A great little hotel in NOLA. Loved the smaller of the 2 pools-no one ever bothered my husband and I-it was like no one else knew about it! WONDERFUL A/C-if you've been to NO in August you understand that need!
Will go back.

The staff members at the Hotel Provincial were all very nice and helpful.

The location is great--it's in the French Quarter, but it's far enough from Bourbon St so that you don't hear the noise!

Our room had windows that opened inward and had an iron gate, so that it was a sort of balcony. The room was small, but very clean and in good condition. The bathroom had two small problems. First, the soap dish area in the shower was broken, which isn't problematic except that there were rough edges and I scraped my leg on it in the shower. Second, the sink stopper was stuck in the closed position when we arrived. We called the front desk to tell them that it was stuck, and they said they'd send someone to look at it right away. "Oh sure" we thought, but they really did! Someone came within 5 minutes to fix it.

The hotel has two pools. One is a normal sized hotel pool, toward the middle of the property, and the other is very small and secluded. They were both lovely!

The continental breakfast was average in terms of variety. There were danishes, muffins, and apples to eat. Everything tasted fine--just what you'd expect--not great but not bad. There was also orange juice. Coffee and tea are provided 24-hours a day.

One bad thing is that we were in a room right at the street and had to hear the noise from the mule drawn carriage tours until very late in the night. We could also clearly hear other guests talking as they walked outside the rooms.

There are nicer hotels in the French Quarter, but for the price, this one is great! We had a wonderful time.

I have stayed at a many hotels in New Orleans, and this one earns high marks.

My preference leans to the historical old hotels. The Provincial captures the ambiance of Old New Orleans without breaking the bank.

My room was a "standard," and to my pleasant surprise, comfortably roomy, well kept, and nicely furnished. The staff was excellent. Parking was a very reasonable $18 per night.

The courtyard is a beautiful place to enjoy the complimentary coffee and pastry.

Located near the French Market, the river, the Marigny, and Jackson Square, this setting is on the quiet side of the Quarter.

Excellent restaurants, Stella and Irene's, are a short walk from your room. You'll save enough on the room to pay for a fine evening at either one.

To be honest, the Provincial has gotten a bit worn since I last stayed here three years ago but they've also been hosting a lot of government workers since Katrina and these folks still do their very best for you. The staff is great - I enjoy supporting them. If you want sparkling new, go to the Omni or Ritz. At Provincial, weather and time may have worn things but the rooms are spacious, a good value and being at the intersection of Chartres and Ursulines, an easy walk from everything in the Quarter. I just got a double bed in a very large room overlooking the pool for $89, last minute on Memorial Day weekend, which I think is a very good deal. The whole place is just classic old New Orleans. The courtyard with fountain is extremely picturesque and charming. (I can't believe people complaining about the the lobby coffee service - Community Coffee is literally around the corner, one block away on Royal; go get a cup and pastry for $5 and bring it back to the courtyard!) A lot of non-guests come here for the restaurant Stella which you should try if you have the money. Otherwise, my best recommendation is Red Fish Grill, a Brennan's property at the other end of Bourbon, or Acme. I'm glad I came back to New Orleans to eat, drink and spend money at local businesses! It's still one of the greatest cities in the world.