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Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & CasinovsJW Marriott New Orleans
Harrah's New Orleans and JW Marriott New Orleans are both highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Harrah's New Orleans is preferred by most writers compared to JW Marriott New Orleans. Harrah's New Orleans comes in at #22 in New Orleans with approval from 8 sources like Forbes Travel Guide, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Star Service
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Not For Tourists
Gayot
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.
Zagat4.2
""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."
JW Marriott New Orleans Frommer's Star Service Gayot Zagat
Oyster
The Telegraph
614 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's "You can't fault the location on Canal right across from the Quarter (excellent for viewing Mardi Gras parades)." Full review
Star Service "This place outclasses the Marriott New Orleans, and it maintains a quiet tranquil atmosphere that makes it a fine refuge from French Quarter madness." Full review
Gayot "The Canal Street location for this spiffed-up JW Marriott offers ideal access to the CBD and the French Quarter."
Zagat4.0
""In the heart of New Orleans" with "easy access to French Quarter attractions" and the convention center, this "beautiful" "favorite" pleases thanks to "lovely" quarters."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This 487-room upper-middle-range hotel in downtown New Orleans is in a terrific location, offers quality amenities, and has an all-star staff." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This New Orleans outpost of Marriott’s luxury brand lends a touch of understated class to the city’s lively downtown main drag." Full review
