Loft 523 New OrleansvsNew Orleans Marriott
Both properties are highly recommended by professionals. On balance, New Orleans Marriott scores marginally higher than Loft 523 New Orleans. New Orleans Marriott has a TripExpert Score of 78 with positive reviews from 5 sources including Fodor's, Oyster and Zagat.
Loft 523 New Orleans
523 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Located in an old carriage and dry-goods warehouse, each of the 18 lofts is a marvel of modern design, sort of a Jetsons-futuristic-meets-NYC-minimalist fantasy." Full review
Concierge
"An unmarked entrance hints at the speakeasy vibe of this über-contemporary 18-room gem located a couple of blocks from Canal Street."
Fodor's
"One of the few options for chic, loft-style digs in New Orleans—and a great choice at that." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Loft 523 is the platinum standard of New Orleans’ boutique hotels, ushering in sleek, industrial decor (no fussy florals here) in spacious lofted rooms with large, luxurious baths." Full review
Gayot
"Sophisticated and postmodern, this intimate hotel boasts sixteen lofts and three penthouses in the heart of the city."
Afar Magazine
"Opened in April 2001, this Central Business District property, a converted dry-goods warehouse, is a departure from the typical New Orleans hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This semi-secret annex to the International House Hotel provides a slice of Manhattan-style living in downtown New Orleans." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The hip industrial-minimalist style of Loft 523's 16 lodgings is a jarring change of pace for New Orleans (that's a compliment)." Full review
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"This centrally located skyscraper Marriott boasts fabulous views of the Quarter, the CBD, and the river." Full review
Star Service
"For those who revel in the anonymity of a large corporate beehive, this place buzzes with efficiency." Full review
Zagat
3.8
"Stay in the "middle of the action" at this "elegant" French Quarter high-rise with "pleasant" (if a "tad small") digs, featuring "soft" bedding plus city or river views in some."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This mid-range hotel in downtown New Orleans houses many conferences thanks to its generously-sized meeting spaces, plentiful accommodations, and convenient French Quarter location." Full review
Gayot
"This hotel is mere steps from the French Quarter's restaurants, nightspots and historical attractions, as well as the Mississippi Riverfront with an aquarium, casino and shopping mall."