French Market Inn

French Market Inn occupies a 19th-century property on Decatur Street, on the river side of the French Quarter. Brick courtyards, traditionally styled rooms and an outdoor pool give it a different feel from a chain hotel, while its location makes Jackson Square, the French Market and Royal Street’s shops easy to reach on foot. The property is listed as a three-star hotel; that classification is separate from the score guests give it.

Guest comments repeatedly mention the useful location and helpful staff; they also note that rooms can be small and that interior rooms differ from those with windows or exposed historic features. That distinction matters when booking: ask whether your room has a window and what it faces, particularly if daylight or a quieter night is important to you. The inn has a courtyard pool and can store luggage, but it does not provide its own airport shuttle. Paid parking is available in nearby spaces or an affiliated garage.

The entrance is at 509 Decatur Street. From Canal Street, walk towards the river; the Riverfront Streetcar stop at the French Market and several bus stops are nearby, but check the current route with the RTA journey planner. The inn lists check-in from 4 p.m., check-out by 11 a.m. and pool hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. To judge whether it fits your budget, compare the full total for your dates, including taxes, parking and room type: the starting rate can change once those costs are added.