Omni Royal OrleansvsInterContinental New Orleans, an IHG Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Omni Royal Orleans scores slightly better than InterContinental New Orleans. Omni Royal Orleans comes in at #9 in New Orleans with positive reviews from 11 publications including Star Service, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Omni Royal Orleans Show All Reviews
621 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70140
From $108/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Despite being part of a chain, this is an elegant hotel that doesn't feel sterile and generic... Service is swift and conscientious, amenities are ample." Full review
Fodor's
"One of the more elegant options on Bourbon Street, this large white-marble property is a replica of the grand 1800s St. Louis Hotel, with columns, gilt mirrors, and magnificent chandeliers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the largest hotels in the French Quarter, the Omni Royal is known for its attentive service."
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Ask for a “get fit” guest room and get your own treadmill and supply of healthy snacks.
Gayot
"A white stucco exterior and lacy iron balconies give the building the image of age, as do the chandeliers, gilt mirrors and tons of marble."
Zagat
4.0
"A "fantastic" French Quarter location "in the heart of it all" and an "excellent" staff with "exceptional knowledge of the city" make for a "lovely, lovely" stay at this "beautiful" belle."
Travel + Leisure
"A swimming pool, and lots of different room configurations for families; on arrival, all kids get special backpacks filled with activity books and crayons." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Go to the pool. Even if you don't have a room."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A succession of hotels have stood on this elegant block in the Upper French Quarter over the years, the current incarnation a worthy successor to those from the glory days of the mid-19th century." Full review
Star Service
"In an area thick with art galleries and antiques shops, this hotel offers an excellent commercial location in the heart of the French Quarter, even if its guest rooms are on the small side." Full review
Time Out
"Luxury accommodations meet ideal location in the Omni Royal Orleans." Full review
InterContinental New Orleans, an IHG Hotel
444 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
From $93/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"It's an old-fashioned... business hotel, clearly targeting a certain kind of traveler who isn't impressed by the hip minimalists springing up everywhere." Full review
Fodor's
"Great suites and superior service keep this popular convention hotel a CBD favorite." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Somewhat lost amidst a vast modern office complex, the hotel has large and comfortable rooms, plus a slew of amenities aimed at business travellers." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A slate of business amenities, like an Executive Club Lounge, courier service, and on-site foreign currency exchange, make this Central Business District chain hotel popular with corporate travelers." Full review
Star Service
"This is a popular bastion for groups and conventions, including cruise ship passengers and air crews looking for quality and familiarity near the convention center and the French Quarter.
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Gayot
"The deep-red, polished-marble exterior of the InterContinental dominates the corner of Poydras Street and St. Charles Avenue."
Zagat
4.0
"For a "luxurious" but "not extravagant" "getaway", worker bees and tourists "return" to this "reliable" CBD convention high-rise."
Jetsetter
"Revamped business-centric sleep on New Orleans’s iconic St. Charles Avenue, with a rooftop pool and Gulf Coast–focused restaurant." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Steps from the historic French Quarter and riverfront, the hotel offers a rooftop pool with city views, and a convenient location near many of the city's best attractions"
New Orleans Travel Guide
March 1, 2021