Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette

Affordable style

The French Quarter and Business District are teeming with hotel options that appeal to a variety of tourists. Too many of them are stuffy old places with granny-decor rooms. The Renaissance, thankfully, is very modern and is a very affordable option that is centrally located just two blocks away from Bourbon street. The lobby is terrific for grabbing a drink--the decor has a very New York/Miami feel to it. There's also a nice outdoor swimming pool that offers a good spot to catch a few rays. The rooms are comfortable and exactly what you'd expect out of a mid-range hotel chain. The main drawback was the clunky oversize television. Hotels that scream modern in their lobbies should carry that through to the details in the guestrooms. But it's a small complaint for a nice property that screams affordability.