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The Windsor CourtvsMelrose Mansion
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, Windsor Court Hotel scores significantly better than Melrose Mansion. Windsor Court Hotel comes in at #1 in New Orleans with accolades from 19 publications like Michelin Guide, Jetsetter and Oyster.
The Windsor Court
Frommer's
Concierge
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Travel + Leisure
Star Service
Michelin Guide
Gayot Show All Reviews
300 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $250/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "There's a reason this remains the center of high New Orleans society, from traditional afternoon tea to fancy dinners before or after some significant society function." Full review
Concierge "The much-lauded 324-room Windsor Court Hotel epitomizes New Orleans luxury while playing freely with disparate aesthetics."
Jetsetter "Traditional Southern stay in the heart of New Orleans with a rooftop pool and top-notch French restaurant." Full review
Fodor's "A classic luxury hotel with plush carpeting, marble vanities, and mirrored dressing areas set in spacious guest rooms." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Celebrities, royals, and discerning travelers choose the Windsor Court for its classic style, attentive staff, and big rooms." Full review
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Celebrities, royals, and discerning travelers choose the Windsor Court for its classic style, attentive staff, and big rooms.
DK Eyewitness "Everything English is worshipped here. The hotel even does an authentic afternoon tea service."
Travel + Leisure "From special occasions to Sunday brunch, The Grill Room at Windsor Court Hotel is an institution in the Big Easy fine-dining scene." Full review
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Gulf yellowfin tuna crudo with compressed pineapple makes for a light starter, while heartier appetites may choose a slow-cooked rack of Niman Ranch lamb.
Star Service "Near the convention center and Riverwalk, next to the Doubletree and opposite Harrah's casino, this hotel is one of NOLA's grande dames, competing alongside the Ritz-Carlton." Full review
Michelin Guide "Guest rooms and suites are outfitted with fine linens (note the custom toile depicting New Orleans landmarks), flat-screen TVs and elegant furnishings."
Gayot "This highly acclaimed temple to understated elegance has been the favorite choice for discriminating travelers for two decades."
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
