Chateau Orleans

The Resort & Its Setting

Chateau Orleans is an independent timeshare property with an RCI affiliation, situated in New Orleans itself rather than in a resort complex outside town. That in-city location is the headline feature: instead of a self-contained resort compound, owners get a base close to the neighbourhoods that make New Orleans one of the most distinctive cities in the United States. The RCI affiliation also means a week here can be deposited into the RCI exchange network for a stay elsewhere, rather than used on-site every year.

New Orleans: The Area and Things to Do

This is a city built for walking and wandering. The French Quarter, with its colonial-era architecture, balconies, courtyards and Bourbon Street energy, sits around 1.5 km from the resort. St. Louis Cathedral, overlooking Jackson Square, is a short walk further at 1.8 km, and Preservation Hall, one of the country's most storied traditional jazz venues, is even closer at roughly 1.2 km. History buffs can head to the National WWII Museum (2.5 km), one of the most comprehensive WWII collections anywhere, while City Park (5 km) offers a quieter pace with the New Orleans Museum of Art, the Storyland playground and its lagoons. Between live brass bands, Creole and Cajun kitchens, and streetcar lines connecting it all, there's rarely a shortage of things to fill a day — or an evening.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Chateau Orleans and are ready to move on, or simply want to generate some rental income from a year you won't use, listing it privately is usually the most direct route. On BidMyTimeshare.com, owners list their week themselves, set their own asking price, and pay a one-time listing fee rather than handing over a cut of the sale — there's 0% commission on completed sales. Buyers and renters contact you directly through the platform, so you control the conversation and the terms.

Because Chateau Orleans operates as an independent resort, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or on-site management rather than a branded developer transfer desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, both parties should ask the resort directly for the current transfer fee, whether the association holds a right of first refusal on resales, and the current annual maintenance fee — these details aren't standardised across independent resorts, so getting them in writing avoids surprises later. A resale buyer typically receives the usage rights and RCI exchange eligibility tied to the week itself, but not any developer perks, loyalty points, or incentives that applied only to the original purchaser — worth clarifying with the resort before closing.

Practical Notes for Renters and Buyers

Renters searching for a week at Chateau Orleans are usually drawn by the location itself rather than resort amenities — proximity to the Quarter, Jackson Square and the city's music venues matters more here than a pool or spa list. Anyone renting should confirm check-in dates and any guest certificate requirements with the owner ahead of travel, since these vary by resort and by RCI exchange rules.

When to Go

Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) bring the most comfortable weather and smaller crowds than the height of summer, when heat and humidity in New Orleans can be intense. Winter is milder but often overlaps with busy holiday and festival periods, so it pays to check the local events calendar before locking in dates.