
The Barnett
Best for visitors who want a modern boutique stay, rooftop pool life and multiple on-site dining options close to downtown attractions.
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The Barnett is a 234-room restored 1928 Art Deco boutique hotel in the Warehouse District with a rooftop pool, multiple bars/restaurants and near-nightly live music — good for travelers who want modern, design-forward downtown stays. Bourbon Orleans Hotel is a historic 4-star French Quarter property steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square — read this if you prefer classic French Quarter proximity and a traditional hotel setting.
Updated · about 1.2 km apart

Best for visitors who want a modern boutique stay, rooftop pool life and multiple on-site dining options close to downtown attractions.

Best for travelers who want to stay right in the French Quarter, be steps from Bourbon Street and have a large historic hotel with meeting space.
When The Barnett wins: Choose The Barnett if you value a contemporary boutique experience, a heated rooftop pool and a cluster of on-site restaurants and bars with regular live music.
When Bourbon Orleans Hotel wins: Choose Bourbon Orleans if your priority is classic French Quarter location, a historic property within steps of Jackson Square and built-in event/meeting facilities.
Bottom line: The Barnett is the modern, dining-and-rooftop-forward choice in the Warehouse District; Bourbon Orleans is the traditional French Quarter option for location and large-group events.
| Category | The Barnett | Bourbon Orleans Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern Art Deco boutique with music programming | Historic French Quarter hotel with traditional rooms |
| Location | Warehouse District — ~15-minute walk to the French Quarter; near St. Charles streetcar | In the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square |
| Size | 234 rooms | 220 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21+ | All ages welcome; primary guest minimum age listed as 21 (supplier notes) |
| Pools | Heated rooftop outdoor pool (High Five) with bar and cabanas | One outdoor pool; sun loungers and pool umbrellas |
| Restaurants & bars | Five venues (Seaworthy, Brutto Americano, High Five rooftop, The Lobby Bar, All Good) | One restaurant (Roux) plus bar/lounge and coffee shop |
| Spa & wellness | Fitness center open 24 hours; named on-site spa: Not published | |
| Known for | Rooftop pool/rooftop bar, live-music venue and multiple dining outlets | Historic setting in the French Quarter and proximity to Bourbon Street |
| Meeting & events | 16,000+ sq ft of event space; Barnett Hall (4,000 sq ft) | Conference space ~4,514 sq ft across 6 meeting rooms; ballroom and banquet facilities |
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout | |
The Barnett sits at 600 Carondelet St in the Warehouse Arts District, a short walk to museums and with the St. Charles streetcar nearby.
Choose The Barnett for downtown access, quick museum visits and easy streetcar connections.
Bourbon Orleans Hotel is centrally located at 717 Orleans St in the French Quarter, literally steps from Bourbon Street and many historic sights.
Pick Bourbon Orleans when you want to stay inside the French Quarter and be within immediate walking distance of its main attractions.
The Barnett has 234 rooms and suites in a restored 1928 Art Deco building with modern design touches and complimentary Wi‑Fi.
The Barnett suits guests who want contemporary design, a variety of room types and family flexibility.
Bourbon Orleans lists 220 guestrooms with pillowtop beds, down comforters and flat-screen TVs.
Bourbon Orleans offers classic French Quarter guestrooms with straightforward amenities and reliable Wi‑Fi.
The Barnett offers five places to eat and drink, from a seafood cottage to a rooftop bar and an all-day café.
The Barnett is best for travelers who want more on-site dining choices and late-night music.
Bourbon Orleans provides a single main restaurant (Roux), a coffee shop and a bar/lounge for simpler on-site dining.
Bourbon Orleans fits guests who prefer being in a dining-rich neighborhood rather than relying on many hotel outlets.
The Barnett's signature amenity is its heated rooftop pool and bar with cabanas, fire pits and skyline views.
Pick The Barnett if a rooftop pool and social poolside scene are important to your stay.
Bourbon Orleans offers one outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas within the hotel footprint.
Bourbon Orleans provides an on-site outdoor pool for cooling off after exploring the Quarter, but it is not a rooftop destination.
The Barnett has a 24-hour fitness center and an on-site music venue with near-nightly programming.
The Barnett is strong on fitness and nightly live-music programming; spa treatments will likely require an off-site appointment.
Bourbon Orleans includes fitness facilities among its amenities and sits in the heart of French Quarter nightlife.
Choose Bourbon Orleans for immediate access to the Quarter's nightlife and simple fitness amenities; dedicated spa services are not published.

The Barnett — heated rooftop pool, rooftop bar (High Five) with cabanas and skyline views.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel — literally steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and Royal Street.

The Barnett — five distinct food and drink venues including Seaworthy and Brutto Americano.

Bourbon Orleans Hotel — conference space (about 4,514 sq ft) and six meeting rooms plus ballroom/banquet facilities.
Bourbon Orleans is in the French Quarter and is steps from Bourbon Street; The Barnett is in the Warehouse District about a 15-minute walk away.
The Barnett has more on-site dining and drinking venues (five) compared with Bourbon Orleans (one main restaurant plus a bar and coffee shop).
Both accept guests of all ages, but both note a minimum primary check-in age policy (the lead guest must be 21). The Barnett is adults-skewing but still welcomes children.
No named on-site spa is published for either property; both reference fitness facilities and suggest spa services via nearby providers.
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