Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter

Beneath the wrought-iron balconies of Bourbon Street, Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter puts guests inside the noise rather than a shuttle ride from it — a four-star property built for travelers who want Jackson Square, live jazz, and Cafe du Monde beignets within a ten-minute walk, not a taxi fare.

Rooms sit above the street-level bars, insulated enough for sleep but close enough that the balcony still catches parade routes during Mardi Gras and second-line season.

The rooftop pool overlooks the Quarter's slate rooftops, a useful counterpoint after a day spent on foot.