The Iris Motel, New Orleans: from $108 a night

From $108 a night at The Iris Motel, checked Nov 1, 2026. Nov 17–18, 2026, 2 adults: $108 total. Dec 4–6, 2026, 2 adults: $375 total on Axel; Booking.com listed $383 for the same stay when seen, checked Nov 1, 2026.

The Iris Motel is a refreshed, simple 3-star motel in Mid-City in New Orleans, United States.

Address: 3610 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans. Property ID: 1063339.

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Total price: $326 USD

2026-11-16 to 2026-11-19 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.2/10

Clean rooms and a standout pool, but confirm parking and construction before booking. a refreshed, simple 3-star motel in Mid-City, scored for what it is.

The Iris is a refreshed, simple 3-star motel in Mid-City, and a strong pick for travelers who prioritize clean rooms and comfortable beds over full-service extras. Expedia and Google guests repeatedly praise those basics, helpful staff and the outdoor pool; Booking.com's cleanliness ratings reinforce that picture. We'd choose it for a good-value New Orleans base, provided you're comfortable using transit or rideshares for French Quarter sightseeing.

The practical catches matter. Gated parking belongs only to selected room types, and September 2026 guests reported improvement construction and parking disruption; confirm access before arrival. Some guests also mention thin walls and road or neighboring nightlife noise. Check-in uses access codes, upstairs rooms require stairs, and Expedia lists a cleaning fee and damage deposit. We'd skip it for guaranteed quiet, round-the-clock service or a walk-everywhere Quarter location.

• Best for: value-minded couples; independent travelers comfortable with self-check-in; travelers who want a pool

• Watch out for: recent construction and parking disruption; thin walls and outside noise; parking included only with selected rooms

• Location: Mid-City rather than the French Quarter; Canal Street transit stops are roughly a ten-minute walk.

• Rooms: Comfortable beds, mini-fridges and coffee makers; some noise complaints, and no elevator.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across guest feedback and major booking-site category ratings.

• Service: Helpful staff earn praise, but access-code check-in and limited desk hours suit independent travelers.

• Amenities: Outdoor pool and free Wi-Fi; the pool also admits day-pass visitors.

• Fees and surprises: Expedia lists a cleaning fee and damage deposit; confirm parking inclusion and the status of recently reported construction.

Axel's opinion of The Iris Motel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Hotels.com · Booking.com · reviews.birdeye.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About The Iris Motel

• Property type: Mini-hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 3610 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans
• Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 142 reviews (location 2.9/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Union Passenger Terminal: 9 min by taxi · Canal Street Ferry Terminal: 14 min by taxi · Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: 15 min by taxi · New Orleans Museum of Art: 8 min by taxi · New Orleans City Park: 8 min by taxi · Ogden Museum of Southern Art: 8 min by taxi
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $150 per room per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $30
• Amenities: Outdoor pool, Parking (extra charge), Wi-Fi (free)
• Check-in from: 16:00
• Check-out by: 10:00
• City page: Hotels in New Orleans

Room types

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Standard room

• Room features: Fridge
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Standard Basement room

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Standard Single room

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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Standard Double Basement room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Room features: Fridge
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Standard Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Sextuple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Grand Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Grand Double Basement room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

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