This is a very interesting hotel. It has a distincly European feel about it. All of the decor and art are contemporary. It almost has a "cold" feel to the lobby as you enter with Scandinavian styling to the furniture. Check in and check out went smoothly. The location is great for New Orleans being at Lee Circle which is just off of downtown and the French Quarter. Parking is somewhat of an issue in that it's almost required to valet park your vehicle for $25. You can self park, but you don't get the security or insurance features that Valet parking receives. My experience is that both are a good idea in New Orleans. The valet attendants were promt and courteous and eager to help out with directions and info. There are several good restaurants within walking distance, but when in New Orleans - never go alone. Nothing about this hotel is traditional. The art work, furniture, showers, even the carpeting are unusual. The rooms are a bit small, but very clean , comfortable and tastefully decorated. The shower, again something different, is only a shower with no tub with a very unique design. You have to see it to appreciate it. The only complaint that I have is that the caulking around the base of the shower was poorly applied. It wasn't a problem, but just a bit unsightly for a hotel that seemed to be "up" on their maintenance. Overall, I would definitely recommend this hotel and use it again when I'm in New Orleans

Was not pleased with my stay at Hotel Le Cirque. My room was extremely small with just enough space for a bed, table and tv. The room was very cramped for two persons and I haven't seen a hotel room this small since I was in Canada. The bathroom was quite large, almost as large as the room, but it only held a shower, toilet and small sink. Lots of unused space in the bathroom. There were no basic perks-no microwave, no minifridge. Only two towels in the bathroom, four would have been nice.

Hidden (mandatory) charges were not mentioned on Hotwire. I had to pay $2.95 for a safe that I didn't use and $4.00 for local calls that I didn't make. I was told I could not refuse these charges even though I didn't know about them when I booked. Also, valet parking was posted at $24 but I was charged $28. When I asked why the sign said $24 I was told that it hadn't been changed yet to reflect the new price. Also with the valet, was told to call 15 minutes ahead of when I needed my car. When I went downstairs after 30 minutes, my car still hadn't been brought around. Later that night when I returned my car to the hotel, I was told the valet was at their other property and would be by later to park my car. I left my car in their "loading zone". The next morning at checkout my car was still in the loading zone where I left it, the valet had never moved it to their secure lot.

I requested a 7:45 wakeup call that never happened. The phone never rang and had I not set my alarm on my cell phone I could have overslept and missed my flight. The downstairs front desk said that they didn't know why the phone didn't ring with my wakeup call, that perhaps the volume was turned down on my phone. It wasn't, that was the first thing I checked. Their response was that they didn't know what happened to my wakeup call.

Overall the hotel was clean and the staff was friendly. I just didn't like the hidden charges, the valet service, and the size of my room. I would not stay here again and would not recommend it to friends. Hotwire should mention the potential for mandatory charges in addition to what I had already paid.

I was very excited for the rate that we had received, $60 per night, especially since I booked last minute. The hotel was in a great location, only a 15 minute walk from the French Quarter, the decor was very sleek and modern, and the staff were extremely friendly! Their beds knocked me out in 2 minutes! This was my third time coming to New Orleans and I really wish I would have discovered this hotel earlier. Third time's a charm I guess!

We stayed here for one night during Mardi Gras 2008. The hotel staff were very nice, had a few problems with billing but they took care of it in a quick and friendly fashion. The staff was very helpful, especially Michael (one of the bellboys). Suggested places to see, eat, etc. Rooms were very clean and comfortable. We only needed a room for one night pre-cruise and most of the other hotels had a 2 night minimum during Mardi Gras, so that was a bonus. It is right on the parade route, so we just walked right outside the hotel to watch the parade, it is on the corner of St. Charles Ave on Lee Circle. Has a bar/restaraunt but we didn't eat there. We had a group of 6 and were treated very nicely. Would stay here again!