W New Orleans - French QuartervsThe Whitney Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by expert writers. Overall, W New Orleans - French Quarter scores significantly better than The Whitney Hotel. W New Orleans - French Quarter comes in at 88 with praise from 15 reviewers such as Not For Tourists, Star Service and Zagat.
W New Orleans - French Quarter 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."
Zagat
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"."
Oyster
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
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
The Whitney Hotel
610 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
Frommer's
"Overall, the Whitney has more character than your average upscale chain, so it ultimately gets a positive vote. And if you are a preservationist, you will probably like it a lot." Full review
Oyster
Budget
"This perfectly adequate mid-range hotel in the Central Business District, a block from the Charles streetcar line, has more history and character than your typical chain." Full review
Gayot
"This boutique hotel occupies an elaborate Beaux-Arts building that housed a branch of the Whitney National Bank for decades."
Star Service
"At any rate, this is a fun and unpretentious hotel with an engaging historic character and reasonable rates outside of the Mardi Gras calendar." Full review
Fodor's
"Renovated and expanded, the stylish Whitney is a great choice if you're looking to stay away from the Bourbon Street bustle." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This century-old building is a former bank, and many of the original fittings have been retained, giving it an evocative, almost cinematic atmosphere." Full review