Zee X.
Yelp
As a couple, we've been visiting NOLA every year for five years straight, trying out different hotels every time. This year in 2021, after two long years of quarantining and covid, we wanted to try One11.
What drew us to One11 Hotel was its new construction, proximity, great rooftop access, and modern interior design. After a three-night stay, our initial thoughts however were turned upside down. One11 still has a way to go to compete with the other hotels in the quarter.
PROS:
- The cleanest hotel in NOLA. Not sure if it's because it's a new hotel, or that we came during covid times, but everything was COMPLETELY SPOTLESS.
- Ideal proximity to everything you need in NOLA. The riverfront and canal streetcars are only a block away. You can take the less populated riverfront trail to go to the square, the market, and even Cafe DuMonde.
- Amazing rooftop views. Especially during covid times, we enjoyed taking our food to go and bringing it up to the rooftop to eat. Unfortunately, there is limited seating up there (just 2 tables, and two sofas)
- Spaciousness and completely modern king rooms, which is hard to come by in a city as old as NOLA
CONS:
- Although One11 used to be an old sugar factory, the steel beams, and solid structure DO NOT MUFFLE SOUNDS. Unless you're on the 8th floor, you hear all your neighborhoods above. EVERYTHING. Full-on conversations, music, and sounds (as if you are there next to them). It is worst at night.
- The bedding/linen situation is quite odd. No fitted sheet. Just one top sheet tucked over the mattress, then two top sheets covering a bare duvet. Everything gets all over the place, and with no room service, it's a bit complicated to fix the bed in the morning. Note that the pillows are also very thin, flat, and uncomfortable.
- There is a freight train that comes by and honks repeatedly all throughout the day and night, be prepared for more noise. Please note that this is not the hotel's fault, just something to keep in mind when booking.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
- One11 provides a pair of earplugs in the top drawer under the Keurig, but they don't help much.
- No room service during covid, but we like it this way. I know others may not.
- The Mini fridge/cooler is hidden as one of the drawers (under the Keurig) It's super small, only fitting a few cans of soda. Not much.
- Keycard elevator access, only. You must scan your room key to use the elevator.
OVERVIEW:
Would we consider staying at One11 again, probably not. The noise/echoing issue was a huge turn-off, and we come from the largest city in the US (we're used to bustling city noises and crazy apartment neighbors). There are better options in NOLA.