Empress Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Bourbon Street and Mississippi River. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, Canal Street and Caesars Superdome are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: North Rampart at Ursulines Stop is 4 minutes and North Rampart at Esplanade Stop is 7 minutes.
New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 22 min drive
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 10 min drive
North Rampart at Ursulines Stop - 4 min walk
North Rampart at Esplanade Stop - 7 min walk
Saint Claude at Pauger Stop - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Manchu Food Store - 8 min walk
Rampart Treehouse - 8 min walk
Lil Dizzy's Cafe - 6 min walk
I-tal Garden - 7 min walk
Holy Diver - 9 min walk
About this property
Empress Hotel
Empress Hotel offers a great location, putting you within a 15-minute walk of Bourbon Street and Mississippi River. You'll have free perks such as WiFi and self-parking. Also, Canal Street and Caesars Superdome are a short five-minute drive away. Public transportation is only a short walk: North Rampart at Ursulines Stop is 4 minutes and North Rampart at Esplanade Stop is 7 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
36 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets stay for free
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free Wi-Fi in rooms (speed: 50+ Mbps)
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Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Garden
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Stay connected
Complimentary wireless Internet access (speed of 50+ Mbps)
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Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 60.00 per accommodation, per stay
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 20.00 per stay
Policies
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Empress Hotel?
Yes, pets stay free. A deposit of USD 20.00 per stay is required. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Empress Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Empress Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an on-site casino at Empress Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Fair Grounds Race Course (3-min drive) and Caesars New Orleans Casino (4-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Empress Hotel and nearby?
Empress Hotel has a garden.
What's the area around Empress Hotel like?
Empress Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from North Rampart at Ursulines Stop and 8 minutes' walk from Bourbon Street.
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Reviews
Empress Hotel Reviews
4.6
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4.8
Cleanliness
3.4
Amenities
6.4
Staff & service
4.2
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Feb 2026
Room was clean and staff was wonderful.
Diana
Diana, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Mar 2026
A bit outdated design but very clean.
Letitia
Letitia, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
23 Feb 2026
The room was disgusting, my bed was in a plastic bag to cover stains ig, the floor was broken and the shower drain was clogged whit hair and other gross stuff
Caroline
Caroline, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 Mar 2026
Yes
Rhonda
Rhonda, 2-night trip
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2/10 Poor
20 Feb 2026
There was no hot water for my entire stay. They also have a guest policy where I was forced to pay additional fees anytime I had someone in my room. Worst experience I’ve had.