Audubon CottagesvsOmni Royal Orleans
Both Audubon Cottages and Omni Royal Orleans are endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Omni Royal Orleans scores marginally higher than Audubon Cottages. Omni Royal Orleans ranks #9 in New Orleans with recommendations from 11 reviewers such as Gayot, DK Eyewitness and Zagat.
Audubon Cottages
509 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70112
From $417/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Dry Cleaning
Oyster
Upscale
"With a gorgeous Tuscan-style courtyard complete with a heated saltwater pool... and a central location in the French Quarter, the Audubon Cottages is a great pick for travelers looking to splurge." Full review
Star Service
"One of the most intimate choices in the Quarter, composed of one- and two-bedroom cottages arranged around what is claimed to be New Orleans' oldest pool, set in a refurbished sculpture garden." Full review
Gayot
"With just seven private cottages (including the former residence of John James Audubon), this lovely inn offers guests an intimate, personal and very private New Orleans experience."
Fodor's
"Seven one- and two-bedroom cottages in the heart of the French Quarter are a luxury retreat that supply a wonderful sense of privacy." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Along with the much-loved Soniat House on Chartres Street, this 18th-century Creole inn is the most intimate boutique hotel in the French Quarter." Full review
Jetsetter
"Seven restored 19th-century Creole cottages wrapped around a brick courtyard in the heart of the French Quarter." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Audubon Cottages are housed in some of the oldest buildings in the French Quarter, and the sense of privacy is unmatched." Full review
Frommer's
"An unmarked gate and leaf-canopied pathway lead to seven ultra-private one- and two-bedroom cottages with a large courtyard...each is gracefully but not overly antiqued amid gorgeous brick walls" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"At the Audubon Cottages, you get to sleep in one of seven immaculately restored historical buildings." Full review
Omni Royal Orleans Show All Reviews
621 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70140
From $108/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Despite being part of a chain, this is an elegant hotel that doesn't feel sterile and generic... Service is swift and conscientious, amenities are ample." Full review
Fodor's
"One of the more elegant options on Bourbon Street, this large white-marble property is a replica of the grand 1800s St. Louis Hotel, with columns, gilt mirrors, and magnificent chandeliers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the largest hotels in the French Quarter, the Omni Royal is known for its attentive service."
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Ask for a “get fit” guest room and get your own treadmill and supply of healthy snacks.
Gayot
"A white stucco exterior and lacy iron balconies give the building the image of age, as do the chandeliers, gilt mirrors and tons of marble."
Zagat
4.0
"A "fantastic" French Quarter location "in the heart of it all" and an "excellent" staff with "exceptional knowledge of the city" make for a "lovely, lovely" stay at this "beautiful" belle."
Travel + Leisure
"A swimming pool, and lots of different room configurations for families; on arrival, all kids get special backpacks filled with activity books and crayons." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Go to the pool. Even if you don't have a room."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A succession of hotels have stood on this elegant block in the Upper French Quarter over the years, the current incarnation a worthy successor to those from the glory days of the mid-19th century." Full review
Star Service
"In an area thick with art galleries and antiques shops, this hotel offers an excellent commercial location in the heart of the French Quarter, even if its guest rooms are on the small side." Full review
Time Out
"Luxury accommodations meet ideal location in the Omni Royal Orleans." Full review