The Brent House, New OrleansThe Brent House in New Orleans, United States has a corrected score of 3.2 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 100 of 179 hotels we score in New Orleans. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.2 before correction. Rooms from about $238 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Brent House is a colonial-style hotel at 1512 Jefferson Highway in New Orleans, next to Ochsner Medical Center. It is open to the general public and suits families, business travellers and visitors to the hospital. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, 24-hour gym, garden courtyard and free WiFi, plus a restaurant, business centre and secure parking. Guestrooms are clean and bright, with dark wood furnishings, air conditioning and televisions, and the hotel welcomes children. Rates start at $238 per night. One drawback worth noting: some guests have found the beds worn, and the car park can be tricky to locate on arrival.What stands out

Friendly, welcoming staff

Spacious, clean guest rooms

Pool and hot tub on site

Convenient for Ochsner Medical Center

Watch out for

Some beds are worn out

Parking lot hard to find

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