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The Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansvsHilton New Orleans Riverside
Both properties are highly recommended by experts. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is the choice of most professionals compared to Hilton New Orleans Riverside. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is ranked #8 in New Orleans with endorsements from 16 reviews like Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and BlackBook.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists
Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
921 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $212/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"Located in a Canal Street landmark—the venerable Maison Blanche department store—the Ritz brings its chain-wide style of formal luxury to the outer edge of the French Quarter."
"One of the city's most iconic hotels, the Ritz-Carlton sits regally on Canal Street, occupying what was once the Maison Blanche department store." Full review
"This hotel actually comprises three hotels in one place (Iberville Suites and Maison Orleans are the other two)."
"This sparkling gem offers an enviable location, award-winning restaurants, posh accommodations, a pampering spa, and even some regional flavor often missing in this chain." Full review
"This historic hotel occupies two venerable buildings, the former department stores of Maison Blanche and S. H. Kress."
"The rooms are what you'd expect from a Ritz-Carlton, but the most fun is wandering the sumptuous, cream-colored lobby level looking for celebs, if that's your bag."
Luxury
"Geared toward luxury travelers, the hotel maintains the regal atmosphere for which the Ritz-Carlton brand is known." Full review
"Think ornate furnishings, sumptuous linens, and a $3.5 million art collection." Full review
"Treat yourself to the spa."
"Expectedly so, the Ritz makes the list of the best luxury hotels in New Orleans." Full review
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After dinner on the town make sure to come back for the great jazz performance by local legend Jeremy Davenport.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Not For Tourists
2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70140
From $92/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"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
"The superb river views are hard to beat at this sprawling multilevel Hilton complex sitting right on the Mississippi." Full review
"The Hilton has the kind of charm that warms a suburban conservative's soul." Full review
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
"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.
"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
"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."
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."
"Hot tub. Roof. Alias John Smith et al. Room 523."