
New Orleans Marriott
Best for conventions, large weddings, and travelers who want immediate Canal Street/French Quarter access with many meeting rooms.
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New Orleans Marriott is a large, 41-floor convention-oriented hotel on Canal Street with a rooftop pool and multiple dining venues—good for business groups and families. Loews New Orleans Hotel is a 4-star riverfront property near Caesars Casino and Convention Center—best for travelers who want a polished downtown base close to the river and nightlife.
Updated · about 0.4 km apart

Best for conventions, large weddings, and travelers who want immediate Canal Street/French Quarter access with many meeting rooms.

Best for travelers who prefer a slightly smaller, river-adjacent hotel with direct access to riverfront attractions and a casino nearby.
When New Orleans Marriott wins: pick the Marriott if you need lots of meeting or event space, want a larger selection of on-site dining venues, or are traveling with family and want an outdoor rooftop pool and kid-friendly options.
When Loews New Orleans Hotel wins: pick Loews if you want fewer rooms, closer proximity to the river and Caesars New Orleans Casino, and a polished downtown stay with river or city-view room choices.
Bottom line: both are upscale downtown hotels within an easy walk of the French Quarter; choose Marriott for scale and event infrastructure, Loews for a more compact, river-oriented downtown stay.
| Category | New Orleans Marriott | Loews New Orleans Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, convention-focused with family-friendly rooftop pool and many event venues | Upscale downtown hotel with river and casino adjacency |
| Location | 555 Canal St — on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter (streetcar outside) | 300 Poydras St — steps from Caesars New Orleans Casino and close to Canal Street |
| Size / rooms | 1,333 rooms across 41 floors | 285 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages — families, business and convention guests; minimum check-in age 21 | All ages — leisure and business travelers; not adults-only |
| Pools | Outdoor heated rooftop pool (5th floor) with shallow and deeper areas, accessible entrance | Indoor pool (number of indoor pools: 1) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues (5Fifty5, 55 Fahrenheit, Canal Street Burger Bar, Canal Street Pantry) | On-site restaurant and 1 bar (single dining outlet listed) |
| Wellness / spa | No dedicated, named full-service spa published for this property | Hair salon on site; health/beauty spa listed as nearby |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — ~83,965 sq ft across ~50 rooms (Grand Ballroom 27,089 sq ft; many venue options) | Conference and meeting space ~17,000 sq ft |
| Accessibility notes | Accessible fitness center and pool entrance; main Canal Street entrance has stairs only (note for mobility) | Wheelchair-accessible path of travel and accessible meeting spaces; accessible rooms available |
| Parking | Valet-only parking (daily fee; limited during events) | Valet parking (surcharge) and on-site covered/secured parking available |
New Orleans Marriott sits on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter, steps from streetcars and major sights.
Best if you want direct Canal Street access and quick transit to French Quarter attractions.
Loews New Orleans Hotel is a downtown property on Poydras Street near the river and Caesars New Orleans Casino.
Best if you prefer being closer to the Mississippi River and casino/riverfront attractions.
New Orleans Marriott offers a wide range of room types across 41 floors with river and city-view options.
Choose Marriott for the widest selection of room categories and higher-floor river views.
Loews has 285 guestrooms with many city- and river-view room types and accessible options.
Choose Loews for a smaller inventory and dedicated river-view room choices.
New Orleans Marriott provides multiple on-site dining and bar venues covering casual to polished meals.
Marriott works better if you value variety in on-site dining without leaving the hotel.
Loews lists a single on-site restaurant plus a bar/lounge for guests.
Loews is suitable if you plan to dine off-property often or prefer fewer on-site choices.
New Orleans Marriott’s standout amenity is a heated outdoor rooftop pool with shallow and deep areas.
Marriott is the better pick for outdoor pool time and family-friendly pool features.
Loews New Orleans Hotel has an indoor pool for guest recreation.
Loews fits travelers who prefer an indoor pool and a compact set of recreation options.
New Orleans Marriott has a complimentary fitness center on the fifth floor and proximity to French Quarter nightlife.
Marriott offers solid fitness facilities and immediate access to the French Quarter music and nightlife scene.
Loews provides fitness facilities plus a hair salon and has nearby spa services.
Loews is convenient for guests who want a downtown base near riverfront nightlife and basic on-site grooming services.

New Orleans Marriott — far more meeting and ballroom space and a larger room inventory.

Loews New Orleans Hotel — closer to the Mississippi River and Caesars New Orleans Casino.

New Orleans Marriott — multiple restaurants and a cocktail bar give more on-site choices.

Loews New Orleans Hotel — a more compact property with polished rooms and accessible river views.
New Orleans Marriott — it has far more meeting and ballroom space (including a 27,089 sq ft Grand Ballroom) and a larger inventory of guest rooms.
Loews New Orleans Hotel — it’s steps from Caesars New Orleans Casino and within a short walk of the riverfront.
New Orleans Marriott — the rooftop pool includes a shallower section for kids and a deeper section for swimmers.
No. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; New Orleans Marriott is explicitly family-friendly and Loews is not adults-only.
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