• New Orleans' Bourbon Street is central to the Mardi Gras celebrations.new orleans balconies image by Elly from Fotolia.com
  
  Bourbon Street is one of the most famous streets in New Orleans. Located in the popular French Quarter, the street is home to the famous Mardi Gras festival held yearly in the district. Several hotels are located on the famous street itself and within walking distance. These hotels are mid-range to high-end in terms of price and quality.
  
  

Astor Crowne Plaza

• The Astor Crowne Plaza is an upper-class hotel located at the intersection of Bourbon and Canal Streets. The 14-story hotel features a classical interior with French-inspired details and furnishings. Some of the hotel amenities include a third-floor pool with a view over Bourbon Street, concierge, business center and on-site parking. The on-site restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and serves traditional New Orleans cuisine; 24-hour room service also is available. Pets are not allowed.
  
  The 693 rooms are traditionally styled and feature the same design elements found throughout the hotel. All rooms feature a color television, CD player, stereo, work desk, in-room safe and two telephones. Connecting rooms are available, as are suites with a separate living area, sofa bed and full kitchen.
  
  Astor Crowne Plaza
  
  739 Canal St.
  
  New Orleans, LA 70130
  
  504-962-0500
  
  astorneworleans.com
  
  

Chateau Bourbon

• The Chateau Bourbon is an upper-end hotel located on the corner of Bourbon and Iberville Streets. The historic hotel was built in 1849 and retains much of the original character while using state-of-the-art technology and amenities throughout. The Chateau Bourbon has won numerous awards. Some of the hotel amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, concierge, business center, outdoor pool and patio courtyard and room service. An on-site restaurant and bar serve New Orleans-style cuisine and seafood. Al Fresco dining is available. Pets are not permitted.
  
  The 251 smoke-free rooms feature classical furnishings, 12-foot ceilings, 32-inch flat-screen televisions, work desk, in-room safe and a private bathroom with bathrobe.
  
  Chateau Bourbon
  
  800 Iberville St.
  
  New Orleans, LA 70112
  
  504-586-0800
  
  chateaubourbonneworleans.com
  
  

Country Inn & Suites

• The Country Inn & Suites is a mid-range hotel situated three blocks from the French Quarter and half a mile from Bourbon Street. The five-story hotel features an atrium lobby with wood-beamed ceilings and traditional furnishings. Hotel amenities include an exterior dipping pool, outdoor courtyard with sitting area, concierge, fitness center, complimentary breakfast buffet and on-site laundry facilities. Several restaurants are available within a couple blocks of the restaurant. Pets are prohibited.
  
  The 155 rooms feature the same interior design elements found throughout the hotel, such as wood-beamed ceilings and brick walls. Each room includes a 27-inch television, in-room safe and a work desk. Rooms with a microwave and mini-fridge are available. Suites include a separate living area with sofa bed.
  
  Country Inn & Suites
  
  315 Magazine St.
  
  New Orleans, LA 70130
  
  504-324-5400
  
  countryinns.com