
The Barnett
Best for travelers who want boutique design, multiple on-site restaurants and a rooftop pool with skyline views.
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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 on-site live music; read this if you want a design-forward, downtown spot with multiple dining options. Loews New Orleans Hotel is an upscale 4-star downtown brand hotel near the riverfront and Canal Street; read this if you want larger meeting capacity, a polished national-brand stay and easy access to the casino and convention center.
Updated · about 0.5 km apart

Best for travelers who want boutique design, multiple on-site restaurants and a rooftop pool with skyline views.

Best for business groups or guests who want a centrally located, full-service 4-star hotel with extensive meeting space and a recognized national brand.
When The Barnett wins: Choose The Barnett if you value a boutique, historic building, several distinct on-site restaurants and a rooftop pool with a lively music program. Its Warehouse District location is walking distance to the National WWII Museum and close to the French Quarter.
When Loews New Orleans Hotel wins: Choose Loews when you need large meeting or banquet space, want a more traditionally polished 4-star hotel experience, or prefer staying steps from Canal Street, the convention center and Caesars New Orleans Casino.
Bottom line: For a characterful, restaurant-forward boutique stay with a rooftop scene pick The Barnett; for bigger meetings, a larger room inventory and a central Canal Street/riverfront base pick Loews.
| Category | The Barnett | Loews New Orleans Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique Art Deco with local dining and near-nightly music | Upscale, polished national-brand downtown hotel |
| Location (neighborhood) | Warehouse District / CBD, ~15-minute walk to French Quarter | Downtown, steps from Canal Street and close to riverfront / casino |
| Size (rooms) | 234 rooms and suites | 285 guestrooms |
| Ages / check-in | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21 to check in | |
| Pools | One outdoor heated rooftop pool (High Five) with pool bar and terrace | One indoor pool |
| Restaurants & bars | Five on-site venues including Seaworthy, Brutto Americano, All Good, The Lobby Bar and High Five rooftop | One on-site restaurant plus bar/lounge and snack bar/deli |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness center with Peloton and strength equipment; no confirmed named on-site spa | Fitness facilities and 'health or beauty spa nearby' listed (no clearly named on-site spa confirmed) |
| Known for | Historic 1928 Art Deco building, dining options and rooftop scene | Central Canal Street location, convention center access and proximity to Caesars Casino |
| Event & meeting space | About 16,000+ sq ft across many rooms; Barnett Hall 4,000 sq ft (largest) | About 17,000 sq ft (conference/ballroom space) and multiple meeting rooms |
| Parking & fees | Valet-only parking (reported ~USD 50/day) and destination fee applies | Covered valet parking (surcharge) and secured parking options listed |
The Barnett sits at 600 Carondelet St in the Warehouse Arts District, a short walk to museums and the French Quarter.
Best for visitors who want museum- and dining-focused access while staying in a historic downtown building.
Loews New Orleans Hotel is at 300 Poydras St, steps from Canal Street and adjacent to Caesars New Orleans Casino.
Best for travelers who want a central Canal Street base near convention and riverfront activity.
The Barnett offers 234 rooms and suites in a restored 1928 Art Deco building with several room types and some patio/suite options.
You get characterful rooms in a historic building with a modest-sized inventory and family/pet flexibility.
Loews has 285 guestrooms across a range of City View and River View room types and multiple luxury/accessible configurations.
Expect a wider selection of standardized room types and more river-view options in a larger hotel.
The Barnett runs five on-site outlets spanning seafood, Italian-influenced dining, a café, a lobby bar and a rooftop bar.
The Barnett is the stronger pick for on-site culinary variety and late-night live-music dining.
Loews offers one main restaurant plus a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli; full breakfast is available for a fee.
Loews provides standard full-service dining suitable for business travelers and convention groups.
The Barnett's signature public amenity is its heated rooftop pool and terrace with the High Five pool bar.
If a rooftop pool and skyline terrace matter, The Barnett is the clear choice.
Loews lists one indoor pool as its primary swim offering.
Loews suits guests who prefer an indoor pool or a more sheltered swimming option.
The Barnett mixes 24-hour fitness with near-nightly live-music programming at Good Measure.
The Barnett appeals to guests who want on-site nightlife and music alongside workout options.
Loews emphasizes fitness facilities, business services and a salon; local spas are listed nearby.
Loews works well for business travelers and guests who want a full-service hotel experience with nearby wellness options.

The Barnett — heated rooftop pool, terrace seating, High Five pool bar and skyline views.

Loews New Orleans Hotel — larger total conference/ballroom space and a convention-friendly Canal Street location.

The Barnett — five distinct restaurants and bars including Seaworthy and Brutto Americano.

Loews New Orleans Hotel — steps from Canal Street and adjacent to Caesars New Orleans Casino.
Both properties have substantial event space: The Barnett promotes over 16,000 sq ft with Barnett Hall (4,000 sq ft), while Loews lists roughly 17,000 sq ft of conference/ballroom space. Choose based on style (historic boutique vs brand hotel) and preferred venue layout.
The Barnett’s heated rooftop pool operates year-round. Loews lists an indoor pool, which is available year-round.
Yes. Both hotels welcome guests of all ages, but the primary guest who checks in must be at least 21.
The Barnett is in the Warehouse District and is about a 15-minute walk to the French Quarter. Loews is closer to Canal Street and the riverfront, a short walk to Bourbon Street and the French Quarter area but the Barnett is commonly described as a 15-minute walk.
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