Venue photo 1

The Brakeman Hotel

4.7(215)
Hotel

About

The Brakeman Hotel is a boutique property housed in New Orleans' historic Basin St. Station, the city’s last remaining train station. Located just outside the French Quarter, it offers spacious rooms with wood accents and large bathrooms, blending railroad-era charm with modern comfort.

The hotel features Basin St. Café, a French Market-style coffee bar serving classic New Orleans fare until mid-afternoon, and a private event space with rooftop views over the French Quarter. It’s a convenient base for business travelers seeking a distinctive setting near the city’s cultural and commercial hubs.

Best for

  • Boutique group stays near French Quarter
  • Intimate executive offsites & meetings
  • Casual client lunches & coffee breaks

Request a Package

Tell the venue what you're planning and they'll respond with a custom proposal within 1–2 business days.

Group Meeting

Custom request

Professional meeting space for your team — whether it's a meeting, training, workshop, or multi-day offsite. Half-day, full-day, or multi-day — with the option to request AV, catering, and your preferred room layout.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Room Block

Custom request

Reserve a block of rooms for your group — ideal for multi-day conferences, offsites, or any event where attendees are traveling from out of town.

What's typically included

  • Reserved guest rooms for your group
  • Flexible check-in & check-out dates
  • Negotiated group rates

Meeting + Room Block

Custom request

Bundle your meeting space and guest rooms in one request — perfect for multi-day offsites and conferences where the team meets by day and stays overnight.

What's typically included

  • Meeting room & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology
  • Reserved guest rooms for your group

Venue Details

Standout features

Located in the original 1904 Basin St. Station train depot
Historic Architecture
Located in the original 1904 Basin St. Station train depot
The hotel occupies New Orleans’ last remaining train station, preserving elegant railroad-era details and offering a unique historical setting just steps from the French Quarter and St. Louis Cemetery #1.
Private Salon and Terrace event space with French Quarter views
Event Space with Views
Private Salon and Terrace event space with French Quarter views
The rooftop Salon and Terrace provide a private event venue overlooking the French Quarter, combining historic charm with scenic city vistas for memorable business gatherings.
Basin St. Café serving New Orleans-style coffee and lunch
On-Site Café
Basin St. Café serving New Orleans-style coffee and lunch
A French Market-style coffee bar offering classic café au lait, gourmet coffees, freshly baked pastries, and lunch items including local favorites like Muffulettas, open daily until mid-afternoon.

At a glance

Rated 4.7 on Google · 215 reviews