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The Ritz-Carlton, New OrleansvsW New Orleans - French Quarter
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, W New Orleans - French Quarter ranks slightly higher than The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans. W New Orleans - French Quarter has a TripExpert Score of 88 with recommendations from 15 reviewers like Concierge, Zagat and Travel + Leisure.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Oyster
Afar Magazine
Not For Tourists
Travel + Leisure 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
"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."
"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
"This hotel actually comprises three hotels in one place (Iberville Suites and Maison Orleans are the other two)."
"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
"This historic hotel occupies two venerable buildings, the former department stores of Maison Blanche and S. H. Kress."
"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."
Luxury
"Geared toward luxury travelers, the hotel maintains the regal atmosphere for which the Ritz-Carlton brand is known." Full review
"Think ornate furnishings, sumptuous linens, and a $3.5 million art collection." Full review
"Treat yourself to the spa."
"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.
W New Orleans - French Quarter
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Oyster
Not For Tourists
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316 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $159/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
"It's got the luxury one would want from a more modern hotel, plus a certain sultry, decadent languor." Full review
"The W chain's minimalist, sophisticated aesthetic works particularly well at this cozy historic property."
"This modern hotel has one of the best locations in the Quarter, and its rooms are designed with funky jazz and tarot themes." Full review
"W tries to find a middle ground between postmodern and French Quarter non-modern in this stylish hotel."
"With fewer than 100 stylish quarters to look after, standards and service levels are higher than what is usually expected from this chain." Full review
"The renovated W in the French Quarter marries urban chic with traditional Vieux Carre architecture in a stellar location --- the best of all worlds."
4.0
""In the heart of everything", these recently redesigned French Quarter quarters are "not the typical W", offering plenty of "Southern charm and hospitality"."
Upper-middle-range
"This 97-room, mid-to-upper range hotel, located just blocks from Bourbon Street, is definitely for those seeking a trendier, hipper NOLA experience." Full review
""W" stands for "we need your Wallet, now, sir.""
"Bringing fashion to the French Quarter with a nouveau NOLA restaurant, chilled out pool and buzzy cocktail bar." Full review