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The Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansvsInterContinental New Orleans, an IHG Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans and InterContinental New Orleans are both highly recommended by writers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans ranks slightly better than InterContinental New Orleans. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans comes in at 86 with praise from 16 publications like Jetsetter, goop and Condé Nast Traveler.
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.
InterContinental New Orleans, an IHG Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Jetsetter
Travel + Leisure
444 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130
From $93/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"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
"Great suites and superior service keep this popular convention hotel a CBD favorite." Full review
"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
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
"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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"The deep-red, polished-marble exterior of the InterContinental dominates the corner of Poydras Street and St. Charles Avenue."
4.0
"For a "luxurious" but "not extravagant" "getaway", worker bees and tourists "return" to this "reliable" CBD convention high-rise."
"Revamped business-centric sleep on New Orleans’s iconic St. Charles Avenue, with a rooftop pool and Gulf Coast–focused restaurant." Full review
"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