When you stay in New Orleans you are not looking for an Interstate Cookie Cutter motel, all sterile and boring. You want quirky, and unique and Southern, and laissez-fair. And that's exactly what we found at the Avenue Garden. It's a quirky old house (or two) that rambles forever. It's decorated with contemporary, classic and kitschy artwork. The rooms are... more

My wife and I made our first trip to New Orleans to celebrate our 10th Anniversary in mid October. Lydia, gave us great advice on dining/getting around the city and is one of the nicest hosts we have encountered while traveling. Per Lydia we went to the Acme Oyster House in the French Quarter for dinner the first night...it was... more

we chose this hotel after seeing a few rave reviews on this site and where looking forward to something special however we where disapponted. For a start when they say parking they mean that either you pay an extra twenty a night or they direct you to find a side street to park in. We had booked and paid on... more

I had the pleasure of staying for a full week in October 2009 at the Avenue Garden with a group of 10 friends on a rebuilding vacation. During that week my friends and I felt so welcome and relaxed due to the hospitality of the owners Lydia and Melissa as well as their staff. The hotel has the feel of... more

My boyfriend and I made our first ever trip to New Orleans this month and absolutely loved every second of being in the city! The Avenue Garden Hotel was very convenient to traversing the city and very much like our home away from home. New Orleans is a fairly walkable city, but I highly recommend taking the trolley that runs... more

Our stay at the Avenue Garden Hotel was perfect! Our room was very nicely decorated, high ceilings, elegant bathroom, comfortable bed; everything you hope for, but don't always find. The location couldn't have been better. The trolley stopped outside, less than half a block away. There were also amazing restaurants within short walking distance. We ate lunch at voodoo barbecue... more

In August, I was in New Orleans to move my son into college and attend freshman orientation. I am thrilled to have found Avenue Garden! Immediately, I felt like I was a special guest in a private home. Lydia, the owner, is so gracious and attentive. The building is filled with old-fashioned southern charm, original art, and lovely comfortable furnishings.... more

+ friendly and helpful staff + Breakfast in the morning + Internet access + surrounded by cute little restaurants + close to the french quarter + close to the garden district + streetcar station right across the street more

It was our second stay at the Garden Avenue and we like it so well we've already made reservations for next year. This is a weekend of the Jazz Festival and also our Anniverary weekend so we knew we would have a special time at this hotel. Lydia, the manager, started the same day we first stayed at this hotel.... more