PELHAM HOTEL, New Orleans

The hotel is located in the CBD, one block from Canal Street and two streetcar lines: the red line (1 block) and the green line (2 blocks). The Audubon Aquarium, Riverwalk Marketplace, Steamboat Natchez, and the Louisiana Superdome are all within 1 km. The convention center is a 10-minute walk. The block itself is peaceful, despite being minutes from Bourbon Street. Taxi to the airport costs about $38; Uber around $45. The streetcar provides easy access to the Garden District and other areas without a car.

Rooms are European-style with high ceilings, crown molding, and imported linens. Each has a flat-screen cable TV, work desk, safe, air conditioning, heating, and tea/coffee maker. Private bathrooms have walk-in showers, baths, and designer toiletries. Interior Tranquille rooms are offered without windows but retain the same decor. Rooms on upper floors are quieter; ground-floor rooms face the street and can be noisy, especially with early garbage trucks. Some rooms are compact, but double queen rooms and the King Studio Suite offer more space. Limited storage in some rooms; a closet and safe are provided. Annex rooms are accessible via a hallway from the main building.

The Ruby Slipper is open Monday to Friday 7:30 AM to 2 PM, and weekends 7:30 AM to 3 PM, offering American cuisine in a casual setting. The front desk can arrange priority seating, which is recommended as the restaurant is popular and queues form quickly. The hotel itself does not have an on-site restaurant or bar, but sells bottled alcohol at the front desk. For other meals, numerous dining options are nearby, including Mother's Restaurant, Acme Oyster House, and Restaurant August, all within 0.5 km. The lobby has vending machines for snacks and drinks.

The hotel offers free WiFi in all areas and free luggage storage before check-in and after check-out. Daily housekeeping is available upon request. A 24-hour front desk provides concierge service and can arrange valet parking. The property has a lift, key card access, and safety deposit boxes. Facilities for disabled guests are present. There is no gym, pool, or business center. Coffee is available in the lobby. The hotel is non-smoking throughout.