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Royal St Charles Hotel vs Loft 523 New Orleans
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Loft 523 New Orleans is the choice of most reviewers compared to Royal St Charles Hotel. Loft 523 New Orleans comes in at 77 with approval from 7 publications like Afar Magazine, Concierge and Gayot.
Royal St Charles Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Oyster
Not For Tourists
Jetsetter
135 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $101 /night
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
- Business Center
DK Eyewitness
"The slick exterior and boutique label make this hotel sound a little more exciting than it really is."
Star Service
"This 10-story boutique-hotel offers a fair price for decent no-frills accommodations in a prime location, on the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line one block south of Canal Street."
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Gayot
"Renovated in a style that is both bold and whimsical, this boutique property is just steps from the French Quarter and delights at every turn."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 143-room Royal St. Charles is a colorful mid-range hotel in the Central Business District, near the French Quarter."
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Not For Tourists
"Comfortable beds, but be wary of pricey valet parking."
Jetsetter
"Business-friendly NOLA stay just a block from the French Quarter, with a buzzy lobby café and an upbeat spirit."
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Loft 523 New Orleans
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
Gayot
Afar Magazine
The Telegraph
Lonely Planet
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."
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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."
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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."
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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."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"This semi-secret annex to the International House Hotel provides a slice of Manhattan-style living in downtown New Orleans."
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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)."
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