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The Iris Motel

3.0 star property
Art Deco hotel in New Orleans with an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Front of property
Outdoor pool
Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is NZ$178
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar

Explore the area

Map
3610 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans, LA, 70119
  • Caesars Superdome
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Smoothie King Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bourbon Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking

Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking

Double Queen Room, Sleeps 4 with Parking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Non-Smoking King Room, Parking Included

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Non-Smoking King Room, Parking Included

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Non-Smoking King Room, No Parking

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, laptop workspace

Non-Smoking King Room, No Parking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Accessible King Room, Ground Floor

Accessible King Room, Ground Floor

Accessible King Room, Ground Floor

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
LED TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
  • 232 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

New Orleans

The Iris Motel puts you in the centre of New Orleans, 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from City Park and 2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Caesars Superdome. Highlights at this Art Deco hotel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-out and luggage storage. .With a stay at this 3-property class Mid-City District hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Tulane University and 3.2 km (2 mi) from Smoothie King Center.

What's nearby

  • Caesars Superdome - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Smoothie King Center - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bourbon Street - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Tulane University - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Caesars New Orleans Casino - 5 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal - 10 min drive
  • Canal at Telemachus Stop - 10 min walk
  • New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Finn McCool's Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mandina's Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Shamrock - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mona's Cafe - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Five Happiness - ‬17 min walk

About this property

The Iris Motel

Art Deco hotel in New Orleans with an outdoor pool
The Iris Motel offers its guests an outdoor pool and express check-out. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3-star New Orleans hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
The Iris Motel offers 19 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom vanity (84 centimetre high)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 40
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 40
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 5 days before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 40 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old.
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 48 mi (77 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 25 years old. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted. Guests whose residence is within 48 mi (77 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in.

Property is also known as

Ben Louie Hotel New Orleans
Ben Louie Hotel
Ben Louie New Orleans
Ben Louie
The Ben Louie
The Iris Motel Hotel
The Iris Motel New Orleans
The Iris Motel Hotel New Orleans

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Iris Motel?

The Iris Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Iris Motel?

As of 12 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Iris Motel on 13 Mar 2025 start from NZ$178.34, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Iris Motel have a pool?

The Iris Motel has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Iris Motel?

No, The Iris Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Iris Motel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Iris Motel?

No, pets are not allowed.

The Iris Motel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 83 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carl R

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and a good place to stay for a week on a budget. The area around the room, not the best. That wasn’t a problem though, bunch of bars within driving distance and Ubers were relatively cheap to go drinking all over town.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will definitely be back!
One of the best hotels I’ve stayed at in New Orleans. Super cool and super clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean and conveniently located
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with partner
It’s a funky little place but good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A cute redone motel with nice beds and gated parking. But the room was tiny and the walls thin - I don’t know if I would stay again with a teen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Watch your step
This motel was ok. It was a small room. Check your email because you check in with it and do not see anyone at all. The really bad part is that the metal steps have been painted with a thick coat of slippery paint. It rained while we were there and my wife and I both fell and hurt ourselves badly. They need to fix this.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Roxanne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Area was noisy. Expensive for being a lower economic area. Acceptable. Secured parking a plus. Electronic access good.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Catherine P

Travelled with family
Bus stop out the front was very handy, beds were comfortable, these were the pros. The cons include a bathroom door that has to be rehung constantly, one chair, tiny room for (supposedly) four people.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places. Staff was so friendly and helpful! Super clean and the best beds and pillows ever!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua, Gautier

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay at The Iris. We came for Taylor Swift concert and the hotel made friendship bracelets and had them in our room. My daughter didn’t have time to get braclets before coming to New Orleans so she was so happy to have them to wear to the concert. Thank you for making this trip more special! Beds were very comfortable and self check in was easy. I forgot my airpod pros in the room and they even mailed them to me in Denver. Highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this motel. When we walked in there were friendship bracelets and a welcome card from the staff! Very personable. The room was a little small for the 4 of us, but for the price for the weekend it wasn't too bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a last minute property due to a cancellation from another property. The room was clean and management was very helpful. My family felt safe there. Since we were in a room next to the street it did get noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaity

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
the Iris Motel is so cute! it was also very clean. we loved that it was gated, it made our NOLA stay feel a lot safer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Disliked: Staff & service
Beware: no office or onsite help
Well not able to tell you about the stay as when I arrived there is no office. There is only a gated parking area for guest that required a PIN code to open the gate. Never got an email with any information about what I needed to do when I arrived. When trying to call the front desk for help, the phone only rang until it went dead. Tried calling multiple times. Would have been nice to have been given more information before my trip so I could have known there was no front desk or help on property and what I would have needed to do to access the property and my room that I paid for. Had to go find another hotel for my stay and pay even more money.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eyes On Iris
I came for the TNF Saints game. I arrived Wednesday & left early Friday morning. The property is small, but gated and well maintained. They provide you with the number codes to the gate and your room a couple days before your stay. Check in is at 4 p.m., but they allowed me to check in 3 hours early. Nice comfy beds, they don't have microwaves, only mini fridges. The Superdome is a 2 mile walk, but it beats paying for parking and caught up in the traffic. I only come to New Orleans for Saints games, so this will be one of my go-tos if I wanna stay closer to the Superdome for an affordable price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Easy to access clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024