The Whitney HotelvsHenry Howard Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Henry Howard Hotel scores slightly higher than The Whitney Hotel. Henry Howard Hotel ranks #21 in New Orleans with accolades from 10 sources like Bon Appétit, Condé Nast Traveler and Mr & Mrs Smith.
The Whitney Hotel
610 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Frommer's
"Overall, the Whitney has more character than your average upscale chain, so it ultimately gets a positive vote. And if you are a preservationist, you will probably like it a lot." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"This perfectly adequate mid-range hotel in the Central Business District, a block from the Charles streetcar line, has more history and character than your typical chain." Full review
Gayot
"This boutique hotel occupies an elaborate Beaux-Arts building that housed a branch of the Whitney National Bank for decades."
Star Service
"At any rate, this is a fun and unpretentious hotel with an engaging historic character and reasonable rates outside of the Mardi Gras calendar." Full review
Fodor's
"Renovated and expanded, the stylish Whitney is a great choice if you're looking to stay away from the Bourbon Street bustle." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This century-old building is a former bank, and many of the original fittings have been retained, giving it an evocative, almost cinematic atmosphere." Full review
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