The FrenchmenvsHilton New Orleans Riverside
The Frenchmen Hotel and Hilton New Orleans Riverside are both rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Hilton New Orleans Riverside is preferred by most writers compared to The Frenchmen Hotel. Hilton New Orleans Riverside is ranked #21 in New Orleans with approval from 8 sources including Not For Tourists, oyster.com and Travel + Leisure.
The Frenchmen
417 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
From $0/night
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Pool
- Meeting Rooms
- Air Conditioning
Frommer's
"Some see this as a small, sweet, slightly funky inn, very popular with in-the-know regular visitors who think of it as quintessential New Orleans." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel is just steps away from the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street music scene. It’s a compound of several 19th-century buildings."
Gayot
"Situated on the best street to hear live music in all of New Orleans, this small hotel makes up for its tiny spaces with an accommodating staff and plenty of Old World charm."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Frenchmen oozes old-style New Orleans charm, and serves a free breakfast every morning in a lovely dining room." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Great location, rates, and courtyard pool on Frenchmen."
The Telegraph
7.0
"This adorable boutique property is as cool as a lilting clarinet solo, being located as it is at the beating heart of New Orleans’ jazz music scene." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The three thoroughly refurbished 1850s houses that comprise this smart hotel are clustered around a courtyard with a swimming pool and Jacuzzi." Full review
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70140
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This is a good choice for conventioneers and families... but not terrific for those with mobility issues, given the sheer size of the place." Full review
Fodor's
"The superb river views are hard to beat at this sprawling multilevel Hilton complex sitting right on the Mississippi." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Hilton has the kind of charm that warms a suburban conservative's soul." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Hilton New Orleans Riverside bills itself as a conference center for business travelers, but it feels more like a resort." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This modern waterside behemoth is perfect for families and convention attendees." Full review
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Don’t miss taking advantage of the incredibly informative concierge desk.
Star Service
"This remains the largest hotel in Louisiana, yet despite its size, it offers a better range of services than many of the other large commercial hotels here—as it should. " Full review
Gayot
"Space and location are this Hilton's greatest assets. In addition to housing shops, the hotel offers a special entrance from the lobby to the Riverwalk shopping mall."
Zagat
4.0
"Right "on the mighty Mississippi", this "well-located" Downtown denizen is "walking distance of everything" (plus the streetcar is "right outside") and boasts "spacious", "nicely furnished" digs."
Not For Tourists
"Hot tub. Roof. Alias John Smith et al. Room 523."