The Brakeman Hotel

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

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Gift shop
Exterior
Interior
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board
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
The current price is NZ$179
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(51 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
17 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
  • 20 sq m
  • 17 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, No Windows

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Digital channels
Laptop-compatible safe
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
501 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Bourbon Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Jackson Square - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Caesars Superdome - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • North Rampart at Conti Stop - 3 min walk
  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 6 min drive
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪New Orleans Athletic Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vaughan's Pub @ New Orleans Athletic Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Page Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Crossing - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Black Penny - ‬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), a front desk safe and a banquet hall
  • ATM/banking services, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
  • A lift, smoke-free property and concierge services
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at The Brakeman Hotel offer comforts, such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and sound-insulated walls. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers, free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Travel cots, heating and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot

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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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 does it cost to stay at The Brakeman Hotel?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Brakeman Hotel on 22 Sept 2025 start from NZ$179.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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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