Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St., New Orleans, Louisiana 70140, USAWhy We Like It
It has everything you could need from a hotel, especially if fitness is a priority for you. There's a breeze off of the river that makes hotter months a little easier here, and it's within walking distance to the Quarter and many tourist sights.
Fodor's Expert Review
This huge luxury hotel offers up great views of the river and downtown, an impressive 90,000-square-foot health club, and some of the best char-broiled oysters in the city.
You Should Know This hotel is sprawling, and has the feel of an all-inclusive resort. If extra perks and convenient amenities mean a lot to you, the Hilton is for you. Some guests will prefer a smaller hotel that feels more individual to New Orleans.
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Room
Rooms are spacious with large work desks and mini fridges, and many have wall-sized windows looking out over the river and city.
Bathroom
Clean, mid-sized bathrooms with shower bath combinations.
Lobby
The vast lobby includes both lounging, parlor areas and work stations. Televisions at the lobby's center play sports games and news.
Tip Extras at this resort-like hotel include gift and snack shops, a beauty salon, shoe shine stand, and individual concierge desks for guest activities and tours.
Pool
The large pool and lounge area, with its sky-high views of the city, feels like a tropical resort.
Gym
The vast recreation center is one of this hotel's best perks: enjoy a full gym, basketball, racquetball and squash courts, and even a large indoor tennis center.
Dining
Drago's, off of the lobby, is a local chain famous for their char-broiled oysters: oyster prepared on a char grill with butter, lemon, parmesan, and garlic.
Drinking
The lobby bar is casual and convenient.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
The hotel provides a convenient valet service. Both the St. Charles and Canal streetcar lines are within walking distance, and you can walk to the French Quarter in about 10 minutes.
Restaurants
Rock-n-Sake (9-minute walk) has great sushi in a casual environment. There's a Cafe Du Monde Coffee Stand (5-minute walk) in the mall if you need a quick beignet fix. For a fancier night out, book a table at the elegant Chophouse New Orleans (7-minute walk).