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JW Marriott New Orleans vs The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Royal Sonesta New Orleans is the choice of most reviewers compared to JW Marriott New Orleans. Royal Sonesta New Orleans has a TripExpert Score of 88 with endorsements from 14 reviewers like Oyster, Not For Tourists and The Telegraph.

JW Marriott New Orleans
JW Marriott New Orleans
7 / 10
614 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $149 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Frommer's Frommer's
"You can't fault the location on Canal right across from the Quarter (excellent for viewing Mardi Gras parades)." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This place outclasses the Marriott New Orleans, and it maintains a quiet tranquil atmosphere that makes it a fine refuge from French Quarter madness." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"The Canal Street location for this spiffed-up JW Marriott offers ideal access to the CBD and the French Quarter."
Zagat Zagat
4.0
""In the heart of New Orleans" with "easy access to French Quarter attractions" and the convention center, this "beautiful" "favorite" pleases thanks to "lovely" quarters."
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"This 487-room upper-middle-range hotel in downtown New Orleans is in a terrific location, offers quality amenities, and has an all-star staff." Full review
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The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
8 / 10
300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $126 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The contrast between the hurly-burly of Bourbon Street and the Sonesta's elegant lobby couldn't be greater -- this is one of the classiest hotels in the Quarter." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The Royal Sonesta is Bourbon Street’s swankiest hotel, and guests can customize it to their level of party pleasure." Full review
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Low-key travelers should ask for a hushed interior room deep in the property.
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Covering almost a block in the Quarter, this hotel is like a little village with its own shops, cafés, courtyards, and personalities."
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Ask to be as far away from Bourbon Street as possible to avoid street noise.
Star Service Star Service
"Spacious and beautifully appointed public rooms with marble floors, fountains and crystal chandeliers make this a prime rendezvous for locals and visitors. " Full review
Gayot Gayot
"French style and New Orleans panache come together in this hotel's long, wide lobby, which is flanked by one of the French Quarter's lushest courtyards."
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