Attractively set in the Treme district of New Orleans, The Brakeman Hotel is located 1.2 miles from Union Station, a 19-minute walk from Mercedes-Benz Superdome and 1.8 miles from Morial Convention Center. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, an ATM and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. At the hotel rooms include air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. The rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Touro Synagogue is 3.6 miles from The Brakeman Hotel, while Uptown New Orleans Historic District is 3.8 miles from the property. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 14 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.7
High score for New Orleans

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Leona
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent location! Room was super clean and huge. Staff were very friendly. Good security too. It’s also an information centre and small museum so v handy for tour buses etc.
  • Wendy
    the United States the United States
    The room was beautiful, Well lit and sticked. The bed was comfy and the shower was amazing. Mr. Greg was so friendly and helpful.
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    Ann
    the United States the United States
    The front desk staff was exceptional, especially as I was suffering from a touch of food poisoning when leaving the ship. Mr Robertson was helpful and very pleasant to speak with. Took pictures of us infront of the train. A wonderful experience...
  • Kismetnyc
    the United States the United States
    I really liked the location. The hotel used to be a rail station and that is the motif through out. It still acts as a tourist stop. It's just outside the French Quarter, like a 3 min walk. It's convenient for tours like the hop on and off bus...
  • Dina
    the United States the United States
    Renovated train depot. Spacious room. Nice staff and just a hop and skip to the French Quarter. Glad to have discovered this hotel. Train exhibitions in the lobby.
  • Colin
    the United States the United States
    -Staff was very nice, friendly and welcoming -extremely clean room - props to the cleaning staff! -huge room -great location next to the French quarter, but still quiet -nice TV
  • Gil
    Israel Israel
    Greats staff that are happy to recommend places for fun and food. Bed was very comfy, room surprisingly large. Everything really clean! Location is great - far enough for a quiet sleep, but close enough to walk to Bourbon Street, Frenchman Street...
  • Betsy
    the United States the United States
    The receptionists were friendly and helpful, the room quiet and comfortable with a large bathroom, and there was no noise from neighbors or traffic. The location is just 2-3 blocks from the old quarter yet quiet and very safe.
  • Robert
    the United States the United States
    A big room with great furniture. Good internet. Good bed. Great location across from the police station.
  • James
    the United States the United States
    The hotel is a few blocks away from Bourbon St and the police station is directly across the street, so that’s nice. My room didn’t have a window which was odd but it was clean. The bed was very comfortable and there was a large television which...

Hotel area info

Amenities of The Brakeman Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator

Activities

  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge

Living Area

  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Snack bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs $20 per day.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge
  • ATM on site
  • Baggage storage
  • Wake-up service
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Elevator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
The Brakeman Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of $100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Brakeman Hotel

  • The Brakeman Hotel is 0.7 miles from the center of New Orleans. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Brakeman Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Walking tours
  • The prices at The Brakeman Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at The Brakeman Hotel include:

    • Double
  • Check-in at The Brakeman Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.