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Best Hotels in New Orleans (2026)

Choosing an area matters more than choosing a hotel in New Orleans. The French Quarter puts you within walking distance of most sights, restaurants and music, and its hotels range from the large, family-owned Hotel Monteleone on Royal Street to Hotel Provincial, spread across five restored buildings with courtyards and a pool. Just outside the Quarter, the Central Business District has some of the city's grandest hotels, including Windsor Court with its art collection and afternoon tea, The Roosevelt with its Sazerac Bar and Christmas lobby, and the Four Seasons in the former World Trade Center tower on the river.

For a quieter stay, the Garden District suits travellers who like the streetcar, and The Pontchartrain Hotel, where Tennessee Williams once worked, sits on St Charles Avenue. In the Marigny, Hotel Peter and Paul occupies a former church, school, rectory and convent close to Frenchmen Street. Budget travellers can head to India House Hostel in Mid-City, on the Canal streetcar line. Prices rise sharply during Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest and big events, so book early for those dates.

8 places · Updated October 27, 2026

Our top 3 hotels in New Orleans

  1. Windsor Court Hotel Luxury hotel, Central Business DistrictA luxury hotel in the Central Business District, open since 1984, with a large collection of British and European art, afternoon tea and a rooftop saltwater pool.
  2. Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans Luxury hotel, Canal Street riverfrontA luxury hotel in the restored 1968 World Trade Center tower at the foot of Canal Street, with river views, a rooftop pool and the Chandelier Bar.
  3. Hotel Monteleone Historic hotel, French QuarterA family-owned French Quarter hotel on Royal Street since 1886, home of the revolving Carousel Bar, with a rooftop pool and literary-themed suites.