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The Frenchmen vs Loft 523 New Orleans

Loft 523 New Orleans and The Frenchmen Hotel are both highly recommended by writers. On balance, Loft 523 New Orleans is the choice of most writers compared to The Frenchmen Hotel. Loft 523 New Orleans has a TripExpert Score of 75 with endorsements from 7 reviews including oyster.com, Frommer's and concierge.com.

The Frenchmen
The Frenchmen
7 / 10
417 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
From $0 /night
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Pool
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Air Conditioning
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Some see this as a small, sweet, slightly funky inn, very popular with in-the-know regular visitors who think of it as quintessential New Orleans." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This hotel is just steps away from the French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street music scene. It’s a compound of several 19th-century buildings."
Gayot Gayot
"Situated on the best street to hear live music in all of New Orleans, this small hotel makes up for its tiny spaces with an accommodating staff and plenty of Old World charm."
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Frenchmen oozes old-style New Orleans charm, and serves a free breakfast every morning in a lovely dining room." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"Great location, rates, and courtyard pool on Frenchmen."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
7.0
"This adorable boutique property is as cool as a lilting clarinet solo, being located as it is at the beating heart of New Orleans’ jazz music scene." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The three thoroughly refurbished 1850s houses that comprise this smart hotel are clustered around a courtyard with a swimming pool and Jacuzzi." Full review
Loft 523 New Orleans
Loft 523 New Orleans
8 / 10
523 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $249 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's 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 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 Fodor's
"One of the few options for chic, loft-style digs in New Orleans—and a great choice at that." Full review
Oyster 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 Gayot
"Sophisticated and postmodern, this intimate hotel boasts sixteen lofts and three penthouses in the heart of the city."
Afar Magazine 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 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 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