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 JW Marriott New Orleans
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: JW Marriott New Orleans is $504 a night less. They are 594 metres apart.
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The honest take
Both sit on Canal Street within a few blocks of each other, so location isn't the deciding factor. The Four Seasons at $746 a night has the spa, pet-friendly rooms and a golf tie-in the JW Marriott lacks, plus the higher guest rating on fewer, more curated reviews. The JW Marriott at $298 is nearly 60% cheaper, rated only slightly lower despite far more reviews, and gives most travellers everything they actually need. Book the Four Seasons for a special occasion at the foot of the Mississippi; book the JW Marriott for a very good, much cheaper week in the same part of town.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons New Orleans
The Four Seasons occupies the old World Trade Center tower at the river end of Canal Street, redeveloped with the building's original 1960s bones reworked into a contemporary Southern-luxury shell: pale stone, brass fittings, deep sofas, and floor-to-ceiling windows in the upper rooms that catch the bend of the Mississippi. The lobby runs long and quiet, more hushed hotel-as-retreat than French Quarter bustle, with the spa and pool deck pulling in a guest who wants distance from the street below. It reads as calm, moneyed, and slightly removed from the city's noise rather than embedded in it.
Couples or anyone marking an occasion who wants a spa, river views and quiet distance from Canal Street's crowds.
JW Marriott New Orleans
The JW Marriott sits a few blocks up Canal, closer to the French Quarter's edge and the streetcar line, in a tall glass-and-stone tower with big windows and the brighter, more transactional energy of a large convention hotel. The rooms lean modern-corporate-plush: ergonomic desks, flat-screens, robes, nothing eccentric. The ground floor is anchored by a Fogo de Chao steakhouse and a lobby lounge doing cocktails, which gives the place a livelier, more sociable pulse than a quiet luxury retreat, and puts dinner and drinks within an elevator ride.
Business travellers, groups and anyone who wants a good room, a steakhouse downstairs, and change left over from the Four Seasons rate.
The JW Marriott gives up the spa, the pet-friendly rooms and the golf perk that come with the Four Seasons rate, along with its higher guest-rating ceiling.
The Four Seasons is the more beautiful place to sit still in, with its river-facing calm and spa-level polish, while the JW Marriott is the livelier, more sociable building to actually eat and drink in.
The numbers
| Four Seasons New Orleans | JW Marriott New Orleans | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $854 | $350 |
| Guest rating | 9.3/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Reviews | 404 | 672 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 5 |
| Distance apart | 594 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons New Orleans has
- Spa
- Pet
- Golf
Only JW Marriott New Orleans has
Nothing on our list that Four Seasons New Orleans lacks.
What guests actually say
Four Seasons New Orleans
- great location
- spacious room and nice bathroom amenities
- staff do not anticipate needs
- expensive parking
“Nice overall but the staff do not anticipate needs.”
JW Marriott New Orleans
- friendly, helpful staff by name (Bruno, Justin, Louis)
- doormen are friendly and fun
- great location near French Quarter
- gym equipment not working
- lounge breakfast basic for a JW
- hotel under construction
“We Love Bruno and Justin”
B's guests come away happier, repeatedly praising specific staff members by name for going out of their way, while A's reviewers note the staff fail to anticipate needs.
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
JW Marriott New Orleans
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)Room Only$350
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non SmokingRoom Only$350
- Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Mobility Accessible, Tub)Room Only$359
In guests' own words
Four Seasons New Orleans
10/10
Great
Nothing
10/10
“Excellent stay.”
Location was great.
Parking was expensive.
JW Marriott New Orleans
10/10
“We Love Bruno and Justin”
Bruno is absolutely amazing and he accommodated us at the very last minute with rooms and service. Justin was also spectacular. We truly appreciate them stepping in. Will definitely be back!
10/10
“Very nice place definitely would stay again. Hopefully construction will be completed”
Very nice
Under construction
8/10
“Great hotel-need to fix gym”
The JW is one of my favorite hotels. As we are a Tulane family, we stay there a lot. LOVE the doormen-they are hysterical, friendly and the nicest people. The gym however was disappointing this last time. One half barely had a/c. The 2 Peloton bikes did not work: the seat on one would not stay up (liability for sure) and its pedals were not aligned, the other was not calibrated. I hope they take care of this ASAP as
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
JW Marriott New Orleans
Luxurious Accommodations Indulge in the elegant rooms at JW Marriott New Orleans, boasting large windows, ergonomic workspaces, and plush seating areas. Enjoy modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, coffee maker, and luxurious bathrobes for a comfortable stay. Dining Excellence Savor a culinary experience at the on-site Fogo de Chao Brazillian…
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
JW Marriott 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
- Heating
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Cycling
Where they are
2 Canal Street614 Canal Street
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