Hotel Storyville

The Resort & Setting

Hotel Storyville occupies a historic, colourfully painted home at 1261 Esplanade Ave, one of New Orleans' most atmospheric streets linking the French Quarter to the Faubourg Marigny and Treme neighbourhoods. The property is built around gardens and gazebos, with studios and suites that include kitchens and free Wi-Fi — a setup that suits owners who prefer self-catering over a typical hotel stay. It's an independent timeshare, not part of a national chain, which means the character and service here are shaped by the property itself rather than a corporate brand standard. Google reviewers rate it 4.4 out of 5 from 110 reviews, consistent with a small, well-kept, personable property rather than a high-rise resort.

The Area & Things to Do

Staying here puts you within easy walking or short-ride distance of everything New Orleans is known for. The French Quarter's historic streets and ironwork balconies are about 1.6 km away, Bourbon Street's live music and nightlife sit around 1.2 km off, and Jackson Square with St. Louis Cathedral is roughly 1.4 km from the door. The New Orleans Jazz Museum (1.5 km) is an easy outing for anyone interested in the city's musical roots, and the Mississippi River waterfront, with its riverboats and dining, is less than a kilometre away. Between festivals, live music, Creole and Cajun cooking, and architecture dating back centuries, this is a city that rewards repeat visits — one reason some owners hold onto a week here year after year.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

If you own a week at Hotel Storyville and are ready to move on, or simply want to rent it out some years, BidMyTimeshare.com is set up for exactly that: a private, owner-to-owner marketplace with no commission fees eating into your sale. You set your own asking price or weekly rent, create your listing, and interested buyers or renters contact you directly through the platform. Sellers pay a one-time listing fee — there's no ongoing commission taken from your sale.

Because Hotel Storyville is an independent resort, resale transfers go through the resort's own management or owners' association rather than a branded timeshare company's resale desk. Before agreeing on a price with a buyer, it's worth asking the resort directly for two things: the current transfer fee for changing the deed or membership into the new owner's name, and the current annual maintenance fee, since these vary and aren't publicly fixed figures. It's also worth checking how long a transfer typically takes to process, and confirming exactly what a buyer receives — usually the usage rights and week allocation tied to the unit, though it's worth double-checking whether any exchange affiliation applies, since this isn't something to assume with an independent property unless the resort confirms it in writing.

For renters, what matters most is clarity: confirmed dates, the unit type (studio or suite), and what's included — kitchen facilities and Wi-Fi are standard here, but renters will also want to know about parking, the check-in process, and proximity to the Quarter, which is one of the property's main selling points.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Owners

Anyone evaluating a purchase here should treat Hotel Storyville as a boutique, independent property rather than a large resort with extensive on-site amenities — the appeal is the location and the house-and-garden setting, not a pool complex or multiple restaurants. If you're an existing owner considering a sale, gathering together your deed or contract paperwork, your latest maintenance fee statement, and the resort's contact details in advance will make listing on BidMyTimeshare.com and answering buyer questions much faster.

Getting Around

New Orleans' central neighbourhoods are very walkable, and the streetcar and bus network is an affordable way to reach attractions a little further out. Given the historic, sometimes uneven pavements, comfortable shoes make a real difference underfoot.