THE DRIFTER, New Orleans

The Drifter - A Mid-City boutique hotel with rotating food trucks, specialty café, and poolside events

Located in Mid-City New Orleans, this reimagined 1956 hotel combines retro architecture with modern amenities. The Drifter features rooms with tile/marble floors, air conditioning, and private bathrooms equipped with showers and complimentary toiletries, while select units include patios and pool views. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool and can enjoy specialty coffee from La Colombe at the on-site café. The culinary program includes rotating food trucks serving international cuisine from Mexico City, Haiti, and Colombia. Evening entertainment includes live music and social activities, complemented by frozen cocktails, Japanese beers, sakes, and local wines. This New Orleans hotel sits 1.5 miles from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and New Orleans Museum of Art. The French Quarter and Jackson Square are located 2 miles from The Drifter, with Swan River Yoga Mid City Mandir and Rouses Market within 0.5 miles.

Pros

Food trucks offer diverse international cuisine options

Evening entertainment includes live music and social events

Specialty café serves La Colombe coffee

Located within walking distance to local restaurants like Gracious Bakery + Cafe and Treo

Cons

2 miles from French Quarter attractions

Limited on-site dining options outside food truck hours