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The Brakeman Hotel

Property class: 2.5

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A cafe with a wooden facade, shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and a sign indicating a special offer.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.
A building with a sign reading "Basin St. Station".
A brightly lit indoor shopping area with a central display of colorful items and various shops on either side.
A lobby with a large sign reading "Basin Street Station" and a statue in the center.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is $141
$119 nightly
$141 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

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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

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden headboard, a plaid carpet, a brick wall, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(85 reviews)
  • 220 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a lamp.

Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

New Orleans

Located in New Orleans (Mid-City District), The Brakeman Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Bourbon Street and Canal Street. .This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Jackson Square and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Saenger Theatre.

What's nearby

  • Saenger Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Canal Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bourbon Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Royal Street - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jackson Square - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • North Rampart at Conti Stop - 3 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 6 min drive
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Razzoo Club & Patio - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Little Tropical Isle - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Crossing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bourbon Bandstand - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dovetail - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Brakeman Hotel

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.

Stay in one of 18 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a banquet hall.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of The Brakeman Hotel.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self 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 crib

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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets 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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

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. 293 out of 349 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 41 out of 349 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 349 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 349 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 349 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Staff was kind and overall good to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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It was great stay. But kinda hard to tell where the hotel is because it’s inside of a museum!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amanda at the front desk was amazing. Room exceeded our expectation. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wow what a beautiful and unique hotel. The room was simply beautiful. The staff were kind and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Helpful staff, clean updated rooms. Ice cold ac
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Exquisitely decorated, conveniently located, and quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was amazing, exactly like the pictures. It was spacious, especially the room and bathroom, and the staff were incredible and really welcoming.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and safe Hotel. The concierge was very helpful. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This place is amazing! A absolute must stay! Cannot wait to go back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very nice room, hotel was really pretty, all staff was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great rooms very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A gem in Nola that we never knew existed! Loved it and will be back
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The lobby and the rooms were so unique. We were close to Bourbon Street enough so that we walked to the French quarter. Easy to get in and out of the parking lot but be advised that there's a $20 parking fee per day which is very reasonable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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

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Unique history with a small museum. It is a stop on the Hip On Hip Off route. It is easy walking distance to the French Quarters.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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I just love this hotel. Is very clean and safe. Also you can walk anywhere from the hotel which is very convenient. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved it so much stayed an extra night
View outside our window
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

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Lovely hotel and close to town. We had a room with no window which I wouldn’t recommend
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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Loved the interesting space--former train terminal. Location very convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Would stay here again. Not in the middle of the craziness but close enough to walk to it. Clean rooms, nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very swanky. Super clean and updated with amazing style. Would absolutely stay here again. Parking was a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The Brakeman was awesome! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Hotel parking was right in front of the hotel. Security of this location was great. Lobby and room very clean. The room very cozy. Best hotel we ever stayed at!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Huge rooms! Quiet! Historic! Amazing experience!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Hotel if you like to walk! The room is spacious, clean, and cosy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026