Henry Howard HotelvsThe Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by experts. Overall, The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Henry Howard Hotel. The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is ranked #3 in New Orleans with praise from 15 sources including Gayot, Jetsetter and Condé Nast Traveler.
Henry Howard Hotel
2041 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA 70130
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
- Kitchenette
Jetsetter
"Stately double gallery townhouse around the corner from humming Magazine Street that embodies the best of southern hospitality." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith
"Boutique Henry Howard Hotel is a refreshingly unique owner-run hotel in the genteel Garden District of New Orleans." Full review
Bon Appétit
"New Orleans finally gets into the boutique hotel game." Full review
Fodor's
"A beautifully restored mansion with stylish Southern touches, it combines the best features of a a bed and breakfast and a boutique hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This debonair townhouse is a welcome addition to the low-key Lower Garden District." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Henry Howard Hotel—the 150-year-old mansion designed by famed architect Henry Howard—has been restored and opened to the public as an 18-room luxury boutique hotel." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Henry Howard Hotel is a refined upper-middle-range boutique hotel with 18 rooms featuring hardwood floors, vintage-inspired wallpaper, antique furniture, and custom beds. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"The Henry Howard is a relatively new hotel in the Lower Garden District, but it's already carving a name for itself thanks to the comfort levels of the rooms and the impressive levels of service." Full review
Frommer's
"A drop-dead gorgeous, super-stylish choice, where crisp, white-black-blue décor and sleek, custom touches meet classy antiques." Full review
Lonely Planet
"In a neighborhood dripping with historical accommodation, the Henry Howard is…well, historical." Full review
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel Show All Reviews
123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $130/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Roosevelt is a movie star of a hotel: grand, glam, confident, memorable." Full review
Concierge
"In a city that has more than its share of historic hotels, the Roosevelt, which originally opened in 1893, is the only New Orleans hotel that truly deserves the title of grande dame."
Fodor's
"Here's a chance to stay in one of the truly iconic hotels in New Orleans—from its glittering lobby to each beautiful, traditionally furnished guest room, the Roosevelt offers a grand experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This grand property, just one street west of the French Quarter, embraces the elegance and drama of 1893 New Orleans." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This historic hotel, which was once the New Orleans headquarters of Louisiana political boss Huey Long, fully embraces its colorful past."
Gayot
"Built in 1893 and renamed the Roosevelt Hotel in 1923 in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, this hotel has returned to its former glory after a $135 million renovation as a Waldorf Astoria property."
BlackBook
"Presidents, movie stars, pop singers. Everybody who's anybody has stayed at the Roosevelt. Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong have headlined the renowned Blue Room."
Zagat
4.7
"Enjoy the true feeling of historic New Orleans" at this "elegant" "oasis", a blend of "old-world comfort and luxury" and "modern updates"."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With its majestic, block-long lobby, this was the city’s elite establishment when it opened in 1893." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The grandeur of the hotel's gilded lobby and the Prohibition-style Sazerac Bar, clad in African walnut and Paul Ninas murals, earn this historic gem top marks." Full review