stayed at this hotel in early march and had a truly great experience. cablecar stops directly outside the hotel and we had no problem with checking in before 12pm. rooms are very spacious and have a fully equiped kitchenette. large size gym and beauty spa on the ground floor together with a free laundry service available to all guests. some great eateries and bars in a 2block radius and perched in the lovely garden district makes this must stay hotel.

Great hotel. My wife and I showed up at 11:30 PM for the BCS championship game. Our original hotel was oversold, and they contacted the Avenue Plaza. The staff was very nice. The room was nicely appointed, with a refrigerator, stove, and coffee pot. The bathroom was small, but everything worked; it was clean, and the bed was comfortable. We could have spent a lot more and gotten a lot less.

This was my second stay here, once in 03 or 04 and now. There are changes after the hurricane. The resort was closed for a year or more and cleaned up. It is an older building, the rooms are very nice and large, but...the bathrooms are small and from the 1950's! It may be old, but was very clean and comfortable. The staff was great, all of them 5 star. The spa was still closed, the roof hot tub was closed and the streetcars were closed! But still loved my stay here as much as the first time. The spa, hot tub and streetcars were to be running by fall. There are no activities there while we were there as they are still looking for staff. It is 22 blocks to the French Quarter, $1.25 by bus (streetcar when running) and about $7 by cab. Parking was $12 a day, there are a few spots on the side streets. We loved the pool (if it was heated, it was set for 65!) and just setting on the overhang on the 1st floor over St. Charles Street, having a glass of wine and watching the people walk, drive by. There is a cover over the over-hang so even in the rain, we enjoyed being outside there. All rooms are now no smoking. Wi-fi was in the computer room, 2 computers and printers, and in the nice lobby. We will be back to NO and will stay there again. Our room was in back and very quiet. Is this a new deluxe hotel / timeshare? No, but it is a great building with character and charm. A good place to set back and relax, or recover from a night in the French Quarter!

The Avenue Plaza is a great place to rest your feet after a long day in NOLA. Only bummer is currently the St. Charles Streetcar is not running, so cab fare to and from the quarter is high. (The bus runs somewhat regularly and is a 1.25 each way). Rooms are very clean and staff is super helpful. My only complaints- the lack of wireless or internet access in rooms, and the loud A/C unit in the rooms. Was also difficult to view the Ashley house as the concierge staff was not able to leave the desk to show us, so we missed out :( All in all, a nice place to stay - not the ritz carlton, but not a hole! Kitchen in rooms is very convenient and garden district area is serene and safe! The friendly (and cute) door men will make you smile!