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The Whitney HotelvsHilton New Orleans / St. Charles Avenue
Both properties are rated very highly by writers. On balance, Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Whitney Hotel. Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue comes in at #16 in New Orleans with accolades from 7 sources including Frommer's, Zagat and The Telegraph.
The Whitney Hotel
Frommer's
Oyster
Gayot
Star Service
Fodor's
The Telegraph
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
OysterBudget
"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 Telegraph7.0
"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
Hilton New Orleans / St. Charles Avenue Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Star Service Gayot
Zagat Oyster The Telegraph
333 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
From $105/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Rooms have some pizazz in the form of wild prints and designs, plus black marble vanities in the spacious bathrooms (tubs are small, though), newish bedding, and Lavazza coffee." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue makes the Big Easy's signature sights and sounds easily accessible." Full review
Star Service "This property is on the streetcar line and Mardi Gras Parade Route, across from the InterContinental and three blocks from the French Quarter." Full review
Gayot "The 250 guest rooms are nicely furnished in a traditional style and include 25 dignitary suites and a five-bedroom Grand Suite."
Zagat4.2
"You're "off the party circuit" but it's still "easy to hit the sights" from this "finely appointed" chain outpost housed in a refurbished 1920s high-rise."
OysterUpscale
"Has a historic, yet trendy, atmosphere and is located within walking distance of many famed New Orleans attractions." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The modern Central Business District surrounds this otherwise historic property." Full review
