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Loft 523 New Orleans vs Columns
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Columns Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Loft 523 New Orleans. Columns Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 80 with recommendations from 10 reviewers including Fodor's, Frommer's and Not For Tourists.
Loft 523 New Orleans
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523 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $249 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"Located in an old carriage and dry-goods warehouse, each of the 18 lofts is a marvel of modern design, sort of a Jetsons-futuristic-meets-NYC-minimalist fantasy."
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Concierge
"An unmarked entrance hints at the speakeasy vibe of this über-contemporary 18-room gem located a couple of blocks from Canal Street."
Fodor's
"One of the few options for chic, loft-style digs in New Orleans—and a great choice at that."
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Oyster
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"Loft 523 is the platinum standard of New Orleans’ boutique hotels, ushering in sleek, industrial decor (no fussy florals here) in spacious lofted rooms with large, luxurious baths."
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Gayot
"Sophisticated and postmodern, this intimate hotel boasts sixteen lofts and three penthouses in the heart of the city."
Columns
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3811 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70115
From $175 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The Columns is worth a stay if you can get a low rate; otherwise, come by for a drink."
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Fodor's
"This white-columned 1883 Victorian hotel drips with local charm and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places."
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Travel + Leisure
"That a landmark so rife with atmosphere could also function as a workaday tavern is one of the Columns’s singular charms."
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DK Eyewitness
"This small hotel is famous as the set for the Louis Malle film Pretty Baby and has plenty of fans for its laid-back ambience."
Rough Guide
"Deliciously atmospheric uptown hotel in a stately 1883 mansion on the streetcar line."
