The Mercantile Hotel

Hotels
8.4 (2424 reviews)
727 South Peters Street , New Orleans , us

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Sewer smell in room
Issues with AC
Breakfast below average

Categories

Cleanliness
8.06
Generally clean, though some guests mentioned issues like sewer smell and mold.
Service
9.03
Staff were accommodating, helpful, and welcoming.
Location
9.07
Great location with many attractions within walking distance.
Room Quality
7.52
Rooms vary in quality; some are spacious, while others have issues with temperature and drainage.
Amenities
8.55
Included amenities are mostly adequate, but some guests suggested improvements.
Value for Money
8.51
Good value for the location and size of rooms, though some issues with room types.
Food and Beverage
8.06
Breakfast was decent, though some guests mentioned it could be better.
Overall Experience
8.43
A generally positive experience with some notable criticisms.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 00:11

Property Description

Central Location in New Orleans
The Mercantile Hotel, nestled in the heart of New Orleans, offers free WiFi and a convenient 24-hour front desk. Situated in the vibrant New Orleans Central Arts Warehouse District, this 3-star hotel is perfect for exploring the city's cultural scene.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each room at The Mercantile Hotel features a cozy seating area, private bathroom, air conditioning, and a TV, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. Whether you're traveling for business or leisure, the rooms provide a relaxing retreat.

Convenient Facilities for Guests
Guests can take advantage of the hotel's business center and lobby lounge, perfect for working or unwinding after a day of sightseeing. With Morial Convention Center and Bourbon Street nearby, The Mercantile Hotel is the ideal choice for your stay in New Orleans.

Experience the charm of New Orleans at The Mercantile Hotel - Book your stay now!

Important information:

Guests must be 21 years of age or older to check in at the property.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs USD 45 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 2424 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.06
Service: 9.03
Location: 9.07
Room Quality: 7.52
Amenities: 8.55
Value for Money: 8.51
Food and Beverage: 8.06
Overall Experience: 8.43
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David couple us
10
Wonderful
Pros:

The position to the Convention Center was magnificent, just a block away.
Lots of bars just 2 blocks away, my favorite Lucy’s, about a 10 minute walk to the French Quarter, 5 minutes to the Casino.
Valet parking was available, staff very friendly.
The hotel was lovely, very large and well appointed,
Lovely lounge area and separate bedroom, large well appointed bathroom.
Had a wonderful stay in New Orleans

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Nzinga. couple us
8
Great stay. Will use again.
Pros:

It is downtown and close to the convention center (5 min walk) which was nice. It is down the block from the trolley that takes you to the French Quarters and the market. The rooms are fairly large.

Cons:

They seemed to be short staffed so getting towels or ice required the front desk person to do multiple jobs. There’s also no way to call the front desk from the rooms.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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ARichard solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The staff were nice and the room was very nice and clean. I enjoyed the k-cup coffee machine.
Only one elevator was working upon check out, causing the room cleaning personnel to put their large cleaning cart in the elevator with us and our luggage cart. The wait for the elevator was about 5 minutes to go downstairs.

Cons:

The mattress seemed to have some wear on it. There were lots of lamps, but no overhead lighting. This was fine, except for the bathroom. It made it difficult to get dressed in the evening.
I was charged an additional $159 fee when I arrived, and was told it was for "incidentals." The invoice was inaccurate because it showed I had pre-paid $375 instead if $414. I would like to know the difference.

The valet helper broke a costume piece when loading the luggage cart. The main valet person was very professional at check out.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Brittnee family_with_children us
5
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
C
C-Breezy solo_traveller us
10
Cute, Comfy, and a Great Value!
Pros:

Cute hotel, loved the vinyl player and jazz records! I had lots of space, bed was comfy. Would stay again!

Cons:

The windows in the room are just for show; there is a brick wall blocking any view.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
M
Michael couple us
9
Laissez les bons temps rouler in the warehouse district
Pros:

A fun historical place set in the warehouses district of New Orleans. You can see the exposed brick from the old sugar factory that used to be there that gives it charm. It’s super close to the convention center that is only a 5 minute walk, if not shorter, 8-10 minutes to Bourbon street, and about 16 minute walk to the WW2 museum. There are restaurants so close you can smell the gumbo cookin’. The rooms were nice, clean, homey that had a living room with a pull out couch/Bed. In the living room there was a nice little counter space with a sink, coffee maker, underneath was a microwave and a mini fridge. ( trust me, having both of these are a plus. I’ve been to hotels where theu would have one and not the other, or any)
The Fun cute little cherry on top for the room, a record player with jazz records to put you in the mood for when you want to Laissez les bons temps rouler.

Cons:

Only two things came to mind during my stay. They had the A/C set to 57 degrees in the breakfast area. The food was great but the temp was so chilly that your food got cold after a few minutes. Maybe that’s the plan , freeze you out so you don’t linger. The next issue was, the elevator went out at night so we had to walk up the stairs to get to our room. the elevator’s were working perfectly the next morning so it might have been an isolated incident. Other than it was a really nice hotel with a definite New Orleans feel .

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
G
Gonzales solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

The location

Cons:

The parking

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Shannon couple us
9
Home Away from home.
Pros:

The moment we stepped through the doors was very impressive, the lobby and bar area were very clean and inviting. The young lady who checked us In was very pleasant and informative. The young lady at the bar was also very nice and welcoming! Although it was freezing on the floor we stayed on, our room was perfect in every way!! The hotel environment truly felt like home away from home. We will be back!!

Cons:

The cost of valet at $60/day is totally outrageous, therefore we will opt to not use this service on future visits to New Orleans.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Shannon couple us
10
I would definitely stay here again
Pros:

The location was great. Staff were friendly and very helpful. The rooms were spacious and the view was good.

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
T
Therese couple no
9
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
E
Eric couple us
10
It’s further out from quarter but close enough to walk
Pros:

Parking is close

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Rhoda couple us
10
It’s was amazing
Pros:

The location and staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Younghee family_with_children us
10
Pros:

It was reasonable price and very spacious

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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SaLessa couple xa
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Katherine family_with_children us
7
2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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Halil solo_traveller us
7
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Marlene solo_traveller us
5
The mercantile
Pros:

The rooms were clean. The staff at the front desk was nice.

Cons:

The tv didn't work. The elevators were smelly and only one was working. The breakfast wasn't good. The bread smelled molded.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple us
10
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Ben family_with_children us
8
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Cort solo_traveller us
6
2026-06-23 via Nuitee