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The 3 best hotels in New Orleans.

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The 3 best hotels in New Orleans, United States: Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center (budget), Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area (best value) and Four Seasons New Orleans (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 19, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center8.3/10 · €85 / nightBest ValueHampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area9.0/10 · €111 / nightLuxuryFour Seasons New Orleans9.1/10 · €564 / night
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Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, New Orleans
Budget
8.3€85 / night

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center

★★★Arts - Warehouse District

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.3/10 from 1,352 guest reviews
  • ≈ 29 min walk to St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans)
  • Chosen from 18 hotels
1,352 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.9Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walking distance to the cruise terminal, convention center, and French Quarter.
  • Value For Money: Reasonable room rates, though guests report high charges for breakfast and parking.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.3/10 from 1,352 guest reviews; joint review-score position 13 of 18 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €85.11 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €85.11/night versus a sample median of €162.25/night (48% below the median).
  • Location: Arts - Warehouse District, New Orleans. Address: 1001 South Peters Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area, New Orleans
Best Value★ Our pick
9.0€111 / night

Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area

★★★Faubourg Marigny

Best forMost travellers · Pool days · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.0/10 from 833 guest reviews
  • ≈ 14 min walk to St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans)
  • Chosen from 18 hotels
833 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayLocation: Walking distance to the French Quarter and Frenchmen Street, yet quiet.
  • Parking: Secure on-site garage, though spaces are tight and daily fees apply.
  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.0/10 from 833 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 18 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €110.99/night versus a sample median of €162.25/night (32% below the median).
  • Location: Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans. Address: 501 Elysian Fields. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Four Seasons New Orleans, New Orleans
Luxury
9.1€564 / night

Four Seasons New Orleans

★★★★★French Quarter (Vieux Carré)

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks · Pool days

  • 9.1/10 from 158 guest reviews
  • ≈ 14 min walk to St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans)
  • Chosen from 18 hotels
158 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026

Five-star stay · gym, spa.

  • Pool
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 158 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 18 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €563.51/night versus a sample median of €162.25/night.
  • Location: French Quarter (Vieux Carré), New Orleans. Address: 2 Canal Street. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans), New Orleans Museum of Art, Congo Square

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in New Orleans

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Arts - Warehouse District

Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center · ≈ 29 min walk to St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans)

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

Faubourg Marigny

Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area · ≈ 14 min walk to St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans)

Best for: Most travellers, Pool days, Sightseeing on foot

Luxury

French Quarter (Vieux Carré)

Four Seasons New Orleans · ≈ 14 min walk to St. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans)

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks, Pool days

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BudgetBest ValueLuxurySt. Louis Cathedral (New Orleans) · New Orleans Museum of Art · Congo Square

New Orleans hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention CenterArts - Warehouse District38.3 (1,352)€85
Best ValueHampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market AreaFaubourg Marigny39.0 (833)€111
LuxuryFour Seasons New OrleansFrench Quarter (Vieux Carré)59.1 (158)€564

Questions about hotels in New Orleans

What is the best budget hotel in New Orleans?
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center (Arts - Warehouse District): 8.3/10 · 1,352 reviews · €85 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walking distance to the cruise terminal, convention center, and French Quarter.”
What is the best value hotel in New Orleans?
Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area (Faubourg Marigny): 9/10 · 833 reviews · €111 / night · Guests say: “Location: Walking distance to the French Quarter and Frenchmen Street, yet quiet.”
What is the best luxury hotel in New Orleans?
Four Seasons New Orleans (French Quarter (Vieux Carré)): 9.1/10 · 158 reviews · €564 / night
Where should I stay in New Orleans?
Our three picks are in Arts - Warehouse District, Faubourg Marigny, French Quarter (Vieux Carré). Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026.

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