Is The Eliza Jane worth it? Honest pros and cons
Yes — The Eliza Jane is worth it if you want a boutique, historic-base in downtown New Orleans within easy walking distance of the French Quarter and museum/canal-area sights. If you need an on-site pool, full spa, or self-parking, look elsewhere — this property focuses on rooms, a courtyard, restaurant service, and event space in restored 19th-century warehouses.
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Location and neighborhood
The Eliza Jane sits at 315 Magazine St in the Central Business District, a few blocks from the French Quarter and close to Canal Street, the National WWII Museum, and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. That central location makes walking to many downtown attractions practical.
Travelers who rely on transit have access to nearby streetcar lines and the hotel is commonly used as a base for sightseeing, convention trips, and visits to nearby galleries and restaurants.
- Address: 315 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
- Few-block walk to the French Quarter and Canal Street
- Close to the National WWII Museum and Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
| Nearby spot | Typical walk time (source references vary) |
|---|---|
| National WWII Museum | About a 5-minute walk |
| Canal Place / Canal Street | About a 5-minute walk |
| Harrah's Casino | Within about a 10-minute walk |
Rooms and suite options
The hotel offers a range of room types from standard guest rooms to multi-room suites. Room names include Deluxe Room, Interior Room, Room, Corner Room, Editor's Suite, Publisher's Suite, Suite, Magazine St View, Magazine St View Room, and various tub/accessible variants — see the hotel's room list when booking for exact layouts and bed configurations.
Rooms typically emphasize restored-historic character and midtown boutique styling rather than large modern footprints; suites and the Editor's Suite offer separate living/sitting areas for more space.
- Examples of room names (exact wording): Deluxe Room; Interior Room; Room; Corner Room; Editor's Suite; Publisher's Suite; Suite, Magazine St View; Magazine St View Room; Room ( , Tub); Interior ( , Tub) Room.
- Total property rooms: 196 guestrooms and suites (boutique hotel scale).
- Some rooms include sofa beds or double sofa beds for families.
| Room name | Beds (as listed by the property) |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room | 1 King Bed |
| Corner Room | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Suite, Magazine St View | 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
On-site amenities — what you get (and what you don't)
The Eliza Jane provides free Wi‑Fi throughout the property, a 24-hour fitness center with Precor cardio machines, a Peloton bike, Matrix equipment, and free weights, and a staffed 24-hour front desk with concierge services and luggage storage.
There is no on-site pool or spa; spa services are not offered on-property according to detailed third-party reviews. Valet parking is available (no self-parking) and the hotel is 100% smoke-free.
- Free Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel
- 24-hour fitness center (Precor, Peloton, Matrix, free weights)
- Valet parking only (no on-site self-parking)
- No on-site pool and no on-site spa services
- ATM in the lobby
| Amenity | Availability |
|---|---|
| Pool | Not available on-site |
| Spa services | Not offered on-site |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours (cardio machines, Peloton, free weights) |
Dining and bars
On-site dining centers on Couvant, a French‑influenced Louisiana brasserie located in a historic part of the building, and The Press Room, the hotel's library-style lobby bar that serves coffee, small bites, and cocktails.
Couvant publishes set hours for breakfast, lunch/brunch and select dinner services; The Press Room has afternoon-to-midnight hours with a regular happy hour window. Reservations are accepted at Couvant and walk-ins are also possible.
- Couvant: French-Louisiana brasserie. Hours include breakfast daily 7:00–11:00 AM and other meal periods (see hotel listings for full schedule).
- The Press Room: lobby bar/library lounge open daily (afternoon to midnight) with happy hour times.
- Private dining and event meals can be arranged through the hotel's event/banquet services.
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Couvant | Breakfast, lunch/brunch windows, selected dinner service |
| The Press Room | Coffee, small plates, cocktails; open daily afternoon–midnight |
| Couvant Private Dining | Intimate private dining up to 25 guests |
Events and weddings
The Eliza Jane offers multiple event spaces that work for meetings or small-to-mid-size weddings, including the Holbrook meeting room and an open-air Courtyard. Capacity figures vary by configuration; the Holbrook can be used for up to about 150 guests in certain setups.
Event space totals are commonly listed around 1,700–1,800+ sq ft across venues; the Press Room/Library Lounge and Courtyard offer additional options for receptions, cocktail hours, and private dining.
- Holbrook: naturally lit meeting room with exposed brick; often listed with capacities up to 150 guests (config-dependent).
- Courtyard: open-air interior courtyard used for cocktail receptions and small events.
- Total flexible event space: more than 1,700–1,800 sq ft across multiple rooms.
| Event space | Typical max capacity cited |
|---|---|
| Holbrook | Up to ~150 guests (depending on layout) |
| The Press Room / Library Lounge | Up to 75 guests for private events |
| Courtyard | Small receptions/cocktail parties (venue-specific limits apply) |
Practical policies and costs to know
Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am. Early-check-in before noon and late check-in after noon are offered for set fees (early check-in before 12pm costs $75; check-in after 12pm costs $50), both subject to availability.
The hotel is family-welcoming (up to 3 children 17 and under stay free using existing bedding); the minimum age to check in is 21. Pet policies and parking are important budget items: dogs are allowed (no cats), with a $150 non-refundable cleaning fee per stay, a 40-lb weight limit, and up to two dogs per room. Valet parking is offered for a surcharge.
- Check-in: 4:00 pm; Check-out: 11:00 am
- Early/late check-in fees: $75 (before 12pm) or $50 (after 12pm) when available
- Pets: dogs only; $150 non-refundable cleaning fee; 40-lb max; up to two dogs per room
- No self-parking on site; valet parking is available (surcharges apply)
- Breakfast: full/buffet breakfast available for a surcharge (approx. $25 per person as listed by some sources)
| Policy | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 21 years old |
| Children | Up to 3 children 17 & under stay free with existing bedding |
| Pool / spa | No on-site pool; no on-site spa services |
Who should (and who shouldn’t) stay here
Good fit: travelers who want a centrally located boutique hotel with historic character, an on-site restaurant and lobby bar, and compact fitness/dining/event facilities. The Eliza Jane works well for couples, families (with children using existing bedding), convention attendees, and anyone who prioritizes location near the French Quarter and museum corridor.
Not a good fit: guests who require an on-site pool, on-site spa treatments, self-parking, or very large resort-style amenities. Also check room layouts carefully if you need specific bedding arrangements — the property uses many room-type variations and some families prefer suites for extra space.
- Best for: sightseeing couples, families wanting downtown access, convention attendees, small wedding parties.
- Avoid if you need: pool or full spa on-site, extensive resort leisure spaces, or guaranteed self-parking.
| Traveler type | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Sightseeing / museum visitors | Recommended |
| Sunbathing/ pool-focused vacationers | Not recommended |
| Wedding parties needing unique indoor/outdoor spaces | Consider — several on-site event venues available |
