THE PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL, New Orleans
Property overview
Rooms and Suites
The Pontchartrain Hotel provides rooms decorated with antiques and textures reflecting the Deep South and European influences. Accommodations include the Clio King (oversized room with King bed, reading nook, desk, and flat-screen TV), Erato Double (spacious room with two Double beds, reading nook, desk, and flat-screen TV), Thalia Family Suite (two-bedroom suite with King bed in master, two twin beds in second bedroom), and Calliope King Suite (King suite with reading nook, living room with sofa, seating, entertainment area, and desk). Bathrooms feature Le Labo toiletries, hair dryers, and bathrobes. Rooms provide individual A/C units, free Wi-Fi, an in-room safe, AM/FM alarm clock, ironing facilities, and a mini-bar. ADA-accessible rooms are available, featuring 32-inch wide doorways, lowered electrical outlets and viewports, bathroom grab bars, roll-in showers, and adjustable shower wands.
Multiple dining options
The Pontchartrain Hotel features four dining options. Jack Rose offers Italian, French, and Spanish dishes. The Silver Whistle Café is open for breakfast. Hot Tin, the rooftop bar, serves cocktails. Bayou Bar offers lunch and dinner and features live music Tuesday through Saturday. Guests can enjoy cocktails with a 270-degree view at the rooftop bar, Hot Tin. Bayou Bar, once a drinking spot for Sinatra and Capote, offers a casual tavern-style ambiance. Every guestroom is equipped with a private bar, and guests are encouraged to place carryout orders from any of the restaurants.
Leisure and Entertainment
The Pontchartrain Hotel provides access to cultural and recreational activities. Guests can explore the Garden District for the Lafayette Cemetery and Commander's Palace restaurant or head to Magazine Street for art galleries, antique stores, and craft shops. The Charles Avenue Streetcar line, located in front of the hotel, provides service to downtown, uptown, the Garden District, and Mid City. Jazz music is available at Bayou Bar Tuesday through Saturday nights. The hotel partners with Franco's Gym on Magazine, providing guests access with the Destination Amenity Fee. The rooftop bar offers 270-degree views of downtown New Orleans and the Mississippi River.
Location and Transportation
Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, adjacent to the streetcar line, The Pontchartrain Hotel is near downtown and uptown. The hotel is minutes from the French Quarter, Central Business District, and University Area (Tulane and Loyola). The Charles Avenue Streetcar line is located in front of the hotel. Valet parking is available for $55 + tax per night. The hotel is near landmarks, including Bourbon Street (3 km), the Mercedes-Benz Superdome (3 km), and Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World (2 km).
Hotel Services
The Pontchartrain Hotel offers valet parking, pet-friendly accommodations (with a $75 fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi in guestrooms and public areas. Cribs and Pack n Plays are available upon request. The Destination Amenity Fee includes guestroom coffee, Wi-Fi, local calls, digital newspaper and e-books, bottled water at check-in, and access to Franco's gym on Magazine. It also includes preferred access to Jack Rose restaurant, Hot Tin rooftop bar, Silver Whistle café, and Bayou Bar, plus one complimentary glass of sparkling wine per guest at either bar. Pets are welcome at the hotel, with a $75 fee required.
Choose your preferred room
Calendar of room availability and rates
Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Services
- Valet parking
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor