
New Orleans Marriott
Best for walkable access to the French Quarter, Canal Street streetcar, and a rooftop pool close to Bourbon Street.
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New Orleans Marriott is a large 41-floor convention hotel on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter; read this if you want walkable access to Bourbon Street, streetcars, and rooftop pool time. Hyatt Regency New Orleans is a sprawling 4-star convention hotel near the Caesars Superdome; read this if your priority is Superdome/Smoothie King Center events, large meeting space, or a centralized CBD location.
Updated · about 0.9 km apart (roughly a 10–15 minute walk)

Best for walkable access to the French Quarter, Canal Street streetcar, and a rooftop pool close to Bourbon Street.

Best for events and sports fans who need immediate access to Caesars Superdome and large on-site conference facilities.
When New Orleans Marriott wins: choose the Marriott if you want to be on Canal Street with immediate access to the French Quarter, streetcars, and an active rooftop pool scene; it’s the better pick for sightseeing, dining walks, and families.
When Hyatt Regency New Orleans wins: choose the Hyatt when your priority is proximity to the Superdome/Smoothie King Center or when you need very large meeting and ballroom capacity — it’s purpose-built for conventions, sports groups, and big events.
Bottom line: both are convention-oriented, full-service downtown hotels. Pick the Marriott for French Quarter convenience and rooftop-pool vibes; pick the Hyatt for Superdome access and the largest on-site meeting footprint.
| Category | New Orleans Marriott | Hyatt Regency New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | 41-floor downtown hotel on Canal Street focused on conventions, families, and tourist access to the French Quarter. | Large 4-star convention hotel in the Central Business District focused on events, sports, and business travel. |
| Location | On Canal Street at edge of the French Quarter; walkable to Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and streetcar line. | 601 Loyola Ave in the CBD; within a 10-minute walk of Caesars Superdome and close to Lafayette Square. |
| Distance between hotels | about 0.9 km (roughly a 10–15 minute walk) | |
| Size (guest rooms) | 1,333 guest rooms and suites across 41 floors. | 1,193 guestrooms (listing states 1193 guestrooms). |
| Meeting & events | Extensive meeting space (about 83,965 sq ft across ~50 rooms) plus large ballrooms including a 27,089 sq ft Grand Ballroom and 41st-floor event spaces. | Very large conference center with ~200,000 sq ft of meeting space and many meeting rooms suited for major conventions. |
| Pools | Heated outdoor rooftop pool on 5th floor with shallow and deep sections; family-friendly. | Outdoor seasonal pool with poolside bar and cabanas available (seasonal). |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues: 5Fifty5 Restaurant, 55 Fahrenheit, Canal Street Burger Bar, Canal Street Pantry. | Three restaurants, one coffee shop/cafe, 3 bars/lounges and 24-hour room service (specific names not listed in supplier data). |
| Wellness & fitness | Complimentary on-site fitness center (5th floor) with free weights and cardio. | 24-hour fitness facilities and a 24-hour business center; gym available to guests. |
| Accessibility & family policies | Welcomes families; children 17 and under stay free when using existing bedding; minimum check-in age 21. | Welcomes families; children 18 and younger stay free when occupying guardian’s room (per listing); check-in minimum age listed as 21 in supplier policies. |
| Airport access | About 15 miles / ~20–25 minutes to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). | Preferred airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. (MSY) — about 24 km / 14.9 mi listed by supplier. |
| Pets | Pets not allowed (hotel policy). | Pet fee published (USD 100 per accommodation, varies); service animals exempt. |
New Orleans Marriott sits on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter; it’s a short walk to Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and the Canal Street streetcar line.
Pick the Marriott for straightforward walking access to French Quarter sights and transit.
Hyatt Regency New Orleans is in the Central Business District on Loyola Avenue, a short walk to Caesars Superdome and CBD theaters.
Pick the Hyatt for Superdome access and a centralized downtown business location.
New Orleans Marriott offers 1,333 rooms including club rooms, suites, city- and river-view rooms and multiple accessible room configurations.
Marriott has a wider room inventory and a range of room types suited to families and groups.
Hyatt Regency New Orleans lists many room types (King, Queen/Double configurations, corner and city-view rooms, plus executive and suite categories).
Hyatt has a broad inventory with many standard and accessible room layouts geared to groups and event attendees.
New Orleans Marriott’s dining roster is explicit and centered on Canal Street-facing venues and a restaurant known for New Orleans cuisine.
Marriott is convenient for authentic local breakfast/lunch options plus casual and cocktail venues on Canal Street.
Hyatt Regency offers multiple dining outlets and bars; supplier data lists 3 restaurants, a cafe, 3 bars/lounges and 24-hour room service.
Hyatt provides a range of dining and drinking outlets suitable for groups arriving for events or late-night returns.
New Orleans Marriott’s signature pool is a heated rooftop pool on the fifth floor with family-friendly shallow and deeper areas.
Marriott’s rooftop pool is a family-friendly, heated option that fits a sightseeing or family stay on Canal Street.
Hyatt Regency offers an outdoor seasonal pool with poolside bar and cabanas listed in supplier details.
Hyatt’s pool is a useful downtown amenity for event and business travelers but is seasonal and less described as family-focused.
New Orleans Marriott provides a complimentary fitness center, multiple bars, and immediate walk access to French Quarter nightlife.
Marriott mixes hotel fitness and multiple bars with direct access to local nightlife and sights.
Hyatt Regency lists 24-hour fitness facilities and multiple bars; the hotel sits near CBD theaters and Superdome nightlife corridors.
Hyatt covers fitness and on-site bars for business and event travelers; spa details are not published in supplier data.

New Orleans Marriott — located on Canal Street with immediate walking access to Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the streetcar.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans — within a 10-minute walk of Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans — supplier listing shows roughly 200,000 sq ft of conference space suitable for very large conventions.

New Orleans Marriott — heated rooftop pool with shallow and deeper sections and a family-friendly layout.
New Orleans Marriott is on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter and is the closer choice for walkable access to Bourbon Street and Jackson Square.
Hyatt Regency New Orleans is the better pick for Superdome events — it’s within a 10-minute walk and commonly used by sports and concert groups.
Yes. Both hotels accommodate families. New Orleans Marriott explicitly highlights family-friendly rooftop pool features; Hyatt’s listing notes children 18 and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
Yes. Both hotels have extensive meeting and ballroom space; Hyatt’s supplier listing highlights roughly 200,000 sq ft of conference space while New Orleans Marriott offers ~84,000 sq ft across many rooms and very large ballrooms.
No. Neither supplier listing provides a confirmed, named, full-service spa for the New Orleans Marriott or the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (Hyatt: Not published; Marriott: no confirmed named spa).
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