Upscale Downtown Pad- Close to Everything! 204

TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
4.9
Outstanding(22 Reviews)

Apartment in French Quarter, LA

6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
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About this apartment rental

Summary:
This is an enormous upscale two bedroom condo in the middle of the Central Business District, or CBD. It has all brand new, high-end furniture. It's location is the biggest draw for this condo, however. You are right next to the Superdome, and walking distance to the world-famous french quarter. You can hop on the streetcar that goes literally a block away. You are right next door to a grocery store, a CVS, and tons of great bars and restaurants. You will not run out of things to do here!!!

The Space:
This house is across the street from an upscale grocery store. Grab a quick bite or save money and grab groceries to cook at home! This unit is also one block away from the streetcar which can whisk you to the French Quarter in an instant.


Our home is walking distance from world-renowned restaurants, Mardi-Gras parade routes, The Riverwalk, and tourist attractions such as Bourbon St., Jackson Square and The French Market. Guests are only 5 blocks from the Mercedes Benz Superdome and Arena, and 6 blocks from Harrah's Casino. Take a short uber/taxi ride to The Convention Center. This location beats any place we've ever stayed in NOLA. It is so central whether you are there for a convention, for a concert, a game, or to party on Bourbon. You are in the safest place with the cleanest street, and only steps away from the action!

Guest Access:
You will have the entire apartment to yourself, including a balcony, kitchen, and laundry facilities.

The Neighborhood:
This unit is located in the "CBD" or Central Business District. Two blocks away is Canal St. Once you cross Canal, what was once Carondelet St. is now Bourbon St. You are that close! So enjoy the clean, quiet street of your condo, yet just a few blocks away you can enjoy the party vibe of Bourbon St., and/or dine at any of the fantastic French Quarter restaurants. If you wish to venture further than walking distance, I highly recommend using Uber or the St. Charles streetcar that runs in front of the condo during the day.

Streets in the Central Business District (originally Faubourg Ste. Marie) were initially platted in the late 18th century, representing the first expansion of New Orleans beyond its original French Quarter footprint. Significant investment began in earnest following the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, as people from other parts of the United States flocked to the city. Consequently, the district began to be referred to as the American Sector.

While traditionally Canal Street was viewed as the dividing line between the French Quarter and the American Sector, legally both sides of Canal Street are today considered part of the Central Business District for zoning and regulatory purposes. Through the 19th and into the 20th century, the Central Business District continued developing almost without pause. By the mid-20th century, most professional offices in the region were located downtown, the hub of a well-developed public transit system.

Canal Street was the primary retail destination for New Orleanians, as well as for residents of the surrounding region. Local and regional department stores Maison Blanche, D.H. Holmes, Godchaux's, Gus Mayer, Labiche's, Kreeger's, and Krauss anchored numerous well-known specialty retailers, such as Rubenstein Bros., Adler's Jewelry, Koslow's, Rapp's, and Werlein's Music. National retailers, like Kress, Woolworth, and Walgreens were present alongside local drugstore K&B. Sears operated a large store one block off Canal, on Baronne Street.

Bookstores, theaters, and movie palaces also abounded, with the neon marquees of the Saenger, Loews State, RKO Orpheum, Joy, and Civic theaters nightly casting multi-colored lights onto surrounding sidewalks.

In the 1950s, six-lane Loyola Avenue was constructed as an extension of Elk Place, cutting a swath through a low-income residential district and initially hosting the city's new civic center complex. The late-1960s widening of Poydras Street was undertaken to create another six-lane central area circulator for vehicular traffic, as well as to accommodate modern high-rise construction. The City of New Orleans partook in transforming the district from 1973 to 1993, in a collaboration between public and private sectors to spark active community participation.[5]

The portion of the CBD closer to the Mississippi River and upriver from Poydras Street is known as the Warehouse District, because it was heavily devoted to warehousing and manufacturing before shipping became containerized. The 1984 World's Fair drew attention to the then semi-derelict district, resulting in steady investment and redevelopment from the mid-1980s onward. Many of the old 19th-century warehouses have been converted into hotels, restaurants, condominiums, and art galleries.

Notable structures in the CBD include the Greek Revival Gallier Hall (the city's former city hall); the Mercedes-Benz Superdome; the New Orleans Arena; the city's present-day, International style city hall; and One Shell Square, the city's tallest building and headquarters for Royal Dutch Shell's Gulf of Mexico Exploration and Production. Other significant attractions include the postmodern Piazza d'Italia, Harrah's Casino, the World Trade Center New Orleans, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, St. Patrick's Church, the Hibernia Bank Building, and the former New Orleans Cotton Exchange.

The principal public park in the CBD is Lafayette Square, upon which face both Gallier Hall and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Other public spaces include Duncan Plaza, Elk Place, the Piazza d'Italia, Lee Circle, Mississippi River Heritage Park, Spanish Plaza, and the Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Plaza.

Museums include the National World War II Museum, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Louisiana Children's Museum, the New Orleans Contemporary Arts Center and Confederate Memorial Hall Museum.

New Orleans CBD was one of the few areas of New Orleans that escaped the catastrophic flooding of 2005's Hurricane Katrina

The Central Business District (CBD) is a neighborhood of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

A subdistrict of the French Quarter/CBD area, its boundaries, as defined by the City Planning Commission, are Iberville, Decatur and Canal Streets to the north; the Mississippi River to the east; the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, Julia and Magazine Streets, and the Pontchartrain Expressway to the south; and South Claiborne Avenue, Cleveland Street, and South and North Derbigny Streets to the west. It is the equivalent of what many cities call their downtown, although in New Orleans "downtown" or "down town" was historically used to mean all portions of the city downriver from Canal Street (in the direction of flow of the Mississippi River). In recent decades, however, use of the catch-all "downtown" adjective to describe neighborhoods downriver from Canal Street has largely ceased, having been replaced in usage by individual neighborhood names (such as Bywater).[citation needed]

Originally developed as the largely-residential Faubourg Ste. Marie (English: St. Mary Suburb) in the late 18th century, the modern Central Business District is today a dynamic, mixed-use neighborhood, the home of professional offices in skyscrapers, specialty and neighborhood retail stores, numerous restaurants and clubs, and thousands of residents inhabiting restored, historic commercial and industrial buildings.

Getting Around:
This listing is a block away from the streetcar which can whisk you into the heart of the french quarter or all the way uptown! For everything else you can probably walk, and also lyfts are plentiful in the area.

Other Things to Note:
SUPPLIES LIST
If any supplies appear to be missing, please look in the large closet in the bedroom adjacent to the living room.

Provided in Kitchen: Dishes, glasses, silverware, pots, pans, some cooking supplies, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, trash bags, light bulbs, and dish soap.

Provided in Bathrooms: Bath and hand towels, body soap, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, and one hair dryer. Extra supplies may be found in lower cabinets or supply closets.

Provided in Bedrooms: Linens, comforter, and blanket. Linens for sofa bed will be available in the large supply closet.

Provided in Laundry: Laundry soap, dryer sheets, stain remover spray, clothes iron, and ironing board.

*Extra supplies may be found in lower cabinets or supply closet. Locked cabinets or closets are for maintenance and/or cleaning crew only.

Interaction with Guests:
We won't interrupt your vacation but if you need something give us a call and we will be there in a second!

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV

Map of French Quarter, LA

Reviews

4.9
Outstanding(22 Reviews)
4.9
Mar 2024
We went to NOLA for four nights with our daughter and her girlfriend to celebrate our daughter's birthday. We had high expectations of this property based on the listing and prior reviews. It pretty much exceeded those in every area. The place is large, well-equipped, comfortable in every way. It is located a block from a streetcar stop, as well as a large supermarket and a CVS. Communication was excellent leading up to and during our stay. We couldn't have been happier.
4.9
Mar 2024
This VRBO is in a great location. We used both the CVS and grocery store across the street. We were able to easily walk to the Pelicans game in about 10 minutes. The green trolley is just two blocks away and we used it to get out to Tulane and the Garden District. We walked in and out of downtown several times and also took Ubers at pretty typical city rates. The property is clean and spacious. My husband and I used the master and our teenage son used the second room. Everything was as noted in the posting. Beds were comfortable showers were spacious. For being a city location it was very quiet at night with no outside noise issues. Would stay again. Great time of year to visit NOLA no long waits at restaurants and mild comfortable weather.
4.9
Feb 2024
This property is beautiful! The balcony off of the master bedroom was perfect & the walk in closet was so big! It is also in the best location, with a grocery store & CVS across the street & so many restaurants! It is far enough from Bourbon Street that it isn’t loud & crazy BUT still walkable to all the action! The property management was very responsive. We were able to get early check-in & allowed to leave our bags in the property after check out since we had a late flight home. 10/10 recommend
4.9
Oct 2023
My wife and I had a great stay at this location. It’s in a quiet area away from the Quarter but close to many restaurants and activities, including both the St. Charles and Canal/Riverfront street cars. There was some noise from next door guests one night but otherwise we mostly did not hear our neighbors. The unit was clean, furnished with what we needed including a washer and dryer. This was our first experience with VRBO. We were very pleased. Marigny was very responsive to our questions and needs. We hope to stay at this location on future visits to New Orleans.
4.9
Oct 2023
This property was great! Everything was as pictured, very clean and spacious. Location was an easy walk everywhere we needed to go, and was conveniently located across from a grocery store and pharmacy. Some of the neighbors were a bit noisy, however I would recommend this place.
4.9
Mar 2023
beautiful property and great location
4.9
Jan 2023
Walking distance to everything we wanted to do. Place is clean and in a safe neighborhood. Kitchen was sparsely stocked with the bare necessities, but in a city like New Orleans, who wants to cook anyway?!
4.9
Jan 2023
A great stay at this property. A good location within walking distance of a Pelicans game or National WW2 Museum. Close to the streetcar stops and an easy walk to Canal Street. The property was was clean, tidy and had most things we needed. It was nice to have upstairs bedrooms. A good size kitchen and living room. Hosts were quick to respond to any questions and we would definitely stay here again.

FAQs

How much does this apartment cost compared to others in French Quarter?

The average price for a rental in French Quarter is $270 per night. This rental is $299 above the average.

Is parking included with this apartment?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Upscale Downtown Pad- Close to Everything! 204. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this apartment?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this apartment. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Upscale Downtown Pad- Close to Everything! 204 pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Upscale Downtown Pad- Close to Everything! 204?

We found 6 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, laundry, and dishwasher.

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