Federal City Inn & Suites

Great place to stay with a family! It’s large and has a kitchenette (2 burners), microwave and fridge. Even had pots and pans cups and bowls! Room was clean and very spacious. It’s very safe with the police substation on the next block. Gorgeous area and a playground right behind the hotel! We had a vehicle so drove down to main part of the city, but the ferry off Algiers Point is close by. The only downside about the location is it was hard to get Über or a taxi since most stay on downtown/​French quarter area. Overall, we would definitely come here again!

Came in after the Saints opening season game and was happy that it was easy to locate. the front desk was pleasant and accommodating. The room was very spacious and clean. The halls and lobby were clean. the property was maintained. it was a quick leap over to the french quarter.
i would stay here again for sure!!!

This might be one of the few secret gems of New Orleans. Simple (no pool or fitness center), but spacious and clean rooms with a kitchenette. The area is not the greatest (what part of New Orleans is?), but the Navy Yard around the hotel is extremely clean and safe. Best part, it is a 5 minute drive from the Algiers Ferry, which for $ 2 will drop you right at the doorstep to the French Quarter. Last ferry back is 9:45PM, so that is set back. For us, traveling with family (4 years to 70 years old), it was the perfect place to unwind after a long day of sight seeing. And, for the price, you can’t beat it.

Federal City is a former Navy Base that closed down in ²⁰¹⁰⁄₂₀₁₁ time frame. It would appear as though the Navy just left everything and now the community is trying to make something out of it. They call it Federal City and it is a dump. The first thing you see after passing through the old gate is the «Community Garden,» which is a bunch of overgrown weeds that needs to be burned out. They advertise as being a new development, but it is disgusting. I’m disgusted that the Navy left this place the way they did.
Back to the hotel… DISGUSTING! Its definitely up there on the list of worst hotel rooms I’ve ever stayed at, and I’ve been to some bad places. I didn’t pay for it, my company did. Not to worry, I already informed them and they will never send anyone back here again. The discounted rate was $ 121 per night and you can get MUCH better rooms in MUCH better locations for far less money.
The lobby features complimentary lemonade from a machine that looks like a juice dispenser. No breakfast, no coffee, no newspapers, etc. Just a disgusting machine that spits out high fructose corn syrup.
My room was nasty. Paint was worn and splotchy. The bathroom featured mold and huge balls of hair. For the record, I have a shaved head and there’s no way it was my hair. Most of the lamps and electrical outlets didn’t work in the room. There was a kitchenette, but the dishes and drawers were very dirty and possibly moldy.
I still can’t believe they charge so much for these rooms. I could tell it was formerly a navy lodge and whoever owns it now maintains that sense of entitlement that navy facilities hols. This place is horrible and disgusting. Don’t stay here. Save yourself some money and stay someplace nice!
Avoid Federal City like the plague.

Clean, free parking, nice size room and great price. However, I have never complained on a bed before. Waaaay to soft. I was close to moving hotels, but for for the price I decided to stay, we only need 2 nights

Opted to stay here because it was much cheaper than all of the hotels in/​around the French Quarter.
I was scared at first because it’s out in seemingly the middle of no where… and we don’t have a car. There’s a bus stop that’s a 5 minute walk away and only cost $ 1.25. Took us to Canal street, and if you walk a few short blocks, you are in the French Quarter so it worked out great!
Room was very large, comfortable and clean. Perfect for a good nights sleep and a shower. Don’t expect any frills with this place, but the important thing is that it’s clean! Desk staff very friendly.

Luckily we got the military rate for this place, or I would have been upset. Actually, I still think it’s a bit overpriced but after traveling the last two days, I’m happy to have a bed.
Staying here until we find a permanent residence. Hence the kitchenette is a nice feature and they take pets so I’ll only complain a little. No elevators n confusing layout, plus dreary décor make it feel very basic. The biggest problem for me is that it’s not very clean. Bathroom has random hairs, mirror is dirty and one pillow is stained yellow — yuck! I made the mistake of taking a bath n noticed the mold and scum under the soap holder. Obviously not cleaned in a long time. Wish I had bleached the tub before I sat in it, hope I don’t catch anything.

clean, basic accommodations. friendly staff. kitchenette. comfortable bed unless you got two twin beds. They are way too small for a couple.
Overall, good base if you are there just to shower and sleep.
no elevator or stores around. but a good distance to everything if you have a car.
best feature: much more inexpensive compared to other hotels closer to the French Quarter.

I booked this through Priceline and it was around $ 50/night+fees. Its located on a decommissioned Navy base. It was quiet, and not much nearby, but I wouldn’t call it creepy. When we checked in the desk person said that she couldn’t change our room to a double since we’d booked through Priceline. Doesn’t seem like it would have been that difficult, but who knows. It didn’t kill me having to sleep in the same bed as my husband for a few nights.
The room was clean, but smelled strongly of carpet cleaner. I’m sensitive to artificial fragrances, so that was a bit annoying.
The rooms have fridges, sinks, microwave, and a stove. With New Orleans booming foodie scene, I had no intentions of cooking, but it’s great for people looking to cook and eat in the room to save money.
The major downfall was the distance from everything. There aren’t many business located nearby and the drive to get anywhere was 20+ mins.

So we booked this hotel for one night on Mom’s Day Weekend. It’s a decent place to stay if you’re driving. It’s affordable as compared to the French Quarter and CBD and parking is plentiful. The lobby is clean and charming. The front desk clerks are very friendly and accommodating. Our second-​floor room was large and clean with two double-​sized beds, a mini-​kitchenette and standard bathroom. And the beds are super comfortable. The hotel is fairly quiet.
Based on just the hotel, I would’ve rated it 4-​star — a decent stay for the money. By the way, there are no elevators, so if you’re booked on any floor above the second floor, prepare for a bit of a work out.
Logistically –without access to a car – it’s a bit of a nightmare. A cab from Armstrong Airport to this site takes about 35 minutes and costs about $ 55.00. Located in a decommissioned military base in Algiers, it’s isolated without much in the way of stores or food venues. Therefore, any access to NOLA comes down to three options: (1) a car, (2) ferry or (3) cab. If you’re in a car, you’re good. As for ferry access, you’ll be using the Algiers/​Canal Street Ferry. Unfortunately, the ferry now ends service around 8 pm and costs $ 2/​passenger (cash only). Also the Ferry is about a 30 minute walk from the hotel or $ 10 cab drive. After 8 pm, you must rely on cab service (the front desk will call for you).
A cab to the French Quarter costs about $ 21 (cash only). A cab from the French Quarter can cost between $ 21.00 to anything ridiculous, but these take credit cards. unfortunately for us, they were filming Terminator 5 (damn you, Hollywood!), so traffic was backed up for miles even at midnight.
Honestly, a hotel-​run shuttle would be a blessing. Or spend the extra money to stay in the Quarter, it would probably be cheaper and less of a hassle.

When I saw that this hotel was ²⁄₃ cheaper than the hotels on the French Quarter and still a very decent hotel, I booked it immediately. I’m so happy I did. Federal City Inn is just across the river from the French Quarter in an abandoned military base. It was hauntingly quiet which I didn’t mind since I was just there to sleep. After my long day in the French Quarter, the queit hotel was a welcome break. I love how large the room was, their normal room is huge with a pull out bed and a kitchenette and dining area. I was surprised to see a fridge, sink and microwave. This would be a great place for an extended stay.
There really isn’t anything luxurious about this hotel, but it was clean and well kept. Only downside was that there was no elevator, but there was easy access to stairs from the front lobby.
The check in clerk was very helpful. He reviewed my list of restaurants and pointed out which ones he thought were best. His suggestions were great.
Tip: Be very careful not to rely on GPS to get here or get to the French Quarter. I had to find cross streets nearby to get me into the vacinity of the hotel, and when I put the restaurant address in from the French Quarter, my GPS took me a very long way around (about 20 miles out of the way). We later discovered that we had to go the opposite direction to find the entry that led to the bridge. It will be worth your time to stop and ask a local for good directions to get across the river quickly.

Recently went to NOLA with some friends on an impulsive road trip. We couldn’t find a place anywhere because it was a holiday weekend. We then stumbled across this place and it turned out to be a great deal. Huge rooms with a kitchen. It’s very close to the French Quarter district and certain cab companies will give you a straight dollar amount ($ 18) to take you right to Bourbon St. You can also walk to the free ferry ride which takes you across the river right to the heart of everything. Ended up being a great deal and the rooms were very reasonably priced.

Luckily my girl and I got this place at $ 63 per night, thanks to Hotwire. For the regular $ 90-​plus per night, it’s not even close to worth it. The first issue is the property is dark and creepy. If you’re not familiar with Federal City, you’d probably think you’re driving into the Twilight Zone. Then, we get there with a few bags only to find out there’s no elevator. The good thing is that the desk agent was more than understanding and helped us carry our bags to our room. OK, I understand it’s old military housing but if you’re going to market to civilians for more than $ 90 per night, you need to get an elevator installed.
The rooms are nice and spacious but there was a musty smell – not good when you have the lady with you. Realizing that this place is normally $ 90-​plus per night, I couldn’t help but notice that the stairs were dirty, there was a hole in the staircase wall, the paint job is sloppy and the grass wasn’t even cut.
The most annoying thing was listening to the LOUD housekeeping staff one morning. All I could think was, «It’s a good thing we didn’t want to sleep in this morning. That would be impossible.» On top of that, when my lady and I passed them in the hallway, they looked at us like we gave them the one-​finger salute.
If this place were priced at a more appropriate amount, say $ 40 to $ 60, my review would be much different. But to ask folks to pay more than $ 90 is a joke.

Reasonably priced inn that is a short ferry ride or driving distance from the French Quarter. Since we are vegetarian, we decided on staying at a location with a full kitchen, especially since NOLA is not known for being a vegetarian-​friendly city. My only initial apprehension about a hotel with a kitchen was the possibility of bugs. However, we found this inn to be very clean and didn’t encounter any critters during our week long stay. Like many extended stay motels, room service (e.g. cleaning, bed linen service) is offered at a fee although towels and toilet paper are replenished as requested on a daily basis. Trash is disposed of too. Before driving to the motel, I would advise calling since the site is located on an old Navy base and your GPS will not get you there correctly, if you punch in the street address. We found the check-​in and cleaning staff to be very hospitable. I would recommend this inn for those seeking a hotel w/​a kitchen. Fridge is not full-​size although it is definitely larger than a standard dorm-​fridge. Electrical stove worked well. Cookware and flatware were available w/​i the cabinets although we went to local Dollar Tree to purchase dish soap and sponge. Credit union ATM is about two blocks away which was hugely convenient. WI-​FI is free and of good quality. I was able to stream movies from my Netflix account on my laptop and listen to internet radio w/​o interruption.

I used to frequent this establishment when i visited home. The price used to be DOD oriented and usually 65.00 a night. Since my last visit two years the place has changed name and ownership to a private owner. The maintenance has suffered. There were 3 lights in my room that did not work, there was a dirty towel behind my bathroom door and the room was dirty.
Inside of the cupboards was food from the last tenant and the fridge was caked with ice. The prices have shot up 112.00 on my visit. I dont believe this is a fair price since the quality is horrible now. I would recommend the holiday express inn unless you have to be at this place.

Fairly priced and a $ 20 cab ride to the french quarter is A-​OK by my standards. We were on vacation and just needed a place to rest our heads between all the drinking and eating, so this place worked out for us. The place a clean and quiet, except for NYE when a bunch of drunk folks were yelling down the hallway. The lady up front was very helpful and was kind enough to generate a list of local spots to hit up. Overall a decent stay for a economical price. Normally I would rate this place a 3 star but the excellent service of the staff definitely bumped it up to a four.

I give this place four stars, not because its a four-​star property, but because its relatively inexpensive ($ 75 military/​governemnt rate), relatively safe in a not so safe part of town, relatively clean and well maintained. Its on Federal City which is the old Algiers Navy Base adjacent to the Marine Corps building and the future New Orleans Maritime and Marine Academy.