The Saint Hotel is near both the business district and the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and other top tourist attractions. Therefore, its location and New Orleans style atmosphere make it a fun place to stay for vacations, weddings, business meetings, or other events. This detailed review should give you all the information you need about The Saint Hotel New Orleans.
Accommodation Type: 4-star Hotel
No. of Rooms & Suites: 166 rooms including three junior suites and two Presidential suites.
Pricing: starting at $139 for rooms, $1500 for junior suites, and check with hotel for availability of Presidential suites
High season: February through May
Nearest airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Suitable for: Family vacations, destination weddings, special events
Awards:
- Oyster.com
- Best Luxury Hotels in New Orleans
- Most Romantic Hotels in New Orleans
- Best Boutique Hotels in New Orleans
Accommodation
The Saint Hotel building was originally a hotel. Afterward, it was converted to offices and retail space and became known as The Audubon Building. However, in 2010, it reopened as the premier boutique hotel on Canal Street.
On the exterior, The Saint Hotel features Beaux Arts architecture which is an opulent, heavily ornamented classical architecture. The colorful rooms have an eclectic feel with exposed brick walls. The suites have vaulted ceilings, sitting areas, and some have glass-enclosed bathrooms.
The Saint Hotel New Orleans offers beautifully themed suites. The Archangel Lucifer Suite features black Carrera marble, burgundy red walls, gold accents, and red LED lighting along the ceiling. It has eight floor-to-ceiling windows, Victorian style furniture, two 60″ televisions, a private stage, a dance pole, a mirror ball, stage lighting, and music. This suite also includes a few surprises only revealed to guests of the suite. While The Archangel Michael Suite features cobalt blue floors, sky-blue ceilings, and blue LED lighting along the ceiling. It has ten floor-to-ceiling windows, white and silver mirrored furniture, two 60″ televisions, large kitchen with microwave and full-size refrigerator, and a glass dining table.
Facilities
- The Tempt — for your dining pleasure, the Tempt restaurant has a modern twist on Louisiana cooking. In addition, the Tempt menu features local produce and products in its seasonally inspired menu and room service is available 24 hours.
- The Burgundy Bar — is a live jazz club in the style of Louis Armstrong, just what you’d expect in New Orleans. Another feature at The Saint Hotel that is unique from other hotels is the Billiards room.
- Wedding Venues — if you have dreamed of a southern New Orleans style wedding, contact the events staff at The Saint Hotel. Overall, the hotel offers a choice of three venues. The largest space is 1,200 square feet and comfortably seats 45 people with two breakout rooms available. The same facilities available for weddings are also available for business meetings and other events.
Complementary Activities
The fully-equipped fitness center and the business center are free to all guests.
Travel Options
The Saint Hotel New Orleans is 13 miles from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). You can rent a car, take a taxi, or use the airport shuttle to get between the hotel and the airport. In case you choose to rent a car you need to turn left onto US-61 S/Airline Dr. Then take the I-10 E ramp to US-90 BUS/Westbank. Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-10 E, stay on it then take exit 235A to merge onto Basin St/Orleans Ave toward Vieux Carre. Turn left onto Conti St. Turn right onto Dauphine St. Then turn right onto Canal St., the Saint Hotel will be on the right.
Main Attractions Around The Saint Hotel New Orleans
The Saint Hotel is near the heart of the French Quarter and within walking distance of Bourbon Street and other New Orleans tourist attractions. Here is a list of French Quarter Attractions.
1. The Destrehan Plantation
Tour the Destrehan Plantation built in 1787 by Charles Parquet, a “free man of color,” for the Destrehan family, who were descended from French royalty. Located 25 miles from New Orleans, it is the oldest documented plantation in the lower Mississippi valley. Moreover, you can see the amazing construction and learn about the daily life and work on a plantation. Hours of operation are Monday through Sunday from 9 AM to 4 PM.
Address: 13034 River Road, Destrehan, Louisiana
2. Steamboat Natchez
The Steamboat Natchez offers daytime and dinner jazz cruises on the Mississippi. The two-hour cruises leave from the Toulouse Street Wharf, behind JAX Brewery in the French Quarter, at 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, and 7 PM.
Address: 600 Decatur Street New Orleans, Louisiana
3. Voodoo Museum
The Voodoo Museum explores the history of voodoo in New Orleans. Visitors can explore the museum and take a cemetery tour. Hours of operation are Monday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM.
Address: 724 Dumaine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
Final Words
To summarize, New Orleans is a unique locale for vacations, weddings, business meetings, and other special events. The Saint Hotel New Orleans captures the flavor of New Orleans and is near all the must-see attractions in New Orleans. So make your reservation for your stay at The Saint Hotel and then share your New Orleans experience when you get back home. If the American south is what you seek, another destination for you to consider is the Cibolo Creek Ranch in Marfa, Texas.
Address: 921 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana