within easy reach of Bourbon Street

Choose dates to view prices

Empress Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Bourbon Street and Royal Street. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Jackson Square and Mississippi River are within a 15-minute walk. Public transportation is just a short walk: North Rampart at Ursulines Stop is 4 minutes and North Rampart at Esplanade Stop is 7 minutes.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Similar properties

A reception area with a counter, computers, a sofa, and a coffee table.
Motel 6 New Orleans, LA - Near Downtown
Desire Area
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
7.2 out of 10, Good, 1,000 reviews
$52 nightly
The price is $61
Nov 10 - Nov 11
Total with taxes and fees
Motel 6 New Orleans, LA - Near Downtown
Compare similar properties
Mod logo
Earn OneKeyCash on thousands of hotels when you sign in and book. More rewards for more adventures!
Sign in
Sign up, it's free

About the neighborhood

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 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Saenger Theatre - 15 min walk - 1.3 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

  • ‪Lost Coyote - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Manchu Food Store - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Holy Diver - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Port of Call - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Rawhide - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Empress Hotel

  • Empress Hotel offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Bourbon Street and Royal Street. You'll have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Jackson Square and Mississippi River are within a 15-minute walk. 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

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

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; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation*
    • 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

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Reviews

Empress Hotel Reviews

4.6

4.4

Cleanliness

3.6

Amenities

6.4

Staff & service

4.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Room was clean and staff was wonderful.
Verified review

6/10 Good

The reason it’s priced low is because of the condition of the hotel. The staff were very nice, WiFi was spotty but that’s in most hotels and if your in NOLA you are not in the hotel much anyways besides to sleep so this provided exactly that. I traveled solo and had no issues. Do not stay here if you are expecting luxury.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

I wasn’t planning to leave a review because there are already plenty of comments describing this hotel, and they are accurate. I only chose to stay here because I needed a place to sleep for two nights and knew I would barely spend any time at the hotel. Since it was much cheaper than the other options, I accepted that it wouldn’t be a great experience. The hotel was pretty much exactly what I expected—quite bad—but the lower price was the only real benefit. That’s why I was extremely frustrated when they refused to return my security deposit. I followed all the rules, didn’t damage anything, and spent as little time at the property as possible. I called the hotel multiple times and spoke with several employees. Each time, I was told they would mail me a check for my deposit. It’s now been more than three weeks, and I still haven’t received anything. At this point, I’ve given up on getting my money back, so I’m leaving this review because it’s the only way I can share my experience and warn other guests.
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

I enjoyed my visit there. 🤔🤔😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎😎
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Adequate room but no hot water, good location, no in room coffee but can get it on the front balcony....i would stay here again!
Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

A bit outdated design but very clean.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Needed a last minute place. I wouldn’t recommend. Pretty ick, awful bed, gross bedding. You have to leave your key with the hotel each time you leave. Staff were nice.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Horrible place and staff. It’s old, smelly and dirty. If I could give it a zero I would. DO NOT STAY THERE!!!!
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Probably the most horrible hotel experience ever. Just… don’t.
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Yes
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Tv didn’t work and the sink had a major leak with a bucket underneath but it was quiet and safe for the most part. The balcony was a great relaxation spot and I was there for 2 days enjoying the city so I wasn’t too picky. Oh and 25 cent for a bucket of ice when I paid $300 to stay there was a little crazy to me but overall a nice laid back visit.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

The room was disgusting, my bed was in a plastic bag to cover stains ig, the floor was broken and the shower drain was clogged whit hair and other gross stuff
Verified review

2/10 Poor

There was no hot water for my entire stay. They also have a guest policy where I was forced to pay additional fees anytime I had someone in my room. Worst experience I’ve had.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

Room was dingy and the bathroom door was rotting away. The door to the room was about as thin as cardboard. The WiFi signal was decent. I had to wait 10 minutes at the front desk before anybody even came by to check me in. I know that happened to somebody else because when I was trying to sleep in the next morning, somebody at the front desk was shouting “HELLO…?” for like 30 minutes straight. I was frequently woken up by loud conversations people were having in the front lobby because the walls and doors were so thin and the people were so loud. These loud drunken conversations continued from midnight till about 5:45 am. The only good thing about this place is that it offers a cheap stay really close to the French Quarter but unless I was dirt poor and desperate I’ll never go back here again.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

This was honestly the worst stay I’ve had. The entire place smelled like smoke, from the front desk all the way to the room, and the bed was in really poor condition. I’ll be honest, I didn’t realize my checkout time and that part was my mistake. But they packed up and removed all my belongings without informing me. When I came back, I explained it was unintentional, offered to pay, and asked if I could extend my stay. Instead, they kept my $60 deposit, asked for another deposit with higher rent, and even charged me just to get my own belongings back. I chose to leave. I had to book another hotel last minute, which cost more, but it was a relief to get out of there. What really upset me was that my MacBook charging brick and skincare items were missing. The new front desk staff member did try to help, but when I calmly brought it up, Ms. Brooke became defensive and said everything had been packed. I checked multiple times and only found the cords. I even opened my suitcase at the front desk to show I wasn’t making this up. I ended up taking a total loss of $128. This was a genuinely frustrating experience, and I wouldn’t stay here again.
Verified review

2/10 Poor

This is one of the worst hotel, The room is not in good condition with no toilet paper... But worst is No wi-fi, which I need to work. I informed staff after check in and found this out, Staff said would fix the wi-fi signal, so I went to the convention center. When I got back, again NO signal at all. I talked to the front desk and evening staff would change a room with signal but called manager 4approval- But the manager did not let me change, instead promised to change next day So I could not do any work that night in hotel. Next morning the staff was on the phone with manager when I came to front desk, informs me that they would change room for me where there is good signal, and would move my stuff for me, as I need to go to the Convention center for the conference, and I informed him I would rather move things myself, and would be back later before 9pm, he informed me it's fine and they would get new room for me, Yet, when I got back, the evening staff still gave key to same room, saying all rooms are full, and would give me new room next morning, knowing very well I check out next morning. I called booking support, who talked to hotel, and informed me that hotel now claim would change room for me in the morning but I did not take, which is UNTRUE, The staff clearly informed me would change room when room available in the day, and knowing I need to go to convention, would either move my stuff or let me move when I comes back..Btw,.No one called me in the day
Verified review

8/10 Very good

Verified review

2/10 Poor

Verified review

4/10 Fair

Verified review

4/10 Fair

Verified review

2/10 Poor