Prytania Park Hotel

1525 Prytania Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

Written by Beth Garrett

Spending time in New Orleans is like visiting another country without even stepping foot out of the United States. The food is different, with Cajun-style cooking being the cuisine of choice. Even the language is different. Thick southern accents and Creole can be heard throughout the streets of New Orleans. This is a place where voodoo is considered a logical means to an end. And no group of people loves the smooth smoky sounds of jazz more than those who hail from New Orleans. It is all of these unique characteristics that brings hundreds of thousands of tourists to the Big Easy each and every year. For those travelers who prefer hotels that offer comfortable and relaxing accommodations without the burden of high rates, the Prytania Park Hotel is the perfect place to lodge. This hotel, which was the recipient of a 3-Diamond AAA Rating, is located in the historic and hauntingly beautiful Lower Garden District. Built in the 1840�s, the building which Guest Suite at the Prytania Park Hotel

houses the Prytania Park Hotel is enshrouded in Old World charm. The hotel is conveniently located near many of the city�s most popular destinations for both business and leisure travelers including the Superdome, the Central Business District, the French Quarter and the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line.

Charming Accommodations

The Prytania Park Hotel boasts 62 guest rooms that reflect the overall New Orleans� feel. Some accommodations are more modern than others. The older rooms feature wonderful antiquities such as tall ceilings, non-working fireplaces and pine furniture. The lofts that are a part of some of the guest rooms not only add charm to the accommodations but make it more comfortable for those traveling with children. The standard rooms feature either one queen size bed or two twin beds while the Junior Suites feature Guest Room at the Prytania Park Hotel

either one queen size bed or two twins in addition to a sofa bed. The amenities offered at the Prytania Park Hotel provide travelers with all they need while away from home. The in-room amenities easily match, and at times surpass, those offered at the larger, name brand hotels. All guest rooms feature a remote controlled color cable television. Other amenities include a spacious writing desk, an alarm clock radio, mini-bar, microwave, refrigerator, hairdryer, ornate marble vanity area, air conditioning, ceiling fans and telephone with voice mail. Some accommodations have their own private balcony that offers an excellent spot for people watching. Children ages 12 years and younger stay at the hotel free of charge. Non-smoking and handicap accessible rooms are available upon request. Check-in is at 3:00 pm and on the day of departure guests must check-out of the hotel by noon.

Five-Star Services

The guest services offered at the Prytania Park Hotel are superb. A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning. The hotel also provides free shuttle service throughout the day to the Convention Center, Riverwalk and the French Quarter. Other in-hotel services include laundry, valet parking, off-street parking and housekeeping. Guests may store their valuables in safety deposit boxes located at the front desk. Business travelers will appreciate the hotel�s business center in addition to the on-property meeting and banquet facilities. The front desk is manned around the clock Guest Room at the Prytania Park Hotel

to ensure that guests need not go in search of someone if something is needed. The concierge is the person to see if help is needed in securing dinner reservations or getting tickets to the theater. Parents will be happy to discover that the hotel offers child care services. Mom and dad can enjoy a romantic evening out on the town knowing that the kids are in safe hands.