great little lodging especially for gamblers
by TripAdvisor Member hatssat
We had a great rate through expedia and picked this hotel with out ever seeing it before. We were pleasantly surprised because I like hotels with character. It is not modern or contempory, but early 1900's style. Some of the greatest chairs in the lobby and small areas in hotel. Hotel is on street close to Harrah's casino (st. peter's i think)and that was a requirement for me. Look carefully when you are arriving because it has discreet entrance, if that is allowed in this great city. staff is polite and not overly vivacious, quick to answer requests, and it seems like there may be some permanent residents there. (quiet & rather sedate lobby...but you get the new york times free) Cheaper than big hotels, but nicer than cheap hotels. Rooms were typical size etc., but bathtub was a great soaking tub, slanted at the back, and wonderful after a hard days at the slots. LOts of restaurants nearby & Canal street is real close. Area is much safer than a few years ago and is having a resurgence that is good to see. Be Sure and put your Do Not Disturb sign out if you don't want to be awakened very early, a knock at 8:00 one a.m.
Great start to a holiday
by TripAdvisor Member rmjunlimited
We stayed at the St James hotel for five nights over Christmas last year. We had a curt welcome from the staff at reception (it was late, but still...). Other than that we had a great stay there, the room was lovely and quiet, and it was really big with old-fashioned decor that suited the surroundings. We were very impressed with the location, five minutes from Jackson Square, and it was much cheaper than many of the other hotels within that area. It had more character than a chain hotel, and I would definitely stay there again.
Wonderful stay!!!!!!!!!!
by A TripAdvisor Member
My new husband and I had a wonderful stay here, This was a surprise honeymoon for us and the manager Marco made sure our room was fantastic, we had a suite, with a private coutyard, and plenty of space inside, the decor was just what i had imagined of New Orleans to be, they are really centrally located to anywhere you would want to go. The front desk staff, especially Ericka were superb. The service we received I would defintely recomend to all my friends, and my husband and i will be back, hopefully soon but if not especially next mardi gras, Thank you ST JAMES HOTEL!!!!!! For making our honeymoon unforgetable!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum Posts
St James Hotel
by ironylover
I'm going to be in New Orleans 10/18 to 10/20. I booked the St James hotel on Magazine St. Has anyone stayed there? Looked great on the website and compared to the convention hotels was a bargain. Would like to hear if anyone has any experience with it and also what's in the area that is a "can't miss"
Thanks
Re: St James Hotel
by JulesTwo
HEre are several review:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60864-d93146-Reviews-St_James_Hotel-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html
I hope that helps!
Julie
Re: Re: St James Hotel
by ironylover
Thanks Julie...4 "best ever ratings" and 5 "it really sucks" ratings....nice consistant experience apparently lol.
Re: Re: St James Hotel
by JulesTwo
I noticed that! When I have used tripadvisor in the past I read everyone's opinion and see what it is they are complaining about. As long as it is 50/50 I probably would stay there. Perhaps when you check in you could mention what you read and they will make sure you have a nice room so you can go back and give a good review!!
Enjoy your trip!
Julie
Re: Re: St James Hotel
by ironylover
George,
Day late and a dollar short. Didn't see your post til after I came back. However, I think we'll go back down in late Feb and I'll be sure to contact you. Thanks
Chris
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