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New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District

A Warehouse Arts District hotel across from the Convention Center with on-site dining and spacious, modern rooms.

Exceptional · Deep coverage · read from 14 sources · 29 traveler insights
96
RoomExpert Score
Exceptional

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Located in the Warehouse Arts District across from the New Orleans Convention Center, this hotel offers spacious rooms and popular dining at Easy Virtue and the Greatroom. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds with deluxe bedding and easy access to neighborhood attractions. However, front desk service is a frequent source of frustration, with reviewers reporting unhelpful management, missing towels, and surprise policies requiring daily housekeeping to be requested at check-in. 1084

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What travelers noticed

  • Reviewers consistently praise the location across from the New Orleans Convention Center and within walking distance of Riverwalk Mall and the Howlin' Wolf. 10
  • Dining receives high marks, particularly the traditional breakfast pastries and fruit, alongside upscale brunch and tapas at Easy Virtue. 107
  • Guests appreciate the comfortable beds with deluxe bedding and clean bathrooms stocked with Aveda bath products. 24
  • Upper-floor rooms are widely recommended for views of city murals and sunsets. 10

The catch

  • While some visitors find the accommodations stylish and modern, others consider the decor sparse and underwhelming for the brand. 510
  • Opinions on service are mixed, with some guests praising dependable 24-hour staff while others report dismissive front desk managers and missed room cleanings. 8

Who it's for

  • Convention Center attendees
  • Visitors exploring the Warehouse Arts District
  • Travelers prioritizing on-site dining

Skip it if

  • Guests expecting automatic daily housekeeping without requesting it
  • Loyalty members seeking reliable perks and upgrades

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Score breakdown

How the 96/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.

Bathroom

97
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • Bathrooms are bright and clean, but simple, with shower/tub combos stocked with Aveda bath products. 2

Food

92
read from 3 sources · Light coverage
  • Executive Chef Chad Roldan takes the spotlight, showcasing his culinary expertise in crafting menus that feature an upscale brunch, tantalizing tapas-style dinner, and an extraordinary collection of whiskeys and bourbons. 7
  • Greatroom restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy American cuisine. 9

Location

96
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • Located just across the street from the New Orleans Convention Center and within walking distance to the Riverwalk Mall, it's a great location. 10
  • The Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel is in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans, part of the Central Business District, convenient to both sightseers and those traveling for business. 2

Room

95
read from 1 source · Deep coverage

Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.

Service

96
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • Staying At The Marriott Warehouse Arts District New Orleans made our trip even better. Marriott Hotels is a favorite of ours as you can always depend on great service and experience. 10
  • A film-crew favorite for its loft-conversion style, the proximity to the Howlin' Wolf and other Warehouse area attractions, spacious rooms, and terrific modern art throughout the hotel. 4

Bed & Sleep

94
read from 1 source · Deep coverage

Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.

Value

90
read from 1 source · Deep coverage
  • Guests say that rooms more or less fit into this brand's usual standard of luxury, so you'll find sparse - but high quality -furnishings and comfortable beds, plus amenities like Aveda bath products, minifridges, Wi-Fi access (for a fee) and LCD TVs. 4
  • For those traveling with family, this hotel offers incredible value as children aged 1 to 17 can stay free of charge, making it an excellent choice for a family getaway without breaking the budget. 5

Where it is, how to reach it

859 Convention Center Boulevard
New Orleans, Louisiana
70130 USA

Details checked 2026-09-10

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Stay value

How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.

Punches above its peers

Beats what $$ usually buys

Scores 10 points above the mid-range median of 86, across 655 hotels in the same bracket. In New Orleans it sits 14 points above the local median of 82.

Price bracket
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Mid-range
This hotel
96
Bracket median
86
Index median
86

Based on 655 comparable hotels.

Which room to ask for

What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.

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Where travelers agree — and don’t

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Service
69
Value
57
Food
5
Location
4
View the 17 things travelers said behind this verdict

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Food3 mentions
  • Greatroom restaurant is the perfect place to enjoy American cuisine. 9
  • Executive Chef Chad Roldan takes the spotlight, showcasing his culinary expertise in crafting menus that feature an upscale brunch, tantalizing tapas-style dinner, and an extraordinary collection of whiskeys and bourbons. 7
  • During our visit, the breakfast was full of traditional breakfast foods, fruit, drinks, and pastries. A great way to start each day. 10
Bathroom1 mention
  • Bathrooms are bright and clean, but simple, with shower/tub combos stocked with Aveda bath products. 2
Value3 mentions
  • Note that there's a fee for Wi-Fi in rooms, and the French Quarter is about a 20-minute walk away. 2
  • Guests say that rooms more or less fit into this brand's usual standard of luxury, so you'll find sparse - but high quality -furnishings and comfortable beds, plus amenities like Aveda bath products, minifridges, Wi-Fi access (for a fee) and LCD TVs. 4
  • For those traveling with family, this hotel offers incredible value as children aged 1 to 17 can stay free of charge, making it an excellent choice for a family getaway without breaking the budget. 5
Location4 mentions
  • You will find modern convenience with the Big Easy historic charm. You will find when you stay at the Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel, you find the same deluxe bedding, spacious rooms, and signature amenities as in other Marriott Hotels. 10
  • Located just across the street from the New Orleans Convention Center and within walking distance to the Riverwalk Mall, it's a great location. 10
  • The Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel is in the Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans, part of the Central Business District, convenient to both sightseers and those traveling for business. 2
  • We loved it. So close to things without being in a noisy area. 10
Service6 mentions
  • A film-crew favorite for its loft-conversion style, the proximity to the Howlin' Wolf and other Warehouse area attractions, spacious rooms, and terrific modern art throughout the hotel. 4
  • Very underwhelming, while the M lounge and bar area are very nice, the rooms and service from the front desk are not consistent with other Marriott properties. 8
  • Staying At The Marriott Warehouse Arts District New Orleans made our trip even better. Marriott Hotels is a favorite of ours as you can always depend on great service and experience. 10
  • Not enough towels, no upgrade at check in or mention of it ( which we booked a larger room in the event we didn't get one). 8
  • My husband is ambassador level, he discussed this with their desk manager who was dismissive at best, and was told it was now too late. 8
  • Apparently daily housekeeping has to be requested at check in. We returned a couple of times late in the afternoon and neither rooms had been cleaned. 8

What we still don't know

What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.

  • No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
  • Nothing reliable said about room types.
  • Nothing reliable said about floor level.
  • Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
  • Nothing reliable said about which side it faces.
  • Nothing reliable said about view.
  • Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
  • Food rests on 3 sources — too thin to rely on.

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How much we read

Deep coverage · 53/100

We read 14 sources for this property, and pulled 29 traveler insights worth knowing. Last checked 2026-09-11.

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Editorial
13
Blogs & sites
1
Video reviews
0
Podcast segments
Breadth
38
Depth
45
Freshness
98

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Sources

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  2. 11
    New Orleans Rec : r/marriott
    reddit.comForum thread2025-10-22Recent
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  3. 3
  4. 2
    Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel
    oyster.comReview site2024-08-07Ageing5 quotes used
    Bathrooms are bright and clean, but simple, with shower/tub combos stocked with Aveda bath products.
    Read originaloyster.com
  5. 8
    New Orleans Marriott
    reddit.comForum thread2023-12-22Ageing6 quotes used
    Very underwhelming, while the M lounge and bar area are very nice, the rooms and service from the front desk are not consistent with other Marriott properties.
    Read originalreddit.com
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