
Le Méridien New Orleans
Best for travelers who want a contemporary hotel, a rooftop pool, and larger meeting/wedding spaces close to downtown.
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Le Méridien New Orleans is a modern 4-star downtown hotel with a rooftop pool and business-friendly event spaces; read this if you want a contemporary base a short walk from the French Quarter. Bourbon Orleans Hotel is a historic 4-star property inside the French Quarter with period character and close access to Bourbon Street; read this if you want to stay in the heart of Old New Orleans.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want a contemporary hotel, a rooftop pool, and larger meeting/wedding spaces close to downtown.

Best for guests who want a historic French Quarter stay steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and classic neighborhood sights.
When Le Méridien New Orleans wins: pick Le Méridien if you want a modern downtown hotel with a rooftop pool, larger conference/wedding venues, and direct access to the Central Business District and casinos.
When Bourbon Orleans Hotel wins: choose Bourbon Orleans if you want to be inside the French Quarter with historic character, walking access to Bourbon Street and Jackson Square, and a classic Quarter atmosphere.
Bottom line: both are 4-star, all-ages hotels under a kilometer apart; Le Méridien leans modern and business-friendly in the CBD while Bourbon Orleans puts you in the middle of Quarter history and nightlife.
| Category | Le Méridien New Orleans | Bourbon Orleans Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern downtown boutique with contemporary design and business facilities | Historic French Quarter hotel with period architecture and traditional New Orleans feel |
| Location | Central Business District; a short walk to the French Quarter and Canal Street | Inside the French Quarter; steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square |
| Size | About 410 rooms across 23 floors | 220 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age 21 for the guest registering the room | All ages welcome; minimum check-in age policy: 21 (property requires government ID at check-in) |
| Pools | One outdoor rooftop pool (4th floor) with loungers, umbrellas, poolside bar and reservable cabanas | One outdoor pool; on-site pool and complimentary pool cabanas |
| Restaurants & bars | LMNO (Cajun/Creole-inspired) and Longitude 90 (lobby bar/café) | Roux restaurant for brunch, plus a coffee shop/café and bar/lounge |
| Spa / treatments | Not published | |
| Known for | Rooftop pool, large event/wedding spaces and downtown access | Historic location in the French Quarter and proximity to Bourbon Street |
| Meeting & event space | Large: over 16,000–20,000 sq ft and multiple ballrooms/meeting rooms (Esplanade Ballroom, Palm Garden, etc.) | Conference space: about 4,514 sq ft with 6 meeting rooms and ballroom options |
| Parking | 24-hour valet only (fee) | Valet parking available (surcharge); uncovered parking onsite |
Le Méridien sits on Poydras Street in the Central Business District within easy walking distance of the French Quarter and Canal Street.
Choose Le Méridien for a quieter downtown base with quick access to both the Quarter and CBD attractions.
Bourbon Orleans Hotel is located inside the French Quarter, a short stroll from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and French Market.
Pick Bourbon Orleans for maximum proximity to the French Quarter’s restaurants, music venues and historic sites.
Le Méridien offers contemporary rooms and a range of suites with city and river views.
If you want modern rooms, more suite choices, and river-view options, Le Méridien is the better fit.
Bourbon Orleans provides several room categories with traditional Quarter charm, including lofts and balcony suites.
Choose Bourbon Orleans if you want a historic-property room mix that reflects Quarter architecture and some balcony/loft options.
Le Méridien has two on-site venues that focus on Louisiana-inspired and New American fare.
Le Méridien suits travelers who want reliable on-site Louisiana-influenced dining plus a lobby café/bar.
Bourbon Orleans has an on-site restaurant and café/bar, and a huge selection of Quarter restaurants nearby.
Bourbon Orleans is convenient for guests who plan to eat and drink extensively in the French Quarter.
Le Méridien’s standout amenity is its 4th-floor rooftop pool and pool deck.
Le Méridien’s rooftop pool is a strong draw if you want sun, cabanas and downtown views.
Bourbon Orleans also has an outdoor pool and complimentary pool cabanas.
Bourbon Orleans’ pool is useful for cooling off after a day in the Quarter, but it’s a hotel-in-neighborhood pool rather than a rooftop view deck.
Le Méridien offers 24-hour fitness facilities and a rooftop leisure area; nightlife is a short walk away.
Le Méridien works well for guests who want gym access, rooftop downtime and nearby downtown evening options.
Bourbon Orleans places you in the middle of the Quarter’s live music, late-night bars and historic venues.
Bourbon Orleans is better if you want to step outside into the heart of the Quarter’s nightlife and live-music scene.

Le Méridien — rooftop pool, cabanas and larger event/wedding spaces.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel — inside the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square.

Le Méridien — more meeting rooms and larger overall conference space.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel — period architecture and Quarter-style rooms including lofts and balconies.
Bourbon Orleans Hotel is inside the French Quarter and steps from Bourbon Street; Le Méridien is a short walk away from the Quarter.
Le Méridien New Orleans has substantially more meeting/event space overall and larger ballrooms than Bourbon Orleans.
No age-restriction for the pools is published; both properties list outdoor pools available to guests (Le Méridien’s rooftop pool is explicitly described as open to all ages).
Neither property publishes a fully named, dedicated on-site spa; massage or treatment partnerships may be available but specifics are not published.
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