Luxury hotels in New Orleans

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in New Orleans. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans - Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts New Orleans, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of New Orleans. This 5-star hotel in New Orleans is a 15-minute walk to Jackson Square. The elegant hotel features The Rooftop Bar, a full-service spa and rooms with a 42-inch flat-screen TV. Guest rooms at The Roosevelt offer stylish décor and luxury amenities. Bathrobes and a 14-inch TV are offered in the bathroom and each room has a minibar. The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans features an outdoor pool and a 2,300 square-foot gym. Waldorf Astoria Spa offers a wide variety of treatments and a full-service salon. New Orleans Roosevelt Hotel offers authentic Italian cuisine at Domenica and local fare at Fountain Lounge. The Blue Room features live jazz music on select days. The Louisiana Superdome is only a 15 minutes’ walk from the Hotel Roosevelt New Orleans. Mississippi River Cruises and the French Quarter are also within a 15-minute walk from this upscale hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $271.

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• 2 Maison de la Luz New Orleans, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of New Orleans. Maison de la Luz is located in the centre\al business and arts district of New Orleans, a short walk to the French Quarter. Located on the St. Charles historic street car line, Tulane University and the Garden District is just a short ride away. Providing a private lounge and breakfast room, the property is within 1.6 km of Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Morial Convention Center. At the hotel, rooms come with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Every guestroom includes a custom vanity and mini bar, original local artwork and free morning coffee service. Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental and buffet options. The National WWII Museum is a 10 minute walk from the hotel. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 25 km from Maison de la Luz. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $323.

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• 3 The Windsor Court New Orleans, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of New Orleans. Just a half-block from Canal Street, this 5-star New Orleans hotel is a 5-minute drive from the French Quarter. It features the city’s only 4-Diamond restaurant, an outdoor pool and spacious rooms with free WiFi. A satellite TV and iPod clock radio are provided in every room at The Windsor Court. The rooms feature traditional décor and warm colors. A minibar and an Italian marble bath are included. Hotel Windsor Court boasts The Grill Room, a fine dining restaurant that serves American cuisine with the flavors of New Orleans. Guests will enjoy creative cocktails and live jazz music at The Polo Lounge, or an afternoon tea at Le Salon. Fitness and business rooms are located on-site at this hotel. A gift shop, concierge and tour desk are offered for guest convenience. Child care is available. This hotel is just a 4-minute walk from Harrah’s Casino and Aquarium of the Americas. New Orleans City Park is a 14-minute drive, and New Orleans International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Show full description Guest review score 9.5, rooms from around $310.

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• 4 The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans New Orleans, United States

  

  Hotel. Located at the edge of the French Quarter, this hotel features onsite dining options and a destination spa offering more than 100 treatments. Bourbon Street is 500 metres away from the property, Rooms at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans include a fully-stocked minibar and an iPod docking station. Plush bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries are provided in the private bathroom. Cable TV and a spacious work desk are also available. Located on site, the 25,000-square-foot spa and fitness centre offers a full range of therapies and treatments. Guests at the New Orleans Ritz-Carlton can also enjoy 24-hour room service, a complimentary overnight shoeshine service, and overnight laundry service. M bistro serves upscale Cajun and Caribbean cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Davenport Lounge offers afternoon tea and evening cocktails. Live jazz is played in the Lounge on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings. The historic mansions of the Garden District are just 10 minutes’ drive from this hotel. The Shops at Canal Place and the Aquarium of the Americas are both less than 1 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $311.

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• 5 Four Seasons New Orleans New Orleans, United States

  

  Hotel. Four Seasons New Orleans features a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and garden in New Orleans. Featuring a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi. The hotel also provides a business centre and guests can check the newspapers, use the fax machine and photocopier or use the on-site ATM machine at Four Seasons New Orleans. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Morial Convention Center, Bourbon Street and St Louis Cemetery No 1. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 19 km from Four Seasons New Orleans. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $395.

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• 6 NOPSI Hotel New Orleans New Orleans, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of New Orleans. Featuring free WiFi and a restaurant, NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans offers pet-friendly accommodation within walking distance of the French Quarter in New Orleans. The hotel has a year-round outdoor pool and sun terrace, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Every room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Certain units include a seating area for your convenience. Each room is equipped with a private bathroom. There is a 24-hour front desk. The hotel also offers bike hire and car hire. Bourbon Street is 1 km from NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans, while Mercedes-Benz Superdome is 1.1 km from the property. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 18 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around $228.

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• 7 1 and 2 BR Private Condos Steps Away From French Quarter New Orleans, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of New Orleans. Situated conveniently in the centre of New Orleans, 1 and 2 BR Private Condos Steps Away From French Quarter offers free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is set 5. 1 km from Touro Synagogue, 6 km from Uptown New Orleans Historic District and 8.9 km from Audubon Nature Institute. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel all rooms come with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchen, a dining area and a private bathroom with free toiletries, a bath or shower and a hairdryer. 1 and 2 BR Private Condos Steps Away From French Quarter provides certain units with city views, and the rooms include a kettle. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near 1 and 2 BR Private Condos Steps Away From French Quarter include Union Station, Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Morial Convention Center. The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, 21 km from the hotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around $358.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in March 2024. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!