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The Brakeman Hotel

The Brakeman Hotel
The Brakeman Hotel – New Orleans, LA
The Brakeman Hotel – New Orleans, LA
Check in 4:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Brakeman Hotel

Comfortable Accommodations The Brakeman Hotel in New Orleans offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, tea and coffee makers, and free WiFi. Each room includes a work desk, soundproofing, and a seating area. Convenient Facilities Guests benefit from a elevator, 24-hour front desk, concierge service, minimarket, daily housekeeping, coffee shop, full-day security, tour desk, and luggage storage. Paid on-site private parking is available. Prime Location Located 1.2 mi from Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Union Station, the hotel is 14 mi from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Nearby attractions include Morial Convention Center (1.6 mi) and Audubon Nature Institute (5.6 mi).

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.8 / 5
Excellent 325 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Amanda at the front desk was amazing. Room exceeded our expectation. Will stay here again!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Fantastic boutique hotel. Makes you feel like your in old times New Orleans with the brick. Big room for the cost. Far enough away from the French Quarter so you don't get too much noise. Close enough to walk to everything. Staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. Room was clean and fresh looking, bed was comfy, and we had a few of the cemetery. Downstairs is a tour you can take into the cemetery. Also a unique gift shop, complete with a small coffee cafe! I'd stay here again. Nothing

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Wow what a beautiful and unique hotel. The room was simply beautiful. The staff were kind and accommodating.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Helpful staff, clean updated rooms. Ice cold ac

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff was so nice, particularly Amanda at the front desk in the evenings. I loved the proximity to French quarter and fantastic bed/pillows. Loved the decor and old time vibe. Spacious rooms. Strung out lady outside in steps. Sad. Beer bottle in roof visible from my 3rd floor window.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    It was great stay. But kinda hard to tell where the hotel is because it’s inside of a museum!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Staff was kind and overall good to stay

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The lobby and the rooms were so unique. We were close to Bourbon Street enough so that we walked to the French quarter. Easy to get in and out of the parking lot but be advised that there's a $20 parking fee per day which is very reasonable.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Clean room, polite staff, excellent location.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    We will be back!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The hotel is beautiful. The rooms are gorgeous, quirky and spacious. Plenty of hot water, powerful showers. Reception staff are lovely. The location is perfect. Close to Bourbon street, Louis Armstrong park and some great local pubs. Our room wasnt cleaned at all throughout a 4 night stay. We had to approach reception to ask for clean towels and fresh cups. We made our own beds. No fresh bedding at all. No replacement toiletries We or beverages, didnt see the room staff until we were about to check out when she was hovering outside our room waiting for us to leave. Also because my friends payment hadnt completed, they took her room payment off my card as well as my own without even an email acknowledgement meaning my bank balance was overdrawn until we realised when we were back in the UK.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great large room. Good in room amenities. Would have like a breakfast but knew in advance that was not part of the service. Parking on site. More than I wanted to pay but less than other hotels in the area

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Was very impressed with the staff & enjoyed my interactions with Tequila at the front desk. Very hospitable & when my ac unit seemed to not be working, she promptly put me into another room. Maintenance was quick to come and realized the ac was in fact working. Room was very comfortable & the bathroom was roomy & updated. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The walk from the hotel to Bourbon street wasn't bad, only a few minutes. You pass a lot along the way including a gas station and police station. One of the nicest staff I've ever encountered. Lovely at all times of day! 10/10 Everyone should stay here!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    A gem in Nola that we never knew existed! Loved it and will be back

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Unfortunately our room never got serviced. Even after we complained and it was noted we still never had any housekeeping services. The property is clean, convenient, and cool being a museum on the first floor as it was the old train station, we were on the third floor and there was a party on the fourth floor that lasted until 11:30pm above us that ruined one evening. A fun convenient place, but not a 4 or 5 star facility. No pool or dining option.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The room was amazing. Could not ask for a better location. It’s off the French quarter and bourbon st. The hop on hop off bus is a stop if you choose not to walk. The staff was very friendly. When I go back to the big easy this will be my first destination.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    I had a fantastic experience at this hotel and highly recommend it.Exceptional Staff: The entire team was incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment I arrived. They went out of their way to be helpful with every request.Spotless Rooms: My room was impeccably clean, well-maintained, and comfortable throughout my entire stay.Peaceful Atmosphere: The hotel was remarkably quiet, allowing for a perfectly restful night's sleep without any disturbing noise.I will definitely choose to stay here again next time I am in town!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Unique history with a small museum. It is a stop on the Hip On Hip Off route. It is easy walking distance to the French Quarters.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Lovely hotel and close to town. We had a room with no window which I wouldn’t recommend

Frequently asked questions about The Brakeman Hotel

Does The Brakeman Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Brakeman Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Brakeman Hotel offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at The Brakeman Hotel.
Does The Brakeman Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Brakeman Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Brakeman Hotel have a fitness center?
The Brakeman Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Brakeman Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Brakeman Hotel is located at 501 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA 70112. With a Walk Score of 95, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Brakeman Hotel
  • 2025 New Orleans truck attack 0.3 mi
  • Bourbon Street 0.3 mi
  • St. Louis Cathedral 0.4 mi
  • Caesars Superdome 0.9 mi
  • Smoothie King Center 1.0 mi
  • Tulane University 3.3 mi
  • Battle of New Orleans 4.9 mi

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