
New Orleans Marriott
Best for large meetings, conventions, and families who want smoke-free rooms and a rooftop pool close to the French Quarter.
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New Orleans Marriott is a 41-floor, smoke-free Canal Street convention hotel with a rooftop pool and extensive meeting space; this guide is for travelers who want a convention-friendly, family-welcoming base near the French Quarter. Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino — A Caesars Rewards Destination is a 4-star casino hotel steps from Caesars New Orleans Casino; read this if you want gaming and nightlife at your doorstep.
Updated · about 0.3 km / 0.2 miles apart

Best for large meetings, conventions, and families who want smoke-free rooms and a rooftop pool close to the French Quarter.

Best for travelers who prioritize on-site gaming, late-night activity, and Caesars Rewards benefits in a central casino district location.
When New Orleans Marriott wins: choose Marriott if you need meeting or wedding space, prefer a smoke-free property, want a rooftop pool and family-friendly rooms, or need easy access to convention logistics.
When Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino wins: choose Harrah's if you plan to spend time in the casino, want a Caesars-branded loyalty experience, or prefer being literally steps from casino nightlife and Canal Street.
Bottom line: both are extremely close to Canal Street and the French Quarter; pick Marriott for conventions, families, and a smoke-free rooftop-pool experience, and pick Harrah's for a casino-centered stay and late-night energy.
| Category | New Orleans Marriott | Harrah's New Orleans Hotel & Casino A Caesars Rewards Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large convention hotel, business- and family-oriented | Casino hotel with lively nightlife access |
| Location | 555 Canal St — on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter | 228 Poydras St — steps from Caesars New Orleans Casino and Canal Street |
| Size (guest rooms) | 1,333 rooms across 41 floors | 450 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; family-friendly | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools / signature amenity | Heated outdoor rooftop pool (5th floor) with shallow and deeper areas and accessible entrance | No on-site outdoor pool published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues: 5Fifty5 Restaurant, 55 Fahrenheit, Canal Street Burger Bar, Canal Street Pantry | Ruth's Chris Steak House on-site plus a bar/lounge and room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | No dedicated, named full-service spa published for this property | Health/beauty spa listed as 'nearby' rather than a named on-site spa |
| Known for | Convention space, large ballrooms, rooftop pool, proximity to French Quarter | Caesars-branded casino access and nightlife |
| Meeting & event space | About 83,965 sq ft across ~50 meeting rooms; large ballrooms (Grand Ballroom 27,089 sq ft) | Conference space around 30,000 sq ft with 8 meeting rooms |
| Parking & arrival notes | Valet-only parking (fee); main entrance on Canal Street has stairs only | Covered self parking and valet available for a surcharge; cashless payments accepted |
New Orleans Marriott sits on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter, within easy walking distance of Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and streetcar access.
Choose Marriott for the classic Canal Street/Convention Center position and transit access.
Harrah's is centered on the casino district at 228 Poydras St, a short walk to Canal Street and the French Quarter.
Pick Harrah's if you want to be literally beside the casino and close to late-night action.
Marriott offers a wide range of room types and suites across 41 floors to suit families, business travelers and groups.
Marriott is better for variety and group bookings (families, business groups, weddings).
Harrah's supplies a mid-sized set of room types with several deluxe, luxury and premium river-view options.
Harrah's is sized for leisure and gaming guests who want straightforward room choices and Caesars loyalty perks.
New Orleans Marriott has four on-site dining/drink venues covering casual to sit-down meals and cocktails.
Marriott offers more on-site variety for families and daytime dining.
Harrah's centers food and drink around a signature steakhouse and casino bars, with room service available during limited hours.
Harrah's is a good pick if you want a steakhouse and casino bars without leaving the property.
Marriott's signature amenity is the heated outdoor rooftop pool on the fifth floor with accessible entrance and shallow/deeper areas.
If a hotel pool matters, Marriott provides a rooftop swimming option suitable for families and relaxation.
Harrah's primary draw is its casino and the entertainment that comes with it rather than a published outdoor pool amenity.
Pick Harrah's for casino access; pick Marriott if you need a hotel pool.
New Orleans Marriott provides a complimentary fitness center and family-friendly public spaces; nightlife is nearby in the French Quarter.
Marriott suits guests who want fitness and family amenities while remaining close to nightlife.
Harrah's focuses on casino-driven nightlife and late-night activity with 24-hour casino adjacency.
Harrah's is the clear choice for guests who want to stay where the gaming and late-night action are located.

New Orleans Marriott — far larger meeting and ballroom capacity for conferences and weddings.

Harrah's — steps from Caesars New Orleans Casino and centered on late-night activity.

New Orleans Marriott — rooftop pool with shallow area suitable for kids and families.

Harrah's — stays align with Caesars Rewards benefits and casino play.
Both are within easy walking distance; Marriott sits on Canal Street at the French Quarter edge while Harrah's is steps from the casino and Canal Street. The two hotels are about 0.3 km (0.2 miles) apart.
New Orleans Marriott has a heated outdoor rooftop pool with shallow and deeper areas. Harrah's does not list an on-site outdoor pool in supplier facts.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; neither is listed as adults-only.
New Orleans Marriott — it offers much larger total meeting space and multiple ballrooms suitable for big conferences and weddings; Harrah's has meeting space but on a smaller scale.
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