The Pontchartrain Hotel
Strong Signal

New Orleans · Garden District

The Pontchartrain Hotel

9.0Guest score
4Stars
1,120Reviews

Typical recent rate

$249

Reference price

$319

Signal savings

Save 22% · $70

Price checked Jun 30, 2026

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About this hotel

Garden District boutique on St. Charles Avenue — Bayou Bar, Silver Whistle café, and a 9.0 guest score in a 1927 landmark steps from the streetcar line.

The Pontchartrain is the Garden District's boutique benchmark — Bayou Bar, historic St. Charles Avenue position, and a 9.0 guest score at $249. For travelers who want New Orleans character without French Quarter noise, this is the default recommendation.

Signal summary

Pontchartrain rates are more stable than French Quarter properties during Mardi Gras — Garden District positioning insulates you from the sharpest Bourbon Street compression.

Best for

  • Garden District
  • Boutique character
  • St. Charles streetcar

Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Garden District
  • St. Charles Streetcar

Frequently asked questions

Can you take the streetcar from The Pontchartrain Hotel?

Yes — the St. Charles Avenue streetcar stops directly outside the hotel, connecting the Garden District to the French Quarter, Warehouse District, and Uptown without a car.