Chimes Bed and BreakfastvsHarrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Harrah's New Orleans is preferred by most reviewers compared to Chimes Bed and Breakfast. Harrah's New Orleans has a TripExpert Score of 81 with recommendations from 7 reviewers such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Forbes Travel Guide.
Chimes Bed and Breakfast
1146 Constantinople St., New Orleans, LA 70115
From $0/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Laundy Room
- Free Parking
- Business Center
Concierge
"Jill, always knowledgeable and animated, will help you plan your day, matching your particular interests with her favorite spots and outings."
Fodor's
"The elegant and charming Chimes B&B is set in an atmospheric, historic neighborhood." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Nicely decorated and perfectly maintained, the B&B is a good homebase for travelers."
Rough Guide
"You’re in a pretty part of the Garden District at this peaceful, casually stylish B&B."
Gayot
"Owners Jill and Charles Abbyad were pioneers in the New Orleans' bed-and-breakfast movement, which came surprisingly late to the city."
Travel + Leisure
"Gracious hosts Charles and Jill Abbyad make you feel like family within seconds of your arrival, and will happily help you plan the perfect itinerary in their home city." Full review
Frommer's
"This gem has no grand airs, just pure charm and contentment in a true neighborhood setting. Rooms vary in size, but all are a tasteful, unfussy, unpretentious mix of antiques, modernity" Full review
Lonely Planet
"All rooms are arranged around a lovely patio and gardens, creating a courtyard community of sorts." Full review
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."