Andrew Jackson Hotel

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• The Andrew Jackson Hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in the heart of the French Quarter on Royal Street. The Andrew Jackson Hotel is situated just steps from Bourbon Street, the French Market, Jackson Square and the Riverfront. We feature fine Southern Hospitality, so come and enjoy one of our spacious guestrooms or suites overlooking the lush tropical courtyard and fountain. Our Royal Balcony Suites feature expansive views of Royal Street and the French Quarter. Each morning a complimentary Continental Breakfast awaits you. Enjoy Breakfast in your room or in the centuries old private courtyard. The Andrew Jackson Hotel exemplifies the architecture and ambiance of the 18th Century French Quarter. Stay with us and experience all New Orleans and the French Quarter has to offer! Our Historic Hotel is located on the site of the famous courthouse where Major General Andrew Jackson was indicted for contempt of court and charged with obstruction of justice. A major general in the War of 1812, Jackson became a national hero when he defeated the British at New Orleans. This very interesting case occurred, at the Hotel, during the tenure of United States Attorney John Dick. In 1815, just after the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812, United States Attorney Dick indicted Major General Andrew Jackson on charges of obstruction of justice. Jackson also was charged with contempt of court. According to the indictment, Jackson had "...disrespectfully wrested from the clerk an original order of the honorable the judge of this court, for the issuing of a writ of habeas corpus in the case of a certain Louis Louallier, then imprisoned by the said Major General Andrew Jackson." Jackson incurred the charges of obstruction when he imprisoned the judge who had charged him with contempt. When the future President of the United States appeared in court, he refused to answer the interrogatories and promptly received a fine of $1,000.
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