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The sole luxury hotel on the world famous Frenchmen Street Entertainment District, the Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar is a recently renovated Creole mansion with 13 rooms, 3 suites, a large courtyard, beautiful fountain and an unparalleled collection of art. The Royal Frenchmen is owned by Subway restaurant magnate Hugh Stiel, a Louisiana native with a passion for the hospitality business. The Royal Frenchmen Hotel Bar was recently named #3 Hotel Bar in the Best of the Big Easy Awards and Best Place to Enjoy a Cocktail and Listen to Live Jazz by New Orleans Magazine. Free live music everyday and $4 Martinis from 4-7 dail .
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700 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116-1614
Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
102 reviews
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Great for walkers
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We had a 5 star visit to New Orleans, and the Royal Frenchmen was a big part of it. We loved the intimate bar and the live entertainment. The staff was attentive; the location was great; the continental breakfast was much appreciated. Only negative (relatively minor) was that the room and bathroom were smaller than we would have liked. They were clean, updated and quiet. Bed was very comfortable. Only 2 hangers were supplied in the small closet (at least 10 would have been nice for 2 people). The hotel is definitely walking distance to the French Quarter, and a great location for night time entertainment at the many jazz venues on Frenchmen.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from HughStiel, Owner at Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
Responded 27 Feb 2020
Thank you Debbie for the nice review. I hope you return soon and when you do request a larger guest room . We have large 2 Bedroom Suites Available and Also rooms with two queen size beds with large double sink bathrooms. I agree with you Frenchmen Street is the place to be for music lovers and we try to offer some of the best available. If I can be of any assistance don’t hesitate to call. Best regards, Hugh
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We have been to New Orleans a number of times and all but one time, we have stayed at the Frenchmen Hotel to be close to the music that has made Frenchmen Street so popular. Up until now, the Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar had not yet opened, so this was our chance. The Royal Frenchmen is on the other end of Frenchmen Street and is a bit more upscale in amenities. They have room safes and morning breakfast. They have coffee makers and refrigerators in the rooms. They have live music in the bar AND courtyard (sometimes at the same time). The most notable thing however is the staff. Every one of them would bend over backwards for you and treated you more like a local than a tourist. We didn't want to leave. The music on Frenchmen street starts at the hotel itself so essentially the hotel is ground zero for hitting the clubs. The location could not be better. It is also only three blocks from the French Market Streetcar station. The only downside for us was the housekeeping staff didn't restocked the coffee each day. No worries though. The people at the desk have the pods at the ready! Also, if you are not an early riser and have a street facing view, be prepared to be wakened by trains running along the river. Oh the sounds of New Orleans! Oh, and one more thing. If you use the Airport shuttle, they don't include this hotel on their list yet. They do however stop at the Frenchmen Hotel two blocks away and the driver will most likely drop you off at the Royal Frenchmen. On pickup however, you will have to walk the two blocks to the Frenchmen to be picked up. So allow time for that. Again. Thank you Billy, Liz, Maggie, Ben and all the rest of this great staff!!! Be seeing ya again for sure!!!
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Room Tip:Â Rooms on the East side would be quieter, but you wont have that great balcony view.
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Response from HughStiel, Owner at Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
Responded 20 May 2020
Thank you very much for the review of Royal Frenchmen Hotel Bar. Making our guest happy and to create a desire to return soon is our goal. Now is a great time to visit as the rooms are extremely clean and in fact we havent reopened yet. I hope that June 1st we can. Cal for best rates 504616 6400 Kindest regards, Hugh Stiel
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Friendly staff. Strong drink (had 1 lemon drop with a sugar rim on an empty stomach, yummy but not the right move). Drink served in a plastic cup (seems common in the FQ) Band was great, music was really good. Lounge area had limited comfy seating, colorful lights.
Entry: FREE, Non-hotel guests may stop by for live music
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Date of stay: August 2021
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Good location and very friendly staff but there were issues..... We had booked a reservation for several days but decided to arrive a day early and made another reservation for the additional day. Meaning we would need to change rooms after the first night. No biggie at all and we were happy to do it and actually so glad we had to change rooms. The first room (305) was very musty/mildew smelling, however the next day we were moved to our original booked room (207) which was better. We were there for 5 nights total and the feeling was more of a "hostel type" feel. The employees were very polite but getting fresh towels, soap, wash cloths, TP etc etc seemed very limited. Upon retuning to our room one evening, we discovered our bed was water soaked through the covers, sheets and mattress protector. We were on the second floor and did not see a leak so are still at a loss how our bed became so soaked while we were away. Again good location and friendly staff,,, but for the $$$ I will pick another location next time.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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My room was beautiful with a very spacious bathroom. Comfortable bed and ample hot water. Location is fabulous for enjoying music on Frenchmen Street. Two warnings. 1. bring earplugs because live music plays into the night, even on Sunday. 2. Airport transportation listed as an amenity is that they will call you a cab that you pay for (about $30). I would stay again.
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Date of stay: December 2022
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I recently stayed here on a trip from Florida to Phoenix and then again on the way back. Both stays were outstanding! I was traveling with my Italian Greyhound, so I choose the Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar because it is pet friendly, and offered secure parking. The hotel is quiet, updated, has remodeled rooms, and is right across the street from a really nice park. The location is right on the edge of the French Quarter, just a short walk from all of the great restaurants, shops and sights. I highly recommend this hotel for your next stay in NOLA!
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Tyler Daly, Owner at Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
Responded 12 Jan 2021
Great to here you and the pup enjoyed your stay! It was a pleasure to have you with us on your travels and looking forward to the next time you stop by the Big Easy. Call in and book direct and let one of our agents know you've stayed before and we'll take care of you. starting with a welcome back discount. Be well and hope to see you soon!
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Second time staying at this hotel. Very spacious, beautiful eclectic decor. You won't find a better location for having live music of the best quality just steps outside your door, seven days a week. Highly recommend. Walk to Jackson Square and the heart of the French Quarter in just 15 minutes, jazz clubs on Frenchmen Street in 2 minutes.
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Right at the north end of the live music on Frenchman Street. We had a King Balcony room with views of the park. Hotel is in an old residence, clean, nicely decorated with lots of local art. Could have been 5 star review but felt like the staff was a little too informal, especially upon check in. It didn't really seem like they were interested in us being there, not unfriendly but also not especially welcoming. To be fair, they were helpful if asked for something like cleaning. Also, the bar is closed, apparently some issue with the city. However, that probably was for the best because if the bar was open, likely would be hearing it in the rooms until 2am, as you could hear street noise. For example, in our room, I could hear horse hooves clopping by, or people conversing on the street below.
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â If you like a quiet sleeping environment, may want a different place.
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We stayed here for 3 nights in room 203. This was a king sized room with a shared balcony. The room was a good size with a lovely bathroom. It overlooked a park which during the early parts of the day seemed fine but not a place to go to later on. The room could have been a little cleaner. However the best part of the hotel was the nightly jazz which we really enjoyed. Plus the happy hour cocktails at a great price. These were the making of the hotel. Given the area we did expect noise from the various local jazz clubs and this wasn't a problem. The almost continuous shouting in the street until the early hours of the morning was a big issue. Ear plugs were of little help. Coupled with 24/7 of very loud horn blasting. Not sure where from but awful. So for 3 nights we hardly slept. Obviously not the hotel's fault. A great location for exploring NOLA and within easy walking distance of most sites.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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Response from HughStiel, Owner at Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
Responded 8 Mar 2020
Thank you for the response. I’m glad you had a good time in New Orleans enjoying all the Music and the Hotel Bar. I’m sorry the room didn’t sparkle. It is what I demand and you deserve. I can assure you I’ll get to the bottom of that issue. Next time ask for for a quiet location in the hotel. The room above the bar is the loudest. We look forward to your next trip and hope you will stay with us. Hugh
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We found this place on accident after other accommodations fell through and we’re glad we did because this place is a gem! The staff was the thing that really made this place special, they treat you like family and we felt incredibly safe staying here. The rooms were large and cozy and surprisingly quiet even though the street is lively. Beyond that they have a happy hour for 3-8 pm, amazing local music, complementary breakfast and it’s in walking distance of bourbon and canal street, although honestly we mostly stayed on Frenchmen. All the locals we talked to said Frenchmen street was the place to be and they were right! My brother and sister in law stayed at the Marriott and they said they wished they had stayed here instead. Book this place you won’t regret it!
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Date of stay: January 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Parking was awesome. We parked on the street for free next to the hotel. There was parking available inside a gated area.. we didn't feel the need since Street parking was so easy.
There are more places to choose from in the New Orleans area.
PRICE RANGE
€133 - €233 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
United StatesLouisianaNew OrleansBywater District / Faubourg Marigny
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
Which popular attractions are close to Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar?
Nearby attractions include Frenchmen Street (0.06 km), A Street Tour Named Desire/Confederacy of Cruisers Bike Tours (0.1 km), and Omen: Psychic Parlor and Witchcraft Emporium (0.4 km).
