How many nights should you stay at The Eliza Jane?
Plan on 2–3 nights for a quick New Orleans weekend base to see the French Quarter and nearby museums; 4–5 nights if you want time for a plantation or swamp day trip and more relaxed meals. Business travelers or event guests sometimes stay just 1 night for a meeting, while wedding parties or those who want to explore the city more slowly may prefer a week.
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How to pick a length based on what you want to do
2–3 nights covers the highlights near The Eliza Jane: a few hours in the French Quarter, the National WWII Museum, and an evening at The Press Room or Couvant. The hotel sits a few blocks from Bourbon Street and a short walk to Canal Street, so you can see a lot on a compact schedule.
Add nights if you plan a day trip. Oak Alley or Whitney Plantation tours and swamp/bayou trips are typically full-day excursions that are comfortable as single-day add-ons to a 4–5 night stay.
- 1 night: arrival or meeting stay; limited sightseeing.
- 2–3 nights: French Quarter, Museum, one good restaurant night.
- 4–5 nights: include a plantation or swamp tour and slower dining.
- 7+ nights: a relaxed pace to explore neighborhoods and day trips.
| Trip Focus | Suggested Nights |
|---|---|
| Meeting or single event | 1 |
| Weekend highlights | 2–3 |
| Sightseeing + day trip | 4–5 |
Where to sleep: room types that affect stay length
If you plan to entertain family or stay longer, choose a suite. The Editor's Suite and Publisher's Suite include extra living space and sofa beds that make longer stays or family visits more comfortable.
For most travelers a Deluxe Room or Magazine St View Room provides the essential comforts and works well for shorter stays. Room configurations such as Corner Room or Suite, Magazine St View give additional space or views if you want more room to spread out.
- Short stays (1–3 nights): Deluxe Room, Magazine St View Room, Room options.
- Families or longer stays: Corner Room, Editor's Suite, Publisher's Suite, Suite, Magazine St View.
- If you need flexibility: many Room types offer king or two-queen layouts and some include a Double Sofa Bed.
| Room type | Why it helps for longer stays |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | Simple, comfortable for short stays |
| Corner Room | Extra space; includes Double Sofa Bed |
| Editor’s Suite / Publisher’s Suite | Living area and sofa bed for families or longer visits |
Dining and how much time to allow at The Eliza Jane
Couvant is the hotel's French-Louisiana brasserie that serves breakfast, lunch/brunch and dinner on a set schedule; plan time for relaxed meals there if included in your trip. The Press Room is the lobby bar and library-style lounge for cocktails, coffee and small snacks.
If food is a major reason for your visit, add extra nights so you can book dinner reservations at Couvant and still get out to other neighborhood restaurants without rushing.
- Couvant hours include breakfast daily 7:00–11:00 AM and evening dinner on select nights; reservations are accepted.
- The Press Room is open daily in the afternoon and evening for casual drinks and light bites.
- Breakfast at the hotel is available for a surcharge; consider late check-out (11:00 AM) timing when planning early flights.
| Venue | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Couvant | Full meals (breakfast, lunch/brunch, dinner) |
| The Press Room | Coffee, cocktails, small snacks |
Families, pets and what that means for your stay length
The Eliza Jane is family-welcoming: up to three children aged 17 and under stay free using existing bedding. That can make a 3–4 night stay economical for families who plan to share one room.
Dogs are welcome with restrictions (two dogs max, 40-lb limit, $150 non-refundable cleaning fee per stay). If traveling with pets or children, factor in arrival/departure logistics and any rollaway fees when deciding how many nights to book.
- Up to 3 children 17 and under stay free using existing bedding.
- Pets: dogs only, up to two per room, 40-lb max, $150 non-refundable fee.
- Rollaway beds and incidental deposits may incur additional nightly or one-time charges.
| Policy | Notes |
|---|---|
| Children | Up to 3 children 17 & under stay free in parent’s room |
| Pets | Dogs only, $150 cleaning fee per stay, 40-lb limit |
Events and weddings: plan additional time
If your stay is tied to an event at The Eliza Jane — wedding, rehearsal dinner or conference — plan to arrive at least the afternoon before and depart the day after to allow for set-up, packing and any post-event brunch. The hotel’s event spaces (Holbrook, The Courtyard, The Press Room/Library Lounge and Couvant Private Dining) handle a range of group sizes.
Wedding parties often reserve multiple rooms or suites and may stay several nights to cover rehearsal, ceremony and post-wedding gatherings. The Holbrook can accommodate larger receptions; smaller private events fit in The Press Room or Courtyard.
- Holbrook: largest indoor event room, accommodates up to ~150 guests (can be split).
- The Press Room/Library Lounge: suitable for smaller receptions or private events (capacity listed on property pages).
- Allow extra nights for setup/rehearsal and a calm recovery day after events.
| Venue | Typical max guests |
|---|---|
| Holbrook | Up to ~150 |
| The Press Room / Library Lounge | Smaller private events (capacity listed on hotel materials) |
| The Courtyard | Outdoor cocktail or small reception space |
Logistics that affect how long you should stay
Practical items that influence nights include check-in/out times (check-in 4:00 PM, check-out 11:00 AM) and whether you’ll need valet parking or an early check-in. Valet parking is the hotel’s parking option; the property does not offer self-parking.
If you need an early arrival, the hotel lists early check-in options for a fee (before noon) when available; similarly, late check-in options are fee-based. Also factor in airport travel time: the hotel puts MSY at just over 14 miles (about 35 minutes) by car.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM. Check-out: 11:00 AM.
- Early check-in before 12:00 PM and late check-in after 12:00 PM may be available for a fee.
- Valet parking is available; there is no on-site self-parking.
- No on-site pool or spa; fitness center is open 24 hours.
| Item | Effect on stay length |
|---|---|
| Early check-in / late arrival | May add a night if arrival time is early and options are unavailable |
| Airport transfers | Allow travel time to/from MSY when booking flights |
| No pool or spa | Don’t plan additional pool days at the hotel |
