THE LAFAYETTE NEW ORLEANS BY KASA LIVING, New Orleans

The Lafayette New Orleans By Kasa - Historic 3-star hotel on St. Charles Avenue with landmark architecture and downtown greenspace access

Located in the Arts-Warehouse District overlooking Lafayette Square, this historic New Orleans hotel built in 1916 features Italian marble floors, wrought-iron balconies, French doors, and decorative moldings. The Lafayette New Orleans By Kasa offers rooms equipped with cable TV, work desks, and marble-tiled bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation includes air conditioning, electric kettles, and free WiFi access. The property houses Desi Vega's Steakhouse, serving Louisiana cuisine and traditional steakhouse fare, alongside a discrete cocktail bar separated from the dining room by the hotel lobby. The hotel sits directly on the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line, 0.5 miles from The National WWII Museum and Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Key attractions within 0.5 miles include the Morial Convention Center, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, and New Orleans Riverwalk Shopping Center.

Pros

Historic architectural elements preserved throughout the property

Pet-friendly accommodations next to downtown's only greenspace

24-hour front desk service

Within 0.3 miles of multiple dining options including Herbsaint and Marcello's Restaurant

Cons

12.5 miles from New Orleans Lakefront

Smoking permitted only in outdoor public areas