The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleansvs?

"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."

"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