Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & CasinovsAce Hotel New Orleans
Both Harrah's New Orleans and Ace Hotel New Orleans are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ace Hotel New Orleans ranks marginally better than Harrah's New Orleans. Ace Hotel New Orleans comes in at #20 in New Orleans with accolades from 12 publications such as Afar Magazine, Condé Nast Traveler and Lonely Planet.
Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino
228 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $128/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The rooms are sharp, if a touch generic, though photos by local artist Richard Sexton and splashes of Mardi Gras purple and gold help." Full review
Fodor's
"If you're in town to play at the casino or attend a convention, then this is the ideal location." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Twenty-six floors, 450 rooms, an 115,000-sq-ft casino, six restaurants, four blocks of retail space: some guests hardly even leave the property." Full review
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It’s worth joining the Harrah’s free loyalty program; even if you only gamble a little, you may get a suite upgrade.
Star Service
"Harrah's opened this hotel one short year after Hurricane Katrina, in a 26-story tower across from the casino, and it is now the most popular outposts for gamblers in the Big Easy." Full review
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) Those who do choose to slow down generally opt for the pedestrian area on closed-off Fulton Street that runs between the hotel and the casino.
Zagat
4.2
""Playtime was never this much fun" announce admirers of this "vibrant" Downtown spot "nearby Bourbon Street, but not around the corner", where the "lovely" rooms impress."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The stand-alone Harrah’s New Orleans has a prime location next to the bars and restaurants lining Fulton Street mall and just blocks from the French Quarter." Full review
Not For Tourists
"A casino hotel aside New Orleans' most Disney-esque street."
Gayot
"Whether you're a high roller or just want to feel like one, this 26-story luxury property next to (but not in the middle of) Harrah's casino delivers the goods."
Ace Hotel New Orleans Show All Reviews
600 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $104/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot
"The Ace Hotel enjoys an enviable address in the vibrant Warehouse District, home to numerous galleries, the Contemporary Arts Center and a monthly art walk."
Travel + Leisure
"Another hotel that's making the CBD/Arts/Warehouse District more attractive is this none-more-hip chain, bringing its urban glam to NOLA." Full review
Zagat
"Rooftop Italian bites by the hotel pool." Full review
Jetsetter
"A boutique stay at a Vogue-endorsed hotspot in the Arts District, a short walk from the French Quarter." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A sassy spot in the Warehouse District in which to bed down, kick back and sip a Sazerac by the rooftop pool." Full review
goop
"The building itself is a 1928 art deco masterpiece in the Warehouse District, occupied by a Scandinavian furniture company for most of its existence, and now topped with a pool that’s open year round." Full review
Fodor's
"Ace Hotel New Orleans incorporates familiar staples of the Ace brand with unique and authentic New Orleanian elements." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Opened in 2016, the four-pearl Ace Hotel New Orleans is a trendy property in downtown bordering the Warehouse District, about a 15-minute walk to the French Quarter." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Upstairs, past the old-school photo booth in the elevator bank, you’ll find eight floors of guest rooms in several configurations, all with black-out curtains and cork floors." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The exterior is fairly nondescript, as are most of the office conversions in the city’s Central Business District. Inside though, there's a wistful Art Deco vibe." Full review