At The Iris Motel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Canal Street and Caesars Superdome. This Art Deco hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Bourbon Street and City Park. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Canal at Telemachus Stop is 10 minutes and Canal at Clark Stop is 10 minutes.
Reviews
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (4)
Housekeeping once per stay
Outdoor pool
Luggage storage
Limited hour front desk
Feel at home (6)
Refrigerator
Private bathroom
Television
Coffee/tea maker
Blackout drapes/curtains
In-room climate control (air conditioning)
$87 nightly
The total price is $101
$101 total
Jun 22 - Jun 23
Total includes taxes and fees
Room options
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Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
2497 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds
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Non-Smoking King Room, Parking Included
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
2497 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Non-Smoking King Room, No Parking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 16 min drive
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 10 min drive
Canal at Telemachus Stop - 10 min walk
Canal at Clark Stop - 10 min walk
Canal at Scott Stop - 12 min walk
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
At The Iris Motel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Canal Street and Caesars Superdome. This Art Deco hotel is also just a 5-minute drive from Bourbon Street and City Park. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Canal at Telemachus Stop is 10 minutes and Canal at Clark Stop is 10 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
19 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Traveling with children
Pool gate
Fence around the pool
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Luggage storage
Virtual front desk
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2017
An outdoor pool
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity
Wheelchair-accessible vanity height (inches): 33
Braille/raised signage
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Tile flooring in room
Room amenities
Be entertained
40-inch LED TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Climate-controlled air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
More
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Breakage deposit: USD 150 per stay
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 40 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 40 (subject to availability)
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
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.
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
Frequently asked questions
Does The Iris Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Iris Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at The Iris Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at The Iris Motel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Iris Motel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. There's a charge of USD 40 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 40 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Iris Motel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Fair Grounds Race Course (5-min drive) and Caesars New Orleans Casino (5-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at The Iris Motel and nearby?
The Iris Motel has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around The Iris Motel like?
The Iris Motel is in Mid-City District, a short 10-minute walk from Canal at Telemachus Stop and 19 minutes' walk from Xavier University of New Orleans.
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The Iris Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
The pool was a highlight, described as amazing, perfect, nice, and excellent by multiple guests. (10 reviews)
The property offers convenient and secure gated parking, providing a safe and easy parking experience. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10
Such a cute and kitschy place! Super clean, great location, really comfortable beds, excellent pool
Megan
2-night trip
10/10
Easy to check in and clean room.
Mahesh
1-night trip
10/10
Very nice renovated motel/hotel great pool area, staying again for sure
Joshua
1-night trip
10/10
Easy check in and great location
Trenton
1-night trip
8/10
The assigned parking behind a gate was very convenient and gave me a feeling of safety.
Ruby
1-night trip
10/10
It’s a funky little place but good.
Courtney
1-night trip
10/10
Nice clean and conveniently located
Jordan
2-night trip
10/10
A gem of a motel
Dainen
2-night trip
10/10
Centrally located, clean, felt recently refurbished. Loved the pool oasis. Definitely am staying here next time I visit New Orleans
John
3-night trip
4/10
It was a convenient location. The rooms are really small for two people to navigate. The air cooling unit was so loud that we could not sleep without wearing earplugs or suffering through the heat. When we complained about the noise, we were offered either a sound machine or a box fan. This led me to believe the problem was already noted and the room was rented anyway.
Charlene
2-night trip
10/10
very clean
george
1-night trip
10/10
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.
David
1-night trip
8/10
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
Mariah
2-night trip
6/10
A cute redone motel with nice beds and gated parking. But the room was tiny and the walls thin - I don’t know if I would stay again with a teen.
Elizabeth
1-night trip
10/10
Retro feel... location
Wayne
1-night trip
10/10
Out the way but not too far
Halimah
1-night trip
10/10
Everything was great
Marlon
1-night trip
10/10
Easy to access clean and comfortable
Jordan
1-night trip
6/10
Pool was nice
Shameka
2-night trip
10/10
It was a very nice cozy place just need a microwave
Tracy
6-night trip
10/10
Nice customer service
Halimah
1-night trip
8/10
Can’t rate the staff, self check in. Ok/good stay for the money. Area looked sketchy.
Becky
1-night trip
10/10
We really enjoyed our stay at this motel. When we walked in there were friendship bracelets and a welcome card from the staff! Very personable. The room was a little small for the 4 of us, but for the price for the weekend it wasn't too bad.
Kara
2-night trip
10/10
Needed a place to stay for one night while in New Orleans. This was a great choice. Very clean room, easy check-in when i arrived, easy check out in the morning when I left
Steven
1-night trip
10/10
This place was awesome. It was in the middle of everything. Lots of stuff in walking distance. The pool was the icing on the cake. I will definitely stay again. Don’t hesitate to book.