The Brakeman Hotel  

Nestled between the French Quarter and Treme in New Orleans, just steps from Bourbon Street, Louis Armstrong Park and Saenger Theatre. A short walk takes you to Canal Street, Jackson Square and St. Louis Cemetery No. 1—ideal for jazz, history and late-night wandering.

Housed in the beautifully restored 1904 Basin Street Station—the city's last remaining train station—this boutique hotel channels romantic railroad travel with vintage-inspired furnishings and local exhibits. Eighteen guestrooms feature flat-screen TVs, desks and laptop-compatible safes; bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. The property also has a gift shop and serves as a visitor information center and primary stop for city sightseeing hop-on hop-off tours.

Complimentary wireless internet and concierge services keep things easy. On-site perks include a snack bar/deli, Le Cafe for breakfast and lunch, exhibits, a banquet hall and a gift shop. Paid self-parking is available onsite.

Featured services include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and a safe-deposit box. The tour desk and visitor information center can arrange excursions and city tours; elevator access and an on-site ATM add convenience.

Le Cafe serves breakfast and lunch on-site, and a snack bar/deli offers grab-and-go options for busy days. Easy fuel for a day of jazz, cemetery tours or Bourbon Street nights.