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July 19, 2010

Bliss at Le Richelieu, French Quarter, New Orleans

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I was very excited about traveling to New Orleans, but never having been there before made it difficult to determine where to stay. Lucky for us we had the help of the New Orleans Conventions and Visitors Bureau and they partnered us up* with Le Richelieu, a lovely hotel in the beautiful French Quarter.

Located on Chartres St., Le Richelieu fits the feel of New Orleans in both charm and history. Built between1845 and 1902, this hotel has gone through several renovations without letting go of those things that help its guest feel connected to the city.

Although it is located in the French Quarter, which allows for an easy  walk to all the favorite tourist spots and restaurants, it is far enough from that same so that your stay isn’t noisy. We enjoyed quiet nights and peaceful mornings. I loved opening the french doors to our balcony when waking up and letting the breeze of the morning enter our suite as we slowly prepared for our day.

Our rooms had a refrigerator, sink, and stove as well as a balcony. We loved spending time in the small outdoor pool which was adjacent to their café and bar. Their cafe serves breakfast and lunch till 2:00pm, however we also enjoyed the small, low key cafes located just a block away.

The hotel is reasonably priced ($95 to $180 for rooms and $225 for larger suites). Parking is included and there is free Wifi.

The staff was lovely at every point of our stay, from the concierge to the housekeeper. I felt welcomed with my children. The place had an air of tranquility so much so that it affected my rambunctious boys from the moment they walked in calming and quieting them down.

What’s best is that Le Richelieu is locally owned and operated. It also serves as it’s the owner’s home which explains a lot of the attention to detail and service.

It’s ideal for couples looking for a quiet, romantic stay, as well as traveling families looking for quality and comfort at a reasonable price. We loved New Orleans and feel that our stay at Le Richelieu really complimented our visit.

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*Disclosure: This is not a sponsored post. Accommodations were provided courtesy of the New Orleans Conventions and Visitors Bureau and Le Richelieu. The views and opinions expressed here are strictly my own. For more information please refer to the disclosure page.

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Carol Cain

Brooklyn native Carol is happiest when on an adventure, whether close to home or farther away. She is a small business owner and travel writer. In addition to creating Girl Gone Travel, she is the Founder and Principal of Brave World Media, a social media marketing, communications, and branding agency. She's mom to three wonderful sons and wife to a handsome Irish/Scot. She lives, works, and plays in the beautiful Finger Lakes region of NY.

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4 Comments
  • Elisa @ Globetrottin
    July 20, 2010

    It looks lovely! I have wanted to go to New Orleans for years, and haven't managed yet, but when I finally do, this looks like a great place to stay!

    Glad to hear you had such a wonderful time!

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    • Carol Cain
      Elisa @ Globetrottin
      July 20, 2010

      Thanks Elisa (miss ya babe!). I loved it..such a great city! Hope you make it there soon! xoxo

      Reply
  • Exploring Family-Friendly Side of New Orleans, LA | NYCity Mama
    July 21, 2010

    […] were in NOLA for 3 days, and though or hotel, Le Richelieu, offered babysitting services, we never took advantage of it. And still, even with our kids in tow, […]

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  • Gator, Gumbo, Crawfish, and Beignets...Eating Good in New Orleans | NYCity Mama
    July 26, 2010

    […] also not something we expected, at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, a short walk away from our hotel, Le Richelieu. We wanted pizza and this was close. That was really the extent of our thinking when we choose it. […]

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