Jean Lafitte House – A Favorite for Families in New Orleans
About the Hotel
Historic Accommodations
Jean Lafitte House offers studio, 1-bedroom loft, and 2-bedroom loft apartments. Rooms feature marble-encased bathrooms, pedestal sinks, kitchenettes with refrigerators, microwaves, and electric stoves. Some units include double sofa beds, flat-screen TVs, and balcony access with street views. The property dates to 1809 and maintains period architectural details.
French Quarter Dining
No onsite restaurants. The hotel sits near Cajun bistros on Frenchmen Street and French Quarter establishments. Nearby options serve gumbo, Gulf oysters, gator bites, crawfish etouffee, red beans and rice, po'boys, and Cafe du Monde beignets. Bourbon Street bars offer hurricanes and sazerac cocktails.
Courtyard and Exploration
The hotel features an outdoor plunge pool in a private courtyard. The concierge arranges swamp tours, plantation visits, cemetery tours, and horse-drawn carriage rides. Frenchmen Street hosts live jazz performances daily. Royal Street offers antique shops and art galleries.
French Quarter Location
Located on Esplanade Avenue between Chartres and Royal Streets. 0.5 miles from Bourbon Street, French Market, Jackson Square, and Cafe du Monde. 0.3 miles from Frenchmen Street music venues. 1.9 miles from Caesars Superdome. 16 miles from Louis Armstrong International Airport. Steps from the Riverfront Streetcar line.
Concierge and Group Services
Concierge team arranges local tours and activities. Offers group rates for conventions, film productions, and family reunions. Provides paid parking based on availability. Staff has operated the property for over 40 years. Located near the New Orleans Convention Center (1.8 miles) and major exhibition halls.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV