2 Best, Genuine Boutique Hotels in French Quarter in 2026

Audubon Cottages in New Orleans’ French Quarter is one of those places where the modest street frontage gives little away about what lies inside. Once through the gate, we have just seven historic cottages arranged around a leafy courtyard. It all feels remarkably secluded for somewhere only a block from Bourbon Street. It’s accommodation in touch with its heritage and you see exposed brick and wooden beams, antique furniture and motifs in all the cottages, one of which was the former residence of naturalist James Audubon, hence the name. All… > Read Our Full Review

The Brakeman Hotel is in Basin St. Station, New Orleans’ last remaining railroad station, dating back to 1904. It’s architecturally lovely and gets photographed a lot – tour buses even stop outside. You have to be impressed with such a lovely, historic framework for a hotel, and particularly the café and bar that sit like waystations within it. The streetcar turned giftshop is another nice touch. Rooms are simple, with exposed brick, leather accents and functional layout. Nothing to write home about, and the carpets and curtains take the patterning… > Read Our Full Review