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The Marquee, Ascend Hotel Collection

New Orleans, LA, USA
$150-$250/ night

Book this if Book this if you want a spacious, apartment-style suite with a full kitchen and quirky theater-themed decor right on the edge of the French Quarter.

Why People Love It

  • In-room Fender guitars for impromptu jam sessions
  • Rooftop dipping pool and fire pit with city views
  • Full kitchens in the 1, 2, and 3-bedroom suites

Quick Take: It bills itself as a boutique resort, but the 10:00 AM check-out time is brutally early for New Orleans, and live search verification for recent guest complaints is currently blocked.

Reviewed by @alonakindykugc: My husband and I stayed at The Marquee and it was hilarious. I used their quiet, uncrowded gym for a full workout, and when I got back an hour later, he was still dead asleep in that incredibly comfortable bed. The perfect spot for couples with totally different travel vibes!

Guest Who Stayed Here Said

The hype

Guests appreciate the spacious, well-equipped suites and the unique augmented reality theater decor.

Reality check

The 'rooftop pool' is strictly a small dipping pool, not a place to swim laps.

  • You're traveling with a group and need multi-bedroom suites
  • You prefer having a full kitchen to cook meals
  • You enjoy quirky, immersive hotel themes

Cleanliness & Maintenance

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  • Housekeeping: Live search verification blocked; standard Ascend Collection properties offer regular cleaning, but expect timeshare-style housekeeping rules.
  • Bathroom hygiene: Unable to verify specific live complaints; assume standard cleanliness but inspect upon arrival.
  • Maintenance: The property opened/renovated around 2019, so hard product (wood-tone floors, modern furnishings) should still be in decent shape.
  • Linens & towels: Advertises 'premium bedding' in all suites.
  • Odors & scents: No verifiable live complaints regarding odors.

Sleepability™

7MODERATE
MODERATE
0-4LOUD
4-7.5MODERATE
7.5-10SILENT
  • Street traffic from Elk Place and Canal Street
  • Potential noise from the rooftop terrace and fire pit area

Before you book

Good to know

  • Check-in is at 4:00 PM and check-out is a very early 10:00 AM
  • The hotel features a Speakeasy Owner's Lounge and a backstage courtyard
  • It's a Bluegreen Vacations property, so you might see timeshare promotions

What to pack

  • Earplugs (standard for any downtown New Orleans stay)
  • Your best recipes (to take advantage of the state-of-the-art kitchens)

Room Genie

Best picks

  • 3-Bedroom Presidential Suite for the balcony views of the theater district and stage-curtain master suite
  • Higher floor suites to minimize street noise from Elk Place

Rooms to avoid

  • Rooms directly below the rooftop terrace to avoid foot traffic and fire pit noise
  • Lower floor rooms facing the busy street

Room Request Genie – copy & paste

“Hi team, I'm excited for my stay. Could I please request a high-floor suite away from the elevators and not directly under the rooftop deck to ensure a quiet night? Thank you!”

FAQ & Hidden tips

Everything you actually want to know before you book.

Is there a pool?

Yes, but it's a small rooftop dipping pool, not a full swimming pool.

How far is the French Quarter?

It's about a 17-minute walk to Bourbon Street.

Are there kitchens in the rooms?

Yes, the 1, 2, and 3-bedroom suites feature state-of-the-art kitchens.

What is the check-out time?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM, which is earlier than most hotels.

Is there a gym?

Yes, there is a fitness center located on the second floor.

What is the Fender guitar for?

Every villa comes with a Fender guitar to bring the musical experience of New Orleans to life.

Insider Tips

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    Download the hotel's app to interact with the augmented reality design elements and motion-activated paintings in the hallways.

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    Head to the rooftop fire pit at night for sweeping views of the Crescent City skyline.

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    Check out the Speakeasy Owner's Lounge on the property for a quieter place to relax.

5 things to know before you go

  • 💡The hallways feature motion-activated paintings that react as you walk by.

  • 💡The 10:00 AM check-out time is one of the earliest in the city.

  • 💡It's technically a timeshare property (Bluegreen Vacations), though you can book it like a normal hotel.

  • 💡The 'pool' is explicitly described as a 'modest dipping pool'—manage your expectations.

  • 💡The decor includes theater notes on the living room walls of the 2-bedroom standard suites.

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