
New Orleans Marriott
Best for large meetings, weddings, and travelers who want many on-site dining options and a rooftop pool.
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New Orleans Marriott is a large, 41-floor convention hotel on Canal Street that suits business groups and families who want many rooms and on-site meeting and dining options. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is a five-star Canal Street property offering classic luxury service, a full-service spa, and a smaller, more intimate footprint—read this if you’re choosing between a high-capacity convention stay and a refined luxury upgrade.
Updated · about 0.3 km apart

Best for large meetings, weddings, and travelers who want many on-site dining options and a rooftop pool.

Best for guests who prefer five-star service, a dedicated spa, and a smaller luxury hotel experience in the French Quarter.
When New Orleans Marriott wins: Choose Marriott if you need lots of rooms or meeting space (the hotel has 1,333 rooms and extensive ballrooms), are traveling with family, or want a rooftop outdoor pool and multiple casual dining venues steps from Canal Street.
When The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans wins: Choose The Ritz-Carlton if you want a classic five‑star stay with a full-service spa, a quieter, more intimate property, and refined service in the heart of the French Quarter.
Bottom line: Both sit on Canal Street within easy walking distance of Bourbon Street; pick Marriott for scale, meetings, and family-friendly amenities, or pick The Ritz-Carlton for traditional luxury and a dedicated spa experience.
| Category | New Orleans Marriott | The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, convention-oriented hotel with casual and family-friendly public areas | Classic 5-star Beaux-Arts luxury with formal service |
| Location | 555 Canal St — edge of the French Quarter, streetcar access | |
| Distance between them | about 0.3 km apart | |
| Size (rooms) | 1,333 guest rooms | 528 guest rooms |
| Pools | Outdoor heated rooftop pool (5th floor) with shallow and deeper sections, accessible entrance | 1 indoor pool (wheelchair-accessible) |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple casual and midscale venues (5Fifty5, 55 Fahrenheit, Canal Street Burger Bar, Canal Street Pantry) | One on-site restaurant (M bistro), plus a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe |
| Spa & wellness | Not published | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments, facials; fitness center and sauna |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — about 84k sq ft across ~50 meeting rooms, very large ballrooms | Significant meeting space — 35,000 sq ft and 33 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; children welcome; wheelchair-accessible fitness center and pool access noted | Family-friendly (children stay free with existing bedding); wheelchair-accessible amenities and services |
| Parking & fees | Valet-only parking (surcharge), no shuttle to airport | Valet parking (surcharge); destination fee applies per night |
New Orleans Marriott sits on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter and connects directly to the streetcar line.
Marriott puts you at a practical, walkable Canal Street location optimized for convention and family stays.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is located on Canal Street in the French Quarter core, steps from Bourbon Street.
The Ritz-Carlton is centrally located for sightseeing with a focus on a quieter, luxury arrival and neighborhood feel.
New Orleans Marriott offers a very large selection of rooms and suites across 41 floors designed for groups and families.
Choose Marriott when you need many rooms, flexible room types, or group blocks.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans has fewer rooms and a range of luxury suites and club/club-level rooms.
Pick The Ritz-Carlton for fewer, more upscale room choices and suite-focused upgrades.
New Orleans Marriott emphasizes multiple on-site, casual-to-midscale outlets that serve families and groups.
Marriott offers a wider mix of casual and midscale dining options suitable for families and large groups.
The Ritz-Carlton focuses on a single signature restaurant and a smaller set of beverage/coffee outlets.
Ritz-Carlton’s dining is more focused and formal; fewer venues but a higher-end presentation.
Marriott’s headline amenity is a heated outdoor rooftop pool on the 5th floor, useful for families and daytime relaxing.
Marriott’s rooftop pool is a clear draw for families and guests wanting outdoor leisure near the French Quarter.
The Ritz-Carlton’s signature amenity set centers on a full-service spa and indoor pool.
Ritz-Carlton’s spa and indoor pool make it the better choice for guests prioritizing on-site wellness and pampering.
Marriott delivers practical fitness and late-night options that support busy meetings and family travel.
Marriott is convenient for guests who want on-site fitness and easy access to Canal Street nightlife.
Ritz-Carlton offers quieter, service-led evening experiences and spa hours for relaxation.
Choose Ritz-Carlton when you want calm, service-oriented evenings and spa-focused downtime close to but insulated from the Quarter’s bustle.

New Orleans Marriott — far more meeting space and many more guest rooms for blocks.

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans — full-service spa, sauna, and refined service.

New Orleans Marriott — outdoor heated rooftop pool with shallow section and family-friendly dining.

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans — fewer rooms and a higher staff-to-guest service model.
New Orleans Marriott — it has much larger meeting and ballroom capacity and more guest rooms for blocks.
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans lists a full-service spa. A dedicated, named in-house spa is not published for New Orleans Marriott.
Yes. New Orleans Marriott is explicitly family-friendly with a kids’ pool area; The Ritz-Carlton also allows children and lists family-friendly distances to local attractions.
Yes — both properties are on Canal Street and are within a short walk of each other and Bourbon Street.
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