This hotel was built in 1907 and it is located a few blocks away from Canal Street, which separates the old French Quarter area from the other parts of town. You are not in the noisy or rowdy parts of town here, and your accomodations are not strictly as "modern" as they might be at some of the newer properties, but there is a grace about Le Pavillon that is very appealing, especially if you are a grownup (of any age). Enjoy the Victorian feel of the loby and lounge with its glorious chandeliers; and the late night snacks provided in the lobby.
The management and the staff are nothing but courteous and helpful. Some of our fellow visitors said that their room was too small perhaps, but we could not complain as we were upgraded quite grandly from the room we had reserved.
My family especially enjoyed the rooftop pool at night. When we were there, we had it almost to ourselves with the exception of another small group with whom we shared some great conversation. It's not a kid's "splashy" type of situation- again this is an elegant "lady" of a property, a great value for its location and quietness.
Valet parking is standard at Le Pavillon. You will pay a fee for it but parking in New Orleans is going to cost money any-which-way you look.

We called the hotel directly and our four-night stay cost us just $450 including all taxes -- and we were upgraded to a deluxe king room. The room was smallish and narrow, and the bathroom could have used a lot more shelf space. Still, everything was clean and dirt-free (except for a few areas which required the moving of furniture), and nicely appointed.

Pros: free bottled water, turn-down service, plenty of towels, a good bed, lots of hot water and solid water pressure, shower head high on wall, room-darkening curtains, friendly and competent staff (especially the taxi starters and bell staff).

Cons: bottom sheet of bed not fitted, ineffective half-size splash-guard in shower, air conditioner makes loud "pops" if fan set to "auto," bathroom door opens outward (due to sink placement), shower head is non-adjustable, we had to ask for more pillows (only got three), the usual hallway noise/talking and slamming of doors, pricey room service.

The hotel is a few blocks from the French Quarter, and we took a lot of streetcars and taxis during our stay to get to other attractions. It's in a business area, which seemed quiet, well-lit and safe, even during a late-night walk back to the hotel. The rooftop pool and jacuzzi were more appealing in the photos. Overall, the place's sparkling appearance belies its age of 100 years. Recommended.

If you like historic hotels, this is place to be. The grandeur of the place wows most people. We even considered this place for our wedding! My only complaint about the rooms is that some may need to be updated.

Not only is the place gorgeous, but service is impeccable.The staff is friendly, courteous, and accommodating. Out of 4 stays, we may have had a problem *once* with a slightly slooow valet. Warning: If this is your first time visiting NOLA, be prepared to pay $25-30 a night for parking at any hotel.

Le Pav is a few blocks from the Quarter, but is worth the walk or cab ride -- highly recommended on a hot New Orleans summer day!

This was the second time I stayed at Le Pavillon, this time I was joined by my husband and infant daughter. The hotel's staff goes well beyond expectations to provide a luxurious stay. During breakfast in the Crystal Room, the waitstaff would recall our drink preferences and bring us everything right away. The entire staff was helpful with my baby, and they were so warm that it felt like we were a part of their extended family.

Our rooms were immaculate, and we enjoyed the nightly turndown service where they left cookies and bottled water for us. At 10 pm, the hotel also served complimentary pb&j sandwiches and hot chocolate in the opulent lobby.

The concierge helped us arrange tours and expertly answered our questions. The valet, meanwhile, assisted me in taking my baby out of the rental car and cabs (when I didn't feel like taking the rental car).

I would not dream of staying anywhere else in NOLA. Le Pavillon offers a one-of-a-kind experience.