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The Brakeman Hotel

2.5 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, 6-minute walk to Bourbon Street

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Lobby
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
Interior
Exterior
The Brakeman Hotel, in the heart of New Orleans near Bourbon Street, offers a vibrant base camp. Enjoy in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli. The concierge services are especially valuable, with genuinely helpful staff praised by locals and visitors alike.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
17 bedrooms
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 17 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
501 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bourbon Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Jackson Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Caesars Superdome - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 16 min walk - 0.9 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

  • ‪New Orleans Athletic Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Crossing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vaughan's Pub @ New Orleans Athletic Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Black Penny - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jewel of the South - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Brakeman Hotel

Hotel near Bourbon Street
A short walk from Canal Street and Jackson Square, The Brakeman Hotel provides a snack bar/deli and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), ATM/banking services, and smoke-free premises
  • A front-desk safe, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at The Brakeman Hotel include thoughtful touches such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Travel cribs, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

  • Bedsheets 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

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

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 smoke detector

Property is also known as

The Brakeman Hotel Hotel
The Brakeman Hotel New Orleans
The Brakeman Hotel Hotel New Orleans

Frequently asked questions

Is The Brakeman Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at The Brakeman Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 20 per night.

What time is check-in at The Brakeman Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 1:00 AM.

What time is check-out at The Brakeman Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Brakeman Hotel located?

Located in Mid-City District, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Louis Armstrong Park, Bourbon Street, and Canal Street. Saenger Theatre and Jackson Square are also within 15 minutes. North Rampart at Conti Stop is only a 3-minute walk and Canal at South Rampart Stop is 7 minutes.

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The Brakeman Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 199 out of 241 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 241 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 241 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 241 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 241 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nick

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location with a fun train lobby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We would definitely stay here again. I'm so glad my husband and I discovered The Brakeman Hotel. Forget the big name hotels this is the way to go.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pingjing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location- just outside of the French quarter so it’s quiet at night. Our room was spacious and clean. Hotel staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Nice hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oudone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location was perfect and plenty of parking if you’re driving there. The only bad thing is there is no pool.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An all round excellent hotel. Safety - safe area, car park is secure with cctv covering it. The building locks at 5pm and a card is required to access it. Location - just fantastic. A short distance from major locations. The hop on hop off ticket office is located in the building and stops right outside so it’s an excellent way to get around the city and see all of the landmarks. Staff - phenomenal and went out of their way to assist. Hotel - quiet and spotlessly clean with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved The Brakeman! The spot is perfect for walking to just about anything. Loved the charm of the place and our room was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasha

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

Great place to stay

Awesome hotel. Very accommodating. Great location. Walking distance to all of the nice restaurants we went to for brunch and dinner. Can also easily walk to Bourbon. Hotel is really nice and interesting. Rooms were clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

I B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was excellent. Cross Rampart and you are in the quarter. We liked the museum in the lobby and the cleanliness of the property in general. Room was large and comfortable. Staff was very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, I can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared

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

Best Value

Beautiful hotel ! Easy walking distance to the Quarter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! All of the employees we interacted with were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel near Louis I cemetery. Walkable to the FQ. Limited amenities… cafe doesn’t open until 8:30 and closes at 3 pm. Some dining and drinking establishments within a couple blocks… bar tonique and jewel of the south especially notable.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a gem of a hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great boutique hotel - large and comfortable rooms, friendly and helpful staff, great location (we walked everywhere from here). Nothing fancy - but safe and clean and cute! And the staff are amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Brakeman! The room was perfect, the staff were friendly and attentive, and everywhere we wanted to go was within walking distance. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful! Had a very historic feel, while having the modern convenience. Make sure to visit the gift shop. You can book most any tour in the lobby. Has a great cafe, that I wish opened just a bit earlier. 4 blocks from Bourbon St, so the tipsy walk home isn't too bad. The rooms are HUGE! Nice bathroom and shower. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Will stay there again

The hotel is amazing! Jarvis is the bomb!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

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

Great Property

Tho is a great property all around. Huge clean rooms and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay over Easter weekend. Friendly staff and convenient location close to the French Quarter and sightseeing. Our room was comfortable and quiet. Loved the café in the lobby to get coffee, drinks and light snacks.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

PATRICK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff so friendly! Great location, bus and trams right outside 5-10 min walk to bars and restaurants, 15 min to cafe du Monde Would defo come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly stuff, easy parking, very unique structure. Felt very safe. Definitely will stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the Friendly staff Richard , Gregory and Ranisha Young were excellent ,, letting us know where to go , being very helpfull,, would highly recommend staying there ,, easy walking distance to all venues
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yea E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location. Quiet and close to everything. Beautiful spacious rooms that are clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Brakeman Hotel is a cute and charming hotel. Mr. Gregory was the absolute sweetest and very informative. The location was perfect and very walkable. I would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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