The Pool at Hilton New Orleans Riverside

"It's a self-contained complex of restaurants, bistros, and bars; two gift shops; two pools; a full and exceptional racquet-and-health club; a huge exhibition and conference space; and a sprawling outpost of the legendary Drago's restaurant, rightly renowned for its addictive charbroiled oysters"

"But in this instance size begets pleasure as there are two outdoor pools, whirlpool, sauna, indoor tennis courts, exercise centre and modest spa"

"Other facilities include a spa, rooftop tennis court, pool and fully equipped business center"

"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 ("get a riverfront room" for a "wonderful" view); the "awesome" health club with outdoor pool and tennis court wins raves, as does the "agreeable" staff, and though a few critics feel "lost in the crowd" in the "huge", "typical convention hotel", repeat fans "can't wait to return"

"There are two outdoor swimming pools and a stunning 90,000-sq-ft Health Club by Hilton, which has indoor tennis courts, racquetball, a full weight-training circuit, a Precor cardio theater and more, although some guests may decide they get enough cardio just by walking from one point to another in this vast hotel"

"The large pool and lounge area, with its sky-high views of the city, feels like a tropical resort"