
New Orleans Marriott
Best for groups, conferences, and travelers who want rooftop pool access with quick streetcar connections.
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New Orleans Marriott is a large Canal Street convention hotel with rooftop pool and many meeting rooms; read this if you want convention-friendly space or easy streetcar access. The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is an upscale French Quarter property sitting directly on Bourbon Street; read this if you want to be in the heart of Bourbon Street nightlife and the French Quarter.
Updated · about 0.4 km apart

Best for groups, conferences, and travelers who want rooftop pool access with quick streetcar connections.

Best for guests prioritizing an on-Bourbon-Street address and immediate access to French Quarter nightlife and landmarks.
When New Orleans Marriott wins: choose the Marriott if you need large meeting or ballroom space, a rooftop pool, or a Canal Street base with streetcar access for sightseeing and business travel.
When The Royal Sonesta New Orleans wins: pick the Royal Sonesta if your goal is to stay steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and classic French Quarter bars and restaurants, and you want a hotel experience embedded in that neighborhood.
Bottom line: both suit leisure travelers near nightlife, but Marriott leans convention- and streetcar-friendly with larger event facilities and a rooftop pool; Royal Sonesta gives a more immersive French Quarter stay right on Bourbon Street.
| Category | New Orleans Marriott | The Royal Sonesta New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, convention-oriented Canal Street hotel | Upscale French Quarter hotel right on Bourbon Street |
| Location (to Bourbon/Canal) | On Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter; short walk to Bourbon Street | On Bourbon Street in the French Quarter; about a block to Canal Street |
| Size (guest rooms) | 1,333 rooms across 41 floors | 483 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages — family- and convention-friendly | All ages — not adults-only |
| Pools | Outdoor heated rooftop pool (5th floor) with shallow and deeper areas; accessible entrance | One outdoor pool with poolside bar and pool hoist on site |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues (5Fifty5, 55 Fahrenheit, Canal Street Burger Bar, Canal Street Pantry) | 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar; on-site dining and coffee shop |
| Spa / wellness | Not published | Health or beauty spa nearby (property notes a nearby spa) |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive — ~84k sq ft across ~50 rooms, very large ballrooms | About 20,000 sq ft of conference/meeting space |
| Accessibility | Fitness center and rooftop pool have accessible entrances; accessible path of travel noted but main Canal St entrance has stairs | Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces, fitness center, pool hoist and other accessibility features listed |
| Free Wi‑Fi | In-room Wi‑Fi; complimentary access for eligible direct-booking loyalty members (per Marriott policy) | Complimentary wireless internet access noted |
New Orleans Marriott sits on Canal Street at the French Quarter edge, offering quick streetcar access and short walks to major sights.
Choose Marriott for transit convenience and a central downtown base with easy access to both the French Quarter and wider city.
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans is located at 300 Bourbon Street, placing guests steps from Bourbon Street nightlife and French Quarter landmarks.
Pick Royal Sonesta for an immersive French Quarter stay where nightlife and historic attractions are immediately outside the door.
New Orleans Marriott offers a wide range of room types across 41 floors to suit families, business travelers and groups.
Marriott fits guests needing many room-type options and those booking for groups or events.
The Royal Sonesta provides 483 individually decorated guestrooms with standard in-room amenities.
Royal Sonesta is suitable if you want a French Quarter–style room inventory and comfortable mid-size hotel accommodations.
Marriott has several on-site food and drink outlets covering breakfast, casual and cocktail settings.
Choose the Marriott for a range of on-site dining options that serve different needs from casual to business.
Royal Sonesta lists two restaurants, a coffee shop and two bars/lounges, with easy street-facing access to Quarter dining.
Royal Sonesta suits travelers who plan to eat and drink in the French Quarter while keeping hotel options handy.
New Orleans Marriott features a heated rooftop pool with both shallow and deeper areas and pool-bar service.
Marriott’s rooftop pool is a distinct feature for guests who want a convenient, central pool experience.
The Royal Sonesta offers an outdoor pool with poolside bar and accessibility features.
Royal Sonesta’s pool is a useful amenity after Bourbon Street outings, but the property is primarily valued for location.
Marriott provides a 24-hour fitness center and accessible facilities alongside easy access to nearby music venues.
Marriott supports fitness and accessibility needs well and puts you close to the city’s music scene while keeping convention comforts.
Royal Sonesta lists a 24-hour fitness center, nightclub on property and notes a nearby health/beauty spa.
Royal Sonesta gives direct nightlife access and basic wellness facilities, with spa services noted close by.

New Orleans Marriott — far larger meeting and ballroom capacity, suited to conferences and big weddings.

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans — located directly on Bourbon Street for immediate nightlife access.

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

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans — smaller scale than the Marriott and steps from Quarter attractions and bars.
The Royal Sonesta is on Bourbon Street itself; New Orleans Marriott is on Canal Street a short walk away.
New Orleans Marriott — it offers far more meeting space and large ballrooms geared to conventions and large events.
Neither property is adults-only; neither hotel is beachfront (both are in downtown New Orleans).
Yes. Marriott has an outdoor heated rooftop pool; Royal Sonesta has an outdoor pool with poolside bar and accessibility features.
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