Loft 523 New OrleansvsOmni Riverfront Hotel
Both Loft 523 New Orleans and Omni Riverfront Hotel are rated highly by writers. On balance, Omni Riverfront Hotel ranks marginally better than Loft 523 New Orleans. Omni Riverfront Hotel comes in at 78 with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Gayot, Star Service 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
Omni Riverfront Hotel
701 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70130
From $107/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"Rooms are chain-like, but large, and most have sofa beds; the on-site restaurant is solid; and the location is convenient to cruise terminals and a massive convention center." Full review
Gayot
"Guests are close to the casino, convention center, cruise terminal and trolley lines, and only five blocks from the French Quarter."
Zagat
4.2
""Right on the river", these "beautiful" Warehouse District digs bring a "lot of character" to the conference hotel experience with "cozy", "comfortable" quarters."
Star Service
"Guest rooms have been renovated. The good quality furniture, breakfast tables, inlaid bedside tables and lamps are embellished with brass." Full review