Loft 523 New OrleansvsBourbon Orleans Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Bourbon Orleans Hotel scores significantly better than Loft 523 New Orleans. Bourbon Orleans Hotel is ranked #14 in New Orleans with endorsements from 11 sources such as Gayot, BlackBook and Frommer's.
Loft 523 New Orleans
523 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Located in an old carriage and dry-goods warehouse, each of the 18 lofts is a marvel of modern design, sort of a Jetsons-futuristic-meets-NYC-minimalist fantasy." Full review
Concierge
"An unmarked entrance hints at the speakeasy vibe of this über-contemporary 18-room gem located a couple of blocks from Canal Street."
Fodor's
"One of the few options for chic, loft-style digs in New Orleans—and a great choice at that." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Loft 523 is the platinum standard of New Orleans’ boutique hotels, ushering in sleek, industrial decor (no fussy florals here) in spacious lofted rooms with large, luxurious baths." Full review
Gayot
"Sophisticated and postmodern, this intimate hotel boasts sixteen lofts and three penthouses in the heart of the city."
Afar Magazine
"Opened in April 2001, this Central Business District property, a converted dry-goods warehouse, is a departure from the typical New Orleans hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This semi-secret annex to the International House Hotel provides a slice of Manhattan-style living in downtown New Orleans." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The hip industrial-minimalist style of Loft 523's 16 lodgings is a jarring change of pace for New Orleans (that's a compliment)." Full review
Bourbon Orleans Hotel Show All Reviews
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA 70116
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"With a location that's about as central as it gets, plus upgraded, spacious guest rooms, this lodging remains one of the most popular options on Bourbon Street." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A grand Southern hotel with a haunting past, the Bourbon Orleans is home to a delicious Creole restaurant; a signature cocktail in its popular bar; and 218 attractive, elegant rooms." Full review
Star Service
"At Bourbon Street, across from the St. Louis Cathedral, this remarkable 1815 structure is a four-story evocation of Vieux Carre architecture with celery-green filigree." Full review
Gayot
"Its elegant marble lobby strikes a demure tone and provides a dramatic contrast to the rowdy street scene outside."
BlackBook
"Sensible and unpretentious, the Bourbon Orleans is the luxury hotel for those who feel the top of the line places get a bit too over the top."
Not For Tourists
"Do you believe in ghosts? America's most haunted hotel..."
Condé Nast Traveler
91.7
"Bourbon Orleans might just be the Grande Dame of French Quarter hotels." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"A former grand ballroom and then a convent, this French Quarter institution has seen every side of Bourbon Street life." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Guest rooms are well-appointed and comfy, with plantation-shuttered windows, plush beds and sleek bathrooms. " Full review
Time Out
"Located in the French Quarter, this hotel offers some of the best views of Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral...while the building is of a bygone era, the amenities are modern. " Full review