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The Brakeman Hotel

2.5 star property

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Gift shop
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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501 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112
  • Canal Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Bourbon Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(50 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

The Brakeman Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Bourbon Street
This smoke-free hotel features a snack bar/deli, self parking, and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
The Brakeman Hotel offers 18 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and hair dryers. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Brakeman Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Bourbon Street. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a snack bar/deli and concierge services.
  • Free WiFi
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean accommodations and the helpful staff
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Bourbon Street and Canal Street
There's a snack bar/deli on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Brakeman Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, concierge services, and a front-desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This New Orleans hotel is smoke free.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (USD 20 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 20 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Property is also known as

The Brakeman Hotel Hotel
The Brakeman Hotel New Orleans
The Brakeman Hotel Hotel New Orleans

The Brakeman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 218 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The best hotel experience! The staff was very friendly and the rooms were super clean. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking to travel to New Orleans!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful! Had a very historic feel, while having the modern convenience. Make sure to visit the gift shop. You can book most any tour in the lobby. Has a great cafe, that I wish opened just a bit earlier. 4 blocks from Bourbon St, so the tipsy walk home isn't too bad. The rooms are HUGE! Nice bathroom and shower. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, Springdale

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was so unique! We loved the walkability to other areas of NOLA. There was easy access to tours from the downstairs lobby - hop on/hop off bus, cemetery tour. The rooms were comfortable and there were so many points that required key access that the location felt very secure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Glad we selected this package Good value
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra Julia Goss

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience at The Brakeman!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

A cold reality check.

The hotel is on the edge of the French Quarter. Generally the hotel is run pretty well but it seems understaffed. When one needs someone to help there is no one around or you have to go downstairs to the lobby, The thermometer in our room was not operating properly and we were told someone would have to come during the day to look after it, We did not want someone poking in our room while we’re out. Got back thst night and complained about lack of heat snd was told they wanted us to switch our room. I asked why I didn’t get a call on my cell phone about this and did not receive a satisfactory response. They had my cell number. It was too late for us to get our things ready to move that night. We did it early the next day, By that time my wife had caught a cold after no heat in our room for two nights. Other things like this occurred. The hotel needs closer contact from management. Other similar things transpired.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

PETER, Wilkes Barre

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean and Quiet

Super clean room, halls, and lobby. Hotel is safe and secure, requiring a key for nighttime entry, elevator, and hall entry. Convenient to the French Quarter but out of the way and quiet. Staff goes out of their way to be friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonia

Travelled with partner
It is a unique building, but checkbinbwasnt very smooth. Our room door wasn't opening properly, nor could we close it. There was water leaking in the entryway from the ceiling. We switched rooms and the only available room had no window. The cleaning was somewhat subpar, there was visible substance on the toilet and hair on bathroom.floor and shower. I didn't complain because we were told it was the last available room. Coffee maker didnt work so we had to buy overpruced coffee at cafe.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't Miss IT!

This was an amazingly pleasant, three-day stay. Our check in with Rainisha was fabulous; she is wonderful.During the evening, Dee came on and she was also fabulous. These are five-star staff. The location of Brakeman Hotel was super easy, off and on the I-10. The hotel is located adjacent to the French Quarter within easy walking distance, yet very quiet to avoid the "noise of the quarter." The building is a quaint piece of New Orleans history. The room was very clean, well furnished, with a good bed and was super, super secure. All in all, I we couldn't do better. If/when we again visit NO our choice for lodging is already made; get to the Brakeman Hotel, ASAP!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David, Otsego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and unique small hotel. Excellent staff. Cool location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely unique hotel, a great location & lovely helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unique hotel

Beautiful boutique hotel. A hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Value

Beautiful hotel ! Easy walking distance to the Quarter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great boutique hotel - large and comfortable rooms, friendly and helpful staff, great location (we walked everywhere from here). Nothing fancy - but safe and clean and cute! And the staff are amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with my stay at The Brakeman. Historic boutique hotel close to everything but not too close! Will absolutely stay here again, next time I’m in NOLA.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mr Gregory checked us in. The best guy i have met. He knew the city and the best spots to eat at a great price. This gentleman knows his city and is proud off it. No other ataff evwn bothered to speak to us during the day. He works the evening shift. It was an honor staying here and having the opportunity to get to know this man.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kentrell

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gregory @ the front desk was top class!

Great time, and great experience! Greg at the front desk was 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamad, Woodbury

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Spacious rooms, nice staff, and good location, a short walk into downtown. But it’s a little pricey for the overall quality, in my opinion. know some people like the old, classic feel. It’s personal preference, but I would rather stay in a newer property. Three things bothered me: first, the toilet wasn’t cleaned properly (if you know what I mean) before I checked in… so I was greeted by a dirty toilet. It was cleaned well, though, thereafter. Second, I found a small gecko/lizard on my floor. I don’t think he got into my room, but he could have easily because there is a huge space between the bottom of the door and the floor. Third, on my last day, there were window cleaners making crazy noise at 8am. Listen, you could do much worse than this hotel. In many ways, it’s nice, and the things I’m describing are relatively minor. It’s just that I stay in a lot of hotels and I expected more for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, large red brick rooms. Staff was friendly and highly efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The property is beautiful; i love the museum on the 1st floor and I loved the location and it felt safe the entire time. The staff was friendly and gave me great recommendations to places to eat. My only complaint was that my room A.C. was broken. The staff was notified and wasn't able to make it to room at 11pm at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024