Le Meridien New OrleansvsLe Pavillon New Orleans
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Le Meridien New Orleans scores marginally better than Le Pavillon Hotel. Le Meridien New Orleans ranks #7 in New Orleans with positive reviews from 12 reviewers like Frommer's, The Telegraph and Star Service.
Le Meridien New Orleans Show All Reviews
333 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA 70130
From $91/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"While we have strong feelings indeed about staying in more New Orleans-appropriate, site-specific accommodations, we cheerfully admit that this is one fun hotel, and what is New Orleans about if not fun?" Full review
Lonely Planet
"You have to hand it to W – this suave chain does things right." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The W New Orleans is a hip upper-middle-range hotel located in the Central Business District, within walking distance of both the French Quarter and the Museum District." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This seriously hip hotel has more going for it than design. Rooms have super-luxurious beds and all the electronic amenities."
Star Service
"This 23-story tower of reflecting glass is the trendiest of the bunch, thanks to its uber-contemporary decor and club scene courtesy of Rande Gerber's Whiskey Blue lounge." Full review
BlackBook
"The W puts the L.A. in Nola. Like its sister hotels, its rooms and lobby boasts striking colors and sharp angles, all of it easy on the eye."
Zagat
3.8
"Attracting the "younger set", these "cutting-edge" digs "close to the French Quarter" provide "luxurious" "fun" with "chic" public spaces and "typical W bars and crowds"."
Gayot
"This hotel is giddy with ironic design twists, from the waiting bed in the lobby to the mega-size chairs in the sarcastically stocked library."
Fodor's
"This hip property won't disappoint loyal W fans, with its sleek blend of East Coast sophistication and Southern charm." Full review
Star Service
"Although the room count here is quite high, the hallmark touchpoints and French amenities make a strong impression.
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Le Pavillon New Orleans Show All Reviews
833 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"It's now a member of Historic Hotels of America, and it feels like elegant old New Orleans in a way that, sadly, so few places do." Full review
Fodor's
"One of the most regally sumptuous hotels in town, Le Pavillon offers up romantic spaces and attentive service." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the city’s grande dames, Le Pavillon wears its crown lightly. The courtly staff evoke the days of gracious hotel service."
Star Service
"Every night, guests in the lobby are served the hotel's signature treat: peanut-butter-and-jelly sandwiches on silver trays with cold milk, hot chocolate and homemade whipped cream." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel stands out with its opulent formality. A doorman wearing a top hat and white gloves greets guests as they step into the entry portico adorned with tall columns."
Oyster
Upscale
"This upscale, mid-sized hotel in the Central Business District drips with opulence, from the chandeliers to the marble floors in the entranceway to the large oil paintings." Full review
Jetsetter
"Le Pavillon Hotel is in the heart of New Orleans, walking distance from McDonogh Monument and Lafayette Square. This 4-star hotel is within close proximity of Henry Clay Statue and St..." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Adorned with all the splendors for a genteel night."
The Telegraph
7.0
"With its grand frontage and antique-laden interior, it resembles a time capsule that has borne witness to some of the most momentous events in the city’s history." Full review
Time Out
"With stately columns gracing the entrance, glitzy chandeliers illuminating the lobby, an ornate flair to the rooms, and that whimsical nightly ritual of sharing complimentary PB and J..." Full review