
New Orleans Marriott
Best for conventions, large wedding parties, and travelers who want a big-hotel, downtown location on Canal Street.
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New Orleans Marriott is a large, 41-floor convention-oriented hotel on Canal Street that suits business travelers, groups, and families who want easy French Quarter access. The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is a historic 5-star landmark steps from Canal Street for travelers who prioritize heritage, a formal luxury setting, and on-site dining and spa services.
Updated · about 0.2 miles (≈0.3 km) apart

Best for conventions, large wedding parties, and travelers who want a big-hotel, downtown location on Canal Street.

Best for guests seeking a storied, upscale stay with more classic luxury details, multiple signature restaurants, and a dedicated spa.
When New Orleans Marriott wins: choose the Marriott if you need large meeting and ballroom capacity, a rooftop pool with family-friendly shallow and deeper areas, or a wide range of casual dining options right on Canal Street.
When The Roosevelt wins: pick The Roosevelt for historic Waldorf Astoria-style rooms, an on-site full-service spa, more formal dining and bar options, and a classic grand-hotel atmosphere a short walk from Bourbon Street.
Bottom line: both hotels put you a short walk from the French Quarter; pick the Marriott for scale, convention facilities, and a rooftop pool that welcomes families, and choose The Roosevelt for heritage, a formal luxury profile, and dedicated spa and dining offerings.
| Category | New Orleans Marriott | The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, modern convention hotel; practical downtown base | Historic 5-star grand hotel with Waldorf Astoria positioning |
| Location | On Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter | Steps from Canal Street and a short walk to Bourbon Street |
| Size (rooms) | 1,333 guest rooms and suites across 41 floors | 504 guestrooms |
| Age policy / audience | All ages; family-friendly | |
| Pools | Outdoor heated rooftop pool (5th floor) with shallow and deeper areas; family-friendly | Outdoor pool; poolside bar and sun loungers |
| Restaurants & bars | Four on-site venues (5Fifty5, 55 Fahrenheit, Canal Street Burger Bar, Canal Street Pantry) | Four restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and a coffee shop/cafe with 24-hour room service |
| Spa / wellness | Not published (no verified named full-service spa on property) | Full-service spa with treatments, plus 24-hour fitness center |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive: ~83,965 sq ft (50 rooms), very large ballrooms and event floors | Large conference and banquet space: 59,998 sq ft (meeting rooms and ballroom space) |
| Known for | Convention capacity, Canal Street location, rooftop pool | Historic luxury, Waldorf Astoria service, classic hotel restaurants and bars |
| Parking & fees | Valet parking (surcharge); parking limited during events | |
New Orleans Marriott sits directly on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter.
Best for travelers who want the convenience of Canal Street transit and a direct downtown address.
The Roosevelt is a historic landmark a few steps off Canal Street with easy walking access to Bourbon Street.
Best for guests who want to stay in a storied hotel within a short walk of French Quarter nightlife and museums.
Marriott offers a very large mix of guest rooms and suites across 41 floors with practical business- and family-focused layouts.
Choose the Marriott for a broad selection of room types and larger-suite inventory for groups.
The Roosevelt provides a more classic luxury room set with a wide range of named suites, including Astoria and Waldorf suites.
Choose The Roosevelt for classic, suite-forward luxury and more historically styled rooms.
New Orleans Marriott focuses on multiple casual-to-midscale venues suited to large numbers of guests.
Pick Marriott if you want convenient, varied casual dining without leaving the hotel.
The Roosevelt lists multiple restaurants and lounges and an on-site coffee shop with 24-hour room service.
Pick The Roosevelt if you prefer a historic-hotel dining sequence and formal cocktail venues.
Marriott's key amenity is the heated rooftop pool on the 5th floor with family-friendly zones.
Marriott's rooftop pool is a practical option for families and guests wanting city views and swim access.
The Roosevelt offers an outdoor pool with poolside bar and sun loungers in a more formal, lobby-centered hotel layout.
The Roosevelt's pool complements its classic luxury experience rather than serving as a family activity hub.
New Orleans Marriott provides a complimentary fitness center and late-night bar options for guests and groups.
Marriott is practical for guests who want fitness access plus on-site casual nightlife and quick access to the Quarter's late-night scene.
The Roosevelt emphasizes full-service spa treatments and classic hotel bars for a polished evening experience.
The Roosevelt suits travelers seeking spa services and a more formal, hotel-centric evening experience.

New Orleans Marriott — massive meeting and ballroom capacities, plus easy logistic support for large groups.

The Roosevelt — historic Waldorf Astoria setting with a full-service spa and formal dining options.

New Orleans Marriott — family-friendly rooftop pool with shallow area and room types for groups.

The Roosevelt — landmark hotel with named suites and a grand-hotel public space layout.
Both are within a short walk; The Roosevelt is a short stroll from Bourbon Street and the Marriott sits on Canal Street at the French Quarter edge—either is convenient for Bourbon Street access.
The Roosevelt lists a full-service spa with treatments; the New Orleans Marriott does not have a verified, named full-service spa on its property listings.
New Orleans Marriott is the better choice for conventions and very large weddings thanks to its much larger meeting and ballroom capacity.
Neither hotel is adults-only, and neither is beachfront—both are downtown city hotels near the French Quarter.
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