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Top-rated hotels in New Orleans
Every entry is a 4- or 5-star stay, ordered by score and the weight of reviews behind it. It is built for travellers who want a reliable base in the city, whether for a first visit, a short break or a longer stay.
Staying in New Orleans
Visitors come for the food, the architecture and the music, and most of the main sights sit within a compact, walkable core. The hotels on this list sit across that core. Several carry addresses on Canal Street and the surrounding blocks, including the JW Marriott New Orleans at 614 Canal St and The Ritz Carlton New Orleans at 921 Canal St. Others are in the French Quarter, such as Hotel Monteleone New Orleans at 214 Royal Street and Bourbon Orleans Hotel at 717 Orleans St., while a third group lines the river side of the district: The Windsor Court at 300 Gravier St, Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG at 501 Tchoupitoulas St and Cambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District at 632 Tchoupitoulas Street. The mix suits couples and short-break visitors who want to walk to dinner and music, families who prefer a larger hotel with more space, and business travellers drawn to the Canal Street and Loyola Avenue addresses near the meeting venues.
The shortlist
Ranked by guest rating, then number of reviews.
The Windsor Court
300 Gravier St
Why stay hereThe Windsor Court is a 5-star address on Gravier St with a guest rating of 4.8 from 1532 reviews, the highest in this shortlist. Travellers who want the most polished, formal stay in the city tend to end up here, and the strength of that rating across so many reviews suggests it holds up consistently. It suits couples and business travellers who prefer quiet, classic surroundings to the bustle of the Quarter.
See The Windsor CourtHotel Monteleone New Orleans
214 Royal Street
Why stay hereHotel Monteleone New Orleans on Royal Street is a 4-star hotel with 4.6 out of 5 from 6428 reviews. That review count is far larger than any other hotel here, which makes its rating unusually well tested by guests. The Royal Street address puts it in the heart of the French Quarter, so it fits travellers who want to step out of the lobby into the neighbourhood they came to see, and it works well for both first visits and repeat trips.
See Hotel Monteleone New OrleansThe Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
130 Roosevelt Way
Why stay hereThe Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is a 5-star hotel on Roosevelt Way rated 4.6 out of 5 across 5546 reviews. Guests looking for a grand, full-service stay in the central business district are the natural fit, and the volume of reviews means the rating reflects a lot of stays. It suits travellers who want a formal 5-star base within reach of both the business district and the French Quarter.
See The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria HotelThe Ritz Carlton New Orleans
921 Canal St
Why stay hereOn Canal St, The Ritz Carlton New Orleans is a 5-star hotel with a 4.6 out of 5 guest rating from 3320 reviews. Its Canal Street setting places it between the French Quarter and the business district, which makes it convenient for travellers splitting time between sightseeing and meetings. The 5-star class and the consistent rating point to a stay built around service and comfort, best suited to guests who want a polished, central base.
See The Ritz Carlton New OrleansVirgin Hotels New Orleans
550 Baronne St
Why stay hereVirgin Hotels New Orleans is a 4-star hotel on Baronne St with 4.6 out of 5 from 1093 reviews. The smaller review count compared with the city's older grand hotels suggests a newer arrival, and the brand's style tends to draw a younger, design-conscious crowd. It suits travellers who want a modern central base and a livelier atmosphere rather than a historic address, while keeping the rating level of the top hotels on this list.
See Virgin Hotels New OrleansHiggins Hotel Official Hotel of The National WWII Museum Curio Collection by Hilton
1000 Magazine Street
Why stay hereHiggins Hotel is the official hotel of The National WWII Museum, on Magazine Street, a 4-star property rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1015 reviews. Its location beside the museum makes it the obvious choice for travellers planning to spend real time there, and the rating suggests it delivers on that promise. It suits history-minded visitors and families who want the Warehouse District rather than the French Quarter on their doorstep.
See Higgins Hotel Official Hotel of The National WWII Museum Curio Collection by HiltonKimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG
501 Tchoupitoulas St
Why stay hereKimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG sits on Tchoupitoulas St, a 4-star hotel with a guest rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 583 reviews. It is the least-reviewed hotel on this shortlist, which points to a recent opening and a quieter, less crowded feel. The Warehouse District address suits travellers who want to be near the centre without sleeping inside the French Quarter, and the rating shows guests are responding well.
See Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHGCambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District
632 Tchoupitoulas Street
Why stay hereCambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District is a 4-star hotel at 632 Tchoupitoulas Street, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 1440 reviews. The Warehouse District setting works for travellers who want downtown proximity with a bit more room around them, and the review count is solid for a hotel of this class. It fits visitors who plan to spend their days across the district's galleries and restaurants and want a dependable, well-rated base.
See Cambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse DistrictBienville House Hotel
320 Decatur Street
Why stay hereBienville House Hotel on Decatur Street is a 4-star hotel with a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 863 reviews. Decatur Street puts guests in the French Quarter, close to the riverfront stretch of the neighbourhood, which suits travellers who want to walk out into the Quarter each morning. The rating is strong for a hotel of this size, and it appeals to visitors who prefer a smaller property to a large full-service hotel.
See Bienville House HotelOne11 Hotel
111 Iberville Street
Why stay hereOne11 Hotel is a 4-star property on Iberville Street, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 553 reviews. Its address sits at the edge of the French Quarter, so guests get the neighbourhood without being deep inside it, and the review count suggests a compact, newer hotel. It suits travellers who want a central location and a quiet base, and who value a well-rated smaller property over a large one with extensive facilities.
See One11 HotelHyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue
Why stay hereHyatt Regency New Orleans on Loyola Avenue is a 4-star hotel with 4.4 out of 5 from 7769 reviews, the largest review total on this list. That volume suits travellers who want a known quantity: a large, established hotel where the experience has been tested by thousands of guests. The Loyola Avenue address places it in the downtown business district, making it a practical choice for conference attendees and visitors who want to be near the city's commercial centre.
See Hyatt Regency New OrleansOmni Royal Orleans Hotel
621 Saint Louis St
Why stay hereOmni Royal Orleans Hotel is a 4-star hotel on Saint Louis St with a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 3391 reviews. The Saint Louis Street address puts it squarely in the French Quarter, which suits travellers who want to be in the middle of the neighbourhood's streets and squares. The substantial review count backs up the rating, and it works well for visitors who want a full-service hotel in the Quarter rather than a small guesthouse.
See Omni Royal Orleans HotelJW Marriott New Orleans
614 Canal St
Why stay hereJW Marriott New Orleans is a 4-star hotel on Canal St rated 4.4 out of 5 from 3378 reviews. Canal Street gives guests a central position between the French Quarter and the business district, and the review count is high enough to suggest a consistent, well-run large hotel. It suits travellers who want a familiar full-service brand in a central location, whether they are in town for work or for the Quarter.
See JW Marriott New OrleansBourbon Orleans Hotel
717 Orleans St.
Why stay hereBourbon Orleans Hotel on Orleans St is a 4-star hotel with a 4.4 out of 5 rating from 2734 reviews. Its French Quarter address suits travellers who want to be within walking distance of the neighbourhood's music and nightlife, and the review count shows it is a well-established choice. Guests who want a central Quarter base with a full-service hotel behind them are the natural fit here.
See Bourbon Orleans HotelHyatt Centric French Quarter
800 Iberville Street
Why stay hereHyatt Centric French Quarter is a 4-star hotel at 800 Iberville Street, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 2530 reviews. The name and address both point to a French Quarter location, which suits travellers who want the neighbourhood on foot from the moment they arrive. The review count is strong, and it appeals to visitors who want a modern, well-rated hotel as a base for exploring the Quarter rather than a historic property.
See Hyatt Centric French Quarter
How to choose
For the best scores
The Windsor Court holds a guest score of 4.8 from 1532 reviews, the highest here. Hotel Monteleone New Orleans follows at 4.6 from 6428 reviews, and The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel also scores 4.6, from 5546 reviews.
The Windsor Court · Hotel Monteleone New Orleans · The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
For five-star stays
The Windsor Court (4.8), The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel (4.6) and The Ritz Carlton New Orleans (4.6) are the five-star options on this shortlist. The Ritz Carlton New Orleans sits at 921 Canal St, close to the Canal Street hotels.
The Windsor Court · The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel · The Ritz Carlton New Orleans
For French Quarter
These addresses put you inside the Quarter. Hotel Monteleone New Orleans at 214 Royal Street, Omni Royal Orleans Hotel at 621 Saint Louis St, Bourbon Orleans Hotel at 717 Orleans St., Hyatt Centric French Quarter at 800 Iberville Street, Bienville House Hotel at 320 Decatur Street and One11 Hotel at 111 Iberville Street all score 4.4 or better.
Hotel Monteleone New Orleans · Omni Royal Orleans Hotel · Bourbon Orleans Hotel · Hyatt Centric French Quarter · Bienville House Hotel · One11 Hotel
For large hotels
A high review count suggests a hotel that handles many guests. Hyatt Regency New Orleans leads with 7769 reviews at a score of 4.4, followed by Hotel Monteleone New Orleans with 6428 at 4.6, The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel with 5546 at 4.6 and The Ritz Carlton New Orleans with 3320 at 4.6.
Hyatt Regency New Orleans · Hotel Monteleone New Orleans · The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel · The Ritz Carlton New Orleans
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
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When to go
The site's own text does not say when to visit New Orleans, so nothing here can be drawn from it about seasons, festivals or weather. In general terms, New Orleans is warm and humid for much of the year, with a hotter, wetter stretch in summer and milder conditions in spring and autumn.
Questions, answered
Which hotel has the highest guest rating on this list?
The Windsor Court, at 300 Gravier St, has the highest guest score on this shortlist: 4.8 out of 5, from 1532 reviews. It is also one of the 5-star properties here, and its address places it in the Central Business District near the riverfront.
Which of these hotels is closest to the centre?
The listings with addresses on Canal Street and in the French Quarter are the most central: JW Marriott New Orleans at 614 Canal St, The Ritz Carlton New Orleans at 921 Canal St and Hotel Monteleone New Orleans at 214 Royal Street. The site does not give distances or walking times.
Are there five-star hotels on this shortlist?
The rest are 4-star. The site notes that all 46 places it lists in New Orleans are rated four or five star.
Which hotels are best for families?
The largest hotels have the most reviews behind them: Hyatt Regency New Orleans (7769 reviews, 4.4), Hotel Monteleone New Orleans (6428, 4.6), The Roosevelt New Orleans A Waldorf Astoria Hotel (5546, 4.6) and The Ritz Carlton New Orleans (3320, 4.6). None of the listings records family facilities, so check with the hotel directly.
Is parking available at these hotels?
Contact the individual hotel to ask about parking before you book.
Do any of these hotels have a pool or a spa?
The full set of facilities for each hotel appears on its own page, built from the booking supplier's record.
Are pets allowed at these hotels?
Pets are not listed among the facilities in the data on this page, so no hotel here can be confirmed as pet-friendly from it. Each property's own page carries the supplier's facilities, and the hotel can confirm its policy directly.
Is breakfast included in the stay?
The data on this page does not record breakfast or any meal arrangements for these hotels, so it cannot be confirmed from the listing. Rates are not quoted on the page either: availability is checked live for your dates, and the booking card shows what is included.