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The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria HotelvsAudubon Cottages
Both properties are rated highly by experts. On balance, The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Audubon Cottages. The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 91 with approval from 15 sources such as The Telegraph, Concierge and Jetsetter.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
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123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $130/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The Roosevelt is a movie star of a hotel: grand, glam, confident, memorable." Full review
Concierge "In a city that has more than its share of historic hotels, the Roosevelt, which originally opened in 1893, is the only New Orleans hotel that truly deserves the title of grande dame."
Fodor's "Here's a chance to stay in one of the truly iconic hotels in New Orleans—from its glittering lobby to each beautiful, traditionally furnished guest room, the Roosevelt offers a grand experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This grand property, just one street west of the French Quarter, embraces the elegance and drama of 1893 New Orleans." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This historic hotel, which was once the New Orleans headquarters of Louisiana political boss Huey Long, fully embraces its colorful past."
Gayot "Built in 1893 and renamed the Roosevelt Hotel in 1923 in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, this hotel has returned to its former glory after a $135 million renovation as a Waldorf Astoria property."
BlackBook "Presidents, movie stars, pop singers. Everybody who's anybody has stayed at the Roosevelt. Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong have headlined the renowned Blue Room."
Zagat4.7
"Enjoy the true feeling of historic New Orleans" at this "elegant" "oasis", a blend of "old-world comfort and luxury" and "modern updates"."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"With its majestic, block-long lobby, this was the city’s elite establishment when it opened in 1893." Full review
Afar Magazine "The grandeur of the hotel's gilded lobby and the Prohibition-style Sazerac Bar, clad in African walnut and Paul Ninas murals, earn this historic gem top marks." Full review
Audubon Cottages
Oyster
Star Service Gayot Fodor's
The Telegraph
Jetsetter
Condé Nast Traveler Frommer's Lonely Planet
509 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70112
From $417/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Pool
- Dry Cleaning
OysterUpscale
"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 Telegraph8.0
"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 PlanetTop choice
"At the Audubon Cottages, you get to sleep in one of seven immaculately restored historical buildings." Full review
