St. Charles Inn

St. Charles Inn is a well-regarded independent hotel located on the legendary St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, which runs the length of New Orleans from the Central Business District through the Garden District and Uptown. Staying here places guests on one of the most scenic and historically significant streets in the American South, with the streetcar stopping directly outside the hotel for easy access to Magazine Street, Tulane and Loyola universities, Audubon Park, and the city’s best upscale restaurants. The 40 air-conditioned rooms feature premium cable channels on 55-inch flat-screen televisions, laptop-compatible safes, coffee and tea makers, and complimentary toiletries. Free continental breakfast is served each morning — a standout perk for budget travelers. Free self-parking is available on site, an exceptional advantage in New Orleans where parking costs can quickly accumulate. The hotel’s 24-hour front desk team is known for genuinely helpful service, particularly with activity recommendations and local dining advice. The surrounding Garden District neighborhood is among the most beautiful in the city, with antebellum mansions lining oak-shaded streets just minutes from the action of the Quarter.