Carrollton Market

Nestled in a stunning Beaux Arts building in the French Quarter, this opulent Ritz-Carlton boasts plush rooms, a farm-to-table restaurant, and live jazz at the Davenport Lounge.

Contemporary lodging with an outdoor pool, a hip bar & regional dining, plus meeting space. This modern hotel is a 10-minute walk from lively Bourbon Street, a 12-minute stroll from Jackson Square and 6.3 miles from the Audubon Zoo. Modern rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges and Keurig coffeemakers. Upgraded rooms come with shared balconies and/or separate living areas. Amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center, along with a business center and 10,600 sq ft of meeting space. There's also a regional grill, a breezy cafe and a hip bar; hot breakfast is available for a surcharge.

Upscale B&B in an elegant 1879 mansion with plush rooms & a private cottage, plus a walled garden. The setting for the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, this refined B&B occupies an 1879 mansion with intricate cast-iron balconies. It's a block from the art galleries on Royal Street and 10 minutes' walk from the bars of Bourbon Street. The 3 plush, Victorian rooms and a private cottage feature free Wi-Fi, TVs, minifridges and tea and coffeemakers. Some have sitting rooms, kitchenettes, antique furnishings, fireplaces and/or balconies. The cottage has a private patio. Continental breakfast is served in-room. There's a walled garden lined with native plants. Minimum-stay rules may apply.

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