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The Iris Motel

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Located close to Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center, The Iris Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Non-Smoking King Room, Parking Included

7.8 out of 10
Good
(42 reviews)
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 232 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Accessible King Room, Ground Floor

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 232 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, desk, laptop workspace

Non-Smoking King Room, No Parking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Mid-City District, a neighborhood in New Orleans, The Iris Motel is near the airport and near a train station. Port of New Orleans and Julia Street Cruise Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Jackson Square and Mississippi River. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Caesars Superdome or Smoothie King Center. Visit our New Orleans travel guide
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3610 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70119

What's nearby

  • City Park
    City Park
    3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • New Orleans Museum of Art
    New Orleans Museum of Art
    5 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Xavier University of New Orleans
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • LSU Health Sciences Center
    2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • University Medical Center New Orleans
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
    10 min drive
  • Canal at Telemachus Stop
    10 min walk
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)
    16 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    9 min walk
  • Melba’s
    7 min walk
  • Tia Maria's Kitchen
    11 min walk
  • Twelve Mile Limit
    4 min walk
  • Queen Trini Lisa
    11 min walk

About this property

The Iris Motel

Hotel near City Park
Located close to Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center, The Iris Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Express check-out, express check-in, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at The Iris Motel include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 40-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (33 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 29.99
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 29.99
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Fees

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

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150 per stay
  • Cleaning fee: USD 19 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 29.99 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 29.99 (subject to availability)

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 48 mi (77 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 24-XSTR-08006

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ben Louie Hotel New Orleans
Ben Louie Hotel
Ben Louie New Orleans
Ben Louie
The Ben Louie
The Iris Motel Hotel
The Iris Motel New Orleans
The Iris Motel Hotel New Orleans

Frequently asked questions

Does The Iris Motel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Iris Motel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Iris Motel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 29.99 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Iris Motel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 29.99 (subject to availability).

Where is The Iris Motel located?

Located in Mid-City District, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of City Park, Caesars Superdome, and Tulane University. Smoothie King Center and Bourbon Street are also within 3 mi (5 km). Canal at Telemachus Stop is 10 minutes by foot and Canal at Clark Stop is 10 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Iris Motel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 97 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My experience here was great! Cute little hotel. Parking was secure. Room was clean. Friendly staff! I will stay here again when I visit Nola!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with a comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was very clean and property was secure
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and property was nice but we had room 1 and the noise from the office AC was very loud. The room needed a chair that was comfortable, a 2nd luggage rack and a second nightstand. The pool was ice cold and not usable. The hotel was very convenient location but lacked a few things
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean. Easy entry and check in. Great for late nights.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were clean and comfortable... property was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Karey

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms walls were paper thin. You could hear everything going on in the rooms around me. The staff was good. The o real cost of nearly $200 for the overall room amenities was very overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good modernization job on a 1960s motor inn. Bed was comfy and bathroom well-sized. The electronic gate and the individual access room code made us feel safe in an older downtown neighborhood. First hotel ever with NO ice machine and was a little disappointed the room had no microwave
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Benjamin

Room was clean and properly stocked, A/C worked but that's about it. We walked through the gate into some guys in wifebeater Ts, snagging and smoking a blunt. They were actually chill. Both side table lamps didn't work. bathroom doors (sliding barn door style) kept falling off the rails into us. On the second morning the hot water never came on for a shower. It was affordable but I wont be going back. 3 stars for clean and price
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really attentive and helpful, and the rooms were great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our bed was comfortable. Bedding and towels were crispy white. Lots of fluffy towels including several face cloths. The room was updated with a cute, red refrigerator and lamps with USB-C outlets by the bedside. We were in room 2, close to the office. Despite the immediate proximity to so much, it was much quieter than I expected. Staff made a great effort to accommodate, like dropping and picking up bags early/late despite not being fully staffed (which we knew.) My only complaint was the floor. It's nicely tiled which should make it easy to mop clean. We remove shoes and walk barefoot. Seeing how dirty they got after cleaning them was disappointing. Thankfully with so many towels, we could clean our feet and the most trafficked floor to reduce the grime on our bare soles. The neighborhood feels a bit sketchier than it actually is but a tip is to walk on same side of Tulane and if walking to Canal for the streetcar, use a street more north than south.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The pool was great. The motel has been renovated and the location was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this place!

Such a cute and kitschy place! Super clean, great location, really comfortable beds, excellent pool
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice renovated motel/hotel great pool area, staying again for sure
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trenton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick NOLA getaway

Vibe was great. Pool was great. Gated parking lot was great. Location was great too. Convenient to downtown and City Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely remodeled small motel and good access to the French Quarter areas by public transportation. Economical due to its location near the city but also easy access to leave the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devinya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

NO Jazz Fest

Great motel; bare bones but clean and friend staff (there’s a pool!). They will give suggestions regarding food. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places. Staff was so friendly and helpful! Super clean and the best beds and pillows ever!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Centrally located, clean, felt recently refurbished. Loved the pool oasis. Definitely am staying here next time I visit New Orleans
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaity

Liked: Cleanliness
the Iris Motel is so cute! it was also very clean. we loved that it was gated, it made our NOLA stay feel a lot safer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shameka

Liked: Cleanliness
Pool was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024