New Orleans Hotels

[jeffmazen]

Diane,
Not to hijack your question to Sherri but our son graduated Tulane a couple of years ago and we’ve been regular visitors as well. Here’s a few we have found to be very reliable:

Cochon
Peche
Shaya
Compere Lapin
Dick and Jenny’s
La Petit Grocerie
Clancy’s
Atchafalaya
August
Herbsaint

[Sherr1_Shap1r0]

Sherri, since you are a frequent visitor to New Orleans, what restaurants do you like?

Diane - there is a great thread on New Orleans restaurants in the Epicurean forum that will be helpful: Recent New Orleans Eats - Epicurean Exploits - Food and Recipes - WineBerserkers

Depends on what you are looking for - there are lots of old stalwarts that people rave about, but I am not really a fan of that heavy, Southern cuisine.

My favorite is Saba, the newish Alon Shaya modern Israeli restaurant on Magazine Street - delicious and so unexpected.

[Peter_Metzger]

Really? I’ve stayed there several times over the last couple years and I thought it was great. We booked it for graduation weekend next year too.

I also like the Windsor Court.

The street the Ritz was on (Canal?) was exceedingly ugly and unappealing. The layout of the hotel was ridiculous - we were on the Club level, which offered good food and a comfortable setting, but I needed a map, had to walk about a 1/2 mile and take two separate elevators that were not near one another, to get from our room to the street. The room was nothing special and also had no fridge where we could store cold drinks and food. We have stayed at and enjoyed our other stays at Ritz hotels (e.g. San Fran, Montreal, London) and really liked them, but I thought the New Orleans one left a lot to be desired. For what it’s worth.

Agree that it’s not the most beautiful location, and there are certainly other, newer RC’s that are more luxurious and modern for sure. I just don’t think that I’d tell people to “avoid” it, as it is IMO the best hotel I’ve stayed at in New Orleans (I stayed at the Windsor court, the W and le meridian, but not the Roosevelt).

The double elevator is for safety… one elevator from street level to lobby which anyone can access. But you need a fob to take the elevators to the rooms, which as a woman often traveling alone, I appreciate.

Last time I was there in April, I was upgraded to a large suite, also on the club floor. (I have gotten a nice upgrade every time.) My room definitely had a fridge and was very comfortable. And the breakfast there is my daughter’s favorite in town (she goes to Tulane).

Sherri - I’ve been to N.O only once and we stayed at the Ritz. If it’s the best place, then I don’t want to think about what the others are like. And the fact that they have the crazy 2 elevator system for whatever reason doesn’t make it appealing.

On the other hand, as I mentioned, I liked the food and setting at the Club level. And what’s really important (no sarcasm intended) is that you have had nice breakfasts there with your daughter.

[Robert_M_yers]

Roosevelt. Buy me a drink one day and we’re good.

https://waldorfastoria3.hilton.com/en/hotels/louisiana/the-roosevelt-new-orleans-a-waldorf-astoria-hotel-MSYRHWA/index.html?SEO_id=GMB-WA-MSYRHWA

We stayed at the Roosevelt during our last trip. It was very comfortable, but we’ve become accustomed to AirBnBs

I love the Roosevelt (just returned in May), but man the Sazerac bar has just lost its charm in recent years. I really don’t want to hang out and pay $20 for a Sazerac where 80% of the Patrons are treating it like a bar on bourbon st. Class it up people (should be in the get off my lawn thread I suppose)

I agree the Omni Royal is in just about the best location and a beautiful hotel, but has very very small rooms if that’s an issue.

Royal St is fun old school if you have a balcony on Royal St. have to enjoy the charms of peeling paint and creeky floors ect.

Ive yet to find the “perfect” place but I love trying new places too just for the experiences.

[George_Hejna]

Windsor Court. They have frequent buy get offers through Amex Fine hotels and resorts.


George

[Joe_Dulworth]

I was perfectly fine with The Ritz. Once you figure out where everything is it is a piece of cake to navigate including getting to some top restaurants in the quarter. My two cents worth.

[David_K_o_l_i_n]

I love the Roosevelt (just returned in May), but man the Sazerac bar has just lost its charm in recent years. I really don’t want to hang out and pay $20 for a Sazerac where 80% of the Patrons are treating it like a bar on bourbon st. Class it up people (should be in the get off my lawn thread I suppose)

Ain’t it the truth

[Tim_Melton]

We travel to NoLa several times a year - typically on short notice for a long weekend on weeks when there isn’t a fest or huge convention. We have stayed all over the Quarter and CBD in the past and we now only stay at the Roosevelt. As noted above, the Sazerac bar and the Fountain Lounge have lost their appeal due to the tourist traffic, but the rooms are nice if you pick wisely. The hotel is a combination of two buildings and the floors lay out differently depending on what side you are on. We strongly prefer tower one, which is the elevator bank across from Teddy’s and closest to the main entrance, for two reasons - the ceilings are much higher, making the rooms feel more grand and tower one is farther away from the church bells that ring on the other side of the building. Since there are a lot of other Diamond level folks that stay at the Roosevelt over the weekends, we have learned not to rely on an upgrade to get a better room - instead, we reserve a suite - there are several options in suite selections and the price delta is typically not that much over a decent sized king bed single room.

[Marshall_Gelb]

Really enjoyed the NOPSI in the CBD…relatively new and a nice location.

NOPSI Hotel | Downtown New Orleans

Cheers!
Marshall

[Degarmo.j]

Stayed at the Eliza Jane in May and loved it. Still walking distance to nice things, rooms were very affordable and nice. Lobby bar is very nice.

[Josh_Fontaine]

Maison de la Luz !!!

[dcornutt]

Where do you like to stay? I haven’t been there in 25 years.

Ooooh, you are going to have such a great time! I’ve stayed at a bunch of places usually connected to some business event, where the choice wasn’t mine, and every time I wish I had stayed at the Soniat House. https://www.soniathouse.com/

I love this place! Only stayed once. It is a little far away for some however. Well down in the less traveled area of the French Quarter. Beautiful setting.

[Neal.Mollen]

Where do you like to stay? I haven’t been there in 25 years.

Ooooh, you are going to have such a great time! I’ve stayed at a bunch of places usually connected to some business event, where the choice wasn’t mine, and every time I wish I had stayed at the Soniat House. https://www.soniathouse.com/

I love this place! Only stayed once. It is a little far away for some however. Well down in the less traveled area of the French Quarter. Beautiful setting.

That’s one of the things we love about it Don. Easy walking distance to the action, but less likely anyone is going to be puking outside your window at 3:00 in the am. “Charming and very quiet” is rare in the Quarter

[Robert.A.Jr]

Avoid the Ritz. I usually like the Ritz, but this one was in an unsatisfactory location and a subpar hotel.

Bummer, was looking at this. Why so bad?

[Glenn_L_e_v_i_n_e]

Roosevelt Counselor, unless you’re dipping into NOLA pros.

They work that Ritz bar with the band. I always feel so popular there.

[Abbie_S]

I stayed at The Pontchartrain Hotel a few years back and it was great. An old place that was just redone in the Garden District. Has a great rooftop bar.

I love this hotel. Beautiful location on St. Charles and easy walk to restaurants/shops on Magazine St. It’s a nice change of pace from the FQ.

[George_Hejna]

Four Seasons is open now. Have not been.

George

[Neal.Mollen]

Avoid the Ritz. I usually like the Ritz, but this one was in an unsatisfactory location and a subpar hotel.

Bummer, was looking at this. Why so bad?

I’ll repeat myself: Soniat House. You’ll thank me

[Robert.A.Jr]

Avoid the Ritz. I usually like the Ritz, but this one was in an unsatisfactory location and a subpar hotel.

Bummer, was looking at this. Why so bad?

I’ll repeat myself: Soniat House. You’ll thank me

This is a road trip with Nick on way to Dallas for his new job. Same reco?

[Neal.Mollen]

Bummer, was looking at this. Why so bad?

I’ll repeat myself: Soniat House. You’ll thank me

This is a road trip with Nick on way to Dallas for his new job. Same reco?

It would be for me and mine, but you decide. It’s a fabulous small place. Very classy, very old-NO. Easy walking to the nightlife but out of the way enough so you can sleep.

The Soniat House Hotel | a historic New Orleans French Quarter Hotel