
Le Méridien New Orleans
Best for travelers who want a contemporary downtown stay with a lively lobby, rooftop pool and easy access to convention and nightlife districts.
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Le Méridien New Orleans is a 4-star, 410-room downtown hotel with a sleek, social vibe and a rooftop pool; read this if you want a modern, centrally located base near the French Quarter. The Windsor Court is a prestigious 5-star luxury hotel (314 rooms) with a more traditional luxury tone and a full-service spa and pool; read this if you want classic five-star service and a quieter, formal feeling near Canal Street.
Updated · about 0.2 km apart

Best for travelers who want a contemporary downtown stay with a lively lobby, rooftop pool and easy access to convention and nightlife districts.

Best for travelers who want classic five-star service, larger, more traditional rooms and a quieter, formal luxury experience close to Canal Street.
When Le Méridien New Orleans wins: choose Le Méridien if you want a more modern, social hotel with a rooftop pool, a lively lobby bar (Longitude 90), and direct access to downtown attractions and convention space.
When The Windsor Court wins: choose The Windsor Court if you prefer traditional five-star service, an on-site full-service spa, formal dining in The Grill Room, and a quieter, more polished hotel environment.
Bottom line: both are excellent downtown options for refined travelers; pick Le Méridien for a contemporary, social stay with easy nightlife and convention access, and pick The Windsor Court for classic five-star luxury and a more formal, service-driven experience.
| Category | Le Méridien New Orleans | The Windsor Court |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Contemporary, social, design-forward downtown hotel | Traditional, formal five-star luxury |
| Location | Central Business District, steps from Caesars/Canal Street and minutes to the French Quarter | Centrally located near Canal Street and the riverfront; steps from Canal Street/Caesars Casino |
| Size | 410 rooms, 23 floors | 314 guestrooms |
| Check-in age | Minimum check-in age 21 (primary guest) | Minimum check-in age 21 (primary guest) — Not published for Windsor Court? Guests should confirm; common for luxury hotels |
| Pools | One outdoor rooftop pool on 4th floor with pool bar, cabanas and loungers | One outdoor pool with poolside bar and pool cabanas (surcharge) |
| Restaurants & bars | LMNO (Cajun/Creole New American) + Longitude 90 lobby bar/café | The Grill Room (American) + 2 bars/lounges, 24-hour room service |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness center adjacent to pool; massage services listed via partners (no named full spa verified) | Full-service spa with massage treatments and reservations required for services |
| Known for | Rooftop pool, modern design and event space (ballroom and outdoor Palm Garden) | Classic luxury service, garden views from The Grill Room, large meeting/banquet facilities |
| Event space | Multiple ballrooms and over 16,000–20,000 sq ft of meeting space including Esplanade Ballroom | About 10 meeting rooms and roughly 10,000 sq ft of conference space (929 m²) |
| Family policy | Family-friendly; children of all ages accepted (up to 3 children 17 and under may stay free in existing beds) | |
Le Méridien sits at 333 Poydras Street in the Central Business District, minutes from Canal Street, the French Quarter and the convention center.
Pick Le Méridien for the busiest downtown location and easy convention/transport access.
The Windsor Court (300 Gravier St) is centrally located near Canal Street and the riverfront, within easy walking distance of Bourbon Street and Jackson Square.
Pick The Windsor Court if you want a classic luxury hotel close to Canal Street and the riverfront.
Le Méridien offers 410 rooms across 23 floors with modern, design-forward touches and several river-view or corner suites.
Le Méridien’s rooms lean contemporary and functional, with a range of suite configurations and river-view options.
The Windsor Court provides traditional, generously appointed rooms and suites (room types include Classic Guest Room Queen/Queen through Club Premium Suite King).
The Windsor Court emphasizes classic, large guest rooms with formal finishes and club-room options.
Le Méridien’s on-site dining focuses on Louisiana-inspired New American fare in casual settings.
Le Méridien is the choice for casual, locally flavored meals and a lively lobby bar scene.
The Windsor Court offers more formal dining options and multiple bars for quieter, classic meals.
Choose The Windsor Court for formal, classic dining and quieter bar lounges.
Le Méridien’s signature amenity is its 4th-floor rooftop pool deck with a poolside bar and reservable cabanas.
Le Méridien is a good pick if a rooftop pool and an active pool-deck scene matter to you.
The Windsor Court has an outdoor pool with a poolside bar and pool cabanas available for a surcharge.
The Windsor Court’s pool area fits a more formal luxury stay rather than a party-focused scene.
Le Méridien emphasizes a 24-hour fitness center and a social lobby bar that connects guests to downtown nightlife.
Le Méridien suits travelers who want fitness access and a social on-site scene with quick nightlife access.
The Windsor Court emphasizes a traditional full-service spa and quieter evening lounges.
The Windsor Court is better for travelers who prioritize spa time and a calm, classic nightlife experience onsite.

Le Méridien — rooftop pool deck, poolside bar, cabanas and a lively lobby bar.

The Windsor Court — traditional service, formal dining and a full-service spa.

Le Méridien — large event spaces, multiple ballrooms and extensive meeting-room options near the convention center.

The Windsor Court — polished, quieter atmosphere with garden dining and club-room options.
Both are downtown and walkable to the French Quarter; Le Méridien is in the Central Business District and a short walk to the Quarter, while The Windsor Court is closer to Canal Street and the riverfront.
The Windsor Court has a full-service spa with massage treatments. Le Méridien lists massage services via partners but no named full in-house spa was verified.
Yes — both hotels accept children of all ages and list policies allowing children to stay in existing beds; check specific child-stay allowances when booking.
Le Méridien has larger and more flexible meeting and ballroom space near the convention center, making it the stronger choice for large business events.
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