Best rooms at The Pontchartrain Hotel, ranked
Best overall room for views and space: Deluxe Room, City View (offers a larger footprint and direct city views). Best for families: Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Thalia Family Suite). For two-bedroom privacy or longer stays, choose Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Melpomene Two Bedroom Suite).
In this guide
- Why these rooms stand out
- Top pick: Deluxe Room, City View
- Best for families: Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Thalia Family Suite)
- Best for privacy and longer stays: Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Melpomene Two Bedroom Suite)
- Good value and simple stays: Standard Room and Deluxe Room (2 Queen Beds)
- Booking tips and practical trade-offs
Why these rooms stand out
The Pontchartrain Hotel mixes historic character with modernized guestrooms after a 2016 renovation; room choices matter if you want city views, extra sleeping capacity, or separate living space.
I ranked rooms below by a combination of natural light/view, number of beds/bedroom separation, and usable square footage when that information is available.
- Deluxe Room, City View — larger footprint (424 sq. ft.) and a city-facing outlook
- Thalia Family Suite — 1 King Bed plus 2 Twin Beds for families
- Melpomene Two Bedroom Suite — two King Beds and separate living area for privacy
| Room type | Best for | Sleeping configuration |
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe Room, City View | Views / couples | 1 King Bed |
| Thalia Family Suite | Families / groups | 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds |
| Melpomene Two Bedroom Suite | Privacy / longer stays | 2 King Beds |
Top pick: Deluxe Room, City View
Why pick it: The Deluxe Room, City View is the hotel's largest listed room type (424 sq. ft.) and faces the city, so it’s the best single-room choice if you want extra space plus natural light and streetcar/street views.
Who should book it: couples or solo travelers who prioritize room size and a daytime skyline view without upgrading to a multi-room suite.
- Size listed on hotel materials: 424 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 2 Guests (1 King Bed)
- Good for: working in-room, relaxing with a view, or avoiding stairs to rooftop
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Larger square footage | More room to spread out, suits couples and longer stays |
| City view | Daylight and a view across downtown; useful for orientation and photos |
| King bed | Standard comfort for two guests |
Best for families: Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Thalia Family Suite)
Why pick it: The Thalia Family Suite includes 1 King Bed plus 2 Twin Beds, making it the clear choice when you need a single-suite arrangement that accommodates children or multiple adults in one reservation.
Who should book it: families traveling with kids or small groups that want to stay together without reserving two separate rooms.
- Sleeping configuration: 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
- Keep in mind: The hotel is characterized as adults-oriented and requires a 21+ guest to check in, but the Thalia Family Suite is explicitly designed for families per hotel materials
- No in-room room service; guestrooms include a private bar
| What you get | Practical note |
|---|---|
| Multiple beds in one suite | Keeps family together and avoids booking separate rooms |
| Designed as a family suite | Useful when traveling with children of any age |
| Private bar in-room | Room service is unavailable; the private bar is the in-room refreshment option |
Best for privacy and longer stays: Superior Suite, Multiple Beds (Melpomene Two Bedroom Suite)
Why pick it: The Melpomene Two Bedroom Suite offers two king bedrooms plus a separate living area, which provides true bedroom separation and a living room for working or entertaining.
Who should book it: two couples, families wanting separate adult and kid sleeping areas, or travelers staying several nights who want living-room space.
- Configuration: 2 King Beds across two bedrooms
- Includes a living room area (hotel materials and suite photos show dedicated seating and piano in suite living area)
- Better for: privacy, entertaining, and longer stays than a single large room
| Suite strength | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Two distinct bedrooms | Separates sleeping areas for privacy |
| Living area | Space to relax without occupying beds |
| Two king beds | Comfortable for two couples or adults |
Good value and simple stays: Standard Room and Deluxe Room (2 Queen Beds)
Why pick them: Standard Room options (1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds) and the Deluxe Room with 2 Queen Beds are the hotel's straightforward, lower-footprint choices for travelers who prioritize location and price over extra space.
Who should book them: budget-conscious travelers, small groups who don’t need a suite, or guests who plan to spend daytime hours exploring and only need a comfortable bed and bathroom.
- Standard Room — available in 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds configurations
- Deluxe Room (2 Queen Beds) — useful for groups of up to four who want one room
- All guestrooms include a private in-room bar and complimentary high-speed Wi‑Fi (bundled with the destination amenity fee)
| Room | Best use |
|---|---|
| Standard Room (1 King or 2 Double) | Couples or small groups looking for simplicity |
| Deluxe Room (2 Queen Beds) | Friends or family sharing one room |
Booking tips and practical trade-offs
The hotel's location on St. Charles Avenue gives easy access to the streetcar stop directly in front of the building; choose a city-view room if you want daylight views of downtown and the streetcar. If you prefer a quieter street-side experience, request an interior-facing room when you book, though availability can vary.
Keep in mind the property does not have a pool or on-site fitness center; the destination amenity fee includes daily access to a nearby partner gym, Franco’s Gym on Magazine Street, and preferred access to the hotel's restaurants and rooftop bar.
- Minimum check-in age is 21 — an adult 21+ must be the reservation holder and check in
- Room service is unavailable; in-room private bars are provided instead
- Valet parking is available for a surcharge; limited free street parking exists nearby
| Question | Short answer |
|---|---|
| Is there a pool? | No — the hotel has no on-site pool |
| Is Wi‑Fi included? | Yes — free high-speed Wi‑Fi is included with the destination amenity fee |
| Can I use a gym? | Yes — daily access to Franco’s Gym on Magazine Street is included with the amenity fee |
