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Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino vs The Westin New Orleans

Harrah's New Orleans and The Westin New Orleans Canal Place are both rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Westin New Orleans Canal Place is preferred by most professionals compared to Harrah's New Orleans. The Westin New Orleans Canal Place comes in at 83 with approval from 8 sources like Star Service, Zagat and Fodor's.

Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino
Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino
8 / 10
228 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $128 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The rooms are sharp, if a touch generic, though photos by local artist Richard Sexton and splashes of Mardi Gras purple and gold help." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"If you're in town to play at the casino or attend a convention, then this is the ideal location." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Twenty-six floors, 450 rooms, an 115,000-sq-ft casino, six restaurants, four blocks of retail space: some guests hardly even leave the property." Full review
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It’s worth joining the Harrah’s free loyalty program; even if you only gamble a little, you may get a suite upgrade.
Star Service Star Service
"Harrah's opened this hotel one short year after Hurricane Katrina, in a 26-story tower across from the casino, and it is now the most popular outposts for gamblers in the Big Easy." Full review
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) Those who do choose to slow down generally opt for the pedestrian area on closed-off Fulton Street that runs between the hotel and the casino.
Zagat Zagat
4.2
""Playtime was never this much fun" announce admirers of this "vibrant" Downtown spot "nearby Bourbon Street, but not around the corner", where the "lovely" rooms impress."
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The Westin New Orleans
The Westin New Orleans
8 / 10
100 Rue Iberville, New Orleans, LA 70130-1106
From $137 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"At the foot of Canal Street, the Westin is technically in the French Quarter -- but not quite of it." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The two great views possible at this large convention hotel are enviable: two-story arched lobby windows overlook the French Quarter and rooms tower over the great bend in the Mississippi River." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Located above the Shops at Canal Place mall... the Westin Canal Place is ideal for visitors who appreciate a convenient location as well as excellent views." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This is a commercial grandee that offers top-notch service, well-rounded facilities and a great location for business and pleasure." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Shoppers can take an elevator to the adjoining upscale mall, filled with such high-end retailers as Saks Fifth Avenue, Gucci and Laura Ashley."
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