More about Ambassador Hotel New Orleans
You get what you paid for.
by A TripAdvisor Member
This hotel has drastically changed over the past two years. Me and my wife used to stay there often. This used to be a very nice place to stay. However, things have changed. The rooms are in horrible condition, the walls had toliet paper stuck in them, the bathroom had tiles peeling up from the floor, no hot water and no water pressure and the toliet was not secured to the floor. We even had to be moved when we first arrived as the room they gave us had broken blinds and could not be fixed. They moved us to the last mentioned room. My advice to anyone wanting to stay here is quite simply---DON'T.
Stay Away
by A TripAdvisor Member
Come to N'Awlins by all means, but stay away from the Ambassador. We went during the recent Jaxx Qtr Festival. Other than being well-located, the hotel has little else going for it - our promised King Deluxe was replaced with a King at full cost; no hot water for 2 days, very poorly lit, bathroom dirty,e specially mold in shower, ceiling fan half falling off the ceiling; service inattentive and not helpful. I would say, oh well, you get what you pay for, but rooms were not cheap for this soldout weekend, with many better options uptown or in the Qtr
unique botique
by TripAdvisor Member oimtess
Booked through an online service and arrived VERY late; had called ahead to notify front desk that we had been delayed (Natchez dinner cruise had abandoned us and other passengers onshore after a cruise; had to send a car back to get us). When we arrived, we were greeted by name, our room ready, at the rate we expected. Industrial brick walls with exposed pipes and hardwood floors were very loft-New York. TV was large and had great channels. While others have complained about the location, we accept that you will walk a bit during a visit to the French Quarter; we actually found it well located. Within walking distance of everything you want to see, but away from the fray. We laughed at the sounds of the dog in the room next door barking as we passed the room; accepting pets is a nice touch, and as pet owners, it didn't bother us. We did not have the same problems others seemed to have, are did enjoy our stay.
Didn't need the valium...
by A TripAdvisor Member
I took a valium after reading earlier reviews of this hotel, i.e. "the shower was like someone urinating on me" when I had already booked the package -- I even tried to cancel the trip. The hotel turned out to be great -- clean streamlined room with hardwoood floors and exposed brick walls, nice bathroom -- no plumbing problems. I've previously stayed at the Sheraton on Canal, the Fairmont, and the W in the French Quarter (now closed) and the Ambassador is my favorite. Well, that's a lie, I loved that W French Quarter but since that one closed, I'd stay at the Ambassador again -- esp. for $59 and that's even the hotel's website price. There seems to be a big range in room quality so ask for another if you don't like what they give you -- saw one at the end of the hall that looked like it had old, bright green carpet. Also peeked into a gorgeous room with huge windows, two double beds and which was at least 3 times larger than my single king. Don't stay here if you're really dazzled by bright floral wallpaper and matching flower pattern bedspreads, and furniture with "faux" gold trimming a la Louis the XVI -- book a room at the Fairmont, instead. This hotel is the anti "Laura Ashley" aesthetic -- clean neutral lines with an urban feel.
Comfortable
by TripAdvisor Member malyko
I thought that this hotel was comfortable. We stayed here because we were traveling with our dog and they accepted pets and because the hotel was also reasonably priced for being within walking distance of the French Quarter. I liked the rooms with windows much better than the ones without. The ones without felt weird. I thought the staff was very friendly and we liked eating breakfast in the restaurant, it was also reasonably priced. I would recommend this hotel if you are looking for a hotel that has a decent restaurant, comfortable rooms (the ones with windows), relaxed atmosphere and is reasonably priced. If you want a true 3+ star hotel this is not the one for you
Once is Too Much
by A TripAdvisor Member
If you enjoy fraternity house decor, you'll love the Ambassador. No extra charge for the beat-up furniture, lightless broom closet rooms and paper thin walls. Hotels like the Ambassador don't count on repeat business. There are much better hotel options in New Orleans.
Disappointed.
by A TripAdvisor Member
My husband and I were in New Orleans to get married. The Ambassador had looked charming from photos, but we were honestly quite disappointed.
1 - The room had an extremely musty and moldy smell in it.
2 - There was no television remote control in our room when we arrived and the television did not work without it. I called the front desk and the gentleman told me one would be brought up. 30 minutes later, I finally called again, only to be told that a remote could not be found for us, and the maintenance man was gone for the night. I asked why a remote wasn't available for all rooms and he stated that maintenance would have to deal with it, and they were not in until the next morning. I was told that maintenance would be in at 8:00am the next morning and would bring a remote up to our room immediately. Next morning, nothing. I called the front desk again around 9:00am, to be told "I'll look into it ma'am." No call back again. When we went to leave the hotel at 10:00am, we stopped by the front desk, to be told by a gentleman that maintenance doesn't arrive until later in the day and the night staff should have known this. When we arrived later back that evening, a remote was in our room, thankfully. Still, the staff was not responsive at all to our issues and did not even let us know what was going on without our pestering them.
3 - The restaurant in the hotel was open only one day for a few hours in the morning. Whenever we went back to eat there, we were told it wasn't open (this was at all different hours of the day and evening.) The one meal we had there was excellent and a good price, but it was never open after that.
I was disappointed in the service from the staff especially. I didn't feel that the hotel was near worth what we paid to stay there.
hated it
by A TripAdvisor Member
WE took our kids for a weekend in New Orleans and stayed in this Hotel. I cried when I saw the room.We booked a room with 2 beds, When we get there they had us with 1 bed! (We have 3 kids) well we finally got 2 beds. When we got in the room if you walked to the bathroom the whole floor sunk in. The boards had fell from one of the beds and about 2 in the morning the boards in the bed I was in fell. Well we woke up about 7 and left the room. I would not even rate this hotel a 1.
Forum Posts
Need some lodging advice
by linnda
I would like a few lodging recommendations. My son and 6 friends (grad students) are driving down to NOLA next weekend and are looking for a clean but not overly expensive place to stay for the weekend- not far from Bourbon St. They will need rooms with two double beds. Atmosphere is probably not an issue, so a Sheraton, Marriot, etc.. would be ok. They will have cars to park.
Would very much appreciate suggestions.
Re: Need some lodging advice
by loverby
I'm not too familiar with all the hotels in New Orleans. However, I have stayed a couple of times at the Hilton Riverside which is right next to the Riverwalk . The Hilton is approximately a three-and-a-half block walk to Bourbon Street. I'm not sure what the price will actually be, but you might find some specials on Hilton's website. The rooms aren't bad either. Good luck on whatever you decide!
Landon
Re: Re: Need some lodging advice
by BluecatCanoe
Lots of new hotels in NOLa. Some good ones in the Convention Center area. Most all have shuttles to the FQ. I would shop price as the shuttles are easy to use and the ones outside the Quarter are cheaper. The older ones are the best priced. Just do not walk late at night and do not walk alone. Like any big city crime is a problem. Look up the Radisson on Canal for price and the Hampton in the Convention Center area. I like the Warehouse District as they are all new hotels there.
Re: Need some lodging advice
by Jabberjenn
I've stayed at the Royal St. Charles and it is a very reasonably priced hotel for the location. It is one block from Bourbon Street, and in a very safe location. It also has a parking garage. Parking ANYWHERE in New Orleans is very expensive (usually around $20 a night). I am not sure how much they charge at this hotel for parking. The accomodations are clean, and the location was perfect (the Bourbon Street hotels didn't seem as clean and quiet).
Also, rooms in N.O. sell out quickly, especially on weekends....so book as soon as you can. I used Expedia.com to book the room at the Royal St. Charles. I've also had friends stay at the Baronne Plaza New Orleans, which is a very cheap hotel (for New Orleans), but it is about a half mile walk to Bourbon Street. The Ambassador Hotel New Orleans also usually has cheaper room rates, and is located right near Harrah's Casino. The city is very safe, and there are always lots of people walking around. I hope this info helps!
Re: Need some lodging advice
by cromette
I do not see how you can beat Chateau Hotel on Chartres for an inexpensive, clean place to stay close to Bourbon St. (but not too close). This would be my first choice, and the most expensive of my choices. We also stayed at the Ramada (Inn on Bourbon) not too long ago, and got a great deal ($99/night on Bourbon St.!!) Another possibility is St. Peter's Guest House on St. Peter.
They'll have a good time. Tell them to check out some guest houses that have off-street parking for a more "French Quarter" feel to their stay.
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