Best Western Blake Hotel New Orleans, BW Signature Collection

“Texas trip”

Lovely hotel near the famous Bourbon Street. Hotel room we had on 7th floor was quiet and very handy for the St Charles Street, streetcar. It’s also about a 7-10 min walk from the WW2 museum and if you get a chance you should definitely go there. Hotel has a bar and cafe which open most days but ... more

Lovely hotel near the famous Bourbon Street. Hotel room we had on 7th floor was quiet and very handy for the St Charles Street, streetcar. It’s also about a 7-10 min walk from the WW2 museum and if you get a chance you should definitely go there. Hotel has a bar and cafe which open most days but we did use them.

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“Decent hotel. Great location”

So I'll do pros and cons here... Pros: great location, right on streetcar line, very clean, fast check-in, great sitting lobby, diner like restaurant in hotel, decent amenities in room (microwave, fridge, keurig), super comfortable bed, staff very friendly, left elevator is pretty fast Cons: ... more

So I'll do pros and cons here... Pros: great location, right on streetcar line, very clean, fast check-in, great sitting lobby, diner like restaurant in hotel, decent amenities in room (microwave, fridge, keurig), super comfortable bed, staff very friendly, left elevator is pretty fast Cons: small room, poor water pressure, $100 incidental fee but there's nothing you can buy or put on the room to use it, expensive parking (download premium parking app and buy your parking in advance), can't charge meals at restaurant to your room, no bellman, right elevator takes forever, kind of a small hotel, no pool or gym. Overall a good experience. I was most upset about the $100 incidental fee and then not being able to use it on anything. Honestly, this is a basic hotel, but the location really helps it out

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“Two Night Stay Thursday-Friday)”

Two night stay. We upgraded to a corner room for more space and am glad we did. Large spacious windows with a great view of the city, sofa, side chair and desk. Bed very comfy, TV more than adequate, and soft towels. Downsides: (1) drain issue in shower. Stood in several inches water while ... more

Two night stay. We upgraded to a corner room for more space and am glad we did. Large spacious windows with a great view of the city, sofa, side chair and desk. Bed very comfy, TV more than adequate, and soft towels. Downsides: (1) drain issue in shower. Stood in several inches water while showering; (2) the lady that we spoke to at the front desk when we checked in had an attirude (I will not share name) and apparently did not want to be at work that day. Did not make us feel welcome. The next day my husband reported that our elevator wasn't working and the stairs (from 7th floor) was a Fire Marshal nightmare with furniture that would not make it pass a safety inspection. There was a different lady behind the desk. Her response, "There's another elevator on the other side." Not an appropriate response in my opinion. Am surprised management would hire front desk personnel with that demeanor. On the flip side, Ruben was very helpful and smiled during our contact with him. The Blake Hotel should clone him and give those 2 girls a pink slip. What a guest sees/hears at the front desk upon arrival and during their stay makes a huge impression re their overall experience.

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“First time to New Orleans”

Blake Hotel is an older hotel that is conveniently located. However, the location of the hotel far outweigh the amenities and comfort. It’s an older hotel that offers some pretty basic services. The rooms are older and probably could and should be renovated if I compare it to the hotels I stay ... more

Blake Hotel is an older hotel that is conveniently located. However, the location of the hotel far outweigh the amenities and comfort. It’s an older hotel that offers some pretty basic services. The rooms are older and probably could and should be renovated if I compare it to the hotels I stay in and around most the country. It does provide for the basics if you’re gonna be spending most of the time out all day and just need a place to sleep. The staff is friendly and helpful when you need info on the city, things to do and places to eat. The area is pretty safe and Bourbon and Canal Ave are walking distance away. Also if you wanna take a street car the stop is right across the street. The rooms are a good size but everything is just a little older. We had a king bed, desk nook, sitting area, small closet and the bathroom is big. If you’re looking for a reasonable hotel in a good location and don’t mind not having the frills then is a great hotel for that. The hotel is located in pretty safe area. We were comfortable enough to walk at night within close range of the hotel. New Orleans is a very touristy town so it’s a little tough trying to find a regular restaurant that offers regular good local food. Most the places are inflated with overpriced food and drinks for the ambiance of their restaurant. Which is fine we did one like that was enough. Expect most restaurants to have a line and a wait if you’re looking in the French quarters. And everything will be pricey. Bourbon and Canal Ave are very close and that’s where a lot of the action is. I would say maybe a ten minute walk. However there is a comedy club, casino, and cool bars and restaurants even closer to the hotel available. Even went to a comedy club near by. The street car stop is across the street and buying a $3 day pass can conveniently get you all over. You can track the cars on an app and it is really convenient and cheap way to see New Orleans. Lots of bars and restaurants as you would imagine. The one thing that is not near by is a grocery store to pick up basic groceries and water. There are Walgreens and CVS but even at those places the prices are high and selection is low.

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