38 Best Hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana

This escape from the New Orleans hoopla more than lives up to its lofty name with well-appointed rooms that evoke old Louisiana through period antiques and distinctive private baths. The home was designed in 1893 by renowned New Orleans architect Thomas Sully. The Greenwood Suite includes a hot tub, a Mardi Gras--theme stained-glass window, and a private balcony that extends across the front of the house, overlooking historic St. Charles Avenue. An oak-shaded common balcony on the second floor overlooks a traditional New Orleans garden. The continental breakfast is served in either the dining room or on the balcony.

Located just four blocks from the French Quarter, this elegant luxury hotel has plenty of upscale amenities—think plush carpeting, marble vanities, and well-appointed dressing areas set in spacious guest rooms. But it's not just the rooms that make a stay here such a treat. The Grill Room's dishes are renowned, and Le Salon serves a decadent afternoon tea. The Polo Club Lounge has one of the best martini menus to be found anywhere, as well as a selection of imaginative appetizers and live jazz music. The heated outdoor pool, full-service spa, and glass-enclosed gym make it difficult to leave such a refined cocoon. When you do opt to explore, the hotel is within easy walking distance of the riverfront and fabulous shopping options.

This large, hip hotel is always buzzing with action. Expect friendly staff, stylish amenities, and several top-notch dining options. The hotel has one of the best rooftop pool bars in the city. Performance spaces and shops on-site feature local culture and talent.

This spot is all about location, location, location—directly across the street from Caesars New Orleans Casino, near the convention center and riverfront attractions, close to the Warehouse District, the CBD, and the French Quarter. Public areas are richly decorated with marble floors, chandeliers, and plush furnishings. Guest rooms are larger than the local norm and have colorful accents, plush headboards, pillow-top mattresses, and Gilchrist & Soames bath products. Ruth's Chris Steak House, a chain founded in New Orleans, is off the lobby.

This beautiful property was once home to French impressionist Edgar Degas, and today the 1852 mansion retains its original floor plan and colors while the spacious second-floor rooms have chandeliers suspended from 14-foot ceilings. In 2019, the property was named a French monument by the French ambassador to the United States. The owners are happy to give you a tour of the house, which has become a favorite local spot for weddings and private parties. Parlors on the first floor display reproductions of the artist's works. You can have an authentic Creole breakfast in the lush, private rear courtyard. Three rooms have whirlpool baths and balconies.

This 19th-century mansion, named for the prominent Louisiana architect who designed it, is now a beautifully restored and updated boutique hotel. Rooms have high ceilings, four-poster beds, and modern amenities. Front rooms have private balconies overlooking the live oaks and bougainvillea trees of a charming residential street. It's one block to the streetcar on St. Charles Avenue, and a quick walk to shops and restaurants on Magazine Street.

One of the grand old hotels of New Orleans, the Hotel Monteleone dates to 1886 and oozes sophistication, romance, and history. The rooms are luxurious with Italian bed linens and Keurig coffeemakers, and the ornate, baroque-style facade, liveried doormen, shimmering lobby chandeliers, and nightly live jazz warm many a traditionalist's heart. But time doesn't stand still here: the revolving Carousel Bar and Lounge, a see-and-be-seen spot since 1949, is still lively; the well-equipped fitness center has a great view of the Mississippi River; and the Criollo restaurant serves modern takes on Creole classics. Rooms and luxury suites in the hotel's Iberville Tower were fully renovated in 2024.

A longtime neighborhood resident teamed with a boutique hotel group to renovate this former church and rectory, creating a one-of-a-kind hotel, supremely rooted in place. The unique architectural touches, careful color schemes (a different one on every floor), and sparse-but-dramatic oversize European antiques are just some of the magic that make this hotel so aesthetically pleasing. Food and drink, brought to you by the team behind Bacchanal, is served in chic parlors and in the intimate bar. Handicapped accessible rooms are available in the Schoolhouse building, which has an elevator.

From its glittering lobby to each beautiful, traditionally furnished guest room, this iconic New Orleans hotel offers a grand experience. A downtown anchor for more than a century, the hotel was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, but its glam lives on. The legendary Sazerac Bar is a top spot for cocktails, and the Fountain Lounge is popular for fried chicken Mondays and live music most evenings. There's a 12,000-square-foot Waldorf Astoria Spa, a fitness center, as well as a rooftop pool.

Adding a touch of class to its Bourbon Street environs, this French Quarter favorite is soothing from the moment you step into the marbled lobby, where lush plants enhance a cool, serene atmosphere. Guest rooms are restful, and furnished with flat-screen televisions, pillow-top mattresses, and complimentary Wi-Fi; many have French doors that open to balconies or patios. The RClub level features upgraded rooms and suites, plus private elevators, a club lounge and special amenities. The Desire Oyster Bar, on the lobby level, faces Bourbon Street and serves local seafood delicacies; LeBooze Lounge offers a front-row seat to Bourbon Street; and The Jazz Playhouse delivers top-shelf live music nightly. Restaurant R'evolution by chefs John Folse and Rick Tramonto is special-occasion dining at its best, serving creative Louisiana cuisine.

Few details have been overlooked in this sumptuous 1861 mansion, where distinctively decorated guest rooms have a range of beds, including iron-frame, Shaker, and four-poster. A full breakfast includes such treats as bananas-Foster waffles, eggs Benedict, and sweet-potato French toast. Fresh-baked goods and snacks are replenished throughout the day. The common parlor has a selection of great books, and the back garden is intimate and quiet. Rooms have flat-screen TVs, and some have whirlpool tubs.

This spot proves it's possible to find quiet, homey accommodation on Bourbon Street. These pleasantly furnished, and recently renovated rooms in the former slave quarters of an 1833 town house face a brick patio filled with tropical plants. One large two-room suite is in the main house, and all rooms have private entrances, kitchenettes, and ceiling fans.

This hotel's location is about as central as it gets, though the beautiful courtyard and pool provide welcome sanctuary from the loud, 24-hour Bourbon Street action just outside the door. Be sure to request one of the well-appointed, traditionally styled guest rooms that overlook the greenery and not the street. There are ergonomic office chairs and free in-room Wi-Fi, and some rooms have balconies. The lobby exudes turn-of-the-20th-century New Orleans glamour, and the Bourbon O bar is a classy place to people-watch over cocktails.

No two rooms are the same in this building, which inherited some inevitable quirkiness of a French Quarter townhouse (uneven floors, window units instead of central air) but exudes sophistication and elegance. For being so close to Bourbon Street, the whole property is surprisingly quiet, especially in the courtyard and back building, where Tennessee Williams once wrote much of A Streetcar Named Desire. Designer Sara Costello does justice to the building’s history (this was the home of Creole pharmacist Antoine Peychaud, and is named for his wife), incorporating paintings and photographs found on the property, antique furniture, and modern amenities. Rooms range from an apartment-size penthouse color-soaked in green, with daybeds and a breakfast nook, to a cozy galley room with brick walls. The on-site cocktail bar doesn’t get any better, and coffee and pastries are served in the Tennessee Williams wing.

A great location—within easy walking distance of the action but removed enough to make this a secluded respite—comes with lots of charm. Stylish rooms are split between a main building and an 1834 residence where exposed brick and cypress beams add even more atmosphere. The hotel bar, May Baily's Place, was once a bordello, and famous naturalist and painter John James Audubon painted his "Birds of America" series from 1821 to 1822 in the hotel's Audubon Room, where a complimentary breakfast is now served. Some rooms have Jacuzzi tubs and marble baths. The Dauphine also manages the Audubon Cottages a block away.

Inspired by the printing press it once housed (and the trailblazing female publisher who ran it), this well-appointed, sleek hotel integrates thoughtful design and details into the building’s original warehouse structure. The open courtyards, exposed brick and beams, and well-above-average French dishes at the restaurant Couvant all elevate the hotel beyond a typical chain (it is part of the Hyatt Unbound Collection). Other perks are the spacious, chic rooms, a loungey living room area (with fireplace and bar), and the well-stocked gym, complete with a Peloton bike.

With a heart-of-the-party Bourbon Street location, the most coveted of the well-kept rooms here (especially during Mardi Gras) are the ones with balconies overlooking the street. Rooms are classic business style with some traditional flavor; those facing the courtyard and pool are quieter and a better choice for guests not prepared for 24-hour activity.

A stylish choice for those who want to be near the action (and don't mind hearing it all night), The Frenchmen has comfortable, but spare, rooms, with a rooftop terrace, a pool, and a hot tub. Some rooms have balconies over Frenchmen Street, which can be noisy; alternatively, back rooms away from the street can be requested ahead of time and are somewhat quieter.

Convention center lodgings with character can be hard to come by, but here, two century-old warehouses have been converted into a French colonial–style hotel with large, airy rooms that are comfortable and architecturally distinctive. The grand lobby has original hardwood floors and exposed-brick walls, and the lobby bar overlooks a pool and a lush garden courtyard. Rooms include four-poster beds and wood floors; many overlook a small park. The hotel is on the edge of the Warehouse District and across the street from the convention center; it's within walking distance of several popular restaurants, including Emeril's, Tommy's Cuisine, and Pêche.

Unique in its position as a hotel owned and operated by a museum (in partnership with Hilton), the Higgins is both an extension of the WWII Museum and a convenient, modern stay full of Art Deco touches and museum-quality photographs and art. Overall, there’s a 1940s theme that’s focused on the war, but with more positive tones than you might find at the museum across the street. Take Rosie’s On The Roof, for example: named after Rosie the Riveter, the gorgeous rooftop bar and terrace serving small bites and classic cocktails is an homage to the working women of America’s WWII homefront.

The superb river and city views are hard to beat, and the guest rooms come with all the modern amenities, in close proximity to shops and the casino. Dining options include a branch of Drago's, serving up some of the best oysters in town. When you're ready to work off all that great New Orleans food, the 90,000-square-foot Health Club by Hilton includes fitness classes, cardio equipment, and indoor racquetball, squash, tennis, and basketball courts.

This contemporary outpost in the heart of the historic French Quarter has trendy furnishings and a blacklighted lobby that combines urban chic with a voguish New Orleans vibe. Rooms are comfortable and colorfully decorated, with quality linens, flat-screen TVs, and modern furnishings. Nine have balconies. The heated saltwater pool in the courtyard is small but perfect for unwinding after a day of walking the Quarter, and the complimentary welcome cocktail served to guests in the Vive bar is a nice touch. There's also complimentary breakfast, and free in-room bottled water.

This memorably authentic inn feels nicely secluded yet close to the action. The bright, traditionally furnished rooms have 19th-century touches that include exposed-brick walls, and many overlook a lush courtyard with iron grillwork. It's like stepping back in time—but with all the modern conveniences.

Airy public spaces, landscaped courtyards, an attractive pool area, and some of the largest guest rooms in the Quarter create a sense of luxury here. Rooms have 12-foot ceilings, stylishly contemporary furnishings and views of either the French Quarter or the courtyards. The acclaimed Red Fish Grill serves as the signature restaurant, and Holmes, in the lobby, offers everything from room service breakfast to craft cocktails at the bar.

This eight-story hotel has a prime location, across the street from the Convention Center and less than a 15-minute walk from the French Quarter. The city's first Hyatt Place includes the brand's signature atrium, a fitness center, free Wi-Fi, and an on-site bar. Guest rooms come equipped with media and work centers, flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and KenetMD bath products.

The most luxurious of the big convention hotels in the city, this 32-story business hotel has a cavernous lobby, a mega-ballroom, acres of meeting space, and spacious and well-appointed guest rooms, with natural-stone baths and iPod docking stations. A high-tech digital elevator system helps ensure you never have to wait too long for a ride to your room, even when the hotel is packed, as it often is. Well suited for business travelers and conventioneers, the lobby is outfitted with a FedEx office, a shoe-shine stand, and a Starbucks. The full-service on-site restaurant, 8 Block Kitchen & Bar, serves pub and New Orleans fare. The Vitascope Hall is a haven for burgers, beers, and watching the game.

From its art-filled lobby and flamboyant Peacock Room lounge to its modern, well-appointed guest rooms, the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot is a distinctive addition to the CBD lodging scene. Guest rooms are sleek and minimalist, with industrial touches befitting the building's historic warehouse bones. Amenities include Bluetooth speakers, yoga mats, and Atelier Bloem bath products.

In this four-story, 1849 French-style manor house, each room has different details, from marble fireplaces to four-poster beds. Room nos. 21, 22, 23, 31, and 32 have private balconies with spectacular views. Breakfast can be brought to your room, served in the Victorian parlor, or enjoyed in the courtyard.

One of the friendliest large hotels in the city, this property stands out with stellar service and bright, oversized rooms. The West Indies–style lobby, with a striking front-desk collage of black-and-white New Orleans scenes, is very welcoming. Soothing colors and Italian bed linens enrich the pleasant rooms, which are among the largest and most well appointed in the city. (There's even an umbrella in every room in case guests forget to pack one.) Since guest accommodations are located on floors 11–21, all have great views of downtown or the river. Grand King rooms include large bathtubs and separate glass-enclosed showers. This may look like a typical chain hotel on the outside, but its quality and consistency set it far apart. There is an on-site spa and pool.

An 1880s Greek-Revival mansion, the Mazant offers a historic stay steps from the best of the Bywater. There are eight bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a large outdoor space with a firepit and a pool perfect for lounging.