I stayed at Le Richelieu for Mardi Gras and my favorite thing about my stay was the location, it's prime time and great for walking. Such a cute balcony hotel, get the balcony, it's worth it. It's for the feel of it ALL! The perfect distance from restaurants, sights & shopping, and you can catch the bus, trolley and visit the French Market easily. I love shopping at the market when I visit as well as going to Loretta's, soo good! Rebecca, at the front desk, has such a pleasant and welcoming personality, she checked me in and made my stay even more enjoyable with her energy and willingness to help. Coffee is served every morning and there is a microwave in a common area for easy access. The guests who were staying at the hotel were fun and friendly also. Le Richelieu is definitely on the list when I visit New Orleans and I would recommended for those who don't mind no frills. I enjoyed every minute of my stay! read more

We loved our stay at Le Richelieu! We stayed for 6 nights. The room was spacious and clean, and the hotel had a historic charm to it. The area is in a quieter, lesser traveled part of the French Quarter, but we didn't feel unsafe walking around. It's also very close to the jazz bars on Frenchmen Street, so if you're over the Bourbon St. scene, it's in a great location. Also very close to Jackson Sq. and the French Market. Walkable to anywhere in the quarter. Whenever we received turndown service, everything looked so nice. The room was very clean, spacious, the bed was comfortable and I think it was a good value. Everyone we spoke to at the front desk was also very kind and helpful. The pool is also a huge plus! I would definitely stay at Le Richelieu again and recommend it to anyone traveling to New Orleans. read more

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Le Richelieu Hotel (LRH) is a historic hotel located in New Orleans, Louisiana that I would describe as NOLA CHARM PERFECTION! (see pics & videos included w/ this review) In celebration of our 21st wedding anniversary (yep, love was in the air!) my hubby & I, stayed at LRH (Thurs., 09/26/2024 - Sun., 09/29/2024) & while, not our 1st time visiting NOLA, it definitely was our FAVORITE visit in NOLA. Here is why I'm giving Le Richelieu Hotel a well deserved five-star review: 1.) Location: LRH is located in a quiet area that is conveniently located w/in walking distance to the French Market (few blocks away), Cafe Du Monde (9 mins away), Frenchmen St., Frenchmen St. corridor (5 mins away), & many other NOLA gems. We enjoyed walking to Cafe Du Monde for the oh so, delicious beignets, sightseeing around Frenchmen St. (browse at Louisiana Music Factory & Cafe Negril for live music). We even walked to the Harley Davidson Store located on Bourbon St. , which was a little bit farther away but still very doable by foot. 2.) Room Amenities: Even though this hotel is historic (building built in 1845) the hotel & rooms have been renovated so it does feel both charming & updated. We stayed in room 301, 3rd floor (no balcony). Room was very spacious & clean (see pics & videos). Room did have a mini fridge, safe, iron, & iron board. No issues w/ hot water pressure in shower. A/C worked great. Housekeeping came daily to make up bed, take trash out, & give fresh towels. 3.) Noise: Feedback on poor soundproofing between guest rooms, as mentioned by previous reviews - we did briefly experience this but I came prepared & brought my mini JBL portable speaker just in case it was needed to help drown out noise from neighbors by playing brown noise or music. Glad to report that I only had to use it one time :). 4.) Parking: LRH does have its own private parking area that is gated & kept locked. Upon check-in you will be given a key fob to open parking gate as needed. The fob also unlocks the front door of the hotel (kept locked 7pm-7am). FYI, there is a call button located outside the gate that calls to the front desk, if needed. 5.) Outdoor Pool Onsite: The pool area at night is so magical! (see videos) Helpful Tidbits: 1.) Many of the surrounding food spots close by 10pm. 2.) Balcony Info: If you chose a room w/out access to the balcony no worries, because there a single private balcony that can be used by all guests, located on the 3rd floor. It has a small table & 2 chairs. You will need to unlock the lock at the top to open the double doors. I also wanted to share that many of the rooms on the 3rd floor w/ doors in room that open up to the SHARED balcony. (See video) Okay, if you've read this far..kudos to you! :)) You're in for a treat because the last piece of info that I wanted to share about our stay at Le Richelieu is an unexplainable experience for sure & dare I say...possibly paranormal?! So at 6am on the morning we were to check out, my hubby woke me up by pulling back the white duvet & sheets that I was sleeping under & when he did, we saw that there was bright red blood soaked on the bottom sheet near my lower legs (my legs not touching it) that had NOT been there when we went to sleep. This was not my blood. I had no blood on me or on any of the clothes I had worn the night before. Blood was not my hubby's. We have no idea how this blood got there. The blood had soaked down through the mattress topper and the mattress itself however, there was no blood on the top sheet. There also were a few blood droplets on the floor leading to the bed. For sure this wasn't old stained blood because it was bright red in color. My hubby actually wiped up the blood on the floor & then tried to clean the blood off the bedding & mattress (some of it came out but only a little bit). He didn't want us to lose our deposit. I was basically sleep walking (& a lil bit hungover) at that point while trying to gather my stuff so we could then check out & I just wasn't alert enough to take a picture of the blood (I know! I'm still kicking myself for that!!). Had I been fully awake :), I would have taken pics & videos for proof & would have told my hubby to not worry about cleaning it up because we didn't cause it. While this experience was definitely weird, it was not scary at all. I didn't say anything to the front desk staff when I returned the fob but I did send a message through the booking app. To sum it up, my hubby and I, TRULY ENJOYED our stay at Le Richelieu Hotel & will be returning guests the next time in NOLA. Hope this info helps! Rebecca visiting from Austin, Texas read more

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From the moment I entered the property, I noticed a strong odor. There was a staff member with red hair who seemed quite rude. I believe it would be beneficial for staff to focus on providing positive customer service to encourage repeat visits. Respectful treatment of paying customers is important, and I hope all staff can maintain professionalism. It might also be helpful for her to take some time to address personal matters, as this could impact her interactions at work. Ensuring a supportive environment can help everyone provide the best experience for customers. read more

Offered an early check on then when arrived told me they couldn't do it and charged full price. Placed in a room where they were doing construction next door starting at 7am. Changed towels/sheets once over four days. You can find a better place to stay. Manager doesn't stand by what front desk promises. read more

Le Richelieu Hotel is billed as a luxury boutique hotel in the French quarter. It has old time New Orleans charm and captivating ambiance. There are stunning wood carved chairs and tables in the lobby, the rooms have hard wood floors, an adequate bathroom with a soft comfortable bed (I booked the king deluxe). My coffee maker was not working and even though they took over 2 hours to replace it (with a brand new one), the front desk staff was superb, in all respects. In addition, I had communicated with them, by text, numerous times before getting here. Each and every time, they replied promptly, within 15 minutes. I came to NOLA to indulge in the dining scene and did not know that a bonus opportunity was about to present itself. Although the main Mardi Gras parades are in early March, there are warm up parades weeks prior (something I was not aware of), sometimes multiple events per day, albeit at different locations in the city. So, I tasked Connor, the evening reception desk clerk, to get me top notch balcony tickets, for the afternoon parade (in the French quarter), on my last day there. Once again, Connor replied promptly (I was out on the town) and I was able to secure a ticket for a 2-5 pm Mardi Gras parade that included unlimited beverages and 3 foods, at the Cornet (look out for my review on this platform). Overall, I must say that it is not always that one hits a good stay. Hyperbole is magnetic and several hotels take it to the max and disappointingly, do not deliver. Le Richelieu does not fall into that category. They delivered, on all fronts, to make my visit to New Orleans (after over 3 decades), an eventful, satisfying and memorable stay. Merci. read more

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The food was absolutely delicious, the drinks were delightful and the staff absolutely wonderful! You cannot go wrong! I highly recommend!!

Upon arrival, I fell in love. It's so quaint & perfect. The front desk was very helpful & friendly. Our room was so nice. We got a room with a small balcony facing the pool which was nice. It felt like a small apartment. Every night was lovely there. We booked le riche, bc we heard it might be haunted and let me tell you... we definitely felt something the last 2 nights. So much so that my husband who is a skeptic, woke up in the middle of the night, same time as I did, & we were both shook. We heard a weird breathy noise coming from under our bed & then it felt like the air was sucked out of our room.. & on another occasion, feeling something on the bed. As well as when I went to fill the ice bucket down the hall.. something eerie was definitely near the ice machine and scared me so much that I RAN back to my room. It was a lovely stay. I'd definitely book here again ! Loved the pool, only downside is they didn't have a liquor license despite having a bar so we couldn't even get drinks at the pool. Other then that, 10/10 read more

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Great location in a quiet residential area close to Frenchmen St. The rooms are clean and are a nice size. Comfortable bed and good ceiling fan. Nice wraparound balcony. Friendly desk staff. Lovely pool. There are just a few things that could greatly improve the hotel: newer and more furnishings (without wood stains), mirrors (one full length) in the room, better pillows (way too mushy and no others are available), replace towels without asking, reopen the bar, and expand the coffee station and offer breakfast! Apparently the hotel was sold and new management isn't very hands-on. Maybe one day they'll implement these small improvements. In the meantime it is a very decent, well-located place to stay. read more

This is a horrible establishment. The property is beautiful. But the staff members are bitchy and unhelpful in all degrees. I have NEVER left a negative review of any business. The gent at the front desk was simply so rude. Not just to me but other guests. We simply went back to the Ritz-Carlton. Do yourselves a favor. Boycott this place and spend you dollars in a better place. read more

Love Le Richeliu! I'm so happy they are open again. I never stay anywhere else when in town. The staff are very polite and helpful and the rooms are always clean. The pool is perfect. read more

This hotel was super clean/safe (from the main lobby to the hotel room), had welcoming and informative staff, gave us complimentary water when asked, and had a nice courtyard. You could hear people in other rooms sometimes but that did not bother us. The hotel also had staff calling and texting us that we could reach out to them ahead of time if we had any questions about our trip and/or reservations with them. The only thing I did not like is that the hotel was not going to honor a code we found when booking online, even though we called the hotel and confirmed with them ahead of time before booking with them that we could use the code that came with extra perks. They honored the drink coupon that came with it (but not other perks such as parking which is expensive), but this was the only negative experience I had with the staff during our 7 night stay. Would stay here again. read more

Le Richelieu - Hotel room - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Nice place to stay in the French quarter. Walk a few blocks and on bourbon street. Staff very helpful in helping where to go and suggestions on food and drink. Parking around back is $45 a day but secure. read more

Le Richelieu - Front of hotel - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Our daughter suggested this quaint hotel for our first stay in NOLA. It is vintage with classic charm. Very Clean and comfy. Friendly staff and awesome housekeeping ladies. Balcony is overlooking the street if you like to people watch. It's a short walk to Bourbon street and is centrally locally to go down by the river too. You can get anywhere in the French quarter easily from this location and it's quieter than Bourbon Street. Our room is a great size. Tv refrigerator and a coffee maker too. We had comfy king bed and the towels were large and soft. Only downside was the hotel's bar and restaurant which are poolside- were closed for renovations. Loved the secure parking lot with fence. Definitely will return next year to check out the bar/restaurant. read more

A perfectly located quaint old hotel in the quiet part of the Quarter. Nice, well-appointed rooms with comfortable beds. Many rooms have private balconies. Nice outdoor pool - alas, unheated, but it does heat up quickly on a sunny day for those who don't mind a chilly dip. Prepayment is an option for budget travellers. I'm told the charming little bar and restaurant will be re-opening soon. read more

Le Richelieu - Pool and patio. - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

What a lovely boutique hotel, we happened on this place on our next to last night in the city and although we don't have any plans in the near future to visit New Orleans we want to come back to stay here. We were simply taking a walk in the French quarter when we were invited inside by the the desk clerk/ concierge-Kent who is praise-worthy) he let us know the bar was open and so it was there we met Brian, the amazing bartender and the hotels historian ( he'd been working there 43 years and had single-handedly survived Katrina on site) there are pictures on the walls of the bar of all the celebrities that have stayed there including Debra Harry, Joan Baez , Billy Joel and even Greg from the Brady Bunch. The bar also sported an indoor patio which overlooked the saltwater pool where several 20-30 year olds were enjoying an evening swim. The entire vibe here was chill and we were delighted to learn that it is haunted although Brian is a non/believer. The room rates are surprisingly reasonable-the location is spot on and walking distance to Frenchman Street. Another huge bonus is that the hotel sports its own ample parking lot which is a rare gem in the French quarter, Stay here!!! read more

We visited Le Richelieu in November 2015 and wanted to make another trip to New Orleans this fall... But plans have changed due to continues COVID-19 concerns. Thought you might want to know why we'd go back, so here is what we found on our last visit. We love, love, LOVE, Le Richelieu! A great location in the Lower French Quarter, it is close to Decatur and all that the French Quarter. But is just steps away from the Marginy District, that offers wonderful places to eat with a bit less of the hustle and bustle of the popular FQ attractions. Quiet neighborhood strolls to take in the architecture and gardens are a feature and close to the Le Richelieu. The staff provides outstanding service and recommendations on what to do and where to eat. Rooms are of ample size and beds are comfortable. Furnished with antiques, the rooms a nicely appointed. Some rooms have balconies that offer views out to the North so you can take in the roof tops of the French Quarter. The entire French Quarter is an easy walk or, get a pedicar right around the corner at the French Market. Rates are great, rooms are clean. Small dining area offers menus for all meals and the bar is cozy and friendly. We will be back, lie I said, when it is safe to get out and travel again. read more

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The Completely renovated rooms are nice BUT no lounge or bar to socialize at, very sad bc it used to be fabulous before it sold( or was renovated) I do hope it reopens eventually this end of Chartres needs a classy warm little bar. read more

I have stayed here many times. This hotel is very old but it's not bad! It's not my first choice but the location is amazing! Plus, they have a small free parking lot right beside the hotel. I'm always driving to NOLA, so that is important to me. The location couldn't be better, it's just off the Quarter, in walking distance to the riverfront & casino, Frenchman street, French Market, Jackson Square, Louie Armstrong park, wherever you want to go, you can pretty much walk there from this hotel or just jump on the streetcar, it's close by. Also, they have a very nice pool & very large balcony's that wrap all around the front of the building. Great for people watching & to kick back with a cold drink. The rooms are decorated like right out of the movie "Interview with a Vampire," and are quite large. Think lots of deep reds, gold, burgundy, French 19th Century style home with a private courtyard & pool. The pool area is quite lovely. It's kinda dated for a hotel but this is the French Quarter & a original old building/hotel so I think it's quite charming. If you want the whole French Quarter experience, you can def get that here. It's always decorated up nicely for the Holidays & I love that you get a real key to your door at this hotel. I have not experienced any hauntings but all the rumors told to us from the staff over the years, is that it's haunted. Haunted or not, I have always had a pleasant stay here & the service has always been great. Recommend. read more

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This was a very nice vintage French style hotel. The front desk workers were always polite and helped save us money on parking. The only con I had was no fridge. read more

The location was great; a 5-minute walk from Jackson square, but on the quieter side. Around the corner from the excellent breakfast spot, Cafe Envie. We walked everywhere. Friendly staff. Good sized rooms. Between the terrible pillows, noisy hallways, and infuriating horns, sleeping was very hard to come by. I'm sure it is hard for them to keep out the noises from outside, but the straight hallways with nothing on the floors or walls seem to make an echo chamber. read more

I sort of picked this hotel randomly and it exceeded my expectations. It is huge, taking over the whole block, but you wouldn't know it. The courtyard is amazing with a pool, and coffee in the morning. The staff were all very helpful. This hotel is within walking distance to any place you might like to go, except for a swamp tour. The only reason it didn't get 5 stars, and maybe this isn't fair given the charm of an older hotel, but we found we needed to plan to use hot water 15 minutes or more before we needed it. We got used to it. Would definitely stay again. read more

Beautiful property, very well maintained. Staff very friendly and helpful. We were a little surprised with the room. It had apparently just been remodeled, but in a modern theme. Not what we expected at all. Only disappointment was that the restaurant was not operating. Only thing available was bottled water so we needed to leave the building to get coffee. read more

Brittany made our stay perfect. She was warm and friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed talking to her. Everything was really wonderful. Thank you Brittany! read more

I have mixed feelings about this place. Pros- great location. You really are in the heart of everything. You are close to all the attractions of the French Quarter. It has history. Many famous people have stayed here. Price was great! Sheets were soft. The saltwater pool was amazing and spoiled me for normal pools. Staff were friendly. Cons- WiFi and bathroom light worked only a portion of the time. Everything is older and outdated (carpet, tile, balcony, bedspread, elevator). Ice box is on the lower level. There are no coffee makers or refrigerators in the rooms. read more

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We spent two nights at Le Richelieu and have no complaints. We were allowed the courtesy of checking in 40 minutes earlier (I've stayed at hotels where they give you your room key at the exact hour). The housekeeping staff ensured that the room was always tidy, bed was made, and linens were replaced. The courtyard swimming pool offers a relaxing setting to have a drink or to just sit back and reflect. I especially like the (French) colonial design of the hotel. Le Richelieu is locates in the French Quarter and is walking distance away from restaurants, bars and Jackson Square. I will definitely stay here again. read more

Le Richelieu - In front of Le Richelieu - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Absolutely loved this hotel! It was adorable, incredibly friendly staff, and just a few short blocks away from the heart of the French Quarter. It was nice and quiet at night which is what I was hoping for. We had breakfast there one morning, and the food was amazing. The restaurant had a sun room that overlooked the peaceful courtyard that had a pool and a lot of greenery. The rooms were clean and comfortable. I am coming back to New Orleans at the end of the year and am looking forward to staying here again. read more

Le Richelieu - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Very clean, friendly staff and decent price. Next trip to the Big Easy will include a stay here.

Aleesha was the best! Great place and very close to everything! Comfy bed and nice pool area!

Overall it was nice and quaint. Staff was friendly and helpful. The beds were comfortable and it seemed clean. Although in one of the rooms the bed was broken free from the wall and would bang against the wall anytime one moved. The shower has no pressure and the water does not get hot. The toilet would be better suited for a pre-school. They also kept stealing our towels, first night 4 towels, then 3, then 2, then 1 and no bath mat, I had to go down to the front desk and ask for towels. The most disgusting part was on the last evening, a roach was crawling across the wall, which I killed without informing the wife, else the evening would've been hell as she tried to find another hotel and move. There is allegedly free open (unsecure) wifi, but I was never able to connect to any of the routers. It was not worth the rate. read more

Beautiful hotel wonderful decor retro and old fashion Safe and secure gated parking lot Room service Great location friendly staff! It has great charm and old world ! Very New Orleans The bathroom is BLUE! read more

Le Richelieu - Hotels Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Fantastic. Great location, room clean and well appointed. Great outdoor patio area Would definitely stay in this hotel on a return trip to NOLA read more

Very authentic New Orleans Hotel- not for those who don't like creaky old floors that sag in all the right places and A building that is well cared for but shows it's age. Helpful and friendly Lourdes helped us upgrade when we were initially not satisfied with our room, to a lovely suite for a very reasonable fee. Housekeeping staff was present each day to straighten, provide clean towels, toiletries. Jeremy, the night security is the best, so professional and helpful, can't say enough good things about our interactions with him. They made us feel taken care of and at home for our 6 days with them. Thank you so much for a great New Orleans stay, would highly recommend. read more

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Smaller older spot off a side street by the quarter. Highlights: - Clean and spacious room with a full kitchen Midlights: - They use actual old school keys. Pretty cool but a pain to carry and only one of you're in a group. Lowlights: - Super super old and never updated. Decor and furniture is ancient and borderline creepy. - Elevator: small with a gate you open and close. - Can be paying 5 star bank for a 3 star at best place during popular event times. Did the job of having a place to sleep ok our last trip but I wouldn't recommend it over other spots. read more

Very friendly staff, close to everything you want to be in the French Quarter. The front staff was very accommodating to any and all questions we had. I would definitely recommend and I would stay there again. read more

Great value for the money. Le Richelieu is out of the fray, but near enough to the action. Decor is seriously outdated, if you care about that sort of thing (our suite was a replica of Joan Holloway's apartment in Mad Men), but everything was spotlessly clean, and there were thoughtful amenities (and a fabulous walk in closet!). Beds are comfortable but not luxurious. The room was quiet in the evening, but early in the morning trucks rumble past - not great if you are a light sleeper. Coffee maker and provisions for coffee in the room were a nice touch. Choose this hotel if you want New Orleans flavor at a good price in a great location. read more

This was my third time staying at LR. I love the area because you are close to everything but it is quiet. This trip was the first time we had a balcony and we loved it! With all that being said, this is an old hotel so if you don't like old you're not going to like it. The rooms are older decor, a/c and bathrooms. If you can get past that, I love the ambiance! The dining area is very small and they only offer breakfast and lunch, I believe. There are plenty of places around the area to find for meals. They do charge for parking, but it's a nice gated area. I think I'm going to attempt to drive 8 hours next time instead of paying 800.00 for airfare. I'd much rather pay 30.00/ night for parking, I usually end up paying that to park my car at the airport. The staff at the hotel have always been very good to us whether it is booking tours or giving us a portable room heater to help dry our wet clothes after getting soaked in the rain! read more

Best hotel in the French quarter. Close to many things and yet far enough away!!! For an escape from the chaos of the training area 'bourbon street'. Wonderful breakfast options and bar. read more

This review is for the back bar in the Le Richelieu Hotel 1234 Chartres. I've not stayed in the hotel only visited once , joining friends who were waiting in the bar. Good: comfortable bar stool, view to muted flat screen watching Tiger Woods don his 5th green jacket. Not so good: wine selection, actually I only encountered this once before in NOLA, but was unable to drink the Rose, which actually tuned out to be NOT a Rose but a blush Zin with WAAY lotta sugar. Barkeep said they had a white, red and that one. .. all below 2 buck chuck in the league tables. Less than 'not so good': Odour coming from the corner by the WC's, like a 'sick' hadn't been cleaned properly. read more

5 stars for this brunch spot! We indulged in a 1p sunday brunch after my hair stylist suggested it. The parking is not ideal but the waiter told us it's safe to park on Elysian Fields without being ticketed. The hotel itself has an older, homey feel but the absolute BEsT omlettes and french toast. The grits were good also. Beverages of choice were screwdrivers which were made by their awesome wait staff. This place was a hidden gem but the word is spreading so plan on arriving early! Customers enjoy their french toast, crepes(hear their decadent), grits and omlettes with a pool view. The seating isn't very spacious but it has a very quaint feel and everyone in the hotel were very accommodating. We will be back next time for crepes! read more

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