
The Barnett
Best for those who want many on-site dining options, larger meeting/event space, and a downtown rooftop pool.
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The Barnett is a 234-room JdV by Hyatt boutique in a restored 1928 Art Deco building in the Warehouse District, aimed at travelers who want downtown access, multiple on-site restaurants and a year-round heated rooftop pool. Hotel Peter and Paul, an Ash Hotel is a distinctive 4-star boutique in a restored historic church complex in Faubourg Marigny, suited to travelers who prioritize small, design-forward properties near Frenchmen Street and the French Quarter.
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Best for those who want many on-site dining options, larger meeting/event space, and a downtown rooftop pool.

Best for travelers who prefer a small, characterful, design-forward stay within easy walking distance of Frenchmen Street jazz venues.
When The Barnett wins: choose The Barnett if you want more rooms and event inventory (234 rooms and 16,000+ sq ft of event space), five on-site dining/drink venues, a 24-hour fitness center, and a heated rooftop pool with regular live music programming.
When Hotel Peter and Paul, an Ash Hotel wins: pick Hotel Peter and Paul if you want a smaller, highly curated boutique stay inside a restored church/rectory/convent complex steps from Frenchmen Street and quieter, individually decorated rooms.
Bottom line: The Barnett suits travelers who need scale, multiple restaurants and event facilities while staying close to downtown attractions; Hotel Peter and Paul is a compact, design-focused alternative for visitors who want to be near Frenchmen Street and prefer a more intimate, historic-property feel.
| Category | The Barnett | Hotel Peter and Paul, an Ash Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, Art Deco–inspired boutique with modern programming and frequent live music | Small, design-led hotel spread across restored church/rectory buildings with a neighborhood feel |
| Location | Warehouse District / near Lafayette Square and the National WWII Museum | Faubourg Marigny, a short walk to Frenchmen Street and Bourbon Street |
| Size (rooms) | 234 rooms and suites | 71 individually decorated guestrooms |
| Pools | Heated rooftop pool (High Five) with sun loungers, cabanas and pool bar | One outdoor pool with poolside bar and sun loungers |
| Restaurants & bars | Five on-site venues including Seaworthy, Brutto Americano, All Good, The Lobby Bar and rooftop High Five | Elysian Bar plus a coffee shop/cafe and a poolside bar (one main restaurant/bar listed) |
| Event & meeting space | Over 16,000 sq ft of flexible event space (largest Barnett Hall ~4,000 sq ft) | About 5,000 sq ft of conference/meeting space |
| Fitness & wellness | 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes and strength equipment | Not published |
| Known for | Rooftop pool and multiple on-site dining venues plus live-music programming | Restored historic church complex and proximity to Frenchmen Street nightlife |
| Accessibility & family policy | Welcomes children of all ages; primary check-in guest must be 21+; wheelchair accessible rooms available | Welcomes guests of all ages (not adults-only); typical boutique hotel accessibility features listed |
The Barnett sits in the Warehouse District/CBD, within easy walking distance of the National WWII Museum and a short streetcar ride or walk to the French Quarter.
Better if you want downtown museums, streetcar access, and short walks to central attractions.
Hotel Peter and Paul is in Faubourg Marigny, a short walk to Frenchmen Street’s music clubs and near Bourbon Street.
Better if you want to stay steps from Frenchmen Street nightlife and a quieter residential block near the Quarter.
The Barnett has 234 rooms and suites that mix Art Deco architecture with contemporary design.
Best for travelers who want a variety of room types, more inventory for groups, and modern in-room amenities.
Hotel Peter and Paul offers 71 individually decorated rooms across named room types in a converted church complex.
Best for guests seeking individual character and a small-property feel rather than hotel scale.
The Barnett offers five on-site food and drink venues to cover most mealtimes and moods.
Choose The Barnett if you value having multiple restaurant styles and live entertainment on-site.
Hotel Peter and Paul has a smaller on-site offering centered on Elysian Bar and a coffee shop/cafe plus poolside service.
Choose Hotel Peter and Paul if you prefer a compact, neighborhood-food footprint and plan to eat out locally.
The Barnett’s signature amenity is its heated rooftop pool and High Five rooftop bar with views and music programming.
Best if you want a lively rooftop pool scene integrated with food, drinks and music.
Hotel Peter and Paul provides a quiet outdoor pool and garden area as a central relaxation spot.
Better for travelers who prefer a small, private pool set inside a historic-property courtyard.
The Barnett combines a 24-hour fitness center with on-site nightlife programming at Good Measure and rooftop events.
Good pick if you want to keep up workouts and also have late-night live music options without leaving the hotel.
Hotel Peter and Paul sits steps from Frenchmen Street, the core of late-night jazz and club activity; in-house wellness/spa info is limited.
Choose this hotel if proximity to Frenchmen Street music venues is your top priority; serious spa seekers should look to nearby wellness centers.

The Barnett — over 16,000 sq ft of event space and a 4,000 sq ft Barnett Hall makes it better for larger weddings and conferences.

Hotel Peter and Paul — a small cluster of restored church buildings gives a unique, intimate historic atmosphere.

The Barnett — five distinct on-site venues including Seaworthy and Brutto Americano cover many menus and moods.

Hotel Peter and Paul — a 3-minute walk to Frenchmen Street positions you immediately within the local music scene.
The Barnett — it offers over 16,000 sq ft of event space with multiple flexible rooms and a 4,000 sq ft main hall, whereas Hotel Peter and Paul lists about 5,000 sq ft of meeting space.
Hotel Peter and Paul — the supplier listing says it’s about a 3-minute walk to Frenchmen Street; The Barnett is closer to Warehouse District attractions and about a 15-minute walk to the French Quarter.
Neither property publishes an all-inclusive meal plan; The Barnett charges separately for breakfast and Hotel Peter and Paul offers to-go breakfast for a fee. A named on-site spa is not published for either property in the supplied facts.
The Barnett is adults-skewing but explicitly welcomes children of all ages and offers family-friendly amenities; Hotel Peter and Paul is not adults-only but is a smaller boutique that may suit families who want a quieter, residential location near Frenchmen Street.
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