Best 5 star hotels in New Orleans - Tips from a Local

Are you planning a trip to New Orleans and you require the five star treatment? Here at Nola Tour Guy we’ve been offering the best walking tours in New Orleans for over a decade. So we also know a thing or two about what the best five star hotels in New Orleans. New Orleans has lots of options for five star hotels. If you’d like a taste of old world luxury check out one of our historic well established 5 star hotels like The Roosevelt. Or perhaps you’d like to stay in the much quieter Garden District, then you might love the Hotel Saint Vincent or the Historic Pontchartrain Hotel. Read on and check out the best 5 star hotels in New Orleans

New Orleans: Known for luxurious hotels all over the world, the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans is Located in the heart of the French Quarter. Here at Nola Tour Guy we love the French Quarter (be sure to check out our walking tours of the French Quarter). The Ritz-Carlton offers exquisite accommodations, a spa, multiple dining options, and a rooftop pool. If you desire the 5 star treatment and want to know where to stay in The French Quarter you should consider The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans.

Situated in the Central Business District, this elegant hotel features spacious rooms, a rooftop pool, a renowned spa, and a fine dining restaurant.

A historic hotel on Canal Street, it offers luxurious rooms, a rooftop pool, a renowned bar, and several dining options, including the famous Sazerac Bar. Do you see yourself sipping one of New Orleans’ famous cocktails at a hotel bar famous for its exquisite decor? Did you know a bartender at the Sazerac invented The Ramons Gin Fizz way back in the turn of the century? If this sounds appealing to you, check out the Roosevelt!

New Orleans: Housed in a renovated former utility company building in the Central Business District, this upscale hotel features stylish rooms, a rooftop pool and bar, a fitness center, and a restaurant.

Opened back in 1918 and located away from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter in the quaint Garden District, this boutique hotel offers sophisticated rooms, a rooftop bar with stunning views, and three dining options, including the renowned Jack Rose restaurant.

The newest hotel on this list, Hotel Saint Vincent opened in 2021 the building itself dates back to 1861 and like The Pontchartrain Hotel it is located in the Garden District on Magazine street nearby some wonderful shops and restaurants. If you want a unique New Orleans experience but all the luxury of a 5 star hotel, you should consider Hotel Saint Vincent

Maison de la Luz is a luxury boutique hotel located in the Warehouse District of New Orleans. Designed by renowned architect Pamela Shamshiri and operated by the Atelier Ace group, Maison de la Luz offers a unique and refined experience for its guests. In a location close to everything there is to do in the French Quarter.

The Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is the other newest option, opened in 2021. Located in the former World Trade Center Building an iconic part of the New Orleans skyline it features all the same luxury as the other hotels but unbeatable views of New Orleans. In a city where most buildings are at most one story being 34 stories up in the sky gives you a unique perspective. It also features VUE New Orleans, a interactive experience exploring New Orlenas unique history.