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The Brakeman Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Bourbon Street

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Lobby
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Cafe
Exterior
Interior
In the heart of New Orleans, The Brakeman Hotel offers a vibrant retreat near Bourbon Street. Connect to in-room WiFi and indulge in convenient amenities like a snack bar/deli or take advantage of concierge services. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$294
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
17 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
501 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112

What's nearby

  • Bourbon Street - 6 min walk
  • Canal Street - 8 min walk
  • Jackson Square - 12 min walk
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 19 min walk
  • Caesars Superdome - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • North Rampart at Conti Stop - 3 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 6 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Razzoo Club & Patio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Hideout Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Erin Rose - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Jewel of the South - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Vacherie - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Brakeman Hotel

Hotel near Bourbon Street
A short walk from Canal Street and Jackson Square, The Brakeman Hotel provides a snack bar/deli and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), a lift and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, luggage storage and smoke-free property
  • Tour/ticket information, a banquet hall and ATM/banking services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Brakeman Hotel offer comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Property is also known as

The Brakeman Hotel Hotel
The Brakeman Hotel New Orleans
The Brakeman Hotel Hotel New Orleans

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brakeman Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Brakeman Hotel?

As of 18 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brakeman Hotel on 19 Feb 2025 start from AU$293.61, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Brakeman Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at The Brakeman Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Brakeman Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Brakeman Hotel located?

Located in Mid-City District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Basin St. Station Visitor Information Cultural Center, Bourbon Street and Canal Street. Saenger Theatre and Jackson Square are also within 15 minutes. North Rampart at Conti Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Canal at South Rampart Stop is 7 minutes.

The Brakeman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 194 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 194 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 194 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 194 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 194 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Travelled with partner
It is a unique building, but checkbinbwasnt very smooth. Our room door wasn't opening properly, nor could we close it. There was water leaking in the entryway from the ceiling. We switched rooms and the only available room had no window. The cleaning was somewhat subpar, there was visible substance on the toilet and hair on bathroom.floor and shower. I didn't complain because we were told it was the last available room. Coffee maker didnt work so we had to buy overpruced coffee at cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Otsego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and unique small hotel. Excellent staff. Cool location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely unique hotel, a great location & lovely helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with my stay at The Brakeman. Historic boutique hotel close to everything but not too close! Will absolutely stay here again, next time I’m in NOLA.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mr Gregory checked us in. The best guy i have met. He knew the city and the best spots to eat at a great price. This gentleman knows his city and is proud off it. No other ataff evwn bothered to speak to us during the day. He works the evening shift. It was an honor staying here and having the opportunity to get to know this man.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamad, Woodbury

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Spacious rooms, nice staff, and good location, a short walk into downtown. But it’s a little pricey for the overall quality, in my opinion. know some people like the old, classic feel. It’s personal preference, but I would rather stay in a newer property. Three things bothered me: first, the toilet wasn’t cleaned properly (if you know what I mean) before I checked in… so I was greeted by a dirty toilet. It was cleaned well, though, thereafter. Second, I found a small gecko/lizard on my floor. I don’t think he got into my room, but he could have easily because there is a huge space between the bottom of the door and the floor. Third, on my last day, there were window cleaners making crazy noise at 8am. Listen, you could do much worse than this hotel. In many ways, it’s nice, and the things I’m describing are relatively minor. It’s just that I stay in a lot of hotels and I expected more for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, large red brick rooms. Staff was friendly and highly efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is beautiful; i love the museum on the 1st floor and I loved the location and it felt safe the entire time. The staff was friendly and gave me great recommendations to places to eat. My only complaint was that my room A.C. was broken. The staff was notified and wasn't able to make it to room at 11pm at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, I can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Costa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel with brilliant staff!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brakeman
A unique hotel within walking distance to the French Quarter. I would absolutely stay there again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Doris

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
My experience was great. 6 min walk from Bourbon St and about a 10 min walk from Canal St. Tons of dining and bars nearby. Safe neighborhood. Clean hotel !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny, Somerset

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. So close to everything and incredibly safe. I would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! All of the employees we interacted with were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property - amazing rooms ! Mr Gregory welcomed us ( and finally got paperwork sorted). Early walk in the area Interesting ( don’t look down look up) but had an amazing time in New Orleans and would stay here again as do central to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mr Gregory at the front desk was exceptional! He was very friendly and helpful with local places to eat and visit! Our shower wasnt working and he promptly gave us access to another shower and then the hotel fixed it first thing the next morning! The only down side we noticed was they emptied the dumpster at 2am and it was right outside one of our windows.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it!
Love this place! Easy to find. Clean on the outside. Plenty of parking. Check in was easy, thank you to Mr. Gregory! Hotel room was located on the third floor. Hallway and elevator was clean. Very quiet, I didn’t hear any other guests or noise from outside. The room was gorgeous! Comes with the standards except for a microwave. Bathroom was clean and spacious. The water did not get fully hot. It was more of a lukewarm. Cable and internet worked. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mr.Gregory!
Our stay at the Brakeman hotel was beautiful. This hotel was done so nicely. The rooms are large and look very well done. The bed was so comfortable. There is also a great shower. The first floor is a visitors center which hosts those bus tours. They also have a little cafe and a gift shop. They have train memorabilia downstairs. Once you get on your private elevator you are separate from the public. This place felt very safe and secure. The outside doors lock at 5pm and then only hotel guests get access to the building. Guests get to park right out front of the station and do not have to find parking somewhere else. There is also a police station across the street. Floor 2 and 3 have been converted to these beautiful rooms and the rooftop is for private parties. From this hotel you can walk to many popular tourist destinations. You may have to walk 15 mins or more but it’s worth it to not have to find parking. The front desk attendant Mr.Gregory was the best. He’s from New Orleans so don’t be afraid to ask him for some recommendations. He knows all the best spots. I can’t wait to come back and stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024