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 The Windsor Court
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: The Windsor Court is $15 a night less. They are 279 metres apart.
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The honest take
Book The Windsor Court. It rates higher (9.8 vs 9.3 from a nearly identical review count), costs $109 less a night, and has the stronger food and drink offer with The Grill Room and live jazz at The Polo Lounge. The Four Seasons counters with a golf facility Windsor Court lacks, plus a casino and rooftop nearby that Windsor Court doesn't have on-site, but on rate and reputation alone this is a clear win for Windsor Court. Both sit within half a kilometre of each other at the edge of the CBD and Canal Street, so location isn't the deciding factor here.
The look and the feel
Four Seasons New Orleans
The Four Seasons New Orleans occupies a modern high-rise at the foot of Canal Street, close to the river, with the glassy, corporate polish typical of the brand: a soaring atrium lobby, marble underfoot, a fitness centre and business centre pitched squarely at travelling executives. It reads less like a historic New Orleans institution and more like a very well-run international hotel that happens to be in New Orleans, with the practical extras — fax machine, photocopier, on-site ATM — signalling a business-traveller clientele as much as a leisure one.
Business travellers and Four Seasons loyalists who want a modern, efficiently run high-rise with river views and golf access nearby.
The Windsor Court
The Windsor Court is an older-school Southern grand hotel, all traditional décor, Italian marble bathrooms, and a lobby hung with English and American oil paintings and antiques that give it the feel of a private art-filled townhouse rather than a chain property. The Grill Room is the city's only AAA Four-Diamond restaurant, and The Polo Lounge does proper live jazz with cocktails, which fits the hotel's whole self-image as a genteel retreat just off the noise of the Quarter. Afternoon tea at Le Salon completes the picture: this is a hotel built for lingering, not just sleeping.
Anyone who wants a traditional, art-and-antiques grand hotel experience with serious dining and live jazz on site.
Choosing Windsor Court over the Four Seasons means giving up the golf facility listed for the Four Seasons, though scale and a more corporate, high-rise style of service are the bigger practical differences.
Windsor Court is the more beautiful and characterful place to actually sit in, with its antiques, marble baths and jazz lounge doing far more for the senses than the Four Seasons' handsome but generic modern atrium.
The numbers
| Four Seasons New Orleans | The Windsor Court | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $849 | $834 |
| Guest rating | 9.3/10 | 9.8/10 |
| Reviews | 404 | 396 |
| Stars | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 8 | 9 |
| Distance apart | 279 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only Four Seasons New Orleans has
- Golf
Only The Windsor Court has
- Casino
- Rooftop
What guests actually say
Four Seasons New Orleans
- good location
- spacious rooms
- attentive front desk staff
- staff do not anticipate needs
- expensive parking
“Nice overall but the staff do not anticipate needs.”
The Windsor Court
- impeccable, attentive service
- spacious, well-maintained rooms
- staff genuinely seem to care
- hotel is expensive
“The service is another level and I’ve rarely experienced a service that is so attentive.”
Windsor Court guests come away happier, repeatedly praising consistently outstanding and attentive service, while Four Seasons guests note staff who do not 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
The Windsor Court
- Classic Guest Room Queen/Queen AccessibleRoom Only · free cancellation$838
- Deluxe Guest Room Queen/QueenRoom Only · free cancellation$870
- Classic Guest Room Queen/Queen AccessibleRoom Only$902
In guests' own words
Four Seasons New Orleans
10/10
Great
Nothing
10/10
“Excellent stay.”
Location was great.
Parking was expensive.
The Windsor Court
10/10
“Windsor exceeds expectations every time”
The Windsor Court continues to live up to its standards. It is refreshing to see that in this day in age. The staff is professional and caring. They also seem legitimately happy to work there. The hotel has high standards and is well worth the value. We will be back a fourth time. Thank you and keep up the good work.
10/10
“One of the best hotel experiences I’ve had.”
STRONGLY RECOMMENDED! I stayed with my wife for our anniversary and we both had a wonderful experience. When we left, we felt like we had a peaceful reset from a relaxing vacation. The service is another level and I’ve rarely experienced a service that is so attentive. The room was immaculate and spacious. The restaurant was beautiful and we loved the vibe of the bar when music was playing at night. The only thing to
10/10
“5 star experience”
5 🌟 Stars!! The service was impeccable.
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
The Windsor Court
Luxurious Accommodations Experience the epitome of luxury at The Windsor Court, offering spacious rooms with elegant traditional décor, Italian marble baths, and modern amenities like free WiFi and satellite TV. Culinary Excellence Indulge in exquisite dining at The Grill Room, the city’s only 4-Diamond restaurant, serving delectable American cuisine…
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
The Windsor Court
- 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
- Garden
- Pets allowed
Where they are
2 Canal Street300 Gravier Street
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