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The Iris Motel

3.0 star property

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lush greenery and comfortable seating.
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Relax on the balcony with a view of the courtyard, featuring a comfortable seating area and a beautiful abstract wall design.
Experience the charm of this motel with a flat roof and balcony, featuring a colorful entrance and lush surroundings.
Welcome to The Iris Motel, featuring a vibrant mural and beautifully landscaped grounds.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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3610 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70119
  • Caesars Superdome
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Smoothie King Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bourbon Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking

Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking

Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Non-Smoking King Room, Parking Included

7.6 out of 10
Good
(39 reviews)
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Non-Smoking King Room, No Parking

1 bedroom, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk

Non-Smoking King Room, No Parking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible King Room, Ground Floor

Accessible King Room, Ground Floor

Accessible King Room, Ground Floor

  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

New Orleans

A stay at The Iris Motel places you in the heart of New Orleans, within a 5-minute drive of Caesars Superdome and City Park. .This hotel is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Tulane University and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Bourbon Street.

What's nearby

  • Caesars Superdome - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Smoothie King Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Bourbon Street - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Tulane University - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 5 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Canal at Telemachus Stop - 10 min walk
  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finn McCool's Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mandina's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shamrock - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mona's Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Five Happiness - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Iris Motel

Art Deco hotel in New Orleans with an outdoor pool
The Iris Motel offers 19 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LED televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include express check-out and luggage storage.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (84 centimetre high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 29.99
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 29.99
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 150 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Early check-in fee: USD 29.99 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 29.99 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 48 mi (77 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Ben Louie Hotel New Orleans
Ben Louie Hotel
Ben Louie New Orleans
Ben Louie
The Ben Louie
The Iris Motel Hotel
The Iris Motel New Orleans
The Iris Motel Hotel New Orleans

The Iris Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 115 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loud college type /club hangout right next door. As for transportation, the nearest trolley is about half a mile from motel on canal street so expect to walk half a mile on lots of uneven and broken sidewalks in very darkened areas at night. The motel is adorably redone with a vintage vibe, comfortable bed and soft pillows. Loved the pool area for chilling out. They have an enclosed parking area that you feel safe since you need access code to get into the parking area as well as your room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
So the office staff my first day was on point! He was FANTASTIC! My stay however, first room I was given; was dirty, no big deal changed switch rooms, new room “clean room “
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seth

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Inara

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was a bit concerned about the area after reading some previous reviews, but staying in a gated hotel made us feel safe and comfortable. We spent most of our time exploring historical sites and only came back to the hotel to sleep. The hotel was quiet and nice, with very few people around during our stay. The room was clean and had everything we needed, including a small fridge and a coffee maker. The staff were friendly and helpful, even though I only spoke with them over the phone!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nicely remodeled small motel and good access to the French Quarter areas by public transportation. Economical due to its location near the city but also easy access to leave the city.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Margaret

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique place- surprisingly quiet and close to midcity. Great communication with no contact check in and checkout.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Couldn't be happier. Staff is helpful and attentive, the room is clean, and offers plenty of comfort and rest to this weary traveler.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All was good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cierra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amalia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really attentive and helpful, and the rooms were great!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Telisha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

terry

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and good value
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Foh Fat, Brooklyn

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property owner should fix the flooded and broken sidewalk. It is unsafe for anyone to walk on the street to avoid the flooded and cracked sidewalk.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

scary spot

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mahesh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to check in and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel experience and value!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ruby, Houston

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The assigned parking behind a gate was very convenient and gave me a feeling of safety.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elias

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gated parking and contactless check-in/out was good. My door needed service, however, as it was difficult to lock and open. Also, my door was open when I checked in. Not sure if the staff had trouble with it like I did during my stay. Besides those easily fixable things, I liked this place and would use it again next time I'm in town.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mariah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We wanted to come to New Orleans with a budget but are definitely used to a certain quality of facilities and this was the perfect in between something fancy and something cheap. I very much love The artsy mural on the outside, it was very clean, the parking being a sign be a room was awesome, my only wish was that there was a microwave in the unit. If we come to New Orleans again we will definitely stay here
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Great place. Well run. Clean. It’s on a busy street so you want to put some ear plugs in or play some white noise at night. Not a big deal. Outstanding hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025