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The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans vs Bourbon Orleans Hotel

Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is the choice of most writers compared to Bourbon Orleans Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans scores 86 with approval from 16 reviewers including Forbes Travel Guide, Star Service and Frommer's.

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
9 / 10
921 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $212 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"Located in a Canal Street landmark—the venerable Maison Blanche department store—the Ritz brings its chain-wide style of formal luxury to the outer edge of the French Quarter."
Fodor's Fodor's
"One of the city's most iconic hotels, the Ritz-Carlton sits regally on Canal Street, occupying what was once the Maison Blanche department store." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This hotel actually comprises three hotels in one place (Iberville Suites and Maison Orleans are the other two)."
Star Service Star Service
"This sparkling gem offers an enviable location, award-winning restaurants, posh accommodations, a pampering spa, and even some regional flavor often missing in this chain." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This historic hotel occupies two venerable buildings, the former department stores of Maison Blanche and S. H. Kress."
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Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
8 / 10
717 Orleans St., New Orleans, LA 70116
From $149 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"With a location that's about as central as it gets, plus upgraded, spacious guest rooms, this lodging remains one of the most popular options on Bourbon Street." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A grand Southern hotel with a haunting past, the Bourbon Orleans is home to a delicious Creole restaurant; a signature cocktail in its popular bar; and 218 attractive, elegant rooms." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"At Bourbon Street, across from the St. Louis Cathedral, this remarkable 1815 structure is a four-story evocation of Vieux Carre architecture with celery-green filigree." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Its elegant marble lobby strikes a demure tone and provides a dramatic contrast to the rowdy street scene outside."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Sensible and unpretentious, the Bourbon Orleans is the luxury hotel for those who feel the top of the line places get a bit too over the top."
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