We were really looking forward to our stay at the Pontchartrain Hotel (6/21–6/22/25), but our experience was incredibly disappointing. Our room was not clean — trash behind the toilet, dust on most surfaces, and something visibly dripping down the bedroom window and sill. The bathroom had dirty grout, a soaking wet shower curtain, and floors that left our feet filthy. Worst of all, the bedroom windowsill was soft, leaking, and covered in black mold — a serious health concern and clear sign of neglect.
The valet service was even worse. Our manual-transmission car came back smelling like burning plastic. A staff member admitted the valet didn’t know how to drive stick but drove it anyway — twice. The next day, no one on staff could drive a manual, so my fiancé had to retrieve the car himself, even though we were being charged nearly $60 for valet. That fee was only refunded after we raised the issue multiple times.
When we reported everything to hotel management, including Javonna Wallace, we were told nothing could be done because we booked through Hotels.com. Even after Hotels.com tried to help, the hotel refused all offers of partial compensation.
Between unsafe conditions, mold, and car mishandling, we cannot recommend this hotel. This was one of the worst hotel experiences we’ve had