
New Orleans Marriott
Best for conventions, large groups, and guests who want immediate Canal Street/streetcar access with multiple on-site dining options.
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New Orleans Marriott is a large, 41-floor Canal Street hotel with convention space and a rooftop pool—good for families, business travelers, and conventions. Omni Royal Orleans Hotel is a classic 4-star French Quarter property a few blocks inland; read this if you want a more traditional Quarter stay versus a bigger Canal Street base.
Updated · about 0.2 mi (0.3 km) apart

Best for conventions, large groups, and guests who want immediate Canal Street/streetcar access with multiple on-site dining options.

Best for travelers who want a traditional French Quarter address within easy walking distance of Jackson Square and Bourbon Street.
When New Orleans Marriott wins: choose Marriott if you need lots of meeting/event space, a rooftop pool, multiple on-site restaurants and bars, or a hotel geared to conventions and large groups.
When Omni Royal Orleans Hotel wins: choose Omni Royal Orleans if you prefer a smaller, classic French Quarter hotel with rooms that include balcony and courtyard options and a very central Quarter location a short walk from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square.
Bottom line: both are solid picks for French Quarter stays — Marriott is the large, full-service Canal Street convention base; Omni Royal Orleans is a more traditional, mid-sized Quarter hotel focused on location and classic local atmosphere.
| Category | New Orleans Marriott | Omni Royal Orleans Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Big, convention-oriented high-rise with contemporary public spaces | Classic 4-star French Quarter hotel with traditional decor |
| Location | On Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter; streetcar outside | On Saint Louis Street in the heart of the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square |
| Size | 1,333 rooms across 41 floors | 345 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All-ages; families welcome (minimum check-in age 21 per hotel policy) | All-ages (adults-only: false) |
| Pools / signature amenity | Heated outdoor rooftop pool (5th floor) with shallow and deeper areas and a pool bar | Number of outdoor pools - 1; pool with cabanas available (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple venues: 5Fifty5 Restaurant, Canal Street Burger Bar, Canal Street Pantry, 55 Fahrenheit | The Rib Room plus a coffee shop/cafe and 2 bars/lounges; room service limited hours |
| Spa / wellness | Not published | |
| Known for | Convention and meeting space, rooftop pool, Canal Street access | Classic Quarter location within steps of Bourbon Street and Jackson Square |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — ~84k sq ft across ~50 rooms (large grand ballroom options) | Conference space ~5,284 sq ft with 11 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family notes | 24-hour front desk, accessible fitness center, accessible pool entrance, family-friendly pool features | Wheelchair-accessible features including pool hoist, accessible registration desk, connecting rooms available |
| Distance between hotels | about 0.2 mi (0.3 km) apart | |
New Orleans Marriott sits on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter with direct streetcar access.
Best if you want Canal Street transit access and convenience to convention destinations.
Omni Royal Orleans Hotel is a classic French Quarter property a few blocks inside the Quarter on Saint Louis Street.
Best if you want to be in the middle of the French Quarter and walk everywhere.
New Orleans Marriott offers a wide range of contemporary room and suite types across many floors.
Choose Marriott for more room categories, larger suites, and availability for big groups.
Omni Royal Orleans offers many room configurations including balcony, courtyard, and penthouse suites.
Choose Omni Royal Orleans for traditional Quarter room types and balcony or courtyard options.
New Orleans Marriott has multiple on-site restaurants and bars for a variety of needs.
Choose Marriott if you want more variety and longer on-site dining hours.
Omni Royal Orleans centers its dining around The Rib Room plus a cafe and hotel bars.
Choose Omni Royal Orleans for a smaller, classic hotel dining setup in the Quarter.
New Orleans Marriott's standout amenity is its heated rooftop pool on the 5th floor.
Marriott is the pick for rooftop pool time and a visible leisure space for families and groups.
Omni Royal Orleans includes an outdoor pool with cabanas (surcharge) and traditional Quarter poolside seating.
Omni provides a Quarter-style pool for cooling off after walking the neighborhood.
New Orleans Marriott offers a 24-hour fitness center and direct access to French Quarter nightlife.
Marriott suits guests who want on-site fitness and quick access to Quarter nightlife and music scenes.
Omni Royal Orleans puts you steps from Bourbon Street music and Quarter nightlife.
Omni is for travelers who want to be in the middle of the Quarter's evening scene.

New Orleans Marriott — far larger meeting footprint with ~84k sq ft and many ballrooms.

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel — right in the heart of the French Quarter, steps from Jackson Square and Bourbon Street.

New Orleans Marriott — heated rooftop pool with shallow and deep areas and pool-bar service.

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel — many rooms with balconies, courtyard views, and a traditional Quarter feel.
Omni Royal Orleans Hotel is closer — it's within a five-minute walk of Jackson Square; Marriott is a short walk but sits on Canal Street at the Quarter's edge.
New Orleans Marriott — it offers much larger meeting and ballroom capacity suited to conventions and large weddings.
Not published for either property in the provided listings.
Yes. Neither property is adults-only; both welcome families, though Marriott highlights family-friendly pool features.
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