Melrose Mansion  

In the heart of the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street and a short walk to Frenchmen Street. About 0.5 mi from the Mississippi River and close to Café du Monde — a romantic Art Deco boutique hotel made for nightlife and jazz.

This Art Deco property features around 20 individually decorated guestrooms with private balconies, free minibar items and LCD TVs. Expect pillowtop beds with down comforters, iPod docking in some rooms and designer toiletries — stylish, small-scale and wedding-friendly.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool and hit the 24-hour fitness center. Complimentary wireless internet, concierge and wedding services round out the offering — wake up to French Quarter views or poolside mornings.

Luggage storage and a safe-deposit box are available, with self parking onsite (charges may apply) and lobby coffee/tea. Front-desk and concierge services help with logistics.

A complimentary breakfast is served to guests daily, and the hotel hosts a complimentary daily reception. No on-site specialty restaurants are noted, but you’re steps from classic New Orleans cafés and eateries.