Magnolia New OrleansvsThe Soniat House Hotel
Omni Royal Crescent Hotel and Soniat House are both endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, Soniat House ranks significantly higher than Omni Royal Crescent Hotel. Soniat House comes in at 90 with positive reviews from 17 sources including Star Service, Fodor's and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Magnolia New Orleans
535 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $81/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Travel + Leisure
"Situated in the arts district, this eight-story luxury hotel is just a six-minute walk from the French Quarter and is also convenient to the city’s finest art galleries." Full review
Star Service
"In the Arts District within the Central Business District, two blocks south of Canal Street and the French Quarter, this was one of the early boutique-hotels in this hotel-rich part of town." Full review
Gayot
"Situated on a side street in the Central Business District between Canal and Poydras Streets, this hotel is sometimes forgotten among the neighborhood's upscale lodgings."
Jetsetter
"Charming, centrally-located NOAD sleep with comfort food at the restaurant and a rooftop hot tub." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Classic in decor—especially in the marbled lobby with its antique furnishings and Renaissance murals—but with all the up-to-date amenities you’d expect." Full review
The Soniat House Hotel 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."
Oyster
Upper-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