The Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansvsJW Marriott New Orleans
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans and JW Marriott New Orleans are both endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans scores significantly better than JW Marriott New Orleans. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans ranks #8 in New Orleans with recommendations from 16 publications like Travel + Leisure, BlackBook and Star Service.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans 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
Concierge
"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."
Fodor's
"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
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel actually comprises three hotels in one place (Iberville Suites and Maison Orleans are the other two)."
Star Service
"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
Gayot
"This historic hotel occupies two venerable buildings, the former department stores of Maison Blanche and S. H. Kress."
BlackBook
"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."
Oyster
Luxury
"Geared toward luxury travelers, the hotel maintains the regal atmosphere for which the Ritz-Carlton brand is known." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Think ornate furnishings, sumptuous linens, and a $3.5 million art collection." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Treat yourself to the spa."
Travel + Leisure
"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.
JW Marriott New Orleans
614 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $149/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"You can't fault the location on Canal right across from the Quarter (excellent for viewing Mardi Gras parades)." Full review
Star Service
"This place outclasses the Marriott New Orleans, and it maintains a quiet tranquil atmosphere that makes it a fine refuge from French Quarter madness." Full review
Gayot
"The Canal Street location for this spiffed-up JW Marriott offers ideal access to the CBD and the French Quarter."
Zagat
4.0
""In the heart of New Orleans" with "easy access to French Quarter attractions" and the convention center, this "beautiful" "favorite" pleases thanks to "lovely" quarters."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This 487-room upper-middle-range hotel in downtown New Orleans is in a terrific location, offers quality amenities, and has an all-star staff." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This New Orleans outpost of Marriott’s luxury brand lends a touch of understated class to the city’s lively downtown main drag." Full review