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Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel with free breakfast and bar/lounge

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Courtyard
Banquet hall
Piano bar
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available

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700 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA, 70116
  • Place, Royal Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourbon Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Esplanade Two Bedroom Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 50 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Royal Queen Standard

Royal Queen Standard

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

New Orleans

Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar places you steps from Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs and within a short 5-minute stroll of Bourbon Street. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include free continental breakfast, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. .Royal Bar is the hotel's own piano bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Faubourg Marigny hotel include New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park and French Market.

What's nearby

  • Royal Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Frenchmen Street Jazz Clubs - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bourbon Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Café du Monde - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jackson Square - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • French Market Stop - 6 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 12 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Golden Lantern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Spotted Cat Music Club - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dat Dog - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Check Point Charlie - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brieux Carré Brewing Company - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar

Colonial hotel with free breakfast and bar/lounge
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. A terrace, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3.5-star New Orleans hotel is smoke free.

  • 16 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1840
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar offers 16 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This New Orleans hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 30 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Restaurants on site

  • Royal Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Handrails in stairways (102 centimetre high)
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (152 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (109 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1840
  • Colonial architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 26 September 2025 to 1 January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 7 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 60.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: USD 30 per night
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 60.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar?

Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar?

Yep, Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar has a self car park for USD 30 per night. A self car park is also available, for a fee. Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar.

Does Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar serve breakfast?

You bet, free continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar?

No, Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 234 out of 322 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 322 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 322 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 322 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 322 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

William J R

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disappointed this time.

Sorry to say that I can no longer recommend The Royal Frenchmen. I’ve stayed a few times before and it was great but this time there were several issues at check in, the hotel was not responsive on the hotels.com messaging feature, and the toilet didn’t work in my room. It was disappointing because previous stays were excellent and I hope they can return to their previous standard.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Reservation date mistake at hotel

The hotel could not find our reservation. Finally they did a search and found that in their system they had my reservation dates wrong even though they were correct in the hotels.com system and on my confirmation. The hotel staff never wanted to see my confirmation even though I offered multiple times. Finally the staff switched the dates in their system and we eventually got checked in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Racheal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruby

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

John, Lake Forest

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location, walkable to Bourbon St, riverfront and Frenchman St. Disappointed in breakfast, was just bagels and waffles, cereals and coffee, I expected more. Showers were hit and miss, had a couple of cold ones! Air Cond did not work till the last morning we were there. I was given 2 free drink coupons as compensation. Would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to discourage everyone from staying at the Royal Frenchman… in order to keep this place to myself! Don’t stay here if want a modern hotel, with many modern amenities, lacking in character and charm. Don’t stay if colorful staff with a passion for the music of New Orleans ( which they bring nightly to the hotel lobby or courtyard) is not your thing. Don’t stay if listening to music wafting in from Frenchman street late into the night seems annoying. But you have a passion for the people, the food, the character and especially the music of New Orleans, then the Royal Frenchman’s your place!
View from Frenchman
View from balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Bartholomew

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
I stayed at the Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar with my dad during a last-minute trip to New Orleans. We booked an ADA room, which was affordable and met our needs after his knee replacement. Overall, the stay was decent—not terrible, but not the best either. The location is great if you love nightlife and jazz—right on the edge of lively Frenchmen Street, with live music both outside and inside the hotel. However, the nightly jazz performances make it difficult for light sleepers to get a full night’s rest. The lobby has charm but could use some maintenance and deep cleaning. Our room had a stale smell when we entered. While the bedding was clean, the stained desk chair and curtains, lack of luggage space, no full-length mirror, and a burned-out bathroom bulb brought the experience down a notch. There are also no windows to look out of in the street-level room, and noise from outside was constant. The courtyard was a nice touch, and rooms with balconies facing it might offer a better stay. I wouldn’t stay here again personally due to the location not matching my preferences, but I would recommend it to those who enjoy live jazz and a lively, late-night atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to stay near the beating musical heart of New Orleans, stay at the Royal Frenchman. Sizable rooms, nice AC, charm, character and steps to the best live music in the Quarter. Is there a chance you'll be awoken at 3am by a (darn good) trumpeter walking home? Sure, but if that s a dealbreaker maybe NOLA isn't for you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sonja, Yonkers

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room itself was not that comfortable because the couch looked dirty, but they upgraded us to a 2 bedroom and were in the best location one block from the action of frenchmen street. It was incredible! There was a cute courtyard to relax in and the staff were super helpful and responsive so we would book there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were extremely nice. And made me feel so welcome on my first trip to Nola. Definitely would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Efrem, Grover Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property itself is in the best location possible. It is very walkable to everything you will want to see and do. The property has a bar and has music nightly. We stated in room #207 we could hear the music in our room but to us it wasn't too load. We both fell asleep before the music ended. The biggest problem we had was no hot water in room. We didn't complain to management, I'm not sure other than switching rooms changing rooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checked in and our 2 bedroom suite had not been cleaned. Lots of apologies and they got it done while we were at dinner. After 4 nights they never cleaned our room again. We requested it twice. They brought us 3 clean towels and 3 fitted sheets. It's a quaint little boutique hotel on the very edge of the French Quarter. Most of the employees were very kind, but never followed up on tgeir promises.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Janae

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Bobby

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. However, owner and staff were unhelpful. We reserved a king room with balcony a month ago. When we got there they didn't have our reservation. By their own admission, their computer system is outdated and doesn't communicate with Expedia. We were due a refund off $108. They said get it from Expedia. Expedia said get it from the hotel. I guess we're screwed. The room we got was about the size of a walk-in closet. Very disappointed. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS HOTEL OR EXPEDIA.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Slough

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great boutique hotel at the top of Frenchman Street (which is a more authentic version of Bourbon street). It's a great hotel and location for access to the bars, restaurants and live music the street has to offer - which goes on to at least midnight. Thus, if what you want is peace and quiet at 10pm then this is probably not the place for you! The room was lovely and to a high specification - however, whether we were at the end of a long pipe run, the hot water took and age to actually arrive, and it only just got hot enough to shower. Breakfast is also rather casual and a bit "hit & miss" (maybe they expected everyone to go out for brunch??). But we thoroughly enjoyed our four day stay - and would stay again if we were in New Orleans. There is no parking provided (we dumped our rental car on arrival in NOLA as you can use the Jazzy Pass to get around) but this a common issue and we planned accordingly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINE, Rockland

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is beautiful and the staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly.Thank you for making our stay so special. We will come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & close to the music. Hotel is quite charming, room was clean, and we enjoyed our balcony view. We will definitely visit again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025