Pontchartrain, New OrleansPontchartrain in New Orleans, United States has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 69 of 179 hotels we score in New Orleans. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.4 before correction. Rooms from about $189 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Pontchartrain is an 11-storey, European-style hotel on St. Charles Avenue in the Garden District of Uptown New Orleans. It sits directly beside the streetcar line, about 15 blocks from the French Quarter, and operates as a full-service, historic property. Rooms are described as clean, spacious and comfortable, with city views and refrigerators, and the building mixes traditional character with modern touches. It welcomes children and pets, offers parking and Wi-Fi, and rates start at $189 a night. It suits travellers who want a characterful base with easy streetcar access rather than a brand-new building: as a historic property it shows its age, and guests have occasionally reported water supply problems.What stands out

Historic building with strong design details

Direct streetcar access on St. Charles Avenue

Attentive, enthusiastic service

Spacious, comfortable and clean rooms

Watch out for

Historic building, not brand new

Occasional water supply issues

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