Despite some of the reviews this is a good hotel for a great price with their summer special. We checked in on a Thursday afternoon and requested a non smoking king room. The room was fine except it smelled heavily of cigarette smoke. A quick call to the front desk and we went down and we switched to another room. The front desk clerk was very nice about it and the second room was fine.
Overall the room was clean, the bathroom modern and clean and the decor was nice. The room is somewhat small but for the price and location it was fine. We really did not spend a lot of time in the room. The hotel is within walking distance to french quarter, casino, shopping and other attractions with two streetcars right there to take you other places. Facilities fee and parking were clear on the website and explained at check in. Coffee and danish breakfast was limited and fine with fresh fruit also offered. No complaints.
We have stayed at resorts and hotels ranging from 3-5 stars while traveling and this is somewhere in between. This would have been considered off season and not real busy but I would recommend this hotel to travelers for the price. We would stay here again.

The Royal St. Charles was a great value for the price. You'll find the best booking deals directly from their website (I was there the first week of April, only paid $55/night!). The room was clean, the staff were nice and very helpful, Leonard at the front desk was especially lovely.

Located only one block away from Canal St and the French Quarter, this hotel is ideally situated - close to all the action, but far enough away from the noise of Bourbon St (trust me, there's lots of noise!). The St Charles street car stops right outside the hotel, I highly recommend taking it out to see the mansions in the Garden District. It's a nice, scenic ride that's only $1.25 each way (and about 1.5 hours round trip). My friend and I grabbed a snack and enjoyed a relaxing (and cheap) afternoon.

The $55/night included breakfast, though it's just coffee and a small danish. Great if you want to grab a quick sugar and caffeine fix before heading out, but most days I didn't bother as there are a lot of nice places to eat at. Contrary to what others have said, there IS a place to sit and eat in the lobby, they just don't have proper tables and chairs, but who cares? Are you there to eat in the hotel, or sight see?? Worst case scenario, you can just take it back to your room.

There's also a small gym (only one working treadmill), and a computer with internet access. So, all in all, a very good deal for the price (sorry to those who booked with another website and paid way more).

I had a wonderful time in New Orleans, and I look forward to going back someday. Every one in the city is so friendly, go and see for yourself! :-)

I love this hotel. I booked it when i attended the Essence Music Festival last July. Since i did not rent a car it was perfect because the hotel is walking distance to all the events. Just a block away from the trolley and a couple of blocks from Bourbon Street. I like the idea that the hotel is a couple of blocks away because you get your peace and quiet. There is also a lounge in the lobby and the sound of the music did not enter the room at all. Free breakfast in the morning also kept costs down. The hotel is located in a safe area and staff was very helpful. I will stay here everytime i visit the area. In fact i will be there this year for Essence fest again!

We stayed at the hotel in May of '08 and had a ball! The hotel is conveniently located near the French Quarters, the Aquarium and walking distance from Bourbon Street. The room was comfortable for two people, had nice amenities and housekeeping was pretty thorough. Bellboys were especially helpful as they both parked cars and answered any questions we had about the area and area events. I'd definitely stay here again!