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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NEW ORLEANS DOWNTOWN
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2.5 Star Downtown Hotel in Orleans County 
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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 348 guest reviews
- With an outdoor pool!
- Free breakfast
- Avg. Group Discount of 25.4%!
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 129 rooms in property
- Check-out: 11:00 am
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Group friendly rating of 10.0/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
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Local Attractions
*Three blocks from the French Quarter*Four blocks from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Smoothie King Center*Nine blocks from the Convention Center and Riverwalk Outlet Mall
Landmarks and Location of Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown
Our Hotel Planner Expert Reviews of Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown
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"Holiday Inn Expressive!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
As of April 1st, 2015, New Orleans will welcome back the Holiday Inn Express to the downtown. Just in time and in the perfect location for business travelers and social groups, the Holiday Inn Express is the FIRST of their new "Red" brand designation. Gearing design, amenities and function toward today's modern traveler (while still offering the amenities leisure travelers have come to expect) this property will delight guests. Once you breeze through the new 'pod' style check in area (don't worry, there are live agents available to assist) and get to your room you'll be pleased with the PLENTIFUL outlets (and USB ports) throughout the room. Comfy beds, contemporary colors and windows give the rooms a spacious feel. Since this was a historic building, they couldn't change the superstructure, but that just gives each room it's own flavor. Barn doors on the bathrooms and outside vanities make it convenient if more than one person is getting ready for a night on the town (Bourbon Street is a 10 minute walk away, ya know!). Parking is limited, but several area lots provide low cost options for all. Fitness center, pool and flexible meeting space round out the list of amenities.
Michele P, a local HotelPlanner New Orleans expert from 
31-Mar-2015 Verified Review 
Verified Reviews of Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:"Great Experience!"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Overall, I was a little disappointed in my experience with the Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown. I'd first of all like to state that the front desk staff and the customer service (for the most part) were outstanding and the property was clean and very well maintained. My issues lay more with the policies/practices of the hotel. I was very disappointed to arrive to find that the hotel was short two rooms. This, after I had last minute cancellations of two rooms (which the hotel was not aware of, meaning the hotel was really four rooms short for my reservation). This was particularly disconcerting because I had FULLY PREPAID for the group's entire stay and had informed the hotel from the onset (with a reminder earlier in the week) that my group would have a late arrival (we were traveling by bus from 14 hours away). I don't understand a hotel practice that allows the double selling of a room. I was traveling with a group of students who are minors. Had four of them not cancelled and we needed all the rooms we'd paid for, we would have ended up with a situation of either having to send some of them to another hotel, or reduce the chaperone coverage we'd planned for by sending some of the chaperones to a separate hotel for the night (which was in fact, the option we were forced to take). When making my arrangements, I provided all the information needed including total number of rooms and a rooming list (specifying which rooms were for students, therefore requiring two beds and which for chaperones or drivers, which could use one or two beds). Yet, not only were there not enough rooms, but some of the student rooms had to have rollaway beds brought in because they were placed in rooms with only one bed. While the hotel overall was clean, the housekeeping services were subpar. The first day of my stay my room was cleaned, but the trash was not emptied. The second day, I left my room before 9 a.m. and returned just after four p.m. to find the room had not been cleaned at all. I contacted the front desk and was told housekeeping was still working. Wanting to take a shower and get some rest, I asked that in lieu of a full cleaning, they could just send me some fresh towels and trash bags. Forty five minutes later, I went to the front door myself to retrieve the towels that never arrived. The claim of housekeeping was that I had a, "Do Not Disturb" sign on my door. That was simply untrue. As I was chaperoning a group of high school students, not being disturbed is not an option. There are tales of similar lackadaisical housekeeping actions from others in my group. Lastly, one of the main reasons for choosing Holiday Inn Express was that it includes breakfast. Day two of our stay found the breakfast bar to be severely limited and indeed, completely depleted by 8:30 a.m. Leaving many of our students without any breakfast. This was not due to an overwhelming number of guests that morning but, according to staff, to a shipment that did not come in. As I stated in the first paragraph, the staff of the hotel were great in trying to resolve most of the problems that occurred. My issue is that these are problems that could have been avoided if the hotel would only improve its practices and procedures: 1) Do not sell rooms that have already been prepaid. 2) If a rooming list is requested and provided, for groups do a better job of accommodating those lists. 3) Clean the rooms of current guests first. 4) Do a better job of maintaining kitchen inventory.
Cherisse K. (Meeting planner, booked 25 rooms), from
16-Apr-2018 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Apr 08 to Thu Apr 12 2018 at a $148.00 group rate (16% discount). Customer Reviews of Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown
Property Description
Southern hospitality at its best!When comfort and location are your main concerns, the Holiday Inn Express Downtown sets high standards in comfort as well as customer service. We are close to all major businesses, convention centers, famous restaurants, and top-of-the-line shopping. You will find comfort in our modernly designed guest rooms and hotel.Whether traveling for business or leisure the Holiday Inn Express Downtown has features and amenities that would appeal to the most finicky of travelers. We now offer Complimentary High Speed Internet Access (Ethernet) and Wireless High Speed Internet Access (WIFI) in all our rooms and common areas. In addition, other features of the hotel include: Outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, business center and complimentary hot breakfast provided daily!If sports is your thing, the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans play within walking distance to the hotel. When special events such as Mardi gras, Jazz Fest, Voodoo Fest and the Essence Music Festival rolls around, the Holiday Inn Express Downtown is the perfect choice - close enough, and easy to find. After you wander and wonder at the architecture, you can spend days of enjoyment attending exhibits and browsing through the many museums. While shopping, don't forget that New Orleans is home to some remarkable jewelry designers and stores. Take a sightseeing tour of the swamps, a dinner cruise on the river, or the famous city and cemetery tour. And then, of course, there's Bourbon Street! Try your luck at Harrah's Casino located just down the street. With plenty of fishing, golf, and cycling trails, the athlete in you will have plenty to do twelve months out of the year.
Green Sustainability
Uses the IHG Green Engage™ system
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 pm |
| Check Out: | 11:00 am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2015 |
| Floors: | 6 |
| Rooms: | 129 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 129 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 4 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 55 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 74 |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 1 |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Pool Info: | 8am-10pm Daily |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 72 Hours | |
| Nightly Parking: | 29 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | Varies |
| Total Taxes: | 15.20% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $1.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 9.00% |
| City Tax: | 5.75% |
| Parking Fee: | 29.00 Per Night (limited on-site) |
| Additional Person Fee: | 0.00 Per Person (per person/per night) |
| Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: | 0.00 Per Day |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 0.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 0.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
Pet Friendly? Sorry, pets are not allowed.
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Complimentary newspaper
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Credit card accepted: JCB
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
Airport & Shuttle Information
MSY Louis Armstrong International Airport is located approximately 15 miles from the hotel.
Local Shuttle Info: Airport shuttle only
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Complimentary Breakfast Buffet
Parking Info
Self Parking is $29.00 Plus Tax per Vehicle, per Night and Must Be Registered
Internet / WiFI
Complimentary WiFi in all Guest Rooms and Public Areas
About Holiday Inn Express
- Free Express Start Breakfast Bar offering eggs, omelets, bacon and sausage, and their signature cinnamon rolls just to name a few
- Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
- Free high-speed internet service in every room
- eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
- Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 fax & photocopy services
- Unlimited free local and toll-free calls
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Previously known as:
Holiday Inn Express Downtown New Orleans, O'keefe Plaza Hotel, Sleep Inn Downtown / Cbd, Holiday Inn Express Downtown
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown
The graph above is seasonality of room rates for both group/meeting quotes and the lowest online individual rates our system could find at the time the group bid was entered. The most competitive group deal shown is 52.5% in August 2019 and the highest average individual rate is $305 in the month of March 2019. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Downtown in a month when rates are lower.
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