Experience the Big Easy on a small budget at smoke-free Motel 6 New Orleans – Near Downtown. Located just off Interstate 10, this no frills accommodation is within five miles of the French Quarter and features free truck parking plus free Wi-Fi throughout. Casual air-conditioned rooms include an en suite bathroom with shower and cable TV with free expanded channels plus free local calls. There are accessible rooms too. Amenities comprise a 24-hour reception, launderette, business center and meeting room. Pets are allowed and kids can stay free. Morning coffee is free and vending machines are also available on-site. There are several dining options just a short walk away. Motel 6 New Orleans – Near Downtown is about 20 minutes’ drive from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and roughly ten minutes’ drive away from Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome – home of the New Orleans Saints NFL team.
Many reviewers felt the rooms were sparse, featuring only the basics for the no frills traveler. However, they often felt the rooms were more than satisfactorily clean, spacious and comfortable for a shorter stay. The most-recently modernized rooms that had laminate floors won the most praise. Room rates were reportedly competitive and plenty of visitors said they got decent value for money.
It wasn't hard to explore the Big Easy from this motel's location, according to many reviewers. The heart of downtown was about ten minutes' drive away so it was easy for sports fans to reach their teams' venues and for music fans to discover the birthplace of jazz. Being just off highway I-10, there were also convenient roadside amenities nearby like gas stations, restaurants and stores.
Guests often paid tribute to the warm welcome and good standard of customer service. Reviewers frequently said staff were pleasant, accommodating and helpful with good local knowledge.
Critics sometimes said the building appeared to have seen better days and would benefit from further modernization to make it look more appealing from the outside. It was further claimed there were some rooms with aging carpets. Cleanliness issues reported included occasional encounters with cockroaches, stained linens and bathrooms that were unclean. Meanwhile, thin walls were blamed for making noise from adjacent rooms audible, which annoyed some light sleepers.
Reviewers appreciated the free Wi-Fi and some said it was reliable, but others were occasionally disappointed by spotty coverage and underwhelming speeds.
Some reviewers expressed concerns about the area surrounding the motel feeling unsafe, especially after dark. However, there was praise for the secure parking lot on-site.
No, Motel 6-New Orleans, LA - Near Downtown doesn’t offer pool areas.
Yes, Motel 6-New Orleans, LA - Near Downtown has a pet policy that may vary based on the room type or availability. Please check with the hotel directly to learn about their pet policy.
Yes, Motel 6-New Orleans, LA - Near Downtown provides Parking, Accessible parking for guests.
Motel 6-New Orleans, LA - Near Downtown is located in 4200 Old Gentilly Road, 70126, New Orleans, USA.
Motel 6-New Orleans, LA - Near Downtown Nearby attractions include French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Port of New Orleans, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, New Orleans Ernest N Morial Convention Center, International Airport Louis Armstrong New Orleans, Mardi Gras, Canal Street.
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