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Royal St Charles HotelvsHarrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino
Both hotels are recommended by professionals. On balance, Harrah's New Orleans ranks significantly higher than Royal St Charles Hotel. Harrah's New Orleans comes in at #22 in New Orleans with praise from 8 reviewers like Fodor's, Forbes Travel Guide and Zagat.
Royal St Charles Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
Not For Tourists
Jetsetter
135 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $101/night
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Business Center
DK Eyewitness "The slick exterior and boutique label make this hotel sound a little more exciting than it really is."
Star Service "This 10-story boutique-hotel offers a fair price for decent no-frills accommodations in a prime location, on the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line one block south of Canal Street." Full review
Gayot "Renovated in a style that is both bold and whimsical, this boutique property is just steps from the French Quarter and delights at every turn."
OysterMid-Range
"The 143-room Royal St. Charles is a colorful mid-range hotel in the Central Business District, near the French Quarter." Full review
Not For Tourists "Comfortable beds, but be wary of pricey valet parking."
Jetsetter "Business-friendly NOLA stay just a block from the French Quarter, with a buzzy lobby café and an upbeat spirit." Full review
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."
