
New Orleans Marriott
Best for large meetings, weddings and travelers who want direct access to Canal Street and convention facilities.
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New Orleans Marriott is a large, 41-floor convention-friendly hotel on Canal Street that suits business groups, families and travelers who want straightforward downtown convenience. Virgin Hotels New Orleans is a 4.5-star lifestyle property in downtown New Orleans for travelers who prefer a design-forward, bar-and-restaurant-focused stay close to Bourbon Street.
Updated · about 0.4 km apart

Best for large meetings, weddings and travelers who want direct access to Canal Street and convention facilities.

Best for style-conscious travelers and couples who want a trendier downtown stay with social public spaces and a rooftop terrace.
When New Orleans Marriott wins: choose Marriott if you need large meeting or event space, a wide range of on-site dining options, easy access to the Canal Street streetcar, and a family-friendly rooftop pool layout. Its scale and event infrastructure are the deciding factors for groups and business travel.
When Virgin Hotels New Orleans wins: choose Virgin if you prefer a smaller, design-led hotel with prominent bar/restaurant programming, a rooftop terrace and a younger, lifestyle-driven atmosphere within an easy walk of Bourbon Street.
Bottom line: Both hotels put you in downtown New Orleans within walking distance of major French Quarter attractions; pick Marriott for size, meeting capabilities and a conventional full-service hotel experience, or pick Virgin for a trendier, more social boutique-style stay.
| Category | New Orleans Marriott | Virgin Hotels New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, traditional full-service hotel and convention venue | 4.5-star lifestyle, design-forward downtown hotel |
| Location (downtown) | 555 Canal St — on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter; streetcar access | 550 Baronne St — centrally located, within a 10-minute walk of Bourbon Street |
| Size (guest rooms) | 1,333 rooms across 41 floors | 238 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All-ages hotel; families and business travelers welcome; minimum check-in age 21 | All-ages (not adults-only); no adults-only policy published |
| Pools / signature amenity | Outdoor heated rooftop pool (5th floor) with shallow and deeper sections and accessible entrance | Outdoor pool and rooftop terrace with poolside bar |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues: 5Fifty5, 55 Fahrenheit, Canal Street Burger Bar, Canal Street Pantry | The Commons Club (signature restaurant), 2 bars/lounges and a coffee shop/cafe |
| Spa / treatments | Not published (no named full-service spa confirmed on-property) | |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive: ~84k sq ft across ~50 rooms; Grand Ballroom 27,089 sq ft; ideal for large conferences/weddings | Meeting rooms available (smaller, lifestyle-brand scale) |
| Accessibility & practical | Wheelchair-accessible path of travel, accessible pool entrance; valet-only parking (fee) | Wheelchair-accessible paths, accessible pool and fitness center; valet parking (surcharge) |
| Nearby highlights | Steps from Canal Street, short walk to Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, Sazerac House | Within walking distance of Bourbon Street, Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center |
New Orleans Marriott sits on Canal Street at the edge of the French Quarter with immediate streetcar access.
Choose Marriott if you want the convenience of Canal Street transit and very central French Quarter access.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans is a downtown lifestyle property a few blocks from Canal Street and the French Quarter nightlife.
Choose Virgin if you want a central nightlife-friendly location with a shorter boutique-hotel walk to Bourbon Street.
Marriott offers a large range of room types across 41 floors to serve families, groups and business travelers.
Choose Marriott for a wide selection of room types and consistency for group bookings.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans offers a smaller set of 'Chamber' room types and a few larger suites with modern design touches.
Choose Virgin for design-focused rooms and a compact inventory that emphasizes style over scale.
Marriott provides a range of all-purpose dining venues covering breakfast through late night.
Choose Marriott if you value multiple dependable dining options on-site for groups and families.
Virgin focuses on social public spaces and a signature restaurant-bar pairing.
Choose Virgin if you prefer a hotel where dining and bars are central to the stay experience.
New Orleans Marriott has a heated rooftop pool on the fifth floor designed for a wide range of guests.
Choose Marriott for a family-friendly rooftop pool layout and daytime pool hours.
Virgin offers an outdoor pool and rooftop terrace that tie into its social, lifestyle programming.
Choose Virgin if you want rooftop social spaces and evening atmosphere along with pool access.
Marriott provides a complimentary fitness center and several bars, geared to business and families.
Choose Marriott for dependable fitness facilities and a mix of quiet and late-night bar options.
Virgin emphasizes social public spaces, bars and a 24-hour front desk with modern nightlife energy.
Choose Virgin if nightlife, bars and social spaces are a priority for your stay.

New Orleans Marriott — extensive meeting and ballroom inventory, including a 27,089 sq ft Grand Ballroom and ~84k sq ft total meeting space.

Virgin Hotels New Orleans — lifestyle branding, social public spaces and a signature restaurant-bar program.

New Orleans Marriott — family-friendly rooftop pool layout, multiple on-site dining options and easy streetcar access.

Virgin Hotels New Orleans — rooftop terrace, bars and a compact downtown location suited to evening walks to Bourbon Street.
Both are within easy walking distance; Marriott sits on Canal Street right at the French Quarter edge, while Virgin is a short walk from Bourbon Street on Baronne Street.
New Orleans Marriott — it has far larger meeting and ballroom space and is set up for big conferences and weddings.
No. Neither New Orleans Marriott nor Virgin Hotels New Orleans is published as an adults-only property.
Yes — Marriott has a heated rooftop pool on the fifth floor with shallower and deeper areas; Virgin lists an outdoor pool and rooftop terrace.
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