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InterContinental New Orleans

3.2 (424 reviews)
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Charles M.

From check in to checkout our stay was awesome! My service dog and I were treated like royalty. Dante and Mercedes were absolutely the best!

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Joe P.

After a lousy stay at the Beau Rivage (a MGM property) in Biloxi, I had an even worse experience at the Intercontinental in New Orleans (a IHG property). The stay started out well. The suite I was in had two full baths, a large bedroom, and a living area. In addition, I was contacted by staff to see if there was anything I needed. However, at departure, I found out I would not receive a complimentary weekend night as planned. I signed up for the IHG Ambassador program that includes one free comp weekend night a year. I called the Ambassador number b4 signing up, bc I had questions about the program. The person I spoke to said, after I sign up for the program; all I have to do is book a weekend stay. The hotel would provide me a credit on site. The credit was not on my bill, so I spoke to Mark. Mark spoke to a higher up named Matt who said I will not receive a comp night this trip. They said I had to do something special at booking to obtain the comp weekend night. His response is totally contrary to what the person told me from the Ambassador program. Its not my job to navigate what Corporate sez vs what local hotels believe is the correct way to do things. I will dispute the one night stay with my credit card company, and contact Corporate IHG to obtain a credit, or a full refund of my Ambassador fee. The local management's actions are not the way to instill loyalty in the IHG program.

Jamie H.

We recently had a 4-night stay at InterContinental New Orleans and left feeling a lot to be desired. The property does not live up to the InterContinental brand name, and quite honestly we've had nicer stays at Holiday Inn Express. Immediately upon check-in, we noticed our room reeked of cigarette smoke. Odd for a smoke-free hotel, but guests don't always follow the rules. However, for housekeeping to turn over the room after the previous guests and call it "good" was baffling to us. We requested a new room via text exchange, and were told it was not possible due to occupancy. The hotel was navigating a wedding, cheerleading competition, and cruise ship guests... but, after spending one night in the room and waking up with a headache from the smell, we were ready to find a new hotel. We plead our case at the front desk later in the day, and somehow they found a new room for us on Day 2. Our stay came with buffet breakfast everyday due to my partner's IHG Diamond Elite status, and the Pete's staff was exceptional. There was a nice spread, but the highlight was the chef on duty to hand-craft omelettes or scrambles just the way you like it. He was such a gem, and so fun to talk with each morning. We also did happy hour in Pete's one evening, and the charcuterie platter for ~$20 was impressive and delicious! It's also the only picture I managed to snag :) It really seems like InterContinental New Orleans has seen its heyday, and it's behind us. The ornate lobby decor does not align with the tired guest rooms, and there's no club lounge, for those who may be expecting one. I think the most disappointing aspect of our stay was the lip-service apology about our first room reeking of cigarette smoke. After a long day of travel, we didn't have the energy to put up a fight or find new accommodations... but we shouldn't have had to in the first place.

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Joe S.

If InterContinental is the Flagship of IHG, then they need to find a better boat. I chose this property because I wanted to stay somewhere nice. We had previously stayed at the Kimpton a few blocks away, and decided to try the Flagship brand, which turned out to be a big dinghy. . The service was lacking. There were a few different doormen near the entrance and throughout the entire trip, I don't think anyone ever greeted or acknowledged us walking it. Most of the time, they were talking to each other. Not a big deal, but why even have them there. While they had great, firm pillows, the bed itself was also way too firm to the point of waking up sore... and not from an extra fun night! ;) The quality of sleep was one of the worst I've had at a hotel. I did notify the front desk after they asked me to rate my stay and they offered to put a "topper" or something on, but I knew that would do very little. I give them credit for the offer though. The shower/tub was outdated and not what I'd expect from a flagship property. I get that this was probably a nice hotel "in the day", but compared to other InterContinentals and Kimpton's, this just didn't wow me. The soap and toiletries were nice though. Smelly in a good way! Everything was frustrating... the TV controller sucked and you had to press the buttons super hard to get it to do anything. There was no mini-fridge, just an honor bar with no prices listed for anything. The towels were small and not plush at all (I've had better at a Holiday Inn Express). Finally, with a late checkout, coming back from brunch and walking the extended walk to the room, the key didn't work! UGH! F' your system that "automatically" disables the key after 11a. My checkout was 2p! The location was convenient to the French Quarter, and it was far enough away to be somewhat quiet. But I'd probably give the Hotel Indigo a try (about a block away) or go back to the Kimpton next time. I don't plan on returning here.

Christal P.

Even though my room was outdated for the most part I enjoyed my stay. I'm subtracting a star for the simple reason that there isn't an empty fridge in the room. There is a fridge stocked with drinks for purchase. I needed a fridge to store my own drinks and food. The location of the hotel is only minutes from the French Quarter. I liked the food at the hotel. The chicken salad and pecan pie were superb. It's a good place to hold a conference.

Complimentary Breakfast for IHG Diamond Elite level
Debi R.

While this InterContinental was convenient to the French Quarter I found it to not be updated or to the level of their properties in other cities.That being said, the room was nice with a huge balcony. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The daily complimentary breakfast was amazing!! I loved the made to order omelets, fresh fruit, beignets, assorted pastries etc. We also received drink vouchers for the bar each day, I would stay here again on another visit to New Orleans.

Heidi F.

You what I'm going to give this stay 5 stars. The hotel was very clean and comfortable. The location was fantastic! Upon arrival the front desk person bit sure his name, he was fantastic and got me some excited for my stay. He also gave me a few waters and free drink coupons. The lobby is nice and the concierge is nice to have. Upon arrival to my room I was very happy with how everything looked. Room was very clean, had several pillows, a good view, and nice amenities. Hotel staff was very attentive whenever we need anything and I really enjoyed the rooftop pool. Overall the stay was very comfortable and really had no complaints. The drinks at the hotel bar was a really nice perk and they were really delicious. There was a mini bar- but, I did not need to use it. The only odd thing was that the hotel put on a fall festival, however, everything cost to participate. We were on our way out so we didn't really check it out much.

Joani O.

After realizing that my conference was here I was sad to see all of the negative reviews, but pleased to report that I had a great experience! It started off with my arriving several hours early, and being able to check in right away! That hardly ever happens. (It was still morning time!) Mariah at the front desk was delightful, then once I got to my room, I got a text from Maya, welcoming me back! I hadn't stayed here in years, so this was a nice touch. She offered assistance with anything I needed and her, Brianna and Maycee responded the few times that I contacted them. I liked the decor of the lobby and my room was perfect. Loved the Keurig and my king size bed was very comfortable. The only thing I didn't like was the stocked fridge that can't be used for your leftovers or carry out. I will never buy the overpriced beverages, so it's a waste. I didn't see the sticker saying that if you move anything out of the fridge you're charged for it, and I did because I had a to go box that needed to be refrigerated. I texted the ladies and they confirmed that they would notate my account to ensure that I wasn't charged. We had a networking event at Pete's Pub before dinner the first night at Trenasse. Loved that both were right in the hotel! I also loved that the ballroom and meeting rooms were off the same bank of elevators, very close, so it was convenient to go to my room if needed. There was also a lot of seating in the lobby. Super convenient and comfy. The only negatives from the whole week were the bar closing at 11 when we had a large party returning from dinner and wanting to hang out (we moved to the lobby with paper cups!) and the a/c blasting in the meeting rooms...I was constantly freezing! But other than those two things I had a great stay here and would return!

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Brenda M.

We stayed here for a last minute getaway and overall enjoyed our stay. I was disappointed that I got a room overlooking a parking lot instead of a room with a downtown view or a patio view (even numbers) even though we stayed for 4 nights. Location is good! Close but not in the French quarter as it is loud near Bourbon street. It was a 10min walk from the E2 airport bus line and a street car to the Garden District runs in front of the hotel. Service was good! The first morning I ran 3 cycles through the Keurig which had calcifications in it. I requested a clean machine which they replaced. I also requested more regular coffee as they only stock it with 3 pods. They provide all the necessary toiletries which were not my favorite. But having limited luggage space, I did not bring my own. Shower ran well with warm water and drained well. Pillows and bed were comfortable. Decor is a bit dark but didn't bother me. The decor of the third floor is much nicer and I hope the rest of the hotel is updated similarly. The pool area on the roof was closed for maintenance. Gym had necessary equipment but I didn't use it as I walked 20k steps per day sightseeing.

Jennifer G.

Disappointing Stay - Not a True InterContinental Experience. I've stayed at InterContinental hotels across the U.S. and internationally, and unfortunately, this location did not live up to the brand's reputation. From start to finish, the experience was disappointing. This location also does not have a club lounge for those with access. Our first room had a strong odor, and the balcony door was completely broken. After being moved, we found the furniture in the new room falling apart. Despite having high IHG status, we were denied an upgrade, even though it was included in my benefits. After some back-and-forth, we decided to stop pushing and focus on enjoying our trip. Housekeeping was another struggle. I requested a few basic items--an extra robe, slippers, and a shower cap. After multiple requests via phone and chat, only one item arrived at a time, and in the end, we still didn't receive everything. At checkout, I requested an itemized receipt and was given a blank page showing just the total charge. The front desk staff, who seemed to be having a bad day, insisted that was all they could provide. Only after following up via text was I finally sent the proper receipt. I was also incorrectly charged for a bottle of wine I didn't consume but was able to get it removed by providing a picture of it still in the room. The one bright spot of our stay was Bellman, Oswald, who was always friendly and welcoming--his kindness was a highlight each day. The lobby is nice and the restaurant in the front part of the lobby, which is a third-party is pretty good. The restaurant owned by the hotel and where breakfast is served was disappointing. As a loyal InterContinental guest, I won't let this experience deter me from the brand overall, but I will be much more cautious in the future and do my research rather than assuming a location meets the usual high standards.

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Central Business District

Make sure you book Club Level - the club level privileges, added privacy, and perks are well worth…read morethe money. The Davenport Lounge features excellent, easy, accomplished jazz courtesy of Jeremy Davenport and his quartet most (but not all) evenings. The food in the restaurant is excellent (as is the service), and staff throughout the venue and spa are top notch - friendly, courteous, uniformly professional. One of the great things is location - it is a very short walk to the crazy of the French Quarter, but a block away - so you have the safety, privacy, and isolation from the party when you need it, you aren't confronted by it as soon as you walk out the door of the hotel, but you are just a short walk around the corner to everything the Quarter and Bourbon Street have to offer. As an historic building, the architecture and aesthetic is much closer to "elegant old New Orleans" than, say, the Four Seasons (very very modern, almost cold presentation) or, for example, the Royal Sonesta which is smack dab in the middle of the crazy. When we come back to NOLA, it will be to the Ritz Carlton.

This is the first Ritz Carlton we have been to that we left without ever feeling like wow I love it…read morehere.. and it had nothing to do with the city (cannot wait to return to Nola) and everything to do with the inconsistency in customer service. First, I had notated on our reservation that we were there for my husbands birthday, upon check in we received a quick "happy birthday" after my husband stated we were there for his day. Our room wasn't ready yet, no problem, we returned when it was and while getting the keys we overheard a small group next to us being told they'd get a special surprise for their birthday. The employee who told the group that was the same lady that initially checked us in, she saw we overheard and at that point offered my husband a gift from the little store. That was nice, and that was it for the remainder of our stay. Our executive suite was nice, smelled a bit wet/mildew upon first entering but it either went away or I got used to it. The rooms can definitely use some small updates like refreshing the grout; cleaning the couch; adding the shampoo/conditioner/wash to the shower rather than on the separate bathtubs ledge. After unpacking we went down to Davenport lounge and sat at the bar. Frankie was the bartender and the reason we didn't want to try anything else in the hotel. I ordered a cocktail with vsop, he poured VS in his shaker, when I got his attention and told him he said "it is vsop", I said no it is not.. and instead of double checking the bottle he just returned to one of the back shelves of the liquor bottles, instead of acknowledging or apologizing for the mix up, he just poured the vs down the sink and said "let me see if we have it". He walked to the back room and came back swiftly with the correct liquor and proceeded to make my drink. His behavior in this situation really caught me by surprise because I have never encountered such a negative experience at a Ritz location. I did text my experience to the staff and got a cookie cutter apology, not even making me feel like the situation would be brought to Frankie's attention. On our second evening there we were walking back in through the doors on canal street, there was one attendant on each side of the doors, the gentleman on the right was pleasant and said welcome back, while the female on the other side seemed bothered to be at work and was tapping her fingernails on the door handle as she held it open for us. That was rather unwelcoming and just unprofessional. Anyhow, the location is perfect if you're looking to be very close to all the action of the city and the building itself is very nice. We encountered the friendliest staff in valet, I wish I got the name of the First Gentleman we encountered as he deserves praise for his excellent service and can teach some of his fellow employees a thing or two. I have been in love with the Ritz Carlton for a while now from experiences at other locations but I can say that after this visit I will book my next Nola stay at the Four Seasons (where I felt welcomed and valued when stopping in for a round at their lounge).

InterContinental New Orleans - hotels - Updated November 2026

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