Gretna Hotels: Where to Stay in Louisiana
Hotels in Gretna, Louisiana: four checked stays, addresses, phone numbers, amenities and check-in times, plus one hotel to confirm before you book.
Sammie O
Looking for hotels in Gretna, Louisiana? Gretna sits on the west bank of the Mississippi River, directly across from uptown New Orleans. Visitors use the city as a quieter base for the Big Easy, and the town has a few sights of its own. This guide covers the Gretna hotels we could confirm, one property whose status is unclear, and one older listing we dropped. We cross-checked each name against at least two public sources. We do not quote rates because prices change daily. Always confirm details by phone before you book.
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Where to Stay in Gretna, Louisiana
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Hotels in Gretna, Louisiana at a Glance
Gretna has a short lodging list. Most rooms sit on or near the Westbank Expressway and close to Whitney Avenue. Every property below is a national brand hotel. We found no bed and breakfast or independent boutique inn we could confirm in the city.
Four hotels passed our two-source test. They are Homewood Suites by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower, and Econo Lodge. A fifth, La Quinta Inn by Wyndham, appears in directories but has an unclear status. We explain each one in the sections below.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Westbank Gretna
Homewood Suites is the best fit for families and longer stays. The hotel stands at 3 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA 70053. The phone number is 504-619-9800.
Visit Jefferson Parish says every suite has a fully equipped kitchen. The hotel also lists a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot continental breakfast. One travel directory adds an exercise room and free Wi-Fi.
Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at 12:00 PM, according to two travel directories. The hotel says Oakwood Center shopping is about a half mile away. The hotel also says the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and the Caesars Superdome all sit within five miles.
Call the hotel to confirm the pool season and the exact breakfast hours.
Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank
Courtyard is the pick if you want an indoor pool. The hotel stands at 5 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA 70053, on the same expressway as Homewood Suites. The phone number is 504-366-1010.
Louisiana Travel lists an indoor pool, a hotel gym, free Wi-Fi, and rooms with a microwave and a mini-fridge. The same listing places the hotel about five minutes from downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter. Another directory lists an on-site restaurant and lounge.
One directory gives check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. We found this time pair in only one place, so treat the times as unconfirmed. The hotel also has a meeting room and offers room blocks for events, which suits a wedding party or a small group.
Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower
Holiday Inn is the full-service option, with a restaurant and lounge on site. The hotel stands at 275 Whitney Avenue, Gretna, LA 70053. The phone number is 504-366-8535. Older directories call the property Holiday Inn Westbank Expressway Gretna, so you may see both names.
Directories list an outdoor pool, a fitness center, a restaurant, a lounge, room service, free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a business center. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM. Check-out ends at 11:00 AM. Two sources agree on both times.
Booking.com notes a gift shop and mini-refrigerators in the rooms. Confirm room service hours and restaurant hours before you count on a hot meal late at night.
Econo Lodge Gretna New Orleans
Econo Lodge is the budget pick among Gretna motels. The motel stands at 50 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, LA 70053 by one directory. The phone number listed there is 504-291-3299. We found the address and phone in only one place, so call and confirm both.
The listing shows a 24-hour front desk, air conditioning, and rooms with a refrigerator, a microwave, and a safe. The listing also shows free Wi-Fi, free parking, and a pet-friendly policy. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and check-out ends at 11:00 AM.
Booking.com lists the property as a three-star stay with microwaves, refrigerators, and work desks in the rooms. Ask about the pet policy when you call.
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham: Status Unclear
Several directories still list La Quinta Inn by Wyndham New Orleans West Bank at 50 Terry Parkway, Gretna, LA 70056. Kayak shows the phone number 504-368-5600, check-in at 3:00 PM, and check-out at 11:00 AM. Kayak also lists an outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, a complimentary breakfast, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk.
We would not book this property without a call. A commercial real estate listing offered the 154-room building for sale in 2022. The listing described the hotel as an operating La Quinta at the time. Its page no longer advertises the sale, and we could not confirm who owns or runs the hotel today. Booking.com also does not show the property among its Gretna hotels.
If you want this location, phone the front desk first and ask for the current brand name. Then check a second source. We list the hotel here so you can make the call, not as a confirmed pick.
Older Listing We Dropped
The earlier version of this guide named five hotels. Four remain in this update. The fifth, La Quinta, moved to the unclear group above because we could not confirm its current status.
The earlier guide also said you could reach New Orleans by a Gretna ferry. We could not confirm a current ferry from Gretna, so we removed the claim. Wikipedia says Gretna had a ferry during its early growth and does not say one runs today. Check with the local transit authority before you plan around a crossing.
Where to Stay in Gretna by Travel Style
The best choice depends on your trip. These notes come from the amenity lists above.
Families and long stays: Homewood Suites gives you a kitchen in every suite and a breakfast. Pool lovers: Courtyard lists an indoor pool, so a rainy day does not cancel swim time. Full-service comfort: Holiday Inn lists a restaurant, a lounge, room service, and a business center. Tight budgets: Econo Lodge is the plainest option in the group. Confirm rates yourself, because we do not quote them.
Gretna has few small motels. If you want more choice, widen your search to the nearby west bank city of Harvey. A hotel directory lists a Travelodge at 2200 Westbank Expressway and a Hampton Inn and Suites at 1651 5th Street in Harvey. We did not research these two in depth, so confirm them by phone.
Hotels Near Attractions in Gretna
Hotels near attractions in Gretna put you close to Old Gretna, the historic center. Visit Jefferson Parish says the old town is one of the largest national historic register districts in Louisiana. The district joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
Visit Jefferson Parish lists several stops for visitors. The David Crockett Firehouse holds the Louisiana State Fire Museum. The Gretna Green Blacksmith Shop shows early craftsmanship. A railroad museum called the Red Caboose has memorabilia from the Southern Pacific Freight Depot and an Illinois Central caboose. The German-American Cultural Center covers German immigration to Louisiana from 1720 to the present.
Baseball fans can visit Mel Ott Park. A bronze statue honors Mel Ott, who was born in Gretna in 1909 and later joined the Baseball Hall of Fame. A Popeyes mural by local artist Keith Eccles stands on 1st Street in Old Gretna and draws photo stops.
Wikipedia places the German American Cultural Center at 519 Huey P. Long Avenue. The center hosts Maifest and an Oktoberfest on the first weekend of October. Check the dates before you plan a stay around a festival, because rooms can be scarce on busy weekends.
Getting Around from Your Gretna Hotel
Most guests pair a Gretna stay with time in New Orleans. Homewood Suites says New Orleans is reached via Highway 90. The same hotel says the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and the Caesars Superdome sit within five miles. Courtyard says the hotel is about five minutes from downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter.
Booking.com places Courtyard about 4.3 miles from the Morial Convention Center. Traffic on the bridge and the expressway changes the real travel time. Plan extra time on game days and festival weekends.
Parking matters when you stay outside the city center. Holiday Inn, Homewood Suites, and Courtyard all list free parking in at least one directory. Many hotels in the New Orleans core charge for parking, so free parking can offset the drive. Confirm parking terms when you reserve.
How to Choose a Hotel or Motel in Gretna
Start with your plan. If you will spend every day in New Orleans, pick the hotel closest to the expressway. If you will walk through Old Gretna, ask how far each hotel sits from the historic district. We did not source walking distances, so ask the front desk.
Read the most recent guest reviews. Look for notes on cleanliness, noise, and parking. Older reviews may describe a previous owner or brand.
Ask five questions when you call. What are the current check-in and check-out times? Is breakfast included, and when does the dining room open? Is the pool open this season? What is the pet policy? Do you charge any resort or parking fees?
Book early for major New Orleans events. Rooms on the west bank can fill on busy weekends. Free cancellation windows differ by brand and by rate, so read the terms before you pay.
What We Checked
We checked each property against at least two public sources. These include the Visit Jefferson Parish site, Louisiana Travel, Booking.com, Momondo, Kayak, Travel Weekly, and two hotel directories. We also read Wikipedia for city background.
Homewood Suites, Courtyard, and Holiday Inn each appeared in three or more sources. Econo Lodge appeared in two sources, and only one gave its address and phone number. La Quinta appeared in several directories but we could not confirm its current operation.
We tried to read official Gretna city and festival sites. Their servers blocked our request, so we did not use them. Brand websites also block automated reading, so check each brand site for the latest policies. We left out all prices on purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best hotels in Gretna, Louisiana?
We could confirm four hotels in Gretna. They are Homewood Suites by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott, Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower, and Econo Lodge. Homewood Suites suits families, Courtyard offers an indoor pool, Holiday Inn offers the most on-site services, and Econo Lodge is the plainest option.
Is La Quinta in Gretna still open?
We could not confirm. Several directories still list La Quinta Inn by Wyndham at 50 Terry Parkway, and one directory gives a phone number. A real estate listing offered the building for sale in 2022. Call the front desk before you book.
Are there motels in Gretna, Louisiana?
Econo Lodge is the closest match to a classic motel among the properties we confirmed. Gretna has few small independent motels. A hotel directory also lists a Travelodge in nearby Harvey, which you should confirm by phone.
Which Gretna hotel has an indoor pool?
Louisiana Travel lists an indoor pool at Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Westbank. Homewood Suites, Holiday Inn, and La Quinta list outdoor pools. Pool access varies by season, so confirm before you book.
How far is Gretna from the French Quarter?
Homewood Suites says the French Quarter sits within five miles of the hotel. Courtyard says the hotel is about five minutes from downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter. Actual travel time depends on traffic, so allow extra time.
Is there a ferry from Gretna to New Orleans?
We could not confirm a current ferry from Gretna. Wikipedia says Gretna had a ferry in its early years and does not say one runs now. Homewood Suites says travelers reach New Orleans via Highway 90.
What are the check-in and check-out times for Gretna hotels?
Homewood Suites lists check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 12:00 PM. Holiday Inn and Econo Lodge list check-in at 3:00 PM and check-out at 11:00 AM. One directory lists Courtyard at 3:00 PM and 12:00 PM. Confirm times with the hotel.
What can I do near hotels in Gretna?
Old Gretna has a National Register historic district, the Louisiana State Fire Museum, the German-American Cultural Center, Mel Ott Park, and a railroad museum. Oakwood Center shopping sits about a half mile from Homewood Suites, according to the hotel.
Conclusion
Hotels in Gretna, Louisiana offer a calm west bank base near New Orleans. Four brand hotels passed our checks, and one more needs a phone call first. Pick Homewood Suites for kitchens, Courtyard for an indoor pool, Holiday Inn for full service, or Econo Lodge for a simple stay. Confirm every rate, time, and policy with the hotel before you book.
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Sammie O publishes Germ Trips, a travel guide covering hotels, restaurants, airport transfers and chauffeur services. The guides aim for practical detail and a clear recommendation rather than an undifferentiated list. Where a town has no good option, the guides say so and point to the nearest one that does. Guides are AI drafted. A small number have been checked against official listings, and those say so on the page.
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