Four Points By Sheraton French QuartervsHarrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino
Both Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter and Harrah's New Orleans are highly recommended by expert writers. On balance, Harrah's New Orleans is preferred by most professionals compared to Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter. Harrah's New Orleans ranks #22 in New Orleans with praise from 8 publications like Not For Tourists, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
541 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $84/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"The justification for staying in this too-pricey chain hotel is not the rooms... but the location." Full review
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If you plan to sleep, choose another place to stay or request an interior room.
Fodor's
"Formerly the Inn on Bourbon, this property is well-kept and fairly priced, given its in-demand, heart-of-the-party Bourbon Street location." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"This Sheraton property is no ordinary chain hotel: It's located on the site of the historic Old French Opera, and today's young opera singers perform in the lobby bar." Full review
Star Service
"This low-priced, well-positioned property is a sensational entry-level hotel that...maintains a good reputation from regulars that revel in its vast shared balconies cantilevered over Bourbon Street." Full review
Gayot
"Gracious service and an attentive staff welcome party goers year-round, since there's always action right outside the front door."
Travel + Leisure
"Book a room with a balcony view... you and the kids can watch the human parade on one of the most famous people-watching streets in the world." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Location. Location. Location. Otherwise, Chainville, USA."
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."