The Brakeman Hotel

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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501 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112
  • Place, Saenger Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Bourbon Street
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(71 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Brakeman Hotel

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 helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 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.


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)
  • Limited on-site self parking

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 259 out of 311 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 311 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 311 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 311 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 311 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at The Brakeman! Super clean, safe, comfortable and quiet, while still being close to Bourbon Street. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it so much stayed an extra night
View outside our window
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

RIGOBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel if you like to walk! The room is spacious, clean, and cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jacquelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnny

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there for my nephew and his wife's rooftop wedding. The hotel was clean, the staff was super nice, and my husband loved the coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NOLA feel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Therese

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in the Deluxe King room and had an insane view of the St. Louis cemetary next door. Beautiful, roomy room and comfortable bed. I loved being just on the border of the French Quarter so we could walk there within minutes without actually staying in it. If I am ever in New Orleans again, I would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Staff friendly and helpful. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful. Room was spotless upon arrival and maintained properly throughout our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alexey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A unique historic hotel, with parking
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Room was large and very comfortable. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and lady at the front desk was very friendly, great place to stay and walking distance to French Quarter and you don’t have to deal with parking in the street since this hotel has its own parking lot
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Bonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean and staff were friendly. Great location and walkable to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend to anyone looking for a safe convenience spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a beautiful hotel and the staff were beyond helpful. 10/10 hospitality and a short walk to great food and night life on Bourbon street!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms are amazing and the location couldn't be better. The French Quarter is right there as well as major venues for shows.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ma'Kalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and safe property. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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8/10 Good

raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel itself. Being converted was great. It's not big, it's not small. Just big enough.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful appointments and location location location is this hotels review! We stayed here 6 weeks ago, liked it so much we returned for another stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ron

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

Wonderful stay

Wonderful hotel Very clean and accommodating Short walk to French Quarter
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Dona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Walking distance to most attractions. Would recommend. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super comfortable, quiet, and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place! Our room had a few extra visitors but overall the atmosphere was very relaxing and homey. The staff were attentive and helped ensure all our concerns were addressed. We've recommended this place to others visiting the area and would love to come stay again. Our room was on the side of the cemetery but still worth it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025