ST. JAMES HOTEL

Came in for one night only and I'm so glad I stayed here. Kentrell, Mr. Thomas, Adrain and my birthmark twin welcomed me and took care of me for 24 hours. I got the tea from Kentrell on Mardi Gras, Mr. Thomas beaded me up and Adrain informed me on the local happenings for Mardi Gras. I came for a foodie 24 hours and I'm trying to get back to enjoy the festivities because of these beautifully wonderful people. This just may be my new spot in New Orleans.

My favorite IHG hotel in New Orleans. The customer service is kind and dependable. St. James has a cozy charm feel with lovely room essentials. It’s in a great location downtown within walking distance of everything one would need to experience the city in its fullness! There is accessible parking; however, I highly suggest their valet. St. James, what a gem!

We just celebrated my 50th in NOLA and stayed at the St. James. I usually don't like being on this side of Canal, but it's close enough to the action to be walkable and far enough away to not be in the noise. The staff was great. The GM loaned us is personal umbrella because it was pouring the day we arrived and all of their house umbrellas were out for the day. They have a steakhouse connected that's only open for dinner and a bar that's open for small breakfast items and drinks at night. But that's not worrisome because there SO much to walk to including a market for snacks. My only "whoa" moment - the coffee at the bar in the morning is not free refills so the 5 cups (2 original and 3 refills) cost us over $30) we'd have gotten the espresso drinks had we known LOL. It's vacation, so it is what it is in a hotel - just warning future guests.

Hotel with potential, due to the charm of some older architectural features but lacking finesse. Anyone with asthma or who must stay here should consider asking for a room not connected to the courtyard smoking area (our current situation). Our room was located on the first floor with a window directly connected to that courtyard where people take their smoke breaks. I understand New Orleans as a whole is still very smoker friendly despite recent laws, but the second hand smoke exposure immediately in and around hotel grounds is the primary reason I would seek out another place or an Airbnb for a future stay. Our room was also showing signs of wear and tear, a few couple-inch holes in the wall, water leakage behind the toilet, and a bathtub stopper that would not work (making it impossible to take a bath). Pros: the hotel is pet friendly, the staff are pleasant and there is a park nearby for walking your pets.

Very service orientated.