Gerald Varnado

Review of Old No. 77 Hotel and Chandlery

Old No 77 is located in the CBD / Central Business...

Old No 77 is located in the CBD / Central Business District in New Orleans. It's a short walk or ride to almost anywhere in the city including the French Quarter or the New Orleans Convention Center. They have a multitude of great bars and restaurants within walking distance. There is also a bar and restaurant in the hotel. Works of several Artist may also be viewed in the hallway.

Now to the hotel it's self. There is no lack of historical charm to the decor. The building was built in the 1850's as a coffee and tobacco warehouse. The rooms are nice and roomy and ours had an original old wood / original floor and painted brick walls. The only bad thing is, CHECK IN, is at 4 pm. We arrived at 430 our room was not ready until almost 600. That did put us behind a bit for the evening. PARKING, is going to cost you upwards of 45 bucks a day and that's using the pay lot across the street or the hotels valet. HOWSKEEPING, is also not top notch. The sound run the vacuum in the corridors and halls more often. Infact while we were there, they were (only one night) not cleaned. COFFEE SHOP, in the lobby is going to hit you for 3.95 plus a tip for regular black coffee (it's very good) and specialties will hit you for more. There is no coffee in the rooms. Over all not a bad place but to me a bit pricey for what you get. I have stayed in at least two dozen hotels in the CBD and French Quarter over the years. I know what to look for and what you should expect for the money.