The Windsor CourtvsThe Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Both Windsor Court Hotel and The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Windsor Court Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Windsor Court Hotel comes in at 94 with recommendations from 19 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Afar Magazine and Concierge.
The Windsor Court Show All Reviews
300 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $250/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"There's a reason this remains the center of high New Orleans society, from traditional afternoon tea to fancy dinners before or after some significant society function." Full review
Concierge
"The much-lauded 324-room Windsor Court Hotel epitomizes New Orleans luxury while playing freely with disparate aesthetics."
Jetsetter
"Traditional Southern stay in the heart of New Orleans with a rooftop pool and top-notch French restaurant." Full review
Fodor's
"A classic luxury hotel with plush carpeting, marble vanities, and mirrored dressing areas set in spacious guest rooms." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Celebrities, royals, and discerning travelers choose the Windsor Court for its classic style, attentive staff, and big rooms." Full review
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Celebrities, royals, and discerning travelers choose the Windsor Court for its classic style, attentive staff, and big rooms.
DK Eyewitness
"Everything English is worshipped here. The hotel even does an authentic afternoon tea service."
Travel + Leisure
"From special occasions to Sunday brunch, The Grill Room at Windsor Court Hotel is an institution in the Big Easy fine-dining scene." Full review
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Gulf yellowfin tuna crudo with compressed pineapple makes for a light starter, while heartier appetites may choose a slow-cooked rack of Niman Ranch lamb.
Star Service
"Near the convention center and Riverwalk, next to the Doubletree and opposite Harrah's casino, this hotel is one of NOLA's grande dames, competing alongside the Ritz-Carlton." Full review
Michelin Guide
"Guest rooms and suites are outfitted with fine linens (note the custom toile depicting New Orleans landmarks), flat-screen TVs and elegant furnishings."
Gayot
"This highly acclaimed temple to understated elegance has been the favorite choice for discriminating travelers for two decades."
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