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The Best Hotels to Stay Close to the Action during the Essence Festival in New Orleans

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JW Marriott New Orleans Lobby

The Essence Festival is one of the most popular annual events in New Orleans, Louisiana. This festival is an incredible celebration of African-American music, culture, and art, and draws thousands of visitors from all over the world. The festival takes place every July, and one of the most important things visitors need to consider is finding a place to stay. The festival's various events and activities take place all over the city, but the hotels listed below offer the best proximity and convenience.

Here are some of the best hotels to stay close to the action during the Essence Festival:

  1. The Roosevelt New Orleans

The Roosevelt is a luxurious and iconic hotel located in the heart of New Orleans. The epitome of a classic city hotel, with well over a century of history in the imposing building.  It is a great home base for your Essence Fest experience.  Just steps to Canal Street and a 10-minute walk to the heart of the French Quarter.  On your way out for the evening, stop by the locally-famous Sazerac Bar to order either a Sazerac cocktail or a Ramos gin fizz.  This is one of the more expensive accommodations in New Orleans, but if luxury with the glamour and grandeur of a bygone era is your jam…this is your hotel.

  1. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

The Ritz-Carlton is located at the edge of the French Quarter on Canal Street. It is another excellent option for attendees of the Essence Festival.  Whether walking to different venues or jumping on a streetcar, the location alone makes it worth it.  You can head out the back entrance onto Dauphine and Iberville and into the fun and craziness, the Quarter is known for.  This is a luxurious base to explore all Essence Fest has to offer and then retreat.

  1. JW Marriott New Orleans

JW Marriott is another excellent option for visitors attending the Essence Festival. The main entrance to the hotel is on the quieter Common Street. But if need the bustle and convenience of Canal Street or to run over to the French Quarter, head towards the hotel bar keep walking through past Fogo de Chao Brazilian restaurant, and out to Canal.  By the way, we discovered last year that Fogo de Chao has a great Happy Hour menu and prices.

  1. Hyatt Regency New Orleans

The Hyatt Regency is located in downtown New Orleans and is a great option for visitors attending the Essence Festival. The hotel puts you steps from The Superdome. When the last note has sounded for the night and everyone is headed back to their hotel if you are staying here you could be in the bed resting for the next adventure while some are still making their way.  

  1. Courtyard Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville

The Courtyard Marriott New Orleans French Quarter is located steps from Bourbon Street, Canal Street, and the streetcar offering visitors a great central location walkable to Essence Festival venues. The hotel sits slightly behind the Ritz Carlton on Iberville Street.  So you get the same benefit of a location that will immerse you in New Orleans' energy at a fraction of the cost.

  1. Hilton Riverside New Orleans

If your focus is on daytime activities, The Hilton Riverside is a great choice for you.  It is a 5-minute walk to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center where a lot of the daytime activities include Essence Beauty Carnival, In His Zone, Essence Film Festival, and more. Many of the Essence Festival tour groups stay here.  You will be surrounded by like-minded Festival attendees. 

  1. Ace Hotel New Orleans

The Ace Hotel is located in the trendy Warehouse District and offers visitors a more modern and stylish option for staying during the Essence Festival. There is an unmistakable hipster vibe here at the hotel.  When you want to keep your party vibe going head up to the Three Keys Lounge. 

The Essence Festival is an incredibly popular event that draws visitors from all over the world. If you're planning on attending this festival, then staying in one of the hotels listed above will put you in the best position to experience everything the festival has to offer. (We suggest going to essencefesthotels.com as a few of these hotels are on there with special event pricing during the key dates for a limited time.) The above hotels are great suggestions at different price points. They offer excellent service and are conveniently located to the festival's events and activities. By staying in one of these hotels, you'll have an unforgettable Essence Festival experience.

L & L
Your Frugal and Fly Team

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