The Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansvsMagnolia New Orleans
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is the choice of most reviewers compared to Omni Royal Crescent Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans comes in at 86 with approval from 16 reviews like Star Service, Fodor's and Oyster.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans Show All Reviews
921 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $212/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Located in a Canal Street landmark—the venerable Maison Blanche department store—the Ritz brings its chain-wide style of formal luxury to the outer edge of the French Quarter."
Fodor's
"One of the city's most iconic hotels, the Ritz-Carlton sits regally on Canal Street, occupying what was once the Maison Blanche department store." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel actually comprises three hotels in one place (Iberville Suites and Maison Orleans are the other two)."
Star Service
"This sparkling gem offers an enviable location, award-winning restaurants, posh accommodations, a pampering spa, and even some regional flavor often missing in this chain." Full review
Gayot
"This historic hotel occupies two venerable buildings, the former department stores of Maison Blanche and S. H. Kress."
BlackBook
"The rooms are what you'd expect from a Ritz-Carlton, but the most fun is wandering the sumptuous, cream-colored lobby level looking for celebs, if that's your bag."
Oyster
Luxury
"Geared toward luxury travelers, the hotel maintains the regal atmosphere for which the Ritz-Carlton brand is known." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Think ornate furnishings, sumptuous linens, and a $3.5 million art collection." Full review
Not For Tourists
"Treat yourself to the spa."
Travel + Leisure
"Expectedly so, the Ritz makes the list of the best luxury hotels in New Orleans." Full review
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After dinner on the town make sure to come back for the great jazz performance by local legend Jeremy Davenport.
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