About Holiday Inn Express New Orleans East, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express New Orleans East is approximately 15 minutes to the French Quarter and other popular attractions of the city.
The air-conditioned rooms feature cable TV, free Wi-Fi, free parking, ensuite, hairdryer, coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, ironing set, free local calls, work desk, turndown service and daily housekeeping. There are also adjoining rooms available.
The leisure hotel offers limited hours front desk, business center, conference space, meeting room, laundry facilities, on-site volleyball, on-site basketball, fitness center and outdoor pool.
Guests are welcome to enjoy an Express Start Breakfast Buffet free of charge. There are also locations nearby for food and drink.
Holiday Inn Express New Orleans East is near points of interest such as the University of New Orleans, Dillard University, Southern University at New Orleans, Smuckers/Folgers, Lakefront Airport, NASA Michoud and Val Riess Park.
Positive Reviews
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Location Outside of New Orleans
For people who don't want to stay in the center of New Orleans, they liked this hotel. Since it is farther outside the city (approximately 10 miles or 15-minute drive to the French Quarter) they claim it's not as expensive or as crowded as other locations may be.
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Helpful Cordial Staff
Guests mentioned that the staff is extremely welcoming. They also do a good job of being helpful with their guests if they had issues with the hotel or visitors need information about the area.
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Visitors Enjoy the Food
Guests like the free breakfast buffet. They enjoyed the choices and taste. They also enjoyed the complementary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres that are offered during the afternoon hours. So although you won't find a restaurant on-site, guests say they like the little food extras the hotel provides.
Negative Reviews
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Rooms Slightly Disheveled
Some guests replied finding stained sheets. Others mentioned mold in the bathroom ceilings. Some carpets appear dirty according to a few visitors. However, the majority of visitors had no issues here and they found the location to be rather clean.
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Sporadic Maintenance Issues
Guests mentioned that there seems to be odd maintenance issues here and there. Some visitors mentioned a lack of hot water or hairdryers that didn't work. Others stated the air-conditioning unit can be loud. A few guests cited their refrigerators were a bit noisy. In short, there doesn't seem to be one presiding issue, but rather lots of little ones that equal an annoying stay for some guests.
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Bad Odorous Rooms
Some guests mentioned that the rooms don't smell very fresh. Others mentioned that non-smoking rooms have lingering scents of cigarettes. So for those with sensitive noses, you may want to bring along some air fresheners.