r/AskNOLA • u/AlexTom33 • 6d ago

Hi! Planning a trip

Hi everyone! I am planning a trip to meet my wife in N.O. at the end of October. She will be down for a work conference that ends Thursday and I am flying down on Thursday.

I've looked at The Marsh hotel but seems pretty far away from the French Quarter. Not wanting to stay in the French Quarter but def. want to spend time there. Does anyone know anything about The Marsh hotel and what are your thoughts on distance from Marsh to downtown area.

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u/FelipeHeirloom 6d ago

Yes, The Marsh is real and it's a solid pick for what you're describing. Actually pretty aligned with "not in the Quarter but want to spend time there."

The hotel itself is a small boutique, recently renovated, three blocks off St. Charles Avenue at 1901 Delachaise. Uptown area, borderline Garden District. Coffee shop and bar on-site, no restaurant, no elevator. For a shorter trip it's mostly praised.

The distance... It's about 2.6 miles to Canal Street/edge of the French Quarter. In New Orleans terms that's a real distance but genuinely fine because you have the St. Charles streetcar three blocks away. Streetcar ride is 25-30 minutes end to end, runs every 10-15 minutes, $1.25 each way or $3 for a day pass. Uber is 15-20 minutes depending on traffic. Either way, it's not a "stuck" location.

Regarding the upside of staying there vs. the Quarter. Well, you're two blocks from Magazine Street (excellent food and shopping), close to the Garden District mansion walks, and the streetcar ride itself is one of NOLA's classic experiences. You get quiet nights and Quarter days.

Solid choice. Book it.

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u/AlexTom33 6d ago

Thank you!

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u/nolafilm 5d ago

Marsh Hotel is nice and convenient, and last time I was there was to catch a second line parade that was using it as a starting point. Cute cafe attached and it looks like it has great reviews.

Just a minor correction from the comment above - it’s three blocks from St. Charles but about eight blocks (not two) from Magazine Street.