The southern charm that New Orleans brings may be a product of the many influences that have made the city more diverse and welcoming. Primarily known for its multicultural heritage, New Orleans has amassed great popularity among a variety of tourists. Aside from its cultural offerings, New Orleans also offers delectable cuisine and superb music, making it even more popular among travelers. Furthermore, the many festivals and celebrations that take place in the city, such as the Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, Voodoo Fest, and college football's Sugar Bowl, have attracted a myriad of guests from all ages.

For the budget-savvy tourist who prioritizes wallet-friendly tours and is always in search for the best travel deals, be assured that New Orleans has a lot of discount hotels that offer the same amenities as higher priced ones. Also due to the countless interesting places and the variety of activities that one can participate in while in New Orleans, discount hotels are preferred over the more expensive ones. Often, tourists only use their hotels as a place to spend the night in preparation for another busy day ahead.

Hurricane Katrina has affected New Orleans in so many ways. Aside from the damage and devastation it has brought to the city, the local tourist industry, which has thrived so well during the previous years, is now at a loss. Similar to how the tsunami-affected beaches in southeast Asia have significantly lowered hotel and tourist package rates to attract potential tourists, New Orleans hotels now offer discount hotel room rates to attract guests.

A lot of the hotels that have opened their doors to guests after the hurricane still do not offer their full services and are not yet fully staffed, yet they still offer competitive guest service at discounted rates. Although other hotels with a "limited" status have limited rooms, they offer their rooms at reduced rates.