The Brakeman Hotel - New Orleans

$$$$||View on mapNew Orleans, United States of America501 Basin Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, LA 70112|
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The Brakeman Hotel - New Orleans
501 Basin Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, LA 70112·View on map
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Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Comfort9.4
Staff9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Location9.3
Free WiFi9.1
Who stays here
Couples50%
Families28%
Solo12%
Groups8%

Overview

Overall Score
Perfect
9.2Perfect
Comfort9.4
Staff9.4
Cleanliness9.3
Location9.3
Free WiFi9.1
Who stays here
Couples50%
Families28%
Solo12%
Groups8%

Boutique hotel in a restored train station 1.5 blocks from the French Quarter

Rooms and Accommodations

The Brakeman Hotel has 18 guest rooms on the second and third floors. Rooms include exposed natural brick walls and spacious bathrooms with walk-in showers. Some rooms overlook St. Louis Cemetery #1, providing a view of the historic burial ground.

Location

The Brakeman Hotel is located in the Treme district, 1.5 blocks from the French Quarter. The hotel sits across from the New Orleans Police Department and adjacent to St. Louis Cemetery #1. Guests can walk to Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, and Jackson Square within minutes.

Dining

Basin St Café on the first floor serves gourmet coffees and pastries. The café uses locally sourced products and classic New Orleans recipes. It is open from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Business and Events

The Brakeman Hotel offers a private rooftop event space overlooking the French Quarter. Specialized services for groups and small meetings are available through the 24-hour front desk and concierge. The hotel is managed by local hoteliers with over 60 years of combined experience.

Amenities

The Brakeman Hotel's first floor contains a railroad museum, a gift shop, and a tour desk for New Orleans City Sightseeing tours. The hotel provides 24-hour front desk service, luggage storage, and an in-room safe. Secure private parking is available for a daily fee.

  • Location: 1.5 blocks from French Quarter, steps to Armstrong Park and St. Louis Cemetery
  • Rooms: 18 rooms with exposed brick walls and walk-in showers
  • Dining: Basin St Café with locally sourced coffee and pastries
  • Business: Private rooftop event space with French Quarter views
  • Services: 24-hour concierge, tour desk, secure parking available
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 16:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Building
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:10
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Rooms and availability

Guest Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
Deluxe Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower
Historic Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Shower

Facilities

Main facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Snack bar

Coffee shop

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Sports activities

Golf course

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Stores/Commercial services

Dining

  • Snack bar

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities

Children

  • Cribs

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cell phone charger
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about The Brakeman Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 129 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 7.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport New Orleans Lakefront, NEW

Location

501 Basin Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, LA 70112
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501 Basin Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, LA 70112
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501 Basin Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States of America, LA 70112
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Reviews of The Brakeman Hotel

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