The Pontchartrain Hotel

Sip on exquisite rum cocktails and savor vibrant dishes amidst a charming atmosphere reminiscent of Old Havana at this French Quarter gem.

Laid-back lodging in an elegant building, offering complimentary breakfast & a buzzy lobby bar. Housed in an elegant building in the eclectic Lower Garden District, this relaxed hostel is less than a minute's walk from a streetcar stop, and 2 miles from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Simple mixed-sex and female-only dorms sleep 4 to 6 people, and offer en suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi and lockers, plus bunk beds with reading lights. Private rooms are available. Breakfast is served in a casual lobby dining area with a wood-paneled bar. Other amenities include guest laundry facilities and bike storage.

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