The Whitney HotelvsRenaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel
Both hotels are praised by writers. Overall, Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel scores slightly higher than The Whitney Hotel. Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel comes in at 83 with praise from 9 sources like Oyster, DK Eyewitness and Zagat.
The Whitney Hotel
610 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Frommer's
"Overall, the Whitney has more character than your average upscale chain, so it ultimately gets a positive vote. And if you are a preservationist, you will probably like it a lot." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"This perfectly adequate mid-range hotel in the Central Business District, a block from the Charles streetcar line, has more history and character than your typical chain." Full review
Gayot
"This boutique hotel occupies an elaborate Beaux-Arts building that housed a branch of the Whitney National Bank for decades."
Star Service
"At any rate, this is a fun and unpretentious hotel with an engaging historic character and reasonable rates outside of the Mardi Gras calendar." Full review
Fodor's
"Renovated and expanded, the stylish Whitney is a great choice if you're looking to stay away from the Bourbon Street bustle." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This century-old building is a former bank, and many of the original fittings have been retained, giving it an evocative, almost cinematic atmosphere." 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."