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!
New Orleans · head to head
JW Marriott New Orleans vs InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
Priced on the same night, 2026-10-25: InterContinental New Orleans by IHG is $175 a night less. They are 286 metres apart.
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The honest take
The InterContinental at 444 St Charles Ave runs $171 a night against the JW Marriott's $296, a gap of $125 that isn't matched by any facility the Marriott has and the InterContinental lacks. The InterContinental also allows pets, which the Marriott's listing does not mention. Both sit on the edge of the Quarter within a few blocks of each other, and the InterContinental has nearly 2,300 reviews at 9.0 to the Marriott's 672 at 9.1, so guest satisfaction is essentially a wash. On price and flexibility, the InterContinental is the easy call.
The look and the feel
JW Marriott New Orleans
The JW Marriott occupies a modern Canal Street tower, all glass and clean lines, the kind of building that reads as corporate-luxe rather than historic New Orleans. Rooms lean on large windows, ergonomic desks and plush seating, aimed at business travellers as much as tourists. The presence of a Fogo de Chao steakhouse in the lobby area signals a chain-hospitality logic: familiar, polished, a little placeless. The lobby lounge with handcrafted cocktails does the work of a hotel bar without the patina of one.
Business travellers and steakhouse loyalists who want a modern tower close to Canal Street's casinos and shopping.
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
The InterContinental sits on St Charles Avenue, the grand boulevard of streetcars and old live oaks that separates the Quarter from the Garden District, a more genteel, leafy address than Canal Street's commercial bustle. Its rooms are plainer on paper, tea and coffee kit and a mini bar, but the hotel carries an outdoor pool and a 24 hour gym, amenities aimed at longer stays and families. Veranda and SoifFaim give it two distinct dining and drinking identities rather than one imported steakhouse brand, and the sheer volume of reviews suggests a hotel that has absorbed decades of New Orleans traffic, conventions, weddings, Mardi Gras crowds, without losing its footing.
Anyone travelling with a pet, families wanting a pool, or visitors who prefer the shaded grandeur of St Charles Avenue to Canal Street's neon.
The InterContinental gives up nothing on the facility list; the Marriott's higher price buys a Fogo de Chao steakhouse and a slightly newer-feeling tower, not amenities the InterContinental is missing.
The InterContinental's St Charles Avenue setting, with its oaks and streetcar line, is simply a more atmospheric place to be than a glass tower on Canal Street, whatever the room décor inside.
The numbers
| JW Marriott New Orleans | InterContinental New Orleans by IHG | |
|---|---|---|
| Price, same night | $350 | $175 |
| Guest rating | 9.1/10 | 9/10 |
| Reviews | 672 | 2301 |
| Stars | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Facilities on our list | 5 | 6 |
| Distance apart | 286 m |
What one has that the other doesn't
Only JW Marriott New Orleans has
Nothing on our list that InterContinental New Orleans by IHG lacks.
Only InterContinental New Orleans by IHG has
- Pet
What guests actually say
JW Marriott New Orleans
- friendly helpful front desk staff (Bruno, Justin, Louis)
- clean and inviting rooms
- great location near French Quarter
- gym equipment broken or poorly maintained
- basic executive lounge breakfast
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InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
- convenient central location
- friendly staff
- comfortable spacious rooms
- noise from streetcar and guests at night
- outdated bathrooms
- room issues like ants
“Moved rooms because of ants then the room we were moved to also had issues.”
JW Marriott guests come away happier, thanks to consistently praised, attentive staff who resolve issues personally, while InterContinental guests report recurring noise and room-quality problems.
Rooms & rates, 2026-10-25
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
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
JW Marriott New Orleans
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
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
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
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
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
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
614 Canal Street444 St Charles Ave
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