JW Marriott New OrleansvsThe Whitney Hotel
The Whitney Hotel and JW Marriott New Orleans are both endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Whitney Hotel ranks marginally higher than JW Marriott New Orleans. The Whitney Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers like Star Service, Gayot and Oyster.
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
The Whitney Hotel
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
Oyster
Budget
"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 Telegraph
7.0
"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