The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
A historic Central Business District hotel known for ornate decor, the Sazerac Bar, and dining at Domenica.
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Set just off Canal Street in the Central Business District, this historic hotel offers ornate chandeliers, plush bedding, and standout dining at Domenica and the Sazerac Bar. Guests appreciate the rooftop pool deck and quiet, soundproof rooms within walking distance of the French Quarter. However, reviewers cite occasional housekeeping lapses like stained carpets, alongside surprisingly small bathrooms in select suites. 1510219
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What travelers noticed
- The king-size beds and plush bedding deliver an exceptionally comfortable sleep, paired with soundproofing that keeps out city noise. 19
- Guests consistently praise the on-site dining, from wood-fired Italian plates at Domenica to beignets at Teddy's and cocktails at the Sazerac Bar. 213
- The Central Business District location provides an easy walk to Bourbon Street, Royal Street shopping, and Jackson Square. 16215
The catch
Who it's for
- — French Quarter explorers wanting a quieter base
- — Classic cocktail enthusiasts and food lovers
- — Guests prioritizing comfortable beds and soundproof rooms
Skip it if
- — You insist on guaranteed exterior views from your bedroom window
- — You want guaranteed expansive bathrooms in suite layouts
- — You are looking for budget-friendly rates and included amenities
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“Pretty small bathroom, but overall, great to have a bathroom and a half, especially if you're sharing with someone.”
youtube.com2:54“The Fountain Lounge was where most of my credits were good. That's where I had dinner, really good ribeye steak there, a…”
youtube.com4:27“I had the luxury of staying at this property this past year and I must say the customer service within itself was absolu…”
youtube.com0:36“this hotel is gorgeous all the ornate pieces and the chandeliers”
youtube.com0:45“we were greeted with aake upon arrival which was really really good and we had a City View”
youtube.com1:58“the luxurious and classic Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans comes with an equally fancy fourth floor rooftop Terrace spacious…”
youtube.com0:07“then you can enjoy the very stylish Terrace equipped with sunbeds lounge sofas and fine views over the city”
youtube.com0:29“we did have a double bedroom the bed slept well the bed slept well it was a very spacious room for a older Hotel”
youtube.com0:57“Love the tiles inlaid in a mosaic pattern on the floor both in this bathroom and the other bathroom. Really, really cool…”
youtube.com1:40“And then a nice separate living room here, so a true one bedroom suite.”
youtube.com1:59“Nice little mini bar set up there, too, with some Sazerac rye whiskey.”
youtube.com2:07“So, nice big king-size bed. And another large television there for watching in bed.”
youtube.com2:38“Moving further down the hallway, you can just check out all the awesome chandeliers and just all of the detail work up a…”
youtube.com5:27“All right. Anyway, so this is the room. Quite large.”
youtube.com3:45“In terms of views, this hotel didn't really have too many views, but it did overlook the Ritz-Carlton across the street.”
youtube.com3:19“there's a double vanity sink available for you and it is a shower and tub combo the water pressure is really good here a…”
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Score breakdown
How the 88/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
93- “Love the tiles inlaid in a mosaic pattern on the floor both in this bathroom and the other bathroom. Really, really cool. Just kind of something you don't see in hotels all that often anymore.” 201:40
- “The bedding felt comfortable and sumptuous, but my favorite feature of the room had to have been the bathroom-it was large and there was more than enough room to change clothes without bumping into walls.” 11
Location
93Room
90Service
89Bed & Sleep
91Value
82- “Honestly, the "Roosevelt's famous Beignets" gives my favorite Beignet spot (Cafe Beignet on Royal) a run for their money. Also, don't clutch your pearls... but, I think they are far better than Cafe du Monde.” 22
- “Recent lodgers gush over the comfortable rooms and their high-quality furniture (leather chairs and couches, in some cases), and appreciate modern features like the high-speed internet access (for a fee) and two flat-screen TVs.” 4
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $$ usually buys
Scores level with the mid-range median of 88, across 490 hotels in the same bracket. In New Orleans it sits 4 points above the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 88
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 88
Based on 490 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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No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
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- “Christmas decorations magical, room with no view but terrific otherwise, best room service meal of my life, no outside noise, divine beignets at Teddys and the service was off the charts fantastic.” 13
- “The Fountain Lounge was where most of my credits were good. That's where I had dinner, really good ribeye steak there, and some truffle fries on the side.” On camera204:27
- “The food... wow it was horrendous.” 13
- “The rooms and bedding are incredible. The food is the best I've had at any Hilton property.” 13
- “Stayed there in November. Christmas decorations magical, room with no view but terrific otherwise, best room service meal of my life, no outside noise, divine beignets at Teddys and the service was off the charts fantastic.” 13
- “For breakfast, they have fountain lounge where they have the morning breakfast buffet. Now I would suggest to skip that unless it's included in your hotel stay because the options for the breakfast buffet is very limited.” 23
- “The food is the best I've had at any Hilton property.” 13
- “The cafe in the main lobby served coffee and tea and other refreshments and breakfast to-go options. We had breakfast there one morning and enjoyed some beignets, but the options were much better when we had a buffet breakfast in the main restaurant the next day.” 10
- “The Fountain Lounge has a laid-back atmosphere and a menu packed with classic New Orleans dishes, small plates, and craft cocktails. I ate breakfast here my first morning, and there were plenty of healthy choices in addition to yummy options like crawfish and Tasso ham omelets or pecan waffles.” 11
- “What's nice about Domenica and many of the restaurants in New Orleans is that the attire is smart casual, and I had dinner on my first night there. It's a lively and contemporary restaurant with rustic tables and regional Italian dishes.” 16
- “Domenica is supposedly a fantastic restaurant. Some even described it as the best Italian in the city, but we weren't impressed. In fact, I actually felt sick that night after eating the squid ink pasta.” 10
- “For a quieter retreat, head for Teddy's Cafe for coffee and sweet treats - beignets and Waldorf Astoria's classic red velvet cake are always excellent options.” 18
- “The adjoining Fountain Lounge is less evocative but has a solid menu of local dishes, and the attached Domenica dining room is one of the best Italian restaurants in town with a hard-to-beat happy hour.” 3
- “Part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection, the property has all the trappings of a first-class hotel, including a luxe Guerlain Spa and John Besh's Domenica, a buzzy Italian restaurant adeptly run by Alon Shaya.” 6
- “5 things we love about The Roosevelt, 5-star hotel in New Orleans\n\nBuffet breakfast in the Fountain Lounge” 14
- “Teddy's Café is a casual spot to start the day, with fresh coffee, excellent fried chicken and the ever-present beignets, while the Fountain Lounge is more formal and open for an à la carte menu, including a full breakfast.” 19
- “Each guest room is decorated in elegant furnishings, with rich leather details, formal dark wood furniture and thick, luxe fabrics.” 18
- “Behold, one of my favorite hotel stays to date - a cozy king suite at The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans. While the room had no view, it did have all the comforts one could ever hope for.” 22
- “A higher-floor king. The rooms carry the historic decor and contemporary amenities, and a higher floor adds the better view over downtown.” 15
- “Elegant Old World decor includes glittering chandeliers, sleek marble, and plush fabrics” 2
- “Good food, good drinks, always had great service and typically I get at least a moderate upgrade to a corner room or junior suite.” 13
- “Each room had its own 42" flat screen TV, and the living room includes a sofa, two chairs and a business desk (which I find very useful).” 16
- “then you can enjoy the very stylish Terrace equipped with sunbeds lounge sofas and fine views over the city” On camera170:29
- “The property itself has a lot of charm and old-fashioned beauty, but the room layout for us was a big loss.” 10
- “Objectively, the bathroom is definitely on the smaller side - particularly for a suite. It's definitely the size of a typical bathroom in a standard hotel room.” 22
- “The room is clean, well equipped with everything you'd need for a restful stay of luxe.” 22
- “we did have a double bedroom the bed slept well the bed slept well it was a very spacious room for a older Hotel” On camera50:57
- “The common theme in hotels in New Orleans is that the rooms are all tiny, and our room was no exception. For our quick overnight stay, it was sufficient enough.” 9
- “Definitely bring your stunt liver if you go! That living room is so greige.” 13
- “And then a nice separate living room here, so a true one bedroom suite.” On camera201:59
- “Nice little mini bar set up there, too, with some Sazerac rye whiskey.” On camera202:07
- “A suite if you need the space or the stay runs long. The suites add living space and the best of the historic design, the best pick for a longer stay and the best use of a Diamond suite upgrade if one clears.” 15
- “Rooms at The Roosevelt New Orleans are well-appointed with understated decor and high ceilings.” 19
- “All right. Anyway, so this is the room. Quite large.” On camera233:45
- “The property itself has a lot of charm and old-fashioned beauty, but the room layout for us was a big loss. We also felt like the food options were lacking and limited.” 10
- “I stayed in a superior room, which felt large and spacious thanks to the high ceilings that are topped with crown molding.” 11
- “The entry-level room on a longer stay, if space matters. The entry rooms are excellent, but a longer New Orleans stay is more comfortable in a suite.” 15
- “My Superior Room was on the 9th floor, overlooking the pool. It oozed regal charm with its dark mahogany furniture and antique fixtures.” 3
- “While there are no less than five on-site restaurants, the in-room mini-bar was stocked with all the necessities (including a Nespresso coffee maker), if you wake up wanting a nosh after a night of too many brandy milk punches.” 11
- “I was once upgraded to the Roosevelt suite which remains the best upgrade I've received as a Hilton Member.” 13
- “While some patrons found staff members accommodating, many travelers noted issues with customer service.” 4
- “I received consistently awful service over a 4 night stay at this hotel and would never return.” 13
- “Staff was great. We got a huge upgrade and they even delivered those fancy highball glasses to us as a gift to keep.” 13
- “Staff was not friendly, room outdated, they also tried to not honor the $100 food credit and overcharge us at the same time.” 13
- “Rooms are tired and dated and service is lacking for a WA.” 13
- “On the occasion when we required the services of the hotel's concierge, we were very pleased with how quickly and efficiently they arranged our trips, not least thanks to their encyclopaedic knowledge and reassuring air required of the role.” 19
- “I finished my engagement in Metairie mid-afternoon and got to the hotel at about 4:30. Check-in was painless.” 9
- “My wife and I are locals, and we stay here frequently for weekends out away from the kids. It's an amazing hotel with amazing staff.” 13
- “Loved going but this year was the last straw I will miss it, but my god the rooms are gross and outdated and don't get me started with their shitty non professional attitudes.” 13
- “Overall, such an easy check-in process and experience at the hotel thanks to the Hilton app, especially with our initial delay.” 10
- “With Waldorf Astoria being part of the Hilton brand, the hospitality giant's app works here and you can check in at any time with little fuss.” 19
- “I had the luxury of staying at this property this past year and I must say the customer service within itself was absolutely amazing” On camera50:36
- “Service at The Roosevelt is both polished and approachable-staff members know the property inside and out and treat guests with genuine Southern hospitality, which adds to the authenticity of staying here.” 21
- “Additionally, I truly enjoyed my time with my hairstylist. Before my service began, she offered me champagne. I left with having had great conversation and a freshly coiffed mane.” 22
- “There's also the Sazerac Bar, a local favourite, whose lively atmosphere and attentive service we loved.” 19
- “holdmysugar • 1 taon ang nakalipas My wife and I are locals, and we stay here frequently for weekends out away from the kids. It's an amazing hotel with amazing staff.” 13
- “After a long day of travel, we schlepped our way to the reception desk and, thankfully, the experience could not have been more pleasant. A suave, dark haired gentleman with a distinct French accent checked us in.” 22
- “The lobby alone, with its timeless elegance, is worth a visit; the rooms offer calm and refinement, the Sazerac Bar delivers a world-class drinking experience and the service ensures every detail of your stay is seamless.” 21
- “We had the exact same experience last March. It felt like we were a hassle to everyone from the front desk staff, concierge, gift shop staff, even the bar tenders.” 13
- “Today, it lives up to the unique experiences you would expect from a Waldorf Astoria property. The staff is friendly and ready to answer any question.” 16
- “Loved going but this year was the last straw I will miss it, but my god the rooms are gross and outdated and don't get me started with their shitty non professional attitudes. This past experience in February was awful they flat out lied about turn down service and had zero customer service.” 13
- “Pretty small bathroom, but overall, great to have a bathroom and a half, especially if you're sharing with someone.” On camera202:54
- “The bathroom wasn't the largest but it came with a commodious walk-in shower, antique lamps that lit up the wall-sized mirror and it came with a small color television for watching the news while shaving.” 3
- “The bathroom was honestly the smallest bathroom I've ever experienced at a hotel. I mean, it was tiny. 1 sink, and a toilet so close, you hit it as you brush your teeth. The shower is an okay size, but the entire bathroom layout was a huge downfall.” 10
- “The scent of the toiletries was so excessively intense that I sneezed every time I used it. Otherwise the bathroom was fine and appeared to be, pretty clean?” 9
- “Love the tiles inlaid in a mosaic pattern on the floor both in this bathroom and the other bathroom. Really, really cool. Just kind of something you don't see in hotels all that often anymore.” On camera201:40
- “The bedding felt comfortable and sumptuous, but my favorite feature of the room had to have been the bathroom-it was large and there was more than enough room to change clothes without bumping into walls.” 11
- “there's a double vanity sink available for you and it is a shower and tub combo the water pressure is really good here and the water is really really hot” On camera51:40
- “The legendary Sazerac Bar is a top spot for cocktails, and the Fountain Lounge is popular for fried chicken Mondays and live music most evenings. It's at the more expensive end of New Orleans accommodations, but the levels of luxury and attention to detail are well worth it.” 4
- “Recent lodgers gush over the comfortable rooms and their high-quality furniture (leather chairs and couches, in some cases), and appreciate modern features like the high-speed internet access (for a fee) and two flat-screen TVs.” 4
- “What's the word?The Wi-Fi was fast and reliable, but you'll have to pay for it ($14.95 for guests; free for Hilton Honors members). It's at the more expensive end of New Orleans accommodations, but the levels of luxury and attention to detail are well worth it.” 3
- “Honestly, the "Roosevelt's famous Beignets" gives my favorite Beignet spot (Cafe Beignet on Royal) a run for their money. Also, don't clutch your pearls... but, I think they are far better than Cafe du Monde.” 22
- “The cocktail was pricey but was a heavy pour and came with this enormous stack of high end bar snacks.” 13
- “Great location in the Central Business District, a three-minute walk to Bourbon Street” 2
- “The property is a twenty-minute drive from the airport and a five-minute walk from the French Quarter, just enough distance from the madness to still get a quiet night's sleep.” 19
- “The hotel has a great location, about a 20-minute drive from the airport. It sits a block off Canal Street and is within walking distance to the French Quarter, Walgreens, a liquor store, and many other spots.” 10
- “Mag-reply I-share mtsublueraider • 1 taon ang nakalipas That's wild it's so across the board. We had a fabulous time and loved the location.” 13
- “The location is central and walkable. The hotel sits one block from the French Quarter, within walking distance of Canal Street, the theater district, and the streetcar lines.” 15
- “All of the main activities and attractions of New Orleans are an easy walk or cab ride away, including Jackson Square, the French Quarter, shopping on Royal Street, museums, the convention center, Harrah's Casino, the Mississippi River, the Garden District and more.” 16
- “mtsublueraider • 1 taon ang nakalipas That's wild it's so across the board. We had a fabulous time and loved the location.” 13
- “Located just a few blocks from world-famous Bourbon Street, the hotel is close to all the action while still being pretty quiet itself.” 11
- “Location-wise, it's unbeatable-you're a short walk from the French Quarter, yet far enough away to retreat from the hubbub.” 21
- “Located in downtown New Orleans and only one block from the French Quarter, the hotel is an easy walk from the heart of the city.” 11
- “The character is the appeal, but rooms and layouts vary by floor, so a room request matters more than at a uniform modern hotel. It is downtown, not in the Quarter. The block-away location is central and quieter, but you walk into the Quarter rather than stepping straight onto Bourbon Street.” 15
- “The unbeatable location and the chance to stay in a landmark makes The Roosevelt an easy choice.” 21
- “Oh, and the hotel's soundproofing is excellent, so you'll sleep soundly despite the buzz below-it's elegant and practical.” 21
- “The only issue I've ever had is with the elevator.” 13
- “Employees greeted me warmly, and even though the main lobby area was huge, I never heard noise or felt distracted.” 11
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- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
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- 15The Roosevelt New Orleans Review (2026): Worth the Points?besthiltonhotels.comReview site2026-05-26Current5 quotes used
“A higher-floor king. The rooms carry the historic decor and contemporary amenities, and a higher floor adds the better view over downtown.”
Read originalbesthiltonhotels.com - 22The Roosevelt New Orleans - a Waldorf Astoria Hoteladventurespassport.comReview site2026-01-02Recent9 quotes used
“Behold, one of my favorite hotel stays to date - a cozy king suite at The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans. While the room had no view, it did have all the comforts one could ever hope for.”
Read originaladventurespassport.com - 21The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel Review:timeout.comReview site2025-10-08Recent9 quotes used
“Oh, and the hotel's soundproofing is excellent, so you'll sleep soundly despite the buzz below-it's elegant and practical.”
Read originaltimeout.com - 14Our review of The Roosevelt New Orleans, 5-star hotel in ...yonder-society.comReview site2025-08-08Recent2 quotes used
“Adorned with elegant dark wood furnishings, brightened up with leather details and thick textiles, the rooms and suites incorporate a few design elements and other contemporary pieces. Soothing cocoons for restorative br…”
Read originalyonder-society.com - 13The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel : r/Hiltonreddit.comForum thread2025-03-26Recent49 quotes used
“Christmas decorations magical, room with no view but terrific otherwise, best room service meal of my life, no outside noise, divine beignets at Teddys and the service was off the charts fantastic.”
Read originalreddit.com - 19The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel ...outthere.travelReview site2024-11-19Ageing8 quotes used
“The property is a twenty-minute drive from the airport and a five-minute walk from the French Quarter, just enough distance from the madness to still get a quiet night's sleep.”
Read originaloutthere.travel
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