What is Gentilly like?

Guests are sure to enjoy their time checking out all that New Orleans's Gentilly neighbourhood has to offer. Make sure that you visit Lakefront Arena and Frenchmen Street as part of your Gentilly travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Gentilly?

Expedia customers rank New Orleans RV Resort & Marina the highest for a stay in Gentilly. Another top choice in the area is Royal Inn of New Orleans .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the Gentilly area?

Expedia has 70 hotels and other accommodation options in Gentilly to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater New Orleans area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gentilly, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available in Gentilly.

What can I see and do in this New Orleans neighbourhood?

Lakefront Arena, Frenchmen Street and Lake Pontchartrain are just a few attractions to check out in Gentilly. A visit to University of New Orleans - East Campus is also worth the trip while you're discovering the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around Gentilly include New Orleans City Park North Course Driving Range, Pan-American Stadium and St Roch Cemetery & Chapel. While you're out sightseeing, St. Louis Cemetery and Fair Grounds Race Course are a couple of additional sights to visit in New Orleans.

Top 10 Gentilly Hotels of 2026

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Royal Inn of New Orleans

Gentilly

Steve

includes taxes & fees

30 May - 31 May

Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, desk, blackout curtains

Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Orleans Airport South by IHG

22.6 km from Gentilly

Ben

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Hilton New Orleans Airport

20.2 km from Gentilly

LeeAnn

includes taxes & fees

12 Jun - 13 Jun

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Ramada By Wyndham Kenner/New Orleans Airport South

20.4 km from Gentilly

Shadi

includes taxes & fees

4 Jun - 5 Jun

Seasonal outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas

Riverside Hotel

18.8 km from Gentilly

stella Rose

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Trident Inn & Suites, New Orleans

10.2 km from Gentilly

Keisha

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Convention Center

Arts/Warehouse District, 8.5 km from Gentilly

April

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center

Arts/Warehouse District, 8.2 km from Gentilly

Rodney

includes taxes & fees

19 Jun - 20 Jun

Outdoor pool, free pool cabanas, pool umbrellas

Bourbon Orleans Hotel

French Quarter, 6.4 km from Gentilly

Karla

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel

French Quarter, 6.1 km from Gentilly

Lesley

includes taxes & fees

4 Jun - 5 Jun

Caesars New Orleans - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Arts/Warehouse District, 7.6 km from Gentilly

wilkinson

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Holiday Inn FRENCH QUARTER-CHATEAU LEMOYNE by IHG

French Quarter, 6.8 km from Gentilly

Ashley

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

2 bars/lounges, lobby lounge, cocktail bar

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Arts/Warehouse District, 7.6 km from Gentilly

Kanisha

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

The Westin New Orleans

French Quarter, 7.2 km from Gentilly

Dennis

includes taxes & fees

31 May - 1 Jun

New Orleans Marriott

French Quarter, 7.2 km from Gentilly

Beverly

includes taxes & fees

14 Jun - 15 Jun

Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

French Quarter, 7 km from Gentilly

Joseph

includes taxes & fees

1 Jun - 2 Jun

Loews New Orleans Hotel

Arts/Warehouse District, 7.6 km from Gentilly

Shano

includes taxes & fees

22 Jun - 23 Jun

Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter

French Quarter, 6.6 km from Gentilly

Susan

includes taxes & fees

21 Jun - 22 Jun

Outdoor pool, open 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

French Quarter, 6.9 km from Gentilly

Wyatt

includes taxes & fees

7 Jun - 8 Jun

Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown

New Orleans Central Business District, 7.6 km from Gentilly

jacquet

includes taxes & fees

15 Jun - 16 Jun

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Where to stay in Gentilly

Find the best Gentilly areas for the activities you enjoy most.

French Quarter

This historic neighbourhood encapsulates the soul of New Orleans and has become one of the city’s most iconic attractions.

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New Orleans Central Business District

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Bourbon Street, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

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Arts/Warehouse District

Disused warehouses have made perfect homes for trendy art galleries and restaurants in New Orleans’ rejuvenated centre.

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Garden District

This green and pleasant district is an idea place for a stroll among magnificent mansions and beautiful parkland.

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Panoramic view of New Orleans over the Mississippi

Lower Garden District

Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and Magazine Street.

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Top Gentilly Hotel Reviews

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG

8/10 Good

"Great stay for the price, the front door staff and house keepers were great. The check in staff was very passive and didn’t seem to want to help. I stood at the desk while they ignored me multiple times and they seem annoyed if I had a question."