Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans is $404 a night less. They are 111 metres apart.
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Both sit on Canal Street within a tenth of a kilometre of each other, so location isn't the decider. The Roosevelt runs $386 a night against the Ritz-Carlton's $613, has more reviews (647 vs 507), and comes in only slightly behind on guest rating, 8.9 to 9.1. Neither listing shows facilities the other lacks, so the gap is really about polish, brand and the kind of evening you want. For most people the Roosevelt's history and price make it the easier booking.
The Ritz-Carlton occupies the old Maison Blanche department store building, a 1908 Beaux-Arts pile on Canal Street, and the conversion leans into hushed, upholstered grandeur: crystal chandeliers, gilt mirrors, a lobby that smells faintly of orange blossom. The Davenport Lounge does live jazz most nights in a wood-panelled room that feels closer to a private club than a hotel bar. Rooms are done in soft creams and mahogany, heavy drapery, the kind of decor that photographs well but doesn't take risks. The spa is genuinely large for a hotel of this size, and the crowd is business travellers and anniversary trips who want the name on the door.
Guests who want quiet, consistent five-star service and don't mind paying for the Ritz-Carlton name.
The Roosevelt is the grander architectural story: a 1893 hotel reborn in 1908 as the Grunewald and rebuilt after Katrina to its full Gilded Age scale, with a lobby - the Sazerac lobby-bar corridor - stretching a full block under gold coffered ceilings and bronze chandeliers, marble floors underfoot the length of a football pitch. The Blue Room has hosted big band radio broadcasts since the 1930s, and Domenica brings a wood-fired, marble-countered Italian room from the Besh restaurant group. It has an outdoor pool and a proper 2,300-square-foot gym, things the Ritz doesn't list. The overall feel is louder, more theatrical, more New Orleans history worn openly rather than smoothed over.
Guests who want to be inside a genuine piece of New Orleans hotel history, with a pool and gym thrown in, at a lower price.
Neither listing names facilities the other one lacks, so nothing concrete is being given up by choosing the Roosevelt; the gap is in brand polish and the size of the spa offering at the Ritz.
The Roosevelt's block-long gilded lobby is the more beautiful room to stand in, a piece of theatre the Ritz's tasteful but more generic grandeur doesn't attempt.
| The Ritz-Carlton | The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $751 | $347 |
| Guest rating | 9.1/10 | 8.9/10 |
| Reviews | 507 | 647 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 8 |
| Distance apart | 111 m |
Nothing on our list that The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans lacks.
Nothing on our list that The Ritz-Carlton lacks.
“Carpets were old and rooms seemed dated for a ritz property”
“We had a lovely stay at The Roosevelt — the lobby is stunning, the historic Sazerac Bar was a highlight, and the food was excellent throughout.”
Roosevelt guests seem to come away happier, as reviews repeatedly praise staff going out of their way and the historic atmosphere with only a single dining gripe, whereas Ritz-Carlton guests balance praise for service and location against complaints of high prices and dated rooms.
“wonderful”
The whole hotel was beautiful with paintings, plenty of different areas to sit and relax, furniture in main reception were in keeping with the later century the courtyard was wonderful for coffee and relax. bedrooms were modern with french influence
“Great location”
The location was excellent. Very central and all the main areas were walking distance.
Carpets were old and rooms seemed dated for a ritz property
“Magic at CHRISTMASTIME! Lovely, year round!”
I don't know what happened with my Christmastime 2025 review, but it never showed up. My husband and I come in to New Orleans a lot from The Mississippi Gulfcoast. My husband is a graduate of Brother Martin H.S., and lived in NOLA so we stay for many functions. He surprised me and booked us at The Roosevelt Christmas 2025. When the doors were thrust open, immediately knew it was going to be quite a magical experience
“Exceptional Stay with One Dining Disappointment”
Our experience at the Roosevelt Hotel was outstanding from the moment we arrived until the moment we reluctantly left. Every staff member treated us with warmth and professionalism, especially Stephen, one of the bellmen, who went above and beyond throughout our stay. He was always courteous, made sure my family never ran out of water, and recommended several restaurants, including Domenica. Unfortunately, Domenica
“Great Getaway to the Roosevelt Hotel”
We just got back from a one night getaway to the beautiful Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans. The lobby was beautiful, and I had a ball as a history teacher exploring the historical architecture and pieces they had throughout the hotel. The staff were all very friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure all of our needs were met. We stayed in a Luxury King Suite, and it was beyond our expectation. The beds were ex
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