Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & CasinovsLe Pavillon New Orleans
Both Harrah's New Orleans and Le Pavillon Hotel are highly recommended by professional travelers. On balance, Le Pavillon Hotel ranks slightly better than Harrah's New Orleans. Le Pavillon Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with recommendations from 10 sources such as DK Eyewitness, Not For Tourists and Oyster.
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."
Le Pavillon New Orleans Show All Reviews
833 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"It's now a member of Historic Hotels of America, and it feels like elegant old New Orleans in a way that, sadly, so few places do." Full review
Fodor's
"One of the most regally sumptuous hotels in town, Le Pavillon offers up romantic spaces and attentive service." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the city’s grande dames, Le Pavillon wears its crown lightly. The courtly staff evoke the days of gracious hotel service."
Star Service
"Every night, guests in the lobby are served the hotel's signature treat: peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches on silver trays with cold milk, hot chocolate and homemade whipped cream." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel stands out with its opulent formality. A doorman wearing a top hat and white gloves greets guests as they step into the entry portico adorned with tall columns."
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale, mid-sized hotel in the Central Business District drips with opulence, from the chandeliers to the marble floors in the entranceway to the large oil paintings." Full review
Jetsetter
"Le Pavillon Hotel is in the heart of New Orleans, walking distance from McDonogh Monument and Lafayette Square. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Henry Clay Statue and St..." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Adorned with all the splendors for a genteel night."
The Telegraph
7.0
"With its grand frontage and antique-laden interior, it resembles a time capsule that has borne witness to some of the most momentous events in the city’s history." Full review
Time Out
"With stately columns gracing the entrance, glitzy chandeliers illuminating the lobby, an ornate flair to the rooms, and that whimsical nightly ritual of sharing complimentary PB and J..." Full review