Stay in the French Quarter. Not near it.
The neighborhood you came to experience begins at our front door. Step out, wander freely, and come home to Saint Philip.
From Our Front Door
St. Louis Cathedral & Jackson Square — 5 min
Preservation Hall — 4 min
Pat O’Brien’s — 5 min
Bourbon Street — 5 min
The Historic New Orleans Collection — 6 min
Royal Street galleries & shops — 3 min
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop — 7 min
Café du Monde & Riverfront — 8 min
French Market — 10 min
New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint — 12 min
A Day From Saint Philip
MORNING
Café au lait, beignets, and Jackson Square as the Quarter wakes.
AFTERNOON
Galleries, courtyards, and shops—then a quiet pause back at Saint Philip.
AFTER DARK
Dinner, music, and the glow of the Quarter, all within walking distance.
Local Rituals
BOURBON STREET, THREE CLASSICS
Start at Pat O’Brien’s for a Hurricane and the piano bar. Continue to Tropical Isle for a Hand Grenade, then finish at historic Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop with its famous purple drink. Take your time, hydrate, and enjoy the people-watching.
A BEIGNET A DAY
Make it a tasting tour: start with Café du Monde for the classic, compare Café Beignet on Royal or Bourbon, then try Loretta’s in the French Market for a praline-filled—or savory crabmeat—beignet. Powdered sugar is part of the experience.
BEYOND THE QUARTER
Pair the Aquarium with a riverfront walk and shopping at Riverwalk Outlets. Then ride the red Riverfront Streetcar from the French Market toward Canal Street—or catch the Canal Streetcar toward City Park for an easy change of scenery.
Mardi Gras & Festival Season
FESTIVALS IN THE QUARTER
The Creole Tomato Festival, Satchmo SummerFest, holiday concerts, and smaller French Market celebrations keep the neighborhood lively beyond Carnival. There is nearly always something unfolding within a walk of Saint Philip.
MARDI GRAS, QUARTER STYLE
The major float parades roll beyond the Quarter, while these historic streets host walking krewes, costumed revelers, live music, and spontaneous celebration. From Saint Philip, you are already inside the atmosphere.
FRENCH QUARTER FEST
Four days of local music, food, and stages throughout the neighborhood—many within an easy walk of Saint Philip.
WALKING & NEIGHBORHOOD KREWES
Watch for Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc, Krewe Bohème, Krewe of Cork, Barkus, the Society of Saint Anne, Krewe du Vieux, and Krewe of Boo. Routes change each season, so check official schedules before arrival.
