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The Soniat House HotelvsAudubon Cottages
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Soniat House ranks significantly better than Audubon Cottages. Soniat House scores 90 with approval from 17 reviewers like Concierge, Oyster and Fodor's.
The Soniat House Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Michelin Guide
Gayot
Oyster
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1133 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70116
From $325/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The recipient of endless tributes from various prestigious travel journals, the wonderful and romantic Soniat House lives up to the hype, though prices can be daunting." Full review
Concierge "A speck of tranquility in the French Quarter, and possibly the finest small hotel in the city."
Fodor's "Many regular New Orleans visitors consider this handsome oasis the city's finest hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The combination of luxury boutique accommodations and French Quarter setting distinguishes the Soniat House as one of New Orleans' most desirable hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Soniat House is a favorite with visiting celebrities and millionaires."
Star Service "This is a labor of love overseen by a couple keen on local culture and antiques." Full review
Michelin Guide "A short walk from Cafe du Monde, this classic Creole-style town house in the French Quarter hasn't changed much since its beginnings in 1930."
Gayot "A serene ambience and stunning appointments have long made this a favorite of low-key stars such as Paul Newman (back in the day) and Robert Duvall."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Located on a quieter street, this hotel provide a good option for those wanting to explore the area and its history while avoiding the party scene on Bourbon Street." Full review
Afar Magazine "If big box hotels and their generic fixtures aren't for you, but you're also averse to doilies, consider this 33-room hideaway on a quiet stretch of Chartres Street." Full review
Audubon Cottages Oyster Star Service Gayot Fodor's
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's
Lonely Planet
509 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70112
From $417/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Dry Cleaning
OysterUpscale
"With a gorgeous Tuscan-style courtyard complete with a heated saltwater pool... and a central location in the French Quarter, the Audubon Cottages is a great pick for travelers looking to splurge." Full review
Star Service "One of the most intimate choices in the Quarter, composed of one- and two-bedroom cottages arranged around what is claimed to be New Orleans' oldest pool, set in a refurbished sculpture garden." Full review
Gayot "With just seven private cottages (including the former residence of John James Audubon), this lovely inn offers guests an intimate, personal and very private New Orleans experience."
Fodor's "Seven one- and two-bedroom cottages in the heart of the French Quarter are a luxury retreat that supply a wonderful sense of privacy." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Along with the much-loved Soniat House on Chartres Street, this 18th-century Creole inn is the most intimate boutique hotel in the French Quarter." Full review
Jetsetter "Seven restored 19th-century Creole cottages wrapped around a brick courtyard in the heart of the French Quarter." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"Audubon Cottages are housed in some of the oldest buildings in the French Quarter, and the sense of privacy is unmatched." Full review
Frommer's "An unmarked gate and leaf-canopied pathway lead to seven ultra-private one- and two-bedroom cottages with a large courtyard...each is gracefully but not overly antiqued amid gorgeous brick walls" Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"At the Audubon Cottages, you get to sleep in one of seven immaculately restored historical buildings." Full review
