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Historic French Market Inn


501 Rue Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70130
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Charming Boutique Hotel in building dating from 1830, renovated & converted to a Hotel in 1976.
Business Center
Check Rates and Availability: $162 Avg. Price
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TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars Based on 178 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3 based on 96 reviews Rooms
    • 3 based on 94 reviews Service
    • 3 based on 96 reviews Value
    • 3 based on 95 reviews Cleanliness
    • 4 based on 21 reviews Pool

Reviews of Historic French Market Inn

( 1-10 of 178 )
Dec 25, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We got a room at the French Market Inn because of the awesome rate we got for two nights. It was almost half off, so we weren't going to pass up the opportunity to stay somewhere new in New Orleans. For location and beauty, this hotel is perfect. The desk personnel were very nice and helpful, and the wait staff... more

4 of 5 stars
Fort Worth TX
Dec 9, 2008

This is not the most luxurious hotel I've ever stayed in, but for the price it was perfect. The location is two blocks away from the main hub of the French Quarter, but I never felt unsafe walking back to the hotel at night. The staff was VERY friendly. My mother and I were in town planning my wedding and... more

5 of 5 stars
ST. PETE, FLORIDA
Oct 7, 2008

Just got back from New Orleans, La. with so many places to stay who knows which one to choose. We stayed at a great place right in the heart of everything. We parked our car and didn't move it for 2 days, walked everywhere or caught the trolley. This wonderful place was: Historic French Market Inn 501 Rue Decatur New... more

5 of 5 stars
Clnton, MS
Oct 4, 2008

I was a little apprehensive after reading some of the reviews on this site. However, the apprehension turned to delight after our group of 10 ladies checked in. The front desk managers were very gracious and went out of their way to accommodate our requests. Rooms were attractive, clean and comfortable. It's an old hotel but that's part of the... more

Sep 30, 2008

I had made my reservations at a different hotel, and because they didn't offer any parking of any kind I changed my reservations to the Historic French Market Inn. I did this on the phone with call center. After looking at the reviews online I began to get very nervous. I only needed the hotel room for one night, but... more

5 of 5 stars
Denver, CO
Sep 4, 2008

My first stay at this hotel was in August of 1996. After reading some of the reviews on this site post-Katrina, I was a little nervous about staying here again. From the moment I checked in at the front desk until I saw my room for the first time all those fears and concerns were gone. The French Market Inn... more

Management response from
AGM-FMI, Assisant General Manager - FMI

We are glad to have you as a repeat guest. We the management team and staff of the French Market Inn are PLEASED to be apart of making your stay with us and in New Orleans delightful"

5 of 5 stars
Salem, Oregon
Sep 3, 2008

I had read on other sites that the Historic French Market Inn was a horrible place to stay with the worst Service, dirtiest rooms and least comfortable beds in town. I just want to say that, in every respect, I found that to be as far from the truth as possible. We showed up at 4 pm on a wednesday... more

Management response from
RACHELLE VIEAGES, General Manager-Rachelle

I along with the entire staff would like to "Thank you" for your wonderful feedback. It was a great pleasure having you as a guest.

4 of 5 stars
Naperville, Illinois
Aug 21, 2008

After reading the reviews I was apprehensive, but the staff was very pleasant and helpful, the room was nice if a bit shabby, and we loved the courtyard. Also, the location was excellent. Yes, it was a little noisy - but that goes with the location. The only problem I had with the hotel was that they put a pretty... more

Management response from
AGM-FMI, Assisant General Manager - FMI

"We truely apologize for the inconvience of the credit card or debit card hold. It is the hotel's policy to authorize for incidentals and as you stated the authorization is released at checkout, but unfortunately your bank may take 3 to 7 business days to release. The French Market Inn DOES NOT advertise as having a pool."

Aug 17, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

Where oh where do I begin to describe the experience I had at this wonderful establishment? Let us start our journey with the reservations... I made 6 room reservations on the website http://www.neworleansfinehotels.com/frenchmarketinn/. In all hotels I have either worked for or stayed at, that would be the end of it right there and on the date of arrival I... more

Management response from
AGM-FMI, Assistant General manager

We would like to apologize for your inconveince with your reservation prior to arriving. We have informed our reservation team of your situation sincxe we at the horel do not make changes to existing reservations. Cynthia is the Front Office Manager and at no time was she "seemingly out of reach" as you noted I truely apologize Cynthia is a...

1 of 5 stars
New Orleans, Louisiana
Aug 8, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Do not stay at the Historic French Market Inn! Disappointment, inconvenience, and a possible tetanus shot await you. I am genuinely surprised that this place has retained its license to operate. Things started off well. Check-in was smooth and the staff was very friendly. My room appeared to be fine. It faced Decatur street and it had a nice plasma... more

Management response from
AGM-FMI, Assisant General Manager

We at the French Market Inn truely apologize for any inconveince . Managers of the French Market Inn are always available to to be reached, being that there is not a 24 hour manager at the hotel, to listen to any problems or complaints. There was no mention of a manager trying to mbe reached. if the reservation is prepaid...

Reviews of Historic French Market Inn

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501 Rue Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70130