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Description of New Orleans Hostel - Marquette House
'The Original New Orleans Hostel.' From $16 and up, jazz it up New Orleans style at the best hostel in the City. Marquette House is the ideal location for individuals & groups to explore one of the most fascinating ciites in America. Special rates and separate facilities, including group dorms and group kitchen/dining areas, are available for groups. Free parking is available for vehicles and vans. For the peak Mardi Gras weekend of Feb. 12-16th, please contact the hostel direct regarding availability. Ours is a great location for attending the New Orleans Jazz Festival, as a city bus only one block away takes guests to the Jazz Festival area for only $1.25. We are also located only one block off the primary Mardi Gras parade route. Located in the 'heart and soul' of the 'new' New Orleans, our area was high and dry during hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and Gustav. Unlike many areas of New Orleans that flooded, our part of the city is thriving. Experience the 'real' New Orleans with its cafes, 24 hour bars, coffee houses, and great music just outside our doors. We are not a party hostel, but can tell you where the parties are. We are a well managed hostel that has been in business for 26 years. The Owner/Manager is a native of New Orleans and a former backpacker/world traveller. Only Visa or Mastercard credit and debit cards are accepted for internet reservations. No curfew, and 24 hour access to your dormitory or private room is provided upon check in. We do have limited check in hours of 7am to 12noon and 5pm to 10pm, which enable us to keep our costs and prices low. Check outs earlier than 7am may be arranged with the hostel office the evening before. Late night check ins for guests needing it and after hours check ins for groups can be normally be arranged. If you are delayed or will arrive later than 10pm, telephone the hostel office during office hours to see if a late night check in can be arranged. These can generally be arranged for arrivals up until 12 midnight. With one of the best locations in the City, we are only minutes away by bus from downtown and the lively French Quarter. We are the closest hostel to the Greyhound & Amtrak Stations, and the Metropolitan New Orleans Convention & Tourist Bureau. Most shops, cafes, bars, groceries, delis, and coffee houses have reopened in our area and are within walking distance of our hostel. Explore the nearby Garden District with its antebellum mansions & gardens, above ground cemetery, and century old oak trees. We are a great location to attend the Jazz Fest, as a bus line just one block away goes within two blocks of the Jazz Festival Fairgrounds. Be sure to book in advance for the New Year's holidays (Dec. 31-Jan. 1, 2010), Mardi Gras (Feb. 5-16, 2010), Jazz Fest (April 23-25 and April 29-May 2, 2010), VooDoo Fest (Oct. 31, 2010), and Halloween (Oct. 31, 2010). Contact the hostel direct for reservations if no availability is listed. Private rooms for the peak Mardi Gras weekend (Feb. 12-16, 2010) and Jazz Fest weekends (April 23-25 & April 29-May 2, 2010) must be booked direct with the hostel. We are located only 1 block off the primary Mardi Gras parade route. Marquette House is located in a village like complex of New Orleans style buildings. We offer comfortable spacious male and female dormitory style accommodations. Each dormitory has its own ensuite toilet(s), shower(s), and 2-3 lavatory sinks. Dorms generally have 8 or 14 beds. Our larger 14 bed male or female dorms are large comfortable multi-roomed dorms with ensuite baths. We also offer private rooms with ensuite bath for 1, 2, 3, 4 or more persons with linens & towels included. Our large spacious private rooms are some of the nicest to be found at any hostel. Each private room has a private bath, queen size bed, additional beds as needed, a kitchen sink, refrigerator,microwave, toaster, coffee maker, sofa or love seat, and a table with chairs. Dishes & utensils are also available for these rooms. Exchange experiences with fellow travelers from all over the world in our tree shaded patios and gardens. Join other guests at nearby cafes, restaurants, and night clubs until the early hours or prepare a meal in the outdoor BBQ area. Experience the uniqueness of doing your laundry while you sip a beer or play pool at the nearby Igors 24 hour lounge and laundromat. Several banks, hotels, cafes, coffee houses, pizzerias, 24 hour bars and pubs, a drugstore, three neighborhood groceries & delis, a gas station, the New Orleans Tourist Bureau, the second oldest above ground cemetery, and several museums are within easy walking distance of the hostel. Several bus lines going to downtown, the French Quarter, the Jazz Fest Fairgrounds, and other parts of the City pass within 1 to 6 blocks of the hostel. Weekly and monthly dormitory and private room rates are also available. A $10 refundable cash key deposit is required upon arrival. An ATM is located at a bank just one block away. **Only Visa and Mastercard credit or debit cards accepted for reservations. A first night deposit in addition to the 10% internet reservation deposit will be charged to your card on all private rooms, and on dorm beds during holiday and special event periods. A 5 day advance cancellation notice is required for a full refund of this first night deposit on all private rooms, and on dorm beds during holiday and special event periods.
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Reviews of New Orleans Hostel - Marquette House
New Orleans Hostel - Marquette House has a rating of 67% from a total of 134 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of New Orleans Hostel - Marquette House
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shaunsk3067 says:
“ on cleanliness i did not see a rating poor enough. it was scary and we had to book a hotel elsewhere in the city because it was ill-advised to stay at the marquette ”
Posted: on Jan 2, 2010 // Rated: |
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dogmadic says:
“ We had a really good time here. The private room (for 2) with bathroom and kitchen was huge and the streetcar to the French Quarter was only yards away. Great place to stay and enjoy the Garden District. ”
Posted: on Dec 10, 2009 // Rated: |
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erinkubinek3456 says:
“ I miss the snacky things the hostel used to offer in the office. Particularly in the morning. It would be great to be able to grab something when heading out the door on the way to what ever the day brings you, instead of trying to find a breakfast place where ever. ”
Posted: on Nov 9, 2009 // Rated: |
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tppiatt2238 says:
“ This is is important ! Not a clean hostel, it has bed bugs & the staff didn't seem to care ! Avoid at all costs, would not recommend staying here, it is the worst place I have unfortunately stayed at..... AVOID ”
Posted: on Nov 3, 2009 // Rated: |
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hikmetbabayev4605 says:
“ The office is not open all the time, and there is no other form of secure accessible storage as there are no lockers. The kitchen is only open between certain hours. The rooms all have a strange smell and some have broken air conditioners. Wifi is only available in the lobby which is very... more ”
Posted: on Nov 3, 2009 // Rated: |
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theroseisblack8194 says:
“ For some reason the Hostel is closed from 12-5pm. I arrived at the hostel around 1pm. I was very tired but the staff wouldn't check me in because their office was closed. I didn't see this information anywhere when I booked the hostel. They allowed me in the building but wouldn't check me in.... more ”
Posted: on Oct 8, 2009 // Rated: |
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seanaudain says:
“ We had a great time in New Orleans, when our train was inexplicably canceled they even came and got us from the station. It is a little way from town, but its America, theres a whole continent and they seem to want to use it. ”
Posted: on Oct 4, 2009 // Rated: |
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Aine8 says:
“ keeping in mind dat dis hostel was hit by hurricane katrina it is still a bit knocked up. but if you ignore dat it is fantastic! a really nice place to stay. everyone is really friendly and helpful ”
Posted: on Sep 29, 2009 // Rated: |
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jeffreyurbina737 says:
“ Someone apparently forgot to lock the back gate and as a result I had a beggar knocking on my door. ”
Posted: on Sep 22, 2009 // Rated: |
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anonymous says:
“ We enjoyed our stay very much at this hostel. The staff was friendly and knowlegeable about where to go for fun things to do. It was great to be near the streetcar and grocery stores. My sister and I will return. Pam & Sherri From Seattle, Wash. ”
Posted: on Aug 15, 2009 // Rated: |
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selinabeglinger3414 says:
“ not nice at all! ”
Posted: on Jul 7, 2009 // Rated: |
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Vartai says:
“ Cute and cozy place though had some roaches in the room ... they are fat and big there. And they come out of the woodwork if you run A/C overnight. ”
Posted: on May 8, 2009 // Rated: |
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impersonatingtomlenk8109 says:
“ Thank you to everybody for making my stay so memorable!! Especially thank you to Jared and Al for keeping me entertained. You guys are legends!! ”
Posted: on May 6, 2009 // Rated: |
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carolinemckee957 says:
“ This place was INFESTED with giant cockroaches - aka "palmetto bugs" I would never recommend this place to anyone I know. I didn't even stay there my last few nights and stayed with a friend as the bugs were EVERYWHERE and crawling on EVERYTHING. I have told all my friends not to stay... more ”
Posted: on May 1, 2009 // Rated: |
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rekramas7815 says:
“ area was conveniently near the streetcar but overall neighborhood was very sketchy. place seemed run down and dirty but was a good place to pass out after a long day. staff was helpful. i would stay there again. ”
Posted: on Apr 30, 2009 // Rated: |
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anonymous says:
“ price is common as far as hostel beds in new orleans go. You can get an all female room, and the other guests ranged from international to pure-bred american hippie. pros: Staff is friendly. They don't have curfew. Linens are clean. Location is lovely- in uptown and near the st. charles... more ”
Posted: on Apr 28, 2009 // Rated: |
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Paul17466 says:
“ Easy access to French quarters by Streetcars. A very good deal for the price ”
Posted: on Feb 27, 2009 // Rated: |
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sarakepp836 says:
“ An alright place to stay, met alot of fun people. Decent location, a bit of a walk to the French Quarter. Not that clean. ”
Posted: on Feb 27, 2009 // Rated: |
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dominicbracco7659 says:
“ the place is nasty and i am not that picky. ”
Posted: on Feb 27, 2009 // Rated: |
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danmach says:
“ NIce hostel ,clean, quiet well located up town with the steertcar (tram) 1 block take you to down town in 10 min.really friendly and very helpful staff.not realy a common room but yes a garden with table to enjoyed in summer. ”
Posted: on Feb 26, 2009 // Rated: |
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emilyross22919 says:
“ I only stayed one night at the hostel but it was relatively clean, the staff was friendly, good neighborhood for mardi gras (which is why we stayed there), and overall a fine experience. ”
Posted: on Feb 24, 2009 // Rated: |
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gth88 says:
“ Location results in a bit of a hike to the quarter, but st. charles is not a bad road for pedestrians. The mattresses were ancient. There is a couryard and kitchens as well as free parking. Overall not too bad. ”
Posted: on Feb 23, 2009 // Rated: |
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catarinarl6221 says:
“ Its well located, and the staff is really helpful. I think it needs some changes in the buildings, but I had a great time time, and its also cheapp!!! ”
Posted: on Jan 9, 2009 // Rated: |
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lewalk3304 says:
“ The place wasn't very clean, but I've stayed in Motel 8s that were just as bad or worse. The staff seemed like they were on crack, but nice enough. You had to have a key to get in anywhere there, so I didn't feel unsafe. Fun...you gotta make it fun ”
Posted: on Jan 5, 2009 // Rated: |
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enricopfaendner6712 says:
“ Checked in but didn't stay a night at this Hostel. Dirty bathroom and no lockers. I guess not the place for what backpackers are looking for. ”
Posted: on Sep 23, 2008 // Rated: |
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Conorryan79 says:
“ This is a no frills hostel...Do not expect a party here..unless you bring your own.Staff here are ultra cool...They get the job done..with minimum of chat.Some of the matresses are the cheap sponge types.Overall its basic & borderline clean. ”
Posted: on Sep 1, 2008 // Rated: |
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peter-lacher9962 says:
“ just a pain in the a.. to get there. Took me about 1.5 hour from the train station to the hostel ”
Posted: on Aug 28, 2008 // Rated: |
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fitzed5768 says:
“ Marquette House is a bit run down and in a bit of a shady neighborhood (even though it's right off of a major thoroughfare, St. Charles Street) but it definitely has character, is well priced, and the staff were really helpful and courteous. I'd stay here again and recommend it to others. Check... more ”
Posted: on Aug 18, 2008 // Rated: |
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sebastian-rickers6285 says:
“ A lot of guys(means males) live at that hostel for a longer time ”
Posted: on Jul 21, 2008 // Rated: |
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niall8561 says:
“ This is definately a hostel that you will never forget. You will experience the local characters in their raw unprocessed state and whos "unusual" backgrounds would make a great story for a book. I would not recommend this hostel for girls as it is fairly rough around the edges. But if... more ”
Posted: on Jun 24, 2008 // Rated: |
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wacky-aimee131378 says:
“ I enjoyed my stay here although the area was definitely not my favorite.. you walked a couple of blocks and you found yourself on a creepy part of new orleans but the staff was helpful and gave good advice on what routes to take, then again, I went on Mardi Gras. The dorm I stayed in was ok... more ”
Posted: on Jun 23, 2008 // Rated: |
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chaseme241 says:
“ I discovered after a couple of days that the St. Charles Ave. streetcar was just a block over and one down. Quick cheap way to get to the French Quarter. ”
Posted: on May 7, 2008 // Rated: |
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lafjar says:
“ Some people actually live in the hostel, and that makes it lack of some character... however, I think it's a great place to go. I'll definitley go back! ”
Posted: on Mar 19, 2008 // Rated: |
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imtb1335 says:
“ I don't reconmend here for female who traveling alone. There was very strange atmosphere ”
Posted: on Mar 6, 2008 // Rated: |
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derek61678745 says:
“ I went on previous reviews, saying that you get what you pay for. This is true, but it was still not what I had in mind. The larger 14-bed dorm is in better shape than the 8-bed dorm, to which I was moved with only one night on my stay to go, as the dorms had been double-booked. There are also a... more ”
Posted: on Mar 5, 2008 // Rated: |
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moorweed3343 says:
“ wanted to support the revival of New Orleans businesses, but wish I had done so elsewhere. The lack of cleanliness I think translated into lax curfew enforcements in general. Lots of comings and goings between 12am and 6am, and I slept very poorly. It really put a dent into my experience,... more ”
Posted: on Feb 11, 2008 // Rated: |
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guidoman says:
“ This is a very basic hostel but it still provides good value for money. It was safe and it was honest. While its definitely not somewhere to take your girlfriend, its a decent enough place to crash after a few drinks. ”
Posted: on Feb 8, 2008 // Rated: |
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andrewfrewjames2803 says:
“ The place had cockroaches and hobos living in it. There is a much better hostel called the st Vincint which is also a lot cheaper. ”
Posted: on Feb 8, 2008 // Rated: |
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marhelli says:
“ Lots of fun, great atmosphere, and great people at this hostel ”
Posted: on Feb 7, 2008 // Rated: |
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meghanaday3604 says:
“ Found the staff to be very helpful and accomodating, thanks guys - I had a great time in New Orleans! ”
Posted: on Feb 5, 2008 // Rated: |
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Facilities at New Orleans Hostel - Marquette House
- In Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning
- Linen Included
- General
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Washing Machine/Dryer
- Luggage Storage
- Tours Desk
- Communications
- Fax Service
- Food & Drink
- BBQ Area
- Guest Kitchen
- Sport & Leisure
- Common Room
