Empress Hotel
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Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsAll 29 facilities +
Property information · Hotelbeds
Located in Plymouth Meeting, Woodspring Suites Philadelphia Plymouth Meeting is within a 15-minute drive of Villanova University and Plymouth Meeting Mall. This hotel is 10 mi (16. 1 km) from King of Prussia Mall and 8. 2 mi (13. 2 km) from Bryn Mawr College. Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and shopping on site. Additional amenities at this hotel include a communal living room and a vending machine. Featured amenities include laundry facilities, an elevator, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 121 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with full-sized refrigerators/freezers and stovetops. 36-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and separate sitting areas.
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Guest scores & sentiment
From 75 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-14
Guests praise the prime location near the French Quarter and friendly staff. Major complaints cite poor maintenance, dirty rooms, noisy AC, broken mattresses, pests, and lack of amenities, resulting in low value for money.
Dimension scores · cross-source
Location7.4
Wi-Fi6.9
Service6.9
Value5.3
Cleanliness4.9
Rooms4.7
Facilities4.6
＋ PraisedPrime location · Friendly staff · Good value · Great location
－ ComplaintsPoor cleanliness · Dilapidated facilities · Uncomfortable beds · Key surrender required
KEYSuitable for budget travelers prioritizing location over comfort. Inspect room hygiene and facilities upon arrival.
FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews
locationHow is the location? What attractions are nearby?＋
Located in the heart of New Orleans, it is within walking distance of Bourbon Street, the French Quarter, and the Garden District.
pros_consWhat are the main pros and cons of this hotel?＋
Pros: Prime location (7.4) and friendly staff (6.9). Cons: Poor cleanliness (4.9), outdated facilities, and issues with mattresses/AC (4.7).
roomHow are the room facilities and services?＋
Rooms offer AC, Wi-Fi, and safes. However, guests report small spaces, broken mattresses, noisy AC, and cleanliness issues like pests and mold.
diningDoes the hotel provide breakfast or dining services?＋
The hotel offers free coffee and Wi-Fi but lacks full breakfast or kitchenettes like microwaves, so guests should plan dining elsewhere.
policyWhat are the check-in and check-out times?＋
Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out is at 11:00. Private check-in/out is available, with limited front desk hours.
facilityWhat are the parking and pet policies?＋
Pets are allowed. On-site parking is available for a surcharge, with off-site discounted options. Luggage storage and tour desk are also provided.
Guest reports describe individual stays. Confirm important facilities, benefits and arrival arrangements with the hotel.
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Room types · 1
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Standard Room
1 × Double bed16 ㎡up to 3
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Facilities · 29
All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).
Offsite parking discounted rates availableAir conditioningLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsParkingPets allowedTerracePrivate check-in/check-outConcierge serviceGrocery deliveriesOutdoor furnitureFire extinguishersInvoice providedSmoke alarms24-hour securitySecurity alarmInternet accessJapanese gardenOffsite parking discounted rates availableSecured parkingSelf parking (surcharge)Free wired internetFront desk (limited hours)Golfing on siteNon-smoking roomsTour deskNon-smoking throughout
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DiningSights
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Emeril’s
regional · ★★ Michelin
$$$
The young E.J. Lagasse, son of the indomitable namesake, now oversees a remarkable dining room that has celebrated Creole cuisine for more than three decades. His determination is palpable as he charts a new course, bringing contemporary refinement and vibrant originality to the fore. BBQ shrimp tarts, deep-flavored gumbo and superb, golden-brown cornbread paired with French butter feel familiar and new at once. This is cooking that bursts with personality and class and never at the cost of flavor. Generously spaced tables and plush banquettes offer direct, unobstructed views into a gleaming k
2.3km
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Saint-Germain
Contemporary · ★ Michelin
$$$$
The old adage about not judging a book by its cover couldn’t be more apt for this little restaurant in Bywater. An unassuming front advertising "natural wines and garden patio" leads to a quaint bar where Chefs Blake Aguillard and Trey Smith start the meal with a few pleasant bites. Once inside the intimate dining room, the contemporary tasting kicks into high gear with a griddled cornbread cake smeared with butter aged and cultured in-house. The combination is outrageously satisfying. A series of petite courses follows, each one showcasing refined sauces and bold flavors. Carolina Gold rice w
2.2km
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Dooky Chase
regional · Bib
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The legacy of Leah Chase shines as bright as ever. In the 1960s, her dining room hosted countless Civil Rights activists and leaders. Today, it is under the care of her grandson Chef Edgar Dook Chase IV, who continues the family tradition of cooking heartwarming Creole cuisine. Gumbo, red beans and rice, and golden fried chicken strike honest chords alongside mustard greens and peach cobbler. A dazzling collection of African-American art adorns walls painted red, with red patterned carpet and red-striped chairs to boot. All the while, congenial matriarchs take their time walking by each and ev
1.1km
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Lufu Nola
Indian, Contemporary · Bib
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Two friends with a passion for food and respect for their roots. That's the origin story of Lufu, or "let us feed you," Nola. Aman Kota and Sarthak “Shan” Samantray originally did pop-ups but after adding partner and chef Sachin Darade, the three opened this brick-and-mortar in the Central Business District. This is craveable Indian cooking. Tandoori-grilled naan, charred and puffy, wafts with the scent of garlic and butter. Then, if you only get one thing, let it be the dosa. Golden and crisp, it's served with a side of sambar masala and a light green sauce. Chase it with a drink like their C
1.6km
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Acamaya
Mexican, Seafood · Bib
$$
Are we in Bywater or Mexico? Pastel pink tile, gorgeous stonework and striking breeze walls set a stylish, dramatic stage for Chef Ana Castro. Not to be outdone by the room’s good looks, she offers an inspired, seafood-driven menu that showcases equal levels of boldness and flair. Consider the superb “al pastor” hamachi tostada, the corn for which is nixtamalized in-house. Hearty masa-dough dumplings tossed with Higgins crab, oyster mushrooms and a corn beurre blanc deliver warmth and refinement in spades. Even something like a sweet potato arrives turbo-charged with peanut mole, turmeric and
2.1km
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Zasu
american · ★ Michelin
$$$
Chef Sue Zemanick is no stranger to the New Orleans dining scene, having spent time in the kitchens of some of the city's famed restaurants before opening Zasu in 2019. Set in an easy-to-miss cottage in Mid-City, it's an elegant oasis with a sleek dining room marked by wood floors, dark green walls and gold tones. The menu is tightly edited, featuring a dozen or so dishes focused on seafood and blending local flavors with French techniques. A scallop shell holds two perfectly seared scallops in a Thai chile-lime butter with watermelon radish for a refreshing opener, while tilefish on a bed of
3.3km
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern
Deli, Creole · Bib
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Like many places in New Orleans, Parkway Bakery and Tavern has a storied history, first opening for business in 1911. Current owner Jay Nix purchased it in 1995 and has kept the legacy strong. Parkway is designed for a crowd, both inside and out, and the crowds come. It's a neighborhood gathering place where people come to have a few drinks, catch a Saints game and eat poor boy sandwiches and other traditional fare like jambalaya. The menu is large but it's mostly single-minded, with seafood, specialty and meat poor boys on offer. Overwhelmed by the options? You'll never go wrong with the Creo
2.4km
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Cochon
american · Bib
$$
Set within a corner of a large warehouse in the Central Business District, Cochon charms with exposed brick and wood-paneled walls, black floors with rust accents, and a mix of tables, booths and banquettes. It's Southern food at its finest here, where you'll find everything from wood-fired oysters to fried alligator. Order a drink from their wide selection of whiskey, rye and bourbon, then settle in for a snack like chili-dusted cracklins with Steen's cane syrup. Main dish hits include chicken and house-made andouille sausage gumbo loaded with flavor, or rabbit and dumplings, a comforting rec
2.6km
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