The Restaurant at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

"The on-site restaurants provide plenty of live music and swanky ambiance—legendary trumpet player Jeremy Davenport serenades diners in his eponymous bar/lounge while the M Bistro serves up standards with various levels of New Orleans influence (filet of beef with crabmeat béarnaise sauce, muffuletta panzanella, sous-vide redfish topped with crawfish etouffee)"

"Those seeking a more traditional New Orleans experience ought to check out the jazz stars at Melange, a bar and restaurant"

"With big, elegant rooms, a farm-to-table restaurant, a hopping bar, and the largest spa in the city, there's plenty to do on the premises, and its location makes it convenient for tourists and business travelers alike"

"Not too far from the Central Business District on the north side of Canal Street at Dauphne Street, 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"