The Lafayette by LuxUrbanvsThe Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by professional travelers. Overall, The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Lafayette Hotel. The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel comes in at #3 in New Orleans with accolades from 15 reviewers like The Telegraph, Oyster and Fodor's.
The Lafayette by LuxUrban
600 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Business Center
Frommer's
"This is the place for those who want something more than a B&B but dislike the generic quality that comes with a chain or business-oriented hotel." Full review
Fodor's
"For those who prefer a quieter neighborhood, the elegance of St. Charles Avenue is laid out before you in this small, chic hotel—plus, you're right next to the streetcar line." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Right on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, the Lafayette recalls the elegant residential hotels of an earlier era with its classic decor, friendly staff, and handsome Beaux-Arts building."
Gayot
"This 1916 Beaux-Arts building sits at the edge of Lafayette Square just outside downtown New Orleans. It is a small, nearly hidden jewel on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line."
Zagat
4.3
"Everything you need" is on hand at this "beautiful" boutique, a 1916 landmark, done up in French Regency style with marble floors, antiques and mahogany."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and coffeemakers come standard in all rooms. Upgraded rooms feature balconies, and suites add living areas, mini-fridges, and microwaves." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A sense of quaintness as you walk in that immediately contrasts with the modernity of the surrounding area. It's a classy option that’s still decidedly affordable." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Service is excellent and the hotel (unsurprisingly) has a loyal following." Full review
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel Show All Reviews
123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $130/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"The Roosevelt is a movie star of a hotel: grand, glam, confident, memorable." Full review
Concierge
"In a city that has more than its share of historic hotels, the Roosevelt, which originally opened in 1893, is the only New Orleans hotel that truly deserves the title of grande dame."
Fodor's
"Here's a chance to stay in one of the truly iconic hotels in New Orleans—from its glittering lobby to each beautiful, traditionally furnished guest room, the Roosevelt offers a grand experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"This grand property, just one street west of the French Quarter, embraces the elegance and drama of 1893 New Orleans." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This historic hotel, which was once the New Orleans headquarters of Louisiana political boss Huey Long, fully embraces its colorful past."
Gayot
"Built in 1893 and renamed the Roosevelt Hotel in 1923 in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, this hotel has returned to its former glory after a $135 million renovation as a Waldorf Astoria property."
BlackBook
"Presidents, movie stars, pop singers. Everybody who's anybody has stayed at the Roosevelt. Frank Sinatra and Louis Armstrong have headlined the renowned Blue Room."
Zagat
4.7
"Enjoy the true feeling of historic New Orleans" at this "elegant" "oasis", a blend of "old-world comfort and luxury" and "modern updates"."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"With its majestic, block-long lobby, this was the city’s elite establishment when it opened in 1893." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The grandeur of the hotel's gilded lobby and the Prohibition-style Sazerac Bar, clad in African walnut and Paul Ninas murals, earn this historic gem top marks." Full review