The Best Hotels Closest to Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans - 2026 Updated Prices

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A cafe with a wooden facade, shelves stocked with snacks and beverages, and a sign indicating a special offer.

A brightly lit indoor shopping area with a central display of colorful items and various shops on either side.

A lobby with a large sign reading "Basin Street Station" and a statue in the center.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

1. The Brakeman Hotel

Tremé, 1.8 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Gabrielle

£90

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A historic building with a cafe on the ground floor, outdoor seating, and hanging plants.

A spacious living room with a large black leather sofa, a matching armchair, and a coffee table. There is a fireplace with a clock and candle holders above it.

A living room with a black leather sofa, a blue coffee table, and a fireplace.

A dining area with a round blue table, black chairs, and a chandelier.

2. Royal Street Inn and R Bar

Faubourg Marigny, 1.9 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Nathan

£235

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A balcony with ornate black metal railings, a round table, and two chairs.

A restaurant interior with a long bench seating area, tables, and framed artwork on the walls.

A balcony with a pool, surrounded by a brick building with balconies and potted plants.

A lobby with a chandelier, Christmas decorations, a reception desk, and a dining area.

3. Hotel St. Marie

French Quarter, 2 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Jacklyn

£124

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A white building with green shutters, a no parking sign, and a brick pathway leading to a gated entrance.

A pool area with white buildings, a staircase, and string lights.

A clean, white exterior of a building with a tiled entrance, a water feature, and green plants.

A classical building with white columns and a covered porch.

4. Melrose Mansion

French Quarter, 1.7 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Cheryl

£156

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A two-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a small front yard.

A narrow wooden pathway leading to a door with a sign reading "Blues Room."

A patio area with a brick wall, a bench, a table with chairs, and an umbrella.

A room with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a mirror, a chair, and a bed with a red curtain.

5. Royal Barracks Guest House

French Quarter, 1.9 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Emmy

£112

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A spacious living room with a fireplace, elegant furniture, and large windows with shutters.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a pergola, surrounded by greenery and a brick wall.

A two-story building with a balcony, columns, and flags.

A room with a wooden floor, a green upholstered bench, two armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a large mirror on the wall.

6. Rathbone Mansions

Mid-City District, 1.5 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Chellie

£83

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern lobby with a large reflective floor, marble walls, and a central floral arrangement in a bowl.

A person sitting on a grey sofa with a newspaper, a small table with pastries and a coffee mug in front of them.

A man relaxing on a lounge chair by a pool, reading a book and holding a drink.

A spacious lobby with a modern chandelier, a reception desk, and a clear exit sign.

7. The Jung Hotel and Residences

New Orleans Central Business District, 1.9 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Danica

£90

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A courtyard with a central fountain, surrounded by brick walls and greenery.

A courtyard with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a fountain.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and patterned rug. A green door and wooden cabinets are visible in the background.

A modern bar area with a blue counter, wooden shelving, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

8. Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel

French Quarter, 1.7 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Josué

£109

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A swimming pool with white chairs and a blue wall.

A balcony with white chairs and a small table, overlooking a cityscape.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a coffee maker, a TV, and a window with a city view.

9. The Iris Motel

Mid-City, 1.7 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Kimberly

£86

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An outdoor terrace with wicker furniture, a glass railing, and a view of the city at night.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, seating with blue upholstered chairs, and a decorative hanging light fixture.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a city view.

A modern bar area with a city view, featuring a bar counter, seating, and a large window overlooking the cityscape.

10. TownePlace Suites New Orleans Downtown/Canal Street

New Orleans Central Business District, 1.8 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Mallory

£112

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A historic building with a balcony, a sign indicating it is a hotel, and a flag.

A foyer with a wooden reception desk, a mirror, a chandelier, a painting, and a potted plant.

A living room with a brick wall, a leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a TV on a cabinet, and two lamps.

A hotel room with two beds, a brick wall, a wooden floor, and a nightstand with a lamp.

11. Inn on St. Peter

French Quarter, 1.9 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Anthony

£74

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel entrance with a double door, columns, and a sign reading "LADY HENRIETTA HOUSE HOTEL".

A room with a large bed, a red sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a chandelier.

A stone-paved courtyard with a circular planter filled with various plants and a small water feature.

A hallway with a checkered floor, ornate furniture, a chandelier, and a large painting on the wall.

12. Lamothe House

Faubourg Marigny, 2 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Beth Lenore

£78

includes taxes & fees

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A rustic building with wooden shutters, a brick facade, and a wooden door.

A room with a fireplace, a mirror, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors.

A courtyard with brick walls, hanging plants, outdoor seating, and string lights.

A hallway with ornate wooden doors, a mirror, and a staircase leading to another room.

13. French Quarter Mansion

French Quarter, 2 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Miranda

£201

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool area with people relaxing on inflatable floats.

A cozy, eclectic interior with a wooden counter, various signs, and a mural.

A two-story building with a balcony, flags, and a sign reading "INDIA HOUSE".

A cozy living room with a green ceiling, a red couch, a blue armchair, and a patterned rug.

14. India House Backpackers Hostel

Mid-City, 1.3 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Krysta

£57

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A multi-story hotel with a grid of windows, a prominent entrance with a marquee, and a street view with palm trees and streetlights.

A treats shop with snacks and drinks, a potted plant, and a sign indicating it's open 24 hours a day.

A modern gym with various equipment including dumbbells, weight machines, treadmills, and a bench.

A view from a window with curtains, featuring a lamp, a cityscape with buildings, and palm trees.

15. Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Canal St. French Quarter

New Orleans Central Business District, 2 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Raul

£96

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a city skyline view.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a bed, and a large mirror.

A bar area with a large island, bar stools, and a television screen.

A modern bar area with a curved counter, bar stools, and a large TV screen.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Orleans Downtown/Canal Street

New Orleans Central Business District, 1.8 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Kristian

£107

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A balcony with a table, chairs, a hanging flower basket, and a view of the street.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Inn on St. Ann" and a number "1013" above the door.

A coffee station with three coffee makers, a coffee cup holder, and a box of coffee creamer.

A neatly made bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and framed wall art.

17. Inn on St Ann

French Quarter, 1.8 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Kirk

£69

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with a view of the sky, surrounded by walls with windows and exercise equipment.

A covered patio with wicker furniture, a stone table, and a view of the backyard.

A multi-story hotel with a modern facade, a parking lot, and a street view with traffic lights and cars.

A modern hotel room with a desk, office chairs, a large window, and a decorative wall panel.

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter

French Quarter, 1.9 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

michael j

£106

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A building with a sign reading "708 Inn on the Square."

A brick wall with hanging planters containing green plants.

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a shower area.

A reception desk with a 'NO CASH ACCEPTED' sign, a gold lamp, and a tissue box.

19. Inn on Ursulines

French Quarter, 2 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Miles

£63

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A grand staircase with a wooden handrail leading to an upper floor.

A historic building with a balcony, a gated entrance, and a neighboring house.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large rug, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

A pool area with a clear view of the pool, surrounding buildings, and a lifeguard chair.

20. New Orleans Courtyard Hotel and Suites by the French Quarter

Mid-City District, 1.7 mi from Fair Grounds Race Course

Rambart

£92

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Compare popular hotels close to Fair Grounds Race Course

Property	Property class	Guest rating
The Brakeman Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 342 reviews	View
Royal Street Inn and R Bar	9.6 Exceptional 87 reviews	View
Hotel St. Marie	9.4 Exceptional 2,401 reviews	View
Melrose Mansion	9.2 Wonderful 999 reviews	View
Royal Barracks Guest House	9.2 Wonderful 514 reviews	View

Top Fair Grounds Race Course Hotel Reviews

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Great service and friendly. Beautiful property well maintained. The staff are great and do everything they can to make your stay pleasant."

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

10/10 Excellent

"The room didn't have a window, a bit of a bummer. Also, the toilet seat needed to be secured and so did the extra towel holder. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Loved the restaurant and a great location for the convention center."

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

8/10 Good

"Parkiny"

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

8/10 Good

"There was a $30 fee to watch out for when checking inn. Tourist fee or something like that"

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The staff were awesome and he upgraded our room. I will always plan to stay there."

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

10/10 Excellent

"This hotel was beyond fantastic! Great staff and great views!"

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This is my favorite hotel in NO. It's on Canal but steps away from Bourbon St.. Convenient to EVERYTHING!! Nice, clean, and friendly staff!"

New Orleans Marriott

10/10 Excellent

"The desk kindly upgraded us to a suite in the newly remodeled 18th floor. The suite was fantastic--clean, roomy and bright with a wonderful view of the Mighty Mississippi! The only negative comment I have i that the bed pillows are very thick and uncomfortable for me. Perhaps others would like them though. We will definitely be staying at Marriott again!"

Hotel St. Pierre®, a French Quarter Inns® Hotel

8/10 Good

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Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

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8.2/10 (22 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fair Grounds Race Course?

Fair Grounds Race Course is located in a historic area of New Orleans known for its array of dining options and bar scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 148 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Fair Grounds Race Course?

New Orleans Marriott is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. It's located 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Fair Grounds Race Course. Other good choices within 5 miles include Bourbon Orleans Hotel and The Westin New Orleans.

How many hotels are there near Fair Grounds Race Course?

Expedia has 148 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Fair Grounds Race Course.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fair Grounds Race Course, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals available near Fair Grounds Race Course.

What can I see and do near Fair Grounds Race Course?

You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at New Orleans Museum of Art, Old Ursuline Convent or Historic New Orleans Collection. While you're exploring, swing by Bourbon Street, Frenchmen Street and Lalaurie Mansion to learn a bit about the area. You can check out the local talent at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts, Saenger Theatre and Joy Theater.

How can I get to Fair Grounds Race Course?

Take advantage of metro transport at Canal at White Stop, Canal at Salcedo Stop and Canal at North Broad Stop. If you'd like to venture around the area nearby, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Fair Grounds Race Course hotels

1. The Brakeman Hotel

2. Royal Street Inn and R Bar

3. Hotel St. Marie

4. Melrose Mansion

5. Royal Barracks Guest House

6. Rathbone Mansions

7. The Jung Hotel and Residences

8. Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel

9. The Iris Motel

10. TownePlace Suites New Orleans Downtown/Canal Street

11. Inn on St. Peter

12. Lamothe House

13. French Quarter Mansion

14. India House Backpackers Hostel

15. Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Canal St. French Quarter

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott New Orleans Downtown/Canal Street

17. Inn on St Ann

18. Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter

19. Inn on Ursulines

20. New Orleans Courtyard Hotel and Suites by the French Quarter

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Top Fair Grounds Race Course Hotel Reviews

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

New Orleans Marriott

Hotel St. Pierre®, a French Quarter Inns® Hotel

Other attractions near Fair Grounds Race Course

New Orleans Museum of Art

Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

New Orleans Krishna Temple

The Oldest Fire Hydrant in New Orleans

Gayarre Place Monument

Pan-American Stadium

Louisiana Children's Museum

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