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The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans vs The Whitney Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans and The Whitney Hotel are both praised by those who travel for a living. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is preferred by most professionals compared to The Whitney Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is ranked #8 in New Orleans with praise from 16 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, goop and Jetsetter.

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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The Whitney Hotel
The Whitney Hotel
8 / 10
610 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
From $129 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness Center
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Overall, the Whitney has more character than your average upscale chain, so it ultimately gets a positive vote. And if you are a preservationist, you will probably like it a lot." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"This perfectly adequate mid-range hotel in the Central Business District, a block from the Charles streetcar line, has more history and character than your typical chain." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"This boutique hotel occupies an elaborate Beaux-Arts building that housed a branch of the Whitney National Bank for decades."
Star Service Star Service
"At any rate, this is a fun and unpretentious hotel with an engaging historic character and reasonable rates outside of the Mardi Gras calendar." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Renovated and expanded, the stylish Whitney is a great choice if you're looking to stay away from the Bourbon Street bustle." Full review
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