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Melrose Mansion vs The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Both hotels are rated very highly by writers. On balance, The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel scores significantly better than Melrose Mansion. The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel ranks #3 in New Orleans with endorsements from 15 publications such as Zagat, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.

Melrose Mansion
Melrose Mansion
8 / 10
937 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
From $129 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Concierge
  • Pool
  • Fitness Center
  • Breakfast included
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Fodor's Fodor's
"It's not easy to combine period details with luxurious, modern conveniences, but the Melrose has done it." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Although this hotel technically sits outside the French Quarter, it embodies all the character of that famed area."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Located in a quiet residential area on the outer edges of the French Quarter, this upscale hotel is an elegant mélange of renovated Victorian Gothic mansion and modern bed-and-breakfast." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"The current building oozes the kind of old world elegance that New Orleans does best, an uptown-style property surrounded by the culture and liveliness of downtown, and all the better for it." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This luxury boutique offers 14 rooms and suites, each with unique design, in the historic Faubourg Marigny neighborhood within walking distance to attractions like the French Market, Cafe du Monde, and Jackson Square"
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The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
8 / 10
123 Baronne Street, New Orleans, LA 70112
From $130 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Roosevelt is a movie star of a hotel: grand, glam, confident, memorable." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"In a city that has more than its share of historic hotels, the Roosevelt, which originally opened in 1893, is the only New Orleans hotel that truly deserves the title of grande dame."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Here's a chance to stay in one of the truly iconic hotels in New Orleans—from its glittering lobby to each beautiful, traditionally furnished guest room, the Roosevelt offers a grand experience." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This grand property, just one street west of the French Quarter, embraces the elegance and drama of 1893 New Orleans." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This historic hotel, which was once the New Orleans headquarters of Louisiana political boss Huey Long, fully embraces its colorful past."
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