THE BRAKEMAN HOTEL
501 basin street
Property highlights
Main amenities
- Coffee shop
- Fire safety compliant
- Concierge desk
- Bell staff/porter
- Hot breakfast
- Air conditioning
- Phone services
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Parking
- Private bath or shower
- Non-smoking rooms (generic)
- Gift/News stand
- Elevators
Room Information
- Total rooms (18)
The Brakeman Hotel is New Orleans most exciting new boutique property located in Basin St. Station which is the original Norfolk Southern Railway station circa 1904 and the last remaining train station in the city. It is nestled between the historic Treme neighborhood the romantic French Quarter and the stunning and iconic St. Louis Cemetery Number 1.
Just as Southern Serves The South described the railroad service ethic of the 20th century so The Brakeman Hotel offers gracious hospitality in spacious accommodations with furniture and finishes that evoke the elegant trappings of the romantic railroad travel era.
Developed and managed by the Valentino Family in New Orleans - local hoteliers for over 60 years - The Brakeman has 18 guest rooms with elegant railroadiana finishes parking breakfast/lunch in Le Cafe tour desk exhibits and gift shop.
And as an important transportation terminal location it also serves as a Visitor Information Center and the primary stop of New Orleans City Sightseeing with daily Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing tours of the city.
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