Family Friendly Astor Crowne Plaza
Location The Astor Crowne Plaza is located at 739 Canal Street on the outskirts of what is considered old town New Orleans. It boasts 693 rooms and suites and is within walking distance of most famous New Orleans landmarks as well as eateries and shopping venues.
What makes it family worthy?
Not only is the location itself quite good but the rooms and amenities were incredible. We also received excellent service from all members of the staff that we encountered. Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who happens to be traveling through the area.Fellow Travelers
In general, New Orleans is a top travel destination for couples, but all travelers are well-represented at this particular establishment.
Décor
As is typical of most hotels, the Astor Crowne Plaza uses a lot of neutral colors throughout the building. Boldly patterned accent pieces are also used to add much-needed splashes of color in some areas.Noteworthy
Check out the lobby antique looking candelabras, the colorful streetcar in the entrance and the different Mardi Gras and Santa decorations around the lobby.Steal for home
The high back green velvet seats in the lobby were our favorites!Rooms
We stayed in a standard room at this hotel, but it was very spacious nonetheless. Our large, comfortable two queen beds each with several pillows .and a large nightstand between them. It held an alarm clock and a standard phone. There was also a small work desk area, which contained a lamp, an additional phone, and a chair for us to use. The room further contained a low chest of drawers with a regular television on top of it so that travelers could sit on the bed and watch their favorite shows. As one walked into the room, they encountered a large full-length mirror, but there were some others in the room. There was also a lovely sitting area which included a sizeable, patterned arm chair and a footrest that was large enough that it could be used for seating purposes if necessary. This was further complemented by a small, round tea table that was made of wood and contained several clean drinking glasses and an ice bucket for travelers to utilize. There was also a lamp behind the sitting area, which provided good lighting for reading and other activities. The bathroom area was standard but fit our needs well nonetheless. It contained tiled floors and the usual features such as a toilet, a tub, and a sink with a sizeable mirror. Above the bathroom was a large silver rack that held ample amounts of linens. The typical bathroom supplies were provided including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and soap. A second mirror was attached to the walls which could be pulled out when guests were shaving or applying makeup in the morning. Guests with long or thick hair will be happy to know that these rooms each included a hairdryer attached to the bathroom wall. The bathroom area also contained a coffee maker along with all the relevant supplies.We were delighted to discover that unlike many hotels we have stayed in, this one provides a rubber anti -slip mat for its guests.Nice touch
The mini pepper spice and nightly cookie in the room were appreciated touches.
