8/10
“Nice overall but the staff do not anticipate needs. They lost me as a customer at this location after my second stay her”
Location
Sadly, it’s not up to the 5 star Four Seasons standard.
New Orleans · head to head
Four Seasons New Orleans vs InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: InterContinental New Orleans by IHG is $675 a night less. They are 658 metres apart.
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The honest take
The Four Seasons sits at the foot of Canal Street with river views, a spa and golf access the InterContinental can't match, at $746 a night. The InterContinental on St Charles Avenue is $171, has an outdoor pool, two restaurants and a 9.0 guest rating across 2,301 reviews, more than five times the Four Seasons' review count. Both are a short walk apart and both put you near the French Quarter. Unless the spa and golf matter to you specifically, the InterContinental delivers nearly the same satisfaction at less than a quarter of the price.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons New Orleans
The Four Seasons occupies the old World Trade Center tower at the foot of Canal Street, reworked into a glassy, contemporary shell with the Mississippi practically at the door. Expect high floors with river light pouring in, a lobby done in cool stone and brass fittings, and the kind of hush that comes with a genuinely large staff-to-guest ratio. It's a hotel built for people who want the polish of an international chain flagship rather than the eccentricity of Old New Orleans, and the spa and golf tie-ins (via the group's other properties) mark it as aimed at a moneyed, itinerary-driven traveller.
Right for travellers who want a five-star, river-facing flagship with spa and golf access and don't mind paying for it.
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
The InterContinental sits on St Charles Avenue, on the streetcar line, closer to the Garden District's oaks and cast-iron balconies than to Bourbon Street rowdiness. It's a big, purpose-built convention-era hotel, four stars rather than five, with a straightforward outdoor pool deck, a restaurant called Veranda serving regional Creole food, and a bar, SoifFaim, doing cocktails. The public rooms are comfortable rather than sumptuous, mini bar and cable TV kind of comfortable, but the sheer volume of reviews and the 9.0 score suggest a hotel that consistently does the basics extremely well for a broad range of guests, from convention-goers to families.
Right for travellers who want a well-run, well-located four-star base on the streetcar line at a fraction of the cost.
At $171 the InterContinental gives up the spa and any golf access that comes bundled with the Four Seasons brand, along with the polish of a newer five-star build and river-facing rooms.
The Four Seasons is the more striking building to stand in, all glass and river light, but the InterContinental's setting on shaded, streetcar-lined St Charles Avenue is arguably the more atmospheric slice of the city to be based in.
The numbers
| Four Seasons New Orleans | InterContinental New Orleans by IHG | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $854 | $179 |
| Guest rating | 9.3/10 | 9/10 |
| Reviews | 404 | 2301 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 658 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons New Orleans has
- Spa
- Golf
Only InterContinental New Orleans by IHG has
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons New Orleans lacks.
What guests actually say
Four Seasons New Orleans
- great location
- spacious rooms
- attentive helpful staff
- not up to five star standard
- staff do not anticipate needs
“Nice overall but the staff do not anticipate needs.”
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
- great location
- friendly helpful staff
- spacious comfortable rooms
- noise from streetcar and other guests
- bathrooms need upgrading
“Good location, comfortable but I’d definitely bring ear plugs”
Four Seasons guests come away slightly happier, praising thoughtful touches and comfort, while InterContinental guests repeatedly mention noise and dated bathrooms detracting from an otherwise good stay.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-25
Four Seasons New Orleans
- Signature, Deluxe, King Bed, City ViewRoom Only · free cancellation$849
- Signature, Deluxe, 2 Double Beds, City ViewRoom Only · free cancellation$849
- Signature, Deluxe, King Bed, City View, AccessibleRoom Only · free cancellation$849
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
- Classic Room, 2 Queen BedsRoom Only$179
- Classic Room, 2 Queen BedsRoom Only · free cancellation$180
- 2 Queen ClassicRoom Only · free cancellation$186
In guests' own words
Four Seasons New Orleans
10/10
Great
Nothing
10/10
“Excellent stay.”
Location was great.
Parking was expensive.
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
10/10
“Great location and staff is awesome”
Room
Every thing was perfect
5/10
“Moved rooms because of ants then the room we were moved to also had issues. We love IHG but this stay in particular defi”
The location is convenient.
8/10
“Good location, comfortable but I’d definitely bring ear plugs”
The hotel is very well located in the CBD of NOLA, the rooms are spacious and comfortable.
I must comment that none of us got a good nights sleep, the noise from the streetcar is not terrible but noticeable but the biggest issue was numerous other guests returning from a night on the town who caused significant noise and disturbance throughout each night. The bathrooms could do with some significant upgrad
About each
Four Seasons New Orleans
Luxurious Amenities and Services Four Seasons New Orleans offers a plethora of upscale amenities including a restaurant, fitness centre, and a bar, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. The property's concierge service and 24-hour front desk cater to every need, while the free WiFi and room service add convenience and luxury. Business and Leisure…
Check-in — · Check-out 12:00 PM
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Luxurious Accommodations Experience the perfect blend of comfort and style at the InterContinental New Orleans. Each room features a cable TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a mini bar for your convenience. Top-Notch Amenities Indulge in the hotel's outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness centre, and on-site dining options. From regional cuisine at Veranda to cocktails…
Check-in — · Check-out 11:00 AM
Facilities, in full
Four Seasons New Orleans
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Garden
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
- Fitness facilities
- WiFi available
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Fitness center
- Swimming pool
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Business center
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Pets allowed
- Lift / Elevator
Where they are
2 Canal Street444 St Charles Ave
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