Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & CasinovsInternational House Hotel
Harrah's New Orleans and International House Hotel are both recommended by professional travelers. On balance, International House Hotel is preferred by most professionals compared to Harrah's New Orleans. International House Hotel is ranked #12 in New Orleans with accolades from 13 sources such as Star Service, Jetsetter and Lonely Planet.
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."
International House Hotel Show All Reviews
221 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $94/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The International House sets the local standard for modern hotels with its creative design and meticulous attention to detail, down to the smashing staff uniforms." Full review
Concierge
"Located in a Beaux Arts building two blocks from the French Quarter, the International House is a property that balances modernity with a sense of place."
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Ample windows give a wide-screen feel to the corner rooms, but ask for a higher-floor assignment to minimize morning street noise.
Fodor's
"One of the best values for a boutique experience in the city, this stylish and contemporary hotel pairs creature comforts with a prime location just two blocks from the French Quarter." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Lavish rooms in this boutique hotel offer an array of amenities." Full review
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Upscale
"Trendsetters and celebs stay at the International House Hotel for its quietly sexy vibe, attentive staff, and posh rooms designed by a top L.A. designer." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Staying here is an adventure – of the pleasant kind. Most months there’s an elaborate voodoo altar in the lobby."
Star Service
"In the Central Business District, this hotel is only two blocks from the French Quarter but its modish avant-garde design is miles away in style." Full review
Gayot
"It has all the modern luxuries, feels at one with its surroundings and injects an element of fun. The intriguing mix of minimalism and indulgence has set a local standard for contemporary design."
Zagat
4.2
""Incredibly modern" but still "romantic", this design-forward boutique nestled in a beaux arts building "just outside the French Quarter" woos with "stunning" decor."
Travel + Leisure
"Just three blocks from the French Quarter, the International House hotel has a white Beaux-Arts exterior dating from the early 1900’s." Full review