Hotels in Gretna · Hotel
The Pontchartrain Hotel
The Pontchartrain Hotel is one of the stays around Gretna, scoring 3.5/5 across 174 reviews on Yelp, about 4.3 km from the mapped city center, listed at 2031 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130.
2031 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Ranked #13 of 17 by guest score · #2 closest to the mapped city center.
Best time in Gretna is typically Summer — guides often suggest around 3-4 days — the mapped sights feel compact.
About
This New Orleans Garden District hotel features free WiFi and is 2.4 km from the New Orleans Convention Center. The Mercedes-Benz Superdome is a 5 minutes' drive away. Steps from the front entrance, guests will find a street car for transportation throughout the city. Rooms have a flat-screen TV. Some units feature a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Every room is fitted with a private bathroom. For your comfort, you will find bath robes and free toiletries. Guests can relax in the evening at the on-site Bayou Bar, enjoy breakfast and lunch in the Silver Whistle Café. Located on the ground floor and open for dinner, the Jack Rose restaurant offers an eclectic dining experience. The Hot Tin, Rooftop Bar, features 270-degree views of the river and downtown New Orleans. The World War 2 Museum is located 1.3 km from the property, while Morial Convention Center is 1.7 km away.
Amenities
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Spa
Sights near this hotel
Mapped places from the Gretna guide, ranked by distance from this stay.
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House of Broel Attraction
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Southern Food and Beverage Museum Attraction
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St. Mary's Assumption Church Attraction
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Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 Attraction
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Christ Church Cathedral Attraction
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Elms Mansion Attraction
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Louisiana's Civil War Museum Attraction
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Ogden Museum of Southern Art Attraction
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Stay tips for Gretna
Pulled from this destination’s travel tips — useful when choosing an area or planning evenings.
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Try the local Cajun cuisine
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Visit the National WWII Museum
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Take a swamp tour to see alligators
Recent reviews
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Michael E. 2.0/5 Jul 11, 2026
Oh heck no... service is deplorable... rooms are old and scrappy well worn carpet... drain flys (bugs) flying... no one open doors at entrance... no ice bucket in room... requested ice... no response…
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Anna N. 5.0/5 Jun 18, 2026
We absolutely adored the ambience and atmosphere. The team was great and we will definitely be back. Itu0027s so nice to say somewhere else besides the quarter. And the roof rooftop bar is an excellent p…
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Bruce M. 5.0/5 May 4, 2026
Wow !!! Talk about a great place to see the NOLA and have a cocktail. This is the place. Itu0027s located so the PH level of the hotel and itu0027s amazing We had cocktails and sat and visited and looked ove…
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