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The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria HotelvsW New Orleans - French Quarter
Both properties are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to W New Orleans - French Quarter. The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel scores 91 with recommendations from 15 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Jetsetter and Oyster.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine 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."
Zagat4.7
"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
W New Orleans - French Quarter Frommer's Concierge Fodor's DK Eyewitness
Star Service Gayot Zagat
Oyster
Not For Tourists
Jetsetter Show All Reviews
316 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $159/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's "It's got the luxury one would want from a more modern hotel, plus a certain sultry, decadent languor." Full review
Concierge "The W chain's minimalist, sophisticated aesthetic works particularly well at this cozy historic property."
Fodor's "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
DK Eyewitness "W tries to find a middle ground between postmodern and French Quarter non-modern in this stylish hotel."
Star Service "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
Gayot "The renovated W in the French Quarter marries urban chic with traditional Vieux Carre architecture in a stellar location --- the best of all worlds."
Zagat4.0
""In the heart of everything", these recently redesigned French Quarter quarters are "not the typical W", offering plenty of "Southern charm and hospitality"."
OysterUpper-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
Not For Tourists ""W" stands for "we need your Wallet, now, sir.""
Jetsetter "Bringing fashion to the French Quarter with a nouveau NOLA restaurant, chilled out pool and buzzy cocktail bar." Full review
