The Westin New OrleansvsRenaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel
Both The Westin New Orleans Canal Place and Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel are endorsed by professional reviewers. Overall, The Westin New Orleans Canal Place scores marginally better than Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel. The Westin New Orleans Canal Place scores 83 with approval from 8 sources including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and Gayot.
The Westin New Orleans
100 Rue Iberville, New Orleans, LA 70130-1106
From $137/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"At the foot of Canal Street, the Westin is technically in the French Quarter -- but not quite of it." Full review
Fodor's
"The two great views possible at this large convention hotel are enviable: two-story arched lobby windows overlook the French Quarter and rooms tower over the great bend in the Mississippi River." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located above the Shops at Canal Place mall... the Westin Canal Place is ideal for visitors who appreciate a convenient location as well as excellent views." Full review
Star Service
"This is a commercial grandee that offers top-notch service, well-rounded facilities and a great location for business and pleasure." Full review
Gayot
"Shoppers can take an elevator to the adjoining upscale mall, filled with such high-end retailers as Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci and Laura Ashley."
Zagat
4.3
"A "perfect" location "close to the French Quarter and Riverwalk" reels in tourists and worker bees to this "outstanding" chain member in the CBD that boasts "spectacular views of the Mississippi"."
Oyster
Upscale
"This luxurious chain hotel in downtown New Orleans differentiates itself from other area properties with its sky high location -- the hotel is built on a mall and parking garage." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Steps from the river and New Orleans' vibrant French Quarter, our characteristic hotel offers replenishing respite and inspiring views.By
Westin AFAR." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With 29 stories, the Westin has some of the city’s best views of the Mississippi River." Full review
Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel
700 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $71/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"What "arts" means here is that the designers have made a concerted effort to incorporate art, specifically local art, into the decor." Full review
Concierge
"The 217-room Renaissance—not your typical entry from this business-oriented chain—sums up the aspirations of the rapidly developing Warehouse District."
Fodor's
"The comfortable, spacious, well-designed rooms are furnished with a minimalist bent." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This hotel in the Warehouse District lives up to the “arts” in its name with a gallery and cutting-edge art works everywhere."
Star Service
"The Renaissance Arts Hotel occupies an entire city block in the heart of the Arts-Warehouse District." Full review
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Refrigerators are available upon request, and unlimited local calls and high-speed Internet access are offered for a $13 daily fee.
Zagat
4.3
"With "excellent" decor and colorful art installations throughout, this "upscale" chain member, a converted 19th-century depository, provides an "aesthetically pleasing" "home away from home"."
Condé Nast Traveler
87.6
"In stark contrast to the traditional Creole and colonial-style digs in the French Quarter, this warehouse-turned-hotel is industrial, minimalist, and edgy." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel is a modern, upscale chain hotel with an artsy feel." Full review
Gayot
"This Marriott specialty hotel lives up to its name with a near obsessive patronage of the arts."