Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & CasinovsHotel St. Marie
Harrah's New Orleans and Hotel St. Marie are both endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Harrah's New Orleans scores slightly better than Hotel St. Marie. Harrah's New Orleans ranks #22 in New Orleans with recommendations from 8 reviewers like Not For Tourists, Fodor's and Star Service.
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."
Hotel St. Marie
827 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Star Service
"Popular with budgeting business folk and cash-conscious tourists, this restored four- and five-story town-house-hotel with fine filigree sits on a corner and rings a serene courtyard." Full review
Gayot
"The front-desk staff is friendly and well-informed. The bottom line: While not trendy, Hotel Ste. Marie is reliable and the price is right."
Zagat
4.0
"With "more quaint character than the chains", this "charming" "little hotel" provides the "true New Orleans experience" at a "reasonable" price to sightseers."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Although it's not extravagant and it shows some wear and tear in places, the hotel is generally comfortable." Full review
Frommer's
"It’s a good mid-level option with a very good French Quarter location, and room rates can be downright bargains during low season...the staff has a friendly, helpful vibe" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The St Marie was built to look historic from the outside, but is up-to-date on the inside." Full review
Independent
"At Hotel St. Marie, the best rooms even offer access to your own private, wrought-iron balcony overlooking the street. These are highly sought after during Mardi Gras."