Desire Area
New Orleans
Visit Desire Area
Things to do
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Top hotels in Desire Area
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"The Carousel Bar is very unique and the bartenders are very good at the specialty drinks they make. The room was very comfortable and the maids were extremely nice. That is where it ended! The front desk had an attitude like we were a bother, the restaurant did not let us eat at 9pm when we were ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"Amazing place will stay again."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Hotel Mazarin
"Great time, great stay!!"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
"Nice hotel, but definitely showing its age"
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2026
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
"It was a great stay, we enjoyed it for the second time"
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"The staff were very friendly and made sure my room was cleaned and new towels were delivered."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Desire Area
- French Quarter
- New Orleans Central Business District
- Arts/Warehouse District
- Garden District
- Lower Garden District
French Quarter
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in French Quarter. Check out top attractions like Bourbon Street and Canal Street, and jump on the metro at Dumaine St Station or Ursulines Ave Stop to see more of the city.
New Orleans Central Business District
Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Bourbon Street, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.
Arts/Warehouse District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Arts/Warehouse District. Top attractions like National World War II Museum and Riverwalk Outlets are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Julia Stop or Saint Charles at Saint Joseph Stop to see more of the city.
Garden District
Unique features of Garden District include the gardens and restaurants. Make a stop by Lafayette Cemetery or Magazine Street while you're exploring the area.
Lower Garden District
Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum.
