By Bethany Culp
Music lovers venturing to the Crescent City for the
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival have plenty of options when it comes to selecting two star lodging. The Festival's mid-city location at the Fairgrounds Race Track makes hotel accommodations in the French Quarter and Central Business District close and convenient options.
St. Ann Marie Antoinette Hotel
The St. Ann Marie Antoinette Hotel offers guests comfortable accommodations at affordable prices. This charming two star property attracts guests with its complimentary continental breakfast, heated pool for year-round swimming, tropical courtyard and prime location. The St. Ann Marie Antoinette is half of a block from the excitement of Bourbon Street, half of a block from the fine galleries and antique shops of Royal Street, and less than three miles from the gates of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
717 Rue Conti
New Orleans, LA 70130
(800) 535-9111
stannmarieantoinette.com/
French Market Inn
In the heart of the French Quarter, the French Market Inn provides quality accommodations at affordable prices. This two star hotel features 126 guestrooms decorated with southern details and antique touches. Guests of the French Market Inn will find themselves within steps of Jackson Square, the Mississippi Riverfront and Harrah's Casino. The Inn is 2.7 miles from the Fairgrounds.
501 Rue Decatur
New Orleans, LA 70130
(888) 538-5651
frenchmarketinn.com
Parc St. Charles
The Parc St. Charles offers 123 guestrooms, valet parking and a lobby bar amidst the hustle and bustle of the Central Business District. Guests at this property have quick access to the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar, Lafayette Square and Downtown attractions and are only 3.3 miles from Jazz Fest.
500 St. Charles Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(888) 856-4489
parcstcharles.com
Chateau Hotel
Guests at The Chateau Hotel can enjoy French Quarter charm at reasonable prices. In addition to 45 guest rooms, this property features a tropical courtyard with a pool, valet parking and complimentary continental breakfast for every guest. The Chateau Hotel's central French Quarter location gives guests easy access to French Quarter dining and attractions, Jackson Square and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. Guests at the Chateau Hotel are only 2.6 miles from the Jazz Fest festivities.
1001 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 524-9636
chateauhotel.com
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About the Author:
Based in New Orleans, Bethany Culp has been a freelance writer since 2004. She enjoys researching and writing about a variety of topics, including travel and outdoor adventure. Her work has been published on numerous websites including USAToday.com. Culp holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Loyola University New Orleans.