82 Best Hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana

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.

Just steps from the French Quarter, this renovated Victorian mansion turns on the grandeur with antique furnishings, hardwood floors, cathedral ceilings, and large chandeliers—and lots of luxurious, modern conveniences. The rooms include king or queen beds dressed in fine linens, along with modern amenities that include Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and iPhone docking stations. Baths are marbled and sumptuous; three rooms have Jacuzzi tubs, and one has a private patio. Cocktails are served each evening in the formal drawing room. Complimentary wine and cheese are served each evening in the parlor.

This centrally located 41-story skyscraper boasts fabulous views of the Quarter, downtown, and the Mississippi River. It's an easy walk from the Shops at Canal Place mall, the Riverwalk outlet mall, and the Convention Center. Rooms are comfortable, and service is friendly (if uneven), though the hotel lacks a sense of place. It's consistently busy with convention visitors, and the crowds in the lobby sometimes rival those on Bourbon Street.

One of the more elegant options in the French Quarter, this large white-marble landmark is a replica of the grand 1800s St. Louis Hotel, with columns, gilt mirrors, and magnificent chandeliers: traditional elegance in a central location. All rooms have marble baths; some have balconies. The lobby-level Rib Room is a classic see-and-be-seen restaurant. The rooftop pool has one of the city's best views of the French Quarter.

This Victorian guesthouse, steps from the streetcar and Audubon Park, adds to the delightful selection of smaller Uptown lodgings. The historic property has graced St. Charles Avenue since 1884 when it welcomed visitors to the World's Fair, and every room is decorated with period antiques and decorative accessories. Breakfast is served in the dining room overlooking Audubon Park, and the cozy library is stocked with books for guests to enjoy. The home has one of the largest collections of historic Carnival memorabilia on public display in the city. The streetcar---which you will be charmed to see roll by from the porch---will get you to the Garden District, the Warehouse District, the CBD, and the edge of the French Quarter.

This 19th-century building with homey accommodations is close to CBD sights like the Riverwalk and the casino, and offers a less hectic alternative to the convention hotels. The small lobby has a green marble floor and fresh flowers. Some of the small rooms have four-poster beds, all have marble and granite baths, and some, though attractively furnished, do not have windows.

At this 1930s hotel restored to its former glory, chicness abounds throughout in shades of green, floral, and plush. The building makes up for its lack of amenities and updates with quirky historic charm and three excellent on-site venues: Jack Rose, the hip ground floor restaurant; the historic Bayou Bar, with nightly live jazz; and Hot Tin, a rooftop hotspot with stunning views. 

Intimate and tasteful, this hotel three blocks outside the French Quarter is a good alternative to the megahotels that surround it. The 1913 building retains many of its original architectural elements. Renovated rooms come with in-room coffeemakers, hair dryers, ironing boards, and free Wi-Fi. The lobby bar is a fun hangout and serves reasonably priced small plates.

This B&B is made up of two historic 1800s mansions on Esplanade Avenue, both minutes from the French Quarter, but peaceful enough to feel much farther away. The fair price makes it even more appealing, as does the front porch overlooking the street and the quiet backyard with a pool and Jacuzzi. The decor is somewhat quirky and a bit worn.

Art lovers looking to stay close to downtown should check out this circa-1910 warehouse-turned-hotel, where huge windows now make for great views from comfortable, spacious, well-designed rooms furnished with a minimalist bent. The lobby features contemporary art by the likes of Dale Chihuly. There is a good restaurant on-site, along with a coffee and beignet shop.

On floors named after renowned jazz musicians, large, quiet rooms have soothing colors, comfortable fabrics, photography by local artists, and oversize marble bathrooms. On-site restaurants include a beignet shop and old-school oyster counter.

The two historic town houses facing Washington Square on Frenchmen Street were a millinery and an orphanage before opening as a boutique hotel in 2017, and has comfortable, art-filled rooms with amenities like Keurig machines and small refrigerators. There is a large courtyard and a beautiful fountain, as well as a bar that produces terrific craft cocktails. There is live music featured most nights, so rooms can be noisy.

In the 1909 beaux-arts Audubon Building, up-to-the-minute decor really pops in a lobby glittering with chandeliers, atmospheric Carnival photos, and acres of sheer tulle curtains. Compact, white-and-cobalt guest rooms are crisply outfitted with high-end bedding and cushy amenities.

This charming boutique hotel is a refreshing escape from a run-of-the-mill chain stay. Modern amenities and eclectic style abound, with tasty cocktails served in the black-and-white tiled bar, inner courtyard, and rooftop.

Sheraton Club rooms come with many special amenities, but even the regular guest rooms here are spacious and well appointed, with contemporary touches and lots of extras. Aimed to please corporate groups and conventions, expect top-quality service and a superfast elevator system. In the lobby, a fountain sets a tropical tone, and the Starbucks is a popular meeting spot. A nice balance of Creole- and Cajun-style dishes is served in the airy second-floor Roux Bistro. One of the great downtown eateries, the Palace Café, is right across Canal Street.

Famous 19th-century architect Thomas Sully built this handsome, rambling Queen Anne–style house in 1890. In the foyer, light filters in through stunning stained-glass windows original to the home. Though not the only such accommodations in this neighborhood, this B&B stands out for its attentive service and lovely 1940s furnishings. The home is on a tree-lined street one block from the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line and close to Magazine Street shops and museums. Delicious breakfasts are made with local, farm-fresh ingredients, and include such delicacies as crab cakes with poached eggs and sourdough blueberry pancakes. Weather permitting, guests enjoy breakfast in the tropical courtyard.

This midsize hotel has a funky, boutique vibe, an on-site restaurant, and a great rooftop bar with frequent DJ entertainment. Spacious rooms have small living areas with curated art, coffee-table books, and local specialties in the minibar. Bright, modern bathrooms come with Jonathan Adler beauty products.

This hip, colorful hotel with eye-popping design has stylish and thoughtfully outfitted rooms, friendly and welcoming service, and a diverse and non-stop entertainment program featuring DJs, burlesque, and an assortment of live music. There is a serene rooftop bar and pool for lounging

The perks here include one of the best locations in the Quarter, balconies that overlook either the courtyard or Chartres Street, and the staff's "whatever, whenever" policy: 24-hour concierges will find those barbecue ribs you're craving at 3 am, arrange a deep-tissue massage, or even track down a last-minute gown for a Mardi Gras ball. The rooms were fully renovated in 2024---some of them have plantation shutters, and two of the four carriage-house suites share a cheery sundeck. Posh amenities include Bliss bath products in all rooms. On weekends, Creole-Cajun restaurant 3rd Block Depot hosts a "Legs and Eggs" Burlesque Brunch with local legend Bella Blue.

Views from this large convention hotel are enviable: two-story arched lobby windows overlook the French Quarter, and guest rooms tower over the great bend in the Mississippi River. Starting at the 11th floor of the Canal Place shopping mall, this Westin boasts a lobby filled with European antiques and a grand piano, all set against a rose Carrara-marble background, while the airy rooms are comfortably business-standard in look and feel.

Directly across from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, the Hilton is a good choice for travelers flying in late or departing early in the morning. The upscale decor coordinates muted pastel colors with the soft-pink Caribbean-style exterior. The handwoven area rugs are from England. Check out the 21-station fitness center and oversize outdoor hot tub.