
Le Méridien New Orleans
Best for social, design-forward downtown stays and guests who want a rooftop pool and active lobby scene.
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Le Méridien New Orleans is a 4-star, 410-room downtown boutique with a social lobby, rooftop pool and Louisiana-inflected dining—good for travelers who want a lively, central stay with event space. Loews New Orleans Hotel is an upscale 4-star, full-service CBD property with 285 rooms, indoor pool and extensive meeting facilities—best for guests who want a larger full-service hotel near Canal Street and the convention center.
Updated · about 0.1 km apart

Best for social, design-forward downtown stays and guests who want a rooftop pool and active lobby scene.

Best for full-service business or convention travelers who want large meeting spaces and a broader set of on-site services.
When Le Méridien New Orleans wins: choose Le Méridien if you prioritize a social lobby/café vibe, an outdoor rooftop pool with cabanas, and a boutique feel while staying in the Central Business District.
When Loews New Orleans Hotel wins: pick Loews if you want a more traditional full-service downtown hotel with sizeable conference space, an indoor pool, and a broad set of business and guest services.
Bottom line: both hotels put you steps from Canal Street, Caesars Casino and the French Quarter; Le Méridien leans boutique and social with its rooftop pool and lively restaurant/bar scene, while Loews is the steadier full-service pick for meetings and a wide range of guest amenities.
| Category | Le Méridien New Orleans | Loews New Orleans Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique-social, design-forward downtown hotel | Upscale full-service CBD hotel |
| Location (CBD) | 333 Poydras St; steps from Canal Street and Caesars Casino | 300 Poydras St; steps from Canal Street and Caesars Casino |
| Size | 410 rooms, 23 floors | 285 guestrooms |
| Pools | Outdoor rooftop pool (4th floor) with cabanas; all-ages | Indoor pool (1) |
| Restaurants & bars | LMNO (Cajun/Creole New American) + Longitude 90 lobby bar/café | 1 restaurant and 1 bar/lounge on site; breakfast available for a fee |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness center adjacent to pool; no verified in-house named full spa | Fitness center and hair salon on site; health/beauty spa listed as nearby/noted |
| Meeting & event space | Extensive meeting rooms and ballrooms (over 16,000–20,000 sq ft across multiple venues) | About 17,000 sq ft of conference/meeting space and a ballroom |
| Accessible features | Wheelchair-accessible path of travel; accessible rooms and valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles | Wheelchair-accessible facilities and assistive listening devices available |
| Parking | Valet-only on site (paid) | Covered valet parking (surcharge); secured parking available |
| Nearby highlights | Canal Street, Audubon Aquarium, French Quarter within short walk | Canal Street, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, Bourbon Street within short walk |
Le Méridien sits at 333 Poydras Street in the CBD, a short walk to Canal Street, Caesars Casino and the French Quarter.
Choose Le Méridien for a very central downtown location with quick access to both business and tourist areas.
Loews New Orleans Hotel at 300 Poydras Street is also in the CBD and within easy walking distance of Canal Street and the convention center.
Loews is a convenient downtown option for business and convention attendees who want a full-service hotel near main attractions.
Le Méridien offers 8 room types and a mix of city and river-view rooms plus multiple suites.
Le Méridien gives a boutique mix of rooms and suites with some paid connectivity and pet-friendly options.
Loews provides a larger selection of room configurations (285 guestrooms) with city and river views and accessible options.
Loews is the steadier full-service choice for travelers wanting standard full-amenity rooms and a wide set of accessible options.
Le Méridien emphasizes Louisiana-influenced menus across a lobby café/bar and an on-site restaurant.
Le Méridien focuses on local flavors and a social lobby bar that suits casual daytime and evening dining.
Loews offers one on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge; full breakfasts are available for a fee.
Loews provides straightforward, full-service dining options for guests who prefer on-site meals and grab-and-go choices.
Le Méridien has an outdoor rooftop pool on the 4th floor with cabanas and a poolside bar.
If an outdoor pool deck and cabanas matter, Le Méridien is the clear option downtown.
Loews lists one indoor pool and fitness facilities for guest recreation.
Loews is the practical choice if you want a pool that's usable year-round regardless of weather.
Le Méridien offers a 24-hour fitness center and lively lobby bar spaces for evening socializing.
Le Méridien combines 24/7 fitness access with social evening venues, but a full spa is not confirmed on site.
Loews provides fitness facilities, a hair salon and guest services; a dedicated full spa facility is not clearly published in the supplier listing.
Loews covers basic wellness needs and on-site evening dining; full spa services are not clearly published in the supplied listing.

Le Méridien New Orleans — outdoor rooftop pool, poolside bar and reservable cabanas.

Loews New Orleans Hotel — about 17,000 sq ft of conference space and multiple meeting rooms.

Le Méridien New Orleans — boutique lobby hub, local-flavored restaurant and a social bar/café.

Loews New Orleans Hotel — full-service hotel with concierge, salon, indoor pool and broad room types.
Loews New Orleans Hotel has roughly 17,000 sq ft of conference space and positions itself as an upscale full-service CBD property, making it the steadier choice for convention groups.
Le Méridien New Orleans has an outdoor rooftop pool (4th floor) with cabanas; Loews lists an indoor pool.
No — both properties accept guests of all ages. Note that Le Méridien has a 21+ minimum check-in age for the registering guest; Loews' supplier listing indicates a minimum check-in age of 21 as well.
Yes. Both hotels list paid parking (valet/covered valet) and both offer breakfast for a fee; confirm current rates with the property.
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