The Pontchartrain Hotel is a historic and elegant hotel located in New Orleans. Based on user reviews, this hotel offers a unique blend of historic charm with modern amenities, providing an authentic New Orleans experience. Visitors appreciate its prime location, allowing easy access to the city's famous attractions and vibrant nightlife.
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Safety index
78 out of 100
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The Pontchartrain Hotel
9.2
(957 ratings)
New Orleans, United States -
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1.12 km National World War II Museum
1.5 km Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
1.5 km Port of New Orleans
Hotel Overview
Hotel highlights
- Prime Location: Nestled in a convenient spot, making major attractions easily accessible.
- Exceptional Service: Staff members are noted for their attentiveness and friendliness.
- Historic Charm: The hotel's architecture and decor capture the essence of old New Orleans.
- Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms are praised for their comfort and cleanliness.
- Culinary Experience: The in-house dining options receive high marks for quality and culinary creativity.
Area for improvement
- Noise Levels: Some guests mention issues with external noise, affecting sleep quality.
- Parking Challenges: Difficulty finding parking close to the hotel is a recurring concern.
- Room Size Variability: A few guests have noted discrepancies in room sizes, with some being smaller than expected.
- Price Point: Several reviews indicate the hotel's rates can be on the higher side, especially during peak seasons.
- Limited Amenities: A minority of guests feel the hotel could offer more in terms of on-site amenities.
Amenities
Breakfast available
Pet friendly
Parking available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Housekeeping
Room service
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9.2RateScore
Total 957 Reviews
RateScore is average rating from most popular providers
Blended Web Rating
9.2
expedia
957 Reviews
9.2 / 10
Hotel Quality
The quality chart is based on how hotel ratings changed over time.
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General Info
Total number of rooms 106
Number of floors 11
Number of buildings/towers 1
Year Built 1927
WiFi Quality
Download, Mbps
Upload, Mbps
Ping, ms
Idle
17Download
151Upload
13Wifi Speed Is Good For
web browsing
HD online movies
group video calls
online streaming
4K online movies
online gaming
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Daytime safety
54 out of 100
Risky
Nighttime safety
25 out of 100
Unsafe
New Orleans safety index
78
Overall Safety Index
Safe
An average rating of the six safety categories
78 out of 100
Women safety
Risky
Likelihood of inappropriate behavior against women.
53
Physical safety
Safe
Likelihood of injury due to harmful intent.
72
Property safety
Safe
Likelihood of theft.
61
Political safety
Very Safe
Potential for infringement of political rights or political unrest.
83
LGBTQ safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of harm or discrimination against LGBTQ persons or groups and level of caution required at location.
96
Medical safety
Very Safe
Likelihood of illness or disease, assessment of water and air quality, and access to reliable medical care.
100
67
Overall Crime index
High
An average rating of the crime categories
67 out of 100
Property crime severity
High
73
Mugging or robbery 65/100
Car theft 60/100
Car break-ins 68/100
Home break-ins 60/100
Violent crime severity
High
73
Physical attacks 62/100
Racism or religion motivated attacks 44/100
Other crime severity
High
80
Insult or harassment in public 59/100
Corruption or bribery 71/100
Drug problem 73/100
Prices Around Property
Average Daily Costs Per Person
Bottle of water 1.5L
$0.9 - $2.7
Coffee
$3.7 - $6.4
Beer 0.5L
$1.3 - $1.6
Meal, inexpensive restaurant
$10.1 - $36.6
Public transport, one-way ticket
$1.1 - $2.3
Taxi 1km (normal tariff)
$1
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course
$64.1 - $128.2
Bottle of mid-range wine
$9.2 - $16.5
McMeal at McDonalds
$11 - $13.7
Coke/Pepsi 0.33L
$1.6 - $3.7
Public transport, monthly pass
$41.2 - $55
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.6 - $0.8
Mobile phone monthly plan
$39.4 - $55
Fitness club, monthly fee
$25.6 - $59.5
Weather In New Orleans
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Air Quality
Moderate
PM2.58
PM1016
35
Slight concern for sensitive groups. Most can continue outdoor activities.
Drinkable Water Quality
Fair
Water may have some problems, not recommended for daily consumption.
Traffic around property
Light
Few vehicles on the road, relaxed and stress-free driving experience.
House Rules
Check in after 15:00
Check out until 12:00
Children welcome
Pets welcome