The 10 Best Hotels in New Orleans
Travel & Leisure has named the Windsor Court the number one hotel in New Orleans for the 3rd year in a row!
From editor-loved properties to T+L award-winning stays, we’ve got you covered.
By Lydia Mansel Posted March 15. 2024 While it has a reputation for live music, parades, and general merriment, New Orleans has a complex identity that blatantly refuses to be placed into just one box. Instead, it thrives on an energy fueled by its residents' creativity, passion, and love of a good story; the only constant is its dynamism and dedication to preserving the past. This spirited thrum also extends to its top-tier hotels. Outside of their commitment to providing the level of hospitality synonymous with the South, no two properties are alike.
Whatever your inclination, we’ve rounded up a list of the very best hotels in New Orleans, based on a combination of editor-loved properties, first-hand experience, and winners from T+L’s World’s Best Awards and It List. With each of these top-quality stays, you can expect sublime service, sumptuous accommodations, and eclectic dining options to suit every taste and style.
Whether you’re headed to the Crescent City for the first time or you simply can’t get enough of its unique brand of magic, read on for the best hotels in New Orleans.
01 of 10 The Windsor Court
What We Like
- The dining options within the hotel are destinations in and of themselves.
What to Consider
- It veers more toward traditional than trendy.
The Windsor Court consistently receives high marks from T+L readers in the World’s Best Awards, most recently in 2022 and 2023. It’s an elegant property — complete with an afternoon tea service — that checks nearly every box. Starting from the top: there’s the 65-foot saltwater rooftop pool and accompanying bar, which both act as excellent reprieves from the stifling summer heat.
As for dining, for larger, less casual meals, you have a few options. There’s The Grill Room, Le Salon (where the aforementioned tea is served), and the “elevated pub fare” at The Polo Club. Most travelers come to New Orleans for the music scene, and the latter location answers the call with nightly jazz performances by local musicians. The guest rooms and suites won’t leave you wanting, either; the decor exudes femininity without feeling too precious, and the Diptyque amenities provide an additional swanky touch to the setting.
The Details:
- Neighborhood: Central Business District
- Distance from Airport: 15 miles from MSY
- Nearby Attractions: Riverwalk Outlets, Lafayette Square, Preservation Hall, d.b.a
- Accessibility: There are ADA-compliant guest rooms
- Rates: From $297 per night
- Parking: Yes, $53 (plus tax) per night