
The Barnett
Best for rooftop pool, multiple on-site dining options, and near‑nightly live music.
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The Barnett is a restored 1928 Art Deco JdV by Hyatt boutique hotel in the Warehouse District with a heated rooftop pool and multiple on-site restaurants; this guide is for travelers who want downtown style, nightlife and easy access to the French Quarter. Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a historic 4-star Marriott-affiliated downtown property close to Canal Street and Lafayette Square; read on if you prefer a familiar-brand stay in the center of the city.
Updated · about 0.4 km apart

Best for rooftop pool, multiple on-site dining options, and near‑nightly live music.

Best for a classic downtown stay with Marriott affiliation and accessible meeting spaces close to Canal Street.
When The Barnett wins: choose The Barnett if you want a lively, design-forward stay with a heated rooftop pool, five distinct on-site food-and-drink venues and regular live-music programming — it’s the better pick for food, nightlife and rooftop time.
When Le Pavillon wins: pick Le Pavillon if you prefer a longstanding downtown hotel with Marriott/Tribute Portfolio backing, a central Canal Street/Lafayette Square address and straightforward, accessible facilities for meetings or a quieter city-center base.
Bottom line: both are solid downtown choices within a short walk of many New Orleans sights; The Barnett is stronger for dining, rooftop social hours and events, while Le Pavillon is a recognizable downtown option with accessible rooms and conventional hotel services.
| Category | The Barnett | Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Restored 1928 Art Deco boutique with lively bars, live music and design-led public spaces | Historic 4-star downtown hotel with a classic, full-service Marriott-affiliated feel |
| Location | Warehouse District, about a 15-minute walk to the French Quarter; on St. Charles streetcar line | Downtown, near Canal Street and Lafayette Square; short walk to Bourbon/Canal corridors |
| Size (guest rooms) | 234 rooms and suites | 226 guestrooms |
| Ages / policy | All ages welcome; primary check-in guest must be 21+ | All ages welcome (not adults-only) |
| Pools / signature amenity | Heated rooftop pool with a dedicated rooftop bar (High Five) | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Five on-site venues (Seaworthy, Brutto Americano, All Good, The Lobby Bar, High Five) | One restaurant and one bar/lounge listed |
| Spa / wellness | Not published | |
| Known for | Rooftop social scene, live-music program and restored Art Deco building | Centrally located historic hotel with Marriott Tribute Portfolio affiliation |
| Meetings & events | Over 16,000 sq ft of event space, largest venue 4,000 sq ft | Approx. 9,100 sq ft of conference space and 7 meeting rooms |
| Accessibility & services | 24-hour fitness center, valet parking, pet-friendly (dogs only), complimentary Wi‑Fi | 24-hour front desk, accessible facilities, valet parking (surcharge), complimentary Wi‑Fi |
The Barnett sits in the Warehouse District/CBD with quick streetcar access and a roughly 15-minute walk to the French Quarter.
Good choice if you want a Warehouse District base with easy streetcar access to classic New Orleans routes.
Le Pavillon is a centrally located downtown hotel near Canal Street and Lafayette Square — convenient to Bourbon Street and convention areas.
Pick Le Pavillon for a straightforward downtown location near main visitor corridors and event venues.
The Barnett offers 234 rooms and suites blending vintage Art Deco architecture with modern design.
Rooms at The Barnett emphasize design and variety, with larger inventory for group blocks.
Le Pavillon provides 226 guestrooms in a historic downtown setting with typical full-service hotel amenities.
Le Pavillon offers conventional downtown hotel rooms with accessibility options and straightforward amenities.
The Barnett has five distinct on-site dining and drinking venues covering casual cafe, seafood, Italian and a rooftop bar.
Choose The Barnett if you want more on-site dining variety and a rooftop bar experience.
Le Pavillon lists one restaurant and a bar/lounge, with room service available during limited hours.
Le Pavillon provides standard full-service hotel dining but fewer on-property venues than The Barnett.
The Barnett’s rooftop pool and bar are a key draw, open year‑round with loungers and a terrace.
The Barnett is the stronger choice for guests prioritizing a rooftop pool and social poolside scene.
Le Pavillon’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool.
If a pool is essential, verify availability at Le Pavillon before booking; The Barnett has a published rooftop pool.
The Barnett pairs a 24-hour fitness center with a lively on-site music program and late-night venues.
The Barnett blends exercise facilities with an active nightlife and live-music schedule.
Le Pavillon lists 24-hour front desk service and a fitness center among highlights but emphasizes classic downtown hotel services.
Le Pavillon provides typical hotel wellness facilities and relies on its downtown location for evening options.

The Barnett — heated rooftop pool with the High Five pool bar and terrace seating.

Le Pavillon — steps from Lafayette Square and a short walk to Canal Street and Bourbon Street corridors.

The Barnett — five separate food-and-drink venues covering seafood, Italian, café options and a rooftop bar.

The Barnett — over 16,000 sq ft of event space and multiple divisible venues, including a 4,000 sq ft hall.
Both are within easy walking distance to central New Orleans sights; The Barnett is about a 15-minute walk to the French Quarter and Le Pavillon is a short walk toward Canal Street and Bourbon Street.
The Barnett has a heated rooftop pool with a pool bar; Le Pavillon’s supplier listing does not publish an on‑site pool.
The Barnett offers five on-site dining and drinking venues, whereas Le Pavillon lists one restaurant and one bar/lounge.
Yes. Both welcome guests of all ages; The Barnett is adults‑skewing but allows children, and Le Pavillon is not adults‑only.
The Barnett has a larger total of event space (over 16,000 sq ft) and a larger set of meeting rooms, while Le Pavillon provides about 9,100 sq ft and seven meeting rooms per its supplier listing.
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