:: INTRODUCTION :: Tucked away at the Mississippi River in the heart of the French Quarter, the Historic French Market Inn is a beautiful 19th century inn promising a romantic adventure for your stay in New Orleans. Built in the 1800's for Baron Joseph Xavier de Pontalba, the Historic French Market Inn has recently been restored to its original beauty. :: HOTEL FACILITIES :: After spending your day enjoying the many exciting attractions of New Orleans, we invite you to unwind in the lush courtyard of the Historic French Market Inn. Join us for complimentary evening cocktails on the brick patio by our courtyard pool. The grand scale of personal service provided to guests of the Historic French Market Inn distinguish it from large city hotels. Amenities provided for your comfort and convenience include: Irons and Ironing Boards Hair Dryers Cable TV with FREE movie and sports channels Data ports, voice mail and fax services Courtyard Pool Adjacent Coffee Shop Cocktail Lounge Concierge services Handicapped accessible rooms $1.99 Deluxe Continental Breakfast Pet fee: $25 Group Amenities: Garden setting courtyards Swimming pool Easy motor coach access Walking distance to Jackson square We look forward to seeing you on your next visit to New Orleans! :: ROOM AMENITIES :: The Historic French Market Inn features 95 richly-detailed rooms and suites surrounding a lush courtyard ... offering timeless elegance for romantic adventure or reasonably-priced business lodging. Preserving the charm of the past while offering the beauty of the present, the Historic French Market Inn's comfortable guest rooms feature a variety of decors and exquisite furnishings. Its richly detailed decor and antique furnishings are accented with modern details in every room. Our antique touches, from original 19th Century brick walls to beautiful brass beds, add to the ambiance of The Historic French Market Inn. History The French Quarter itself is saturated with history , and there is no more historic spot than that on which the Inn is located . Originally built in the 1800's for the Baron Joseph Xavier de Pontalba, it has also served as lodging for the Governor, and was the official government house when Louisiana was still A French colony. :: HOTEL ADDRESS :: :: Historic French Market Inn :: 501 Rue Decatur New Orleans, LA 70130