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Paul P.

The Roosevelt New Orleans is a beautiful, historical hotel that fits well with the Waldorf Astoria name. Despite being old, the hotel is very clean and impressive, and the staff works hard to make the stay hospitable. I was also very happy to see them providing 2 bottles of water per night (I'm Diamond for reference so not sure of the criteria), which really helped considering the constant 90+ degree weather (also I'm a kidney donor so dehydration is a huge concern and danger to me when I'm traveling). One funny thing was I didn't get a Do Not Disturb sign, but no matter. After my first night, housekeeping also left some bathrobes and a piece of mint chocolate on each nightstand, which was a cute touch. I was impressed by the hotel's restaurant called the Fountain Lounge. While I didn't see a fountain, I enjoyed eating here daily, whether it was for breakfast, lunch, Chef's Happy Hour, or dinner. While hotel restaurant these days seem to have a bad rep for being both overpriced and boring, the dishes here were both a delight and competitive compared to a lot of quality sit-down restaurants nearby. It was good to see, as Waldorf Astoria was the brand that made eating out fashionable in the first place back before any of us were born. To set expectations, I don't expect perfection in this day and age as long as the basics are done right, and I even ran across some issues. But the staff were very willing to reasonably fix things so I can leave with a good experience, such as the front desk staff that fixed a check-in/credit issue, and a big shout-out to Ari, the F&B Manager who made my day on an unusually unlucky day for me. Next time I return, I do want to try more of their cocktails as they had many interesting ones. Sadly I started getting a fit of allergies, which may be related to the shampoo. They use Aesop products, which are high quality, but personally I find the fragrance strong and the shampoo seem to have some tree oil that makes my nose very unhappy. I may have to remember to bring my own shampoo next time, which is really unfortunately, but is no fault of the hotel. They do have valet parking, but sadly no EV charging. There are also many parking garages nearby for an extended stay if you don't mind carrying all your bags to and from the hotel. It is a full service hotel however, so count on that if you need a hand! The location is good as well, as it sits right on the border of the French Quarter near Canal St, meaning you'll probably be able to get better sleep than being right in it, but it's also right next to public transit and a very short walk away from Bourbon St. I felt safe and comfortable during my stay. They also have an outdoor "rooftop" pool (I believe it was the 4th floor) with a bar. Impressive that this hotel has 3 bars, including the hotel. I didn't see a gym, but they seemed to have spa service if you're big on that. Definitely my hotel of choice when I visit NOLA again!

Patrick W.

First time at a Waldorf Astoria and it did not disappoint. My wife just turned 40 for her birthday and we celebrated at the Roosevelt Waldorf Astoria. It was an amazing stay. The shower with the pressure jets and the overhead shower was something we never experienced before. The room and the service and the attentiveness to every little detail was crazy impressive. They reorganized our tooth brushes and tooth paste. They put a little cup on our counter with the water bottles. The bathrobes inside the closet. Was out of this world amazing. The amenities included the pool, a gym, several restaurants, and beautiful decor throughout the entire hotel. Alexis our concierge and desk agent was superb. Lastly, this was close to everything in the French quarters so it's super convenient. Can't wait to come back again!

Paul Z.

We have now stayed here the last 4 times in town . This is one of those truly beautiful very well run hotels in a fantastic location ! I could not imagine staying g anywhere else.

Lynn A.

Classic hotel near the French Quarter with many sites to visit within walking distance. Overall, property was clean and well kept with helpful staff visible and available at all times. Despite the hotel being busy, our room/hallways were relatively quiet with the occasional murmurs coming from next door through the wall. The Fountain Lodge made for a convenient breakfast option in the mornings. Their breakfast buffet catered to all of the dietary restrictions within our party. I had to dock a star due to the inconsistent housekeeping service for our room and others in our party. Everything from toiletries not being consistently refreshed to inconsistent turn down service to one of the rooms totally being missed and not being cleaned.

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Anna C.

Pros: -Excellent location near Bourbon Street and shops/restaurants. -Friendly staff -Large rooms Cons: -Bugs - huge roach in my room -Scarce hot water. Ran the hot water for 30 minutes and it was still tepid warm at best. -I contacted the hotel about the above two issues, and they said they would take care of it, but never did. -Tiny gym

So beautiful!
Camilla J.

I love this hotel, the atmosphere and the service is great. Yes, its not new but it has wonderful character! The beds are comfortable and of good size. The only thing I am not a fan of is the restaurant situation, and even the staff seemed a bit confused. I was trying to find a good spot for lunch and the sent me down the hall but that was closed, the only thing open was the cafe where i sat down and someone served me water and then nothing happened... I finally caught the attention of a guy who then informed me you had to order at the counter. Plastic utensils and a very limited amount of choices. But! The absolutely fabulous bar makes up for that, it is so cool and just an absolut must see when in New Orleans.

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Tracy W.

Nice hotel. I was greeted as I walked in. Check in was quick and polite. Room was clean. The bathroom was very small. The toilet was very close to the shower doors. Made for very awkward navigation. Beautiful views from the Pool level. The Jerk spiced chicken wings from the poolside bar were amazing. The breakfast buffet and breakfast options were awesome. A lot of people spoke on upgrades, I didn't have that experience. They offer turn down service each night but they were very aggressive. Pounded on my door which I was irritated about. I ordered room service online and it was never sent to the kitchen so I went to bed starving one night. My expectations for this hotel experience were not met. It was mixed with some good and some not so great.

Ron L.

I've been to Nola 20 times and this April I am going to my 20th JazzFest. Last year staying in the CBD I strolled around taking pics when I finally ducked into The Roosevelt New Orleans - a Waldorf Astoria Hotel. You don't really "duck" into this grand dame, elegant old world historic hotel. You slowly walk or perhaps saunter taking in all the beauty and luxury of a hotel originally opened in 1893 as "The Hotel Grunewald" and renamed in 1923 after Theodore Roosevelt. The Roosevelt New Orleans is located at 130 Roosevelt Way, just one block from the French Quarter. It is a 504-room landmark that features opulent, classic decor, the renowned Sazerac Bar, the Waldorf Astoria Spa, and a rooftop pool. I did go into the snazzy red hued Sazerac Bar and had a cocktail walking the long lobby walkway with cool marble that makes you forget whatever weather the Quarter is currently dishing out. For an adventure back to a different era, saunter in and enjoy.

Michelle M.

We stayed at The Roosevelt during Mardi Gras for 3 nights and it was perfect! First of all, the service all around was great! From the front doorman to the front desk personnel to the concierge and the cleaning staff, everyone was very helpful and friendly! Secondly, the hotel itself is beautiful and clean. We appreciated the extra security precautions during Mardi Gras time which kept out drunk people that weren't actually staying in the hotel. They did this by supplying day-specific wrist bands. We would definitely stay here again!

Rooftop pool
Syreta G.

An older historic hotel so keep that in mind. What was baffling is that the whole front set of elevators were not working and there was no signage to indicate that even though staff were told. The pool area looked nice and it seems there will be cabanas added. We ordered food from the bar, and unfortunately there was a mishap with it but the staff comped the bill right away. There's seems to be a nice breakfast buffet and lounge within the hotel that might be worth exploring.

In the Sazrac bar...like an old time men's club
Libby V.

I love this hotel. It has the cutest gift shop, Dominican and the Sazrac Bar. At Christmas its mandatory to walk thru the beautiful decorations. I've never actually stayed here, but not coming by for shopping, eating and drinking would be unthinkable.

Abrielle M.

This is the only hotel my husband and I stay at when visiting New Orleans! The rooms and common areas are VERY clean. The staff are extremely kind and accommodating. The in-room dining is speedy and delicious. We are always in town in the winter or early spring so we haven't had the opportunity to enjoy the pool but it looks fantastic! It's a very short walk to two nice theaters, which is usually why we are in town. The turn down service is such a nice touch. I really can't say enough nice things about our experiences at this hotel. We always have a great stay!

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Frank F.

Visited The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel while in New Orleans. The atmosphere was elegant and grand, full of classic Old NOLA charm that you expect from a true five-star landmark. The location was perfect, just a block from the French Quarter, making it easy to explore while still feeling removed from the chaos. The service was professional and attentive, though at times a bit slow. We stayed in a spacious One-Bedroom Luxury Suite, which was extremely comfortable and well appointed -- a Nespresso coffee maker, two 55-inch flat-screen TVs, a great shower with multi-nozzle features, and a smart dual minibar/personal fridge that still left room for your own items. My only regret was that the bath products, once Salvatore Ferragamo, have been replaced with Aesop. Overall, a classic luxury stay and absolutely worth a return visit. Saluti

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Do this hotel do any special room decorations for birthday?

Yes... you should receive an email prior to your arrival from The Roosevelt concierge. If not, contact the concierge to set it up. I remember the email prior to my arrival asking if I needed anything like this set up. Hope this helps!

Is there music?

There isn't typically music in the hotel but it's New Orleans....so there's TONS of amazing music venues within walking distance or a short Uber ride away. Frenchman street has tons of great places to catch performers.

Fountain lounge menu?

They have one. Food is good. I prefer Dominica also in the hotel.

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Hotel Monteleone

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What a wonderful hotel! I found out that it has been family owned since it was founded in 1886…read more Five generations now. Our room was beautiful: a king size bed, a writing desk, several drawers for clothing, a small refrigerator & much more. The bathroom was clean & large. Several well known authors have been in the Monteleone Tennessee Williams & Truman Capote, Ernest Hemingway & Eudora Welty to name a few. A gym is on the top floor along with a bar & rooftop swimming pool. It's considered one of the most haunted hotels in New Orleans. The Mrs swears we had a ghostly encounter. They have motion activated lighting under the beds. So when you get up in the middle of the night, you don't stub a toe or run into a wall. We were asleep in the bed when the lights came on & woke us up. Neither of us had gotten up. Everything was still. The lights on her side of the bed lit up & then my side came on. I just went back to sleep. Everyone we met there was friendly & great representatives of the hotel. Just a few steps from Bourbon Street, we found the hotel & its staff were fantastic & really enjoyed our stay.

I stayed at the Hotel Monteleone for two nights…read more The first morning, I got wake-up calls at 5:30 a.m., 5:32 a.m., and 5:36 a.m. I had not requested wake-up calls. Later, I discovered that 100% of the hotel received these wake-up calls. That's pretty terrible, especially waking up that early after a night in New Orleans. That's 90% of my complaints about the hotel, but I do have others. The carousel was not working in the Carousel Bar. The hotel room bathroom was very, very small. You could hear a lot of street noise even from the 11th floor. Would I stay at the Hotel Monteleone again? I've stayed there a few times in the past, but I would think three times before staying there again.

Hotel Le Marais - Cute bar very quiet

Hotel Le Marais

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Quiet location just a block from Bourbon Street. Clean property with coffee available 24/7 and a…read morevery nice garden and pool area in which to relax. The staff, in particular, Pierre made the stay very enjoyable. Great personality with good recommendations.

We stayed here 3 years ago and loved this hotel, unfortunately, upon our return in 2025 it's clear…read morethis hotel is being run down. Paint in the room was chipping, mattress was stained, but overall these were things we could ignore. However, something we couldn't ignore while using the bathroom in the middle of our first night, was that we found we weren't alone. There were 3+ cockroaches hanging out near the tub and a few scurried away before we could kill/photograph them. The next morning we went to the front desk, got our refund and switched hotels. Front desk staff was AWESOME, so kind and quick to help us. However, after we asked to cancel our stay and went back up to the room to get our bags and leave, one of the hotel housekeepers decided to come up to our room and "confront us". She wanted us to show her the cockroaches (that we had killed and flushed) and tried telling us she's never seen a cockroach at Hotel Le Marais before, basically calling us liars. Lol, well, here's some pictures to prove it. Let's ask the audience. Positives: The front desk staff was exceptional. Very helpful, very kind and knowledgeable. It's located close to Bourbon and has a nice courtyard. Negatives: ROACHES IN THE ROOMS, confrontational housekeeper, thin walls.

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Olivier House Hotel

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This "hotel" is so much more than just a place to stay. It truly is an embodiment of what I…read moreimagined New Orleans would be. The numerous courtyards, hallways, alcoves, architecture details, and bursting character made it a destination in its own rite. Quirky and surprising with every turn, I started and ended every day with a smile. It's not a chain, it has flaws but those add to the charm. We stayed in the Petite Loft king room, on the suggestion of several phone conversations with a staff member while my crisis of indecision. The room wasn't bright and airy but was bursting with the New Orleans feel. The decor was a mix of culture and ethnic influences. No two pieces "fit" the other but somehow were perfect. Downstairs was a living area, full bathroom, kitchenette that was well appointed. The Loft area had a king bed (comfortable, nice pillows), small closet and half bath. I have only two "complaints"...additional lighting in the Loft and a proper headboard for the bed. I did hit my head twice on the shelf trim behind the bed (admittedly my fault but it could be great for accident prone people like me). I am attaching photos but my lack of photography skills do it no justice!

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Bourbon Orleans Hotel

(453 reviews)

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This is for the bar next to the lobby. From the afternoon we walked in there till the Sunday we…read moreleft. The staff at the hotel bar looked after us really well. It was the weekend of my bachelor party and we ran into the manager's shift and she got us all started with some pretty good drinks. It was there that my friend got me a pretty well made Manhattan that i would definitely have again when I go back. For the rest of the long weekend including being out by the pool, both Isaias and Camryn looked after all of our drinking needs. She made a good vodka cranberry and margaritas and Isaias looked after bringing them to us when we hit the pool in the mornings. They were the first people we saw in the mornings for a drink and they never had any pressure from us. We nine guys kept things simple watching sports while waiting for the remainder of the group to come down. On Sunday when the World Cup Final pre-show was on, they got us drinks before we all headed to the airport. Camryn and Isaias were an awesome team at the hotel bar and I hope they are well and getting plenty of good tips. Thanks for a very fun and enjoyable weekend.

The Bourbon Orleans Hotel is a beautiful old hotel built in the early 1800s with a storied past. It…read moreis said to be "one of the most haunted hotels in America". It's in a great location in the heart of the French Quarter. The lobby is quite ornate with lots of seating, a water station with plain ice water and cucumber ice water, and a coffee station just off the lobby. There's a nice pool and the bartender came by regularly to take drink orders. We got two rooms for a one week stay. We had a Deluxe King overlooking the street and other family members stayed in a Grande Two Queens room overlooking the pool. Noise from the street and hallway both can be quite loud, so ear plugs are a must, especially if you're on the 2nd floor as we were. The first floor bar can get very loud and we were right over it. Our king bed was too soft and sagged on sides where people have slept most. Pillows are way too big so I used a rolled up towel as a neck pillow instead. The TV is big but not a smart TV so we couldn't sign into streaming services. WiFi is free and strong. There is no comfortable chair in either room. Small loveseat at the foot of our bed is uncomfortable and too close to the tv to use. Other room had a better sofa an appropriate distance from the tv. We have a small end table but no large table or desk. Coffee maker and fridge in the rooms but no microwave. Everything feels very clean. Our closet door was stuck and wouldn't slide closed, making it difficult to access the safe on the other side. Same in second room. What are the odds? Bathroom makeup mirror light doesn't turn on. Same in the second room. Guess the odds are good. In our bathroom the very loud exhaust fan turns on randomly all day and night. Second room exhaust fan doesn't work - switch was broken off, so they didn't have that annoyance. Not many outlets in the room, not enough conveniently placed, and some were old and loose, so an apple charger was too heavy to stay plugged in. Lots of lovely design elements from old architecture throughout the hotel that you don't see in newer buildings, like the large half circle window in our room. Our window shutters don't close completely so the room is bright all night long from street lights A great shower with a double shower head and water comes out both at the same time. Shower gel, shampoo and conditioner dispensers in the shower. Towels are soft. We tried to eat breakfast at the hotel restaurant, but the sign says to wait to be seated so we stood there with lots of empty tables visible and servers visible, but they ignored us and the other people waiting. Eventually we all left and got breakfast elsewhere. This place is clean, historic, and in the perfect location. It's too bad they're not maintaining the rooms better for guest comfort. With the right management, they could easily turn this into a five star hotel. Such a pity.

Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter

Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter

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This year, I hosted my Mommy Exhale Birthday Celebration at Four Points by Sheraton, and it was…read moreabsolutely AMAZING! From the moment we arrived, the staff welcomed my guests and me with open arms and made us feel right at home. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and very spacious. And the FOOD!!! OMG! Chef Byron put together an incredible menu for my birthday dinner, and my friends, family, and I are STILL talking about how delicious everything was! Thank you to the entire Four Points by Sheraton team for helping make my birthday and Mommy Exhale celebration so special and memorable. I can't wait to return next year!

Conveniently located, nice rooms, lots of space. Very friendly and welcoming staff. The service was…read moregreat, which is hard to find these days. We were helped quickly upon check-in and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. Every time we contacted or interacted with any staff, they greeted us quickly and always acknowledged our presence. Didn't see a single staff member on their phone. They were always willing to help. Room was nice and spacious for this price point. We stayed on Monday through Wednesday during the week and late October. I was honestly surprised at a base rate of $140 per night. Almost unheard of these days unless you are in a rural area. I was given an upgrade to a larger room based on status, but unfortunately it just overlooked the parking garage. I was told that they do not do complementary upgrades to balcony/bourbon street rooms, but unfortunately this property does not give you the option to use suite night award upgrades. Mariott platinum status members and higher can get free continental breakfast in the restaurant. It's not a buffet, it's a sitdown restaurant. But it was a good amount of food and gratuity is included, which is nice. There are food options available for purchase as well as alcoholic beverages. The bar/restaurant for the evening is nothing to write home about, just has some simple bar food. But it's nice to have that available. However, I recommend just walking right outside the hotel to all of the wonderful food in the French Quarter. We had a room at the end of the hall that faced interiorly over the parking garage, but we did still hear some noise from the street. Be prepared if you are a light sleeper, this will likely be a very loud hotel. However, we weren't too bothered by it. They do give you complementary earplugs. Most of the noise came from the person above us who was clunking And walking extremely loudly almost constantly. It sounded like they were constantly dropping things. So not sure what that was about. But our first two nights we didn't get much sleep because of that. Also, the water pressure was terrible in our shower and the water did not get very hot. Overall, a good stay. Would stay here again.

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

(537 reviews)

$$$

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).

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