Hotel Mazarin

The 102 rooms of this charismatic French Quarter property surround an impressive modern courtyard, regularly abuzz with a function or wedding. Sandwiched between buzzing Bourbon Street and relaxed Royal Street, you're well placed for exploration by foot and ducking out of the action to recharge. Black marble features heavily in most guest rooms, with a wealth of free amenities, including Wi-Fi, water, and breakfast. The hotel has two attractive gateways into the city's nightlife via the well-loved Patrick's Bar Vin and the cocktail-focused 21^st Amendment Bar. One of the Quarter's lower-profile hotels, which plays to its advantage in many ways.