The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans
Classic grand hotel with Southern hospitality. Think Garden District mansion moved indoors — rosy overstuffed furniture, fresh floral arrangements, wood-paneled library — rather than anything contemporary or edgy.
Louisiana residents get 20% off all spa services Monday–Thursday (valid ID required, excludes holidays)
Why It Matters
Holds the Forbes Travel Guide 4-Star designation. Houses the largest spa in New Orleans at 25,000 sq ft with 20+ treatment rooms and over 100 treatments. Resident jazz musician Jeremy Davenport performs in the Davenport Lounge multiple nights a week. The building itself (originally home to New Orleans' first radio station, WSMB) is a recognized Historic Landmark known as the 'Crown Jewel of Canal Street.'
The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans occupies the 1908 Beaux Arts Maison Blanche building — a Historic District Landmark on Canal Street — and has been playing it straight since it opened in 2000. No funky design experiments here. What you get is serious traditional luxury: high ceilings, marble baths, 400-thread-count Frette linens, and the kind of attentive service the brand built its name on. Bourbon Street is one block away, so the French Quarter is genuinely walkable, but the hotel itself feels insulated enough that you can ignore all that if you want.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Balcony Junior Suite
Located on the 15th floor with a private balcony. King bed plus sofabed. One of the few room categories where you actually get outdoor space, which in New Orleans means street-level sightseeing from above.
King
Club Level King Room
Same footprint as the Deluxe but with access to the Maison Orleans Club Lounge — complimentary breakfast, snacks, afternoon tea, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a dedicated concierge throughout the day. Worth it if you plan to spend real time in the hotel.
King · 35 sqm
Deluxe King Room
Entry-level room at the RC — but don't let that fool you. You get commissioned local artwork, a 65-inch LG smart TV, Nespresso machine, Kohler rainforest showerhead, Harry Josh hair dryer, and 400-thread-count Frette linens. City or courtyard views depending on assignment.
King · 33 sqm
Maison Orleans Suite
Wrap-around windows with French Quarter views. French-inspired mural wallcoverings and crystal chandeliers. Curated work by local artists throughout. Comes with Maison Orleans Club Level access — described as a hotel within a hotel.
KingThe Residence
The hotel's penthouse — a two-bedroom suite with a fully equipped kitchen, four fireplaces, an elegant dining room, and a private rooftop terrace overlooking the French Quarter and Mississippi River. The master bathroom has a raised circular marble tub under a chandelier and a mosaic walk-in shower with city views. Includes Club Level access.
KingThe Ritz-Carlton Suite
The top-of-range suite short of the two-bedroom Residence. At 2,800 sq ft, this 15th-floor suite has a full dining room, antique billiards table, fireplace, rooftop terrace with Mississippi River and French Quarter views, butler's pantry, and jetted bathtub. Furniture and art tell the story of New Orleans throughout.
King · 260 sqmVieux Carré Suite
14th-floor suite with sweeping city views and a marble entrance foyer. The name says it all — this is the one to book if you want to feel like you're staying in the heart of the old French city. Corner positioning and generous layout.
King · 76 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Weekend tradition on Saturday and Sunday at 11:00AM and 2:30PM. Fine teas, scones, finger sandwiches, and pastries served with live harp music in an elegantly furnished lounge. Reservations required.
The concierge team arranges a range of outside experiences including airboat tours (Airboat Tours by Arthur), plantation tours (Gray Line), haunted history tours, and Joieful guided experiences across the city.
24/7 access with room key. Equipment includes treadmills, ellipticals, exercise bikes (two Peloton bikes), free weights, and weight machines. A spinning studio with a Wexer virtual coach offers 600+ workouts including Zumba, Virtual Active, and FitFusion.
Heated indoor resistance pool and whirlpool. Open Monday noon–9PM, Tuesday–Sunday 9AM–9PM. Towels provided. Included for hotel guests.
10 miles from the hotel, TPC Louisiana is a Pete Dye-designed PGA Tour venue (host of the Zurich Classic) with over 100 bunkers. Concierge can arrange tee times.
Resident musician Jeremy Davenport and his band perform in the Davenport Lounge. Wednesday–Thursday 5:30–9:30PM, Friday–Saturday 8PM–midnight. One of the best in-hotel jazz experiences in a city full of competition.
An in-room camping adventure for children: cozy tent, plush sleeping pad, Leon the Lion stuffed animal, canvas tote keepsake, and a faux campfire. Add-on for families.
Children receive a complimentary activity book and crayons at check-in, plus a self-guided hotel scavenger hunt with a prize upon completion.
Intimate private dining for up to 12 guests, set among hundreds of wine bottles. The culinary team designs dishes to pair with guest-chosen vintages. Reservation required.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
35,000 sq ft of total event space including a Grand Ballroom, Lafayette Ballroom, boardrooms, and a Mercier Terrace. Handles corporate tradeshows to formal gala events.
A hotel-within-a-hotel for Club Level guests. Dedicated concierge, complimentary hot buffet breakfast, all-day snacks, afternoon tea, hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and cocktails at select times. Business services and free Wi-Fi included.
Free in-room and public-area Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct. Standard rate applies otherwise.
One pet allowed per room, maximum 30 lbs. Non-refundable $300 fee per stay. Pet must remain leashed in public areas.
24-hour front desk. Staff speaks English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Russian.
Daily valet: $59/night standard vehicles, $77/night for EVs, $75 for oversized vehicles. EV charging station on-site. No self-parking option.
Electric vehicle charging available on-site for $77/night (includes valet).
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