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Melrose MansionvsThe Soniat House Hotel
Both Melrose Mansion and Soniat House are rated highly by experts. On balance, Soniat House is preferred by most reviewers compared to Melrose Mansion. Soniat House ranks #4 in New Orleans with positive reviews from 17 sources like DK Eyewitness, Concierge and Oyster.
Melrose Mansion
Fodor's
Gayot
Oyster
The Telegraph
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
937 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
From $129/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Concierge
- Pool
- Fitness Center
- Breakfast included
Fodor's "It's not easy to combine period details with luxurious, modern conveniences, but the Melrose has done it." Full review
Gayot "Although this hotel technically sits outside the French Quarter, it embodies all the character of that famed area."
OysterUpscale
"Located in a quiet residential area on the outer edges of the French Quarter, this upscale hotel is an elegant mélange of renovated Victorian Gothic mansion and modern bed-and-breakfast." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"The current building oozes the kind of old world elegance that New Orleans does best, an uptown-style property surrounded by the culture and liveliness of downtown, and all the better for it." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This luxury boutique offers 14 rooms and suites, each with unique design, in the historic Faubourg Marigny neighborhood within walking distance to attractions like the French Market, Cafe du Monde, and Jackson Square"
New Orleans Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
Frommer's "Enter this grandly columned 1854 Victorian Gothic, and rather than antiques and brocades, you’re met with ultramodern, atonal leather furnishings set against stark white 21-foot-high walls." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"If you were a millionaire with a New Orleans pied-à-terre, this could be it." Full review
The Soniat House Hotel Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Michelin Guide Gayot Oyster
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
1133 Chartres St., New Orleans, LA 70116
From $325/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The recipient of endless tributes from various prestigious travel journals, the wonderful and romantic Soniat House lives up to the hype, though prices can be daunting." Full review
Concierge "A speck of tranquility in the French Quarter, and possibly the finest small hotel in the city."
Fodor's "Many regular New Orleans visitors consider this handsome oasis the city's finest hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The combination of luxury boutique accommodations and French Quarter setting distinguishes the Soniat House as one of New Orleans' most desirable hotels." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Soniat House is a favorite with visiting celebrities and millionaires."
Star Service "This is a labor of love overseen by a couple keen on local culture and antiques." Full review
Michelin Guide "A short walk from Cafe du Monde, this classic Creole-style town house in the French Quarter hasn't changed much since its beginnings in 1930."
Gayot "A serene ambience and stunning appointments have long made this a favorite of low-key stars such as Paul Newman (back in the day) and Robert Duvall."
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Located on a quieter street, this hotel provide a good option for those wanting to explore the area and its history while avoiding the party scene on Bourbon Street." Full review
Afar Magazine "If big box hotels and their generic fixtures aren't for you, but you're also averse to doilies, consider this 33-room hideaway on a quiet stretch of Chartres Street." Full review
