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The Barnett vs The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

The Barnett is a 234-room, design-forward JdV by Hyatt hotel in a restored 1928 Art Deco building in the Warehouse District with a heated rooftop pool, live music, and five food-and-drink venues. The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is a landmark 5-star grand hotel on Canal Street with large event space, multiple restaurants and a full-service spa — read this if you’re choosing between a boutique, music-and-dining-driven stay and a classic grand-hotel experience.

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Bright hotel lobby seating area with leather sofas and lounge chairs at The Barnett

The Barnett

Art Deco · Rooftop pool · Live music

Best for travelers who want a boutique, design-led stay with rooftop pool, near-nightly live music and easy Warehouse District access.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

Historic grand hotel · Spa & large events · Canal Street location

Best for guests seeking classic 5-star service, large meeting/wedding capacity and an on-site full-service spa steps from Canal Street and the French Quarter.

Quick Verdict: The Barnett vs The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

When The Barnett wins: choose The Barnett if you prefer a smaller, design-focused hotel with a heated rooftop pool, near-nightly live music, intimate signature restaurants (including Seaworthy) and a Warehouse District location a short walk from the French Quarter.

When The Roosevelt wins: pick The Roosevelt if you want a historic grand-hotel experience with many guest rooms, a full-service spa, extensive conference and banquet space, and immediate access to Canal Street, Bourbon Street and large-city amenities.

Bottom line: The Barnett is the boutique, dining-and-music-first choice for couples and culturally minded travelers; The Roosevelt is the traditional five-star option for guests needing big-room inventory, a full spa and formal event facilities.

The Barnett vs The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel – At a Glance

Side-by-side facts for The Barnett and The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
CategoryThe BarnettThe Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
Overall vibeBoutique, design-forward Art Deco with a music-and-dining focusHistoric 5-star grand hotel with formal public spaces and service
LocationWarehouse District / CBD, roughly 15-minute walk to French Quarter; streetcar accessNew Orleans Central Business District on Canal Street, steps from Bourbon Street and the French Quarter
Size (rooms)234 rooms and suites504 guestrooms
Building / ageRestored 1928 Art Deco former Barnett's Furniture BuildingHistoric landmark grand hotel (early 20th century heritage)
PoolsOne heated rooftop pool (High Five) with bar and terrace; open year-roundOne outdoor pool with poolside bar and sun loungers
Restaurants & barsFive on-site venues (Seaworthy, Brutto Americano, All Good, The Lobby Bar, High Five)Four restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a coffee shop (Fountain Lounge plus others)
Spa & wellnessNot published (no named on-site spa confirmed)Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials
Event & meeting spaceMore than 16,000 sq ft of event space; largest venue Barnett Hall 4,000 sq ftAbout 59,998 sq ft (5,574 m²) of conference and banquet space
Known forRooftop pool, live-music programming and a restored Art Deco settingLandmark Canal Street address, historic grandeur and large event capabilities
Airport distance (MSY)Approximately 12.5 miles (about a 19-minute drive)Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) is about 25.8 km / 16.1 mi (preferred airport listed)

Location: Warehouse District vs Canal Street

The Barnett – Location

The Barnett sits in the Warehouse Arts District/CBD, close to Lafayette Square and a roughly 15-minute walk to the French Quarter.

  • Address: 600 Carondelet Street, near the St. Charles streetcar line.
  • Short walk (about 5 minutes) to the National WWII Museum and close to downtown attractions.
  • Valet parking only; neighborhood has cafés, grocery and quick services within walking distance.

Choose The Barnett for a slightly quieter Warehouse District base with easy streetcar access to Uptown and the French Quarter.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel – Location

The Roosevelt is on Canal Street in the Central Business District, placing you steps from Canal, Bourbon Street and major downtown theaters.

  • Address: 130 Roosevelt Way, right off Canal Street — walkable to Bourbon Street and the French Quarter.
  • Serves as a convenient base for sightseeing and nightlife within immediate CBD walking distance.
  • Preferred airport listed as Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY).

Pick The Roosevelt if you want to be in the heart of tourist activity and steps from Canal Street attractions.

Rooms: Boutique rooms vs Grand-hotel guestrooms

The Barnett – Rooms

The Barnett has 234 rooms and suites in a restored 1928 Art Deco building with modern design touches.

  • Room types include Room, 1 King Bed; Deluxe Room; Room, 2 Queen Beds; and multiple patio and suite options.
  • Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel; 24-hour fitness center with Peloton bikes.
  • Room count and layouts suit couples and small groups; rollaway beds available for a fee.

The Barnett offers characterful, design-forward rooms with modern amenities in a mid-size boutique inventory.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel – Rooms

The Roosevelt offers 504 guestrooms across a traditional grand-hotel layout with large public spaces.

  • Room range includes standard rooms through multiple named suites (Waldorf Suite, Astoria Suite, Presidential Suite).
  • Rooms have minibars, flat-screen TVs and private bathrooms with designer toiletries.
  • Hotel supports a higher guest capacity and a wider range of suite types for large groups and events.

The Roosevelt provides larger room inventory and suite variety typical of a full-service five-star hotel.

Dining & drinks: Seaworthy and rooftop vs multiple signature venues

The Barnett – Dining & drinks

The Barnett emphasizes on-site dining and music, with five venues including Seaworthy and rooftop High Five.

  • Seaworthy is housed in an 1832 Creole cottage and focuses on seafood and oysters; Seaworthy has a daily happy hour.
  • Brutto Americano is the signature modern-Italian restaurant; All Good New Orleans is the all-day café.
  • High Five rooftop offers poolside service, seasonal menus, cabanas and panoramic downtown views.

Choose The Barnett if on-site dining variety, seafood in a cottage setting and a rooftop bar are priorities.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel – Dining & drinks

The Roosevelt lists four restaurants, two bars/lounges and a coffee shop, plus 24-hour room service.

  • Fountain Lounge is one of the highlighted venues; the hotel offers cooked-to-order breakfast for a fee.
  • Multiple food outlets and bars suit guests who want traditional hotel dining options and late service.
  • Room service is available 24 hours and several dining outlets are located within the property footprint.

The Roosevelt is the safer pick for travelers who want diverse, full-service hotel dining and 24-hour room service.

Pools & rooftop: Heated rooftop pool vs outdoor pool

The Barnett – Pools & rooftop

The Barnett centers much of its social life around a heated rooftop pool and bar (High Five).

  • Heated rooftop pool open year-round with sun loungers, terrace and garden area; pool-bar service available.
  • Pool hours and bar hours vary seasonally, and day access rules apply for non-hotel guests.
  • Rooftop programming ties into the hotel's live-music and social calendar.

The Barnett's rooftop pool is a focal point for daytime lounging and evening socializing.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel – Pools & rooftop

The Roosevelt offers an outdoor pool with poolside bar and sun loungers as part of its guest amenities.

  • Outdoor pool and poolside bar provide a traditional hotel pool experience in the CBD.
  • Pool is one of several recreational amenities alongside a 24-hour fitness center.
  • Pool hours and access details are available directly from the property at booking.

The Roosevelt provides a classic outdoor-pool option that complements its larger-service footprint.

Wellness & nightlife: Fitness, spa and live performance

The Barnett – Wellness & nightlife

The Barnett supports active stays with a 24-hour fitness center and near-nightly live music at Good Measure.

  • Fitness center open 24 hours with Peloton bikes, cardio gear and weights.
  • Good Measure hosts concerts and DJ nights, bringing local music into the hotel nightly.
  • No named on-site full-service spa is published for The Barnett.

The Barnett is best for guests who want fitness access plus live-music nights rather than an on-site spa experience.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel – Wellness & nightlife

The Roosevelt has a full-service spa and around-the-clock fitness facilities, paired with traditional hotel nightlife options.

  • Full-service spa offers massages, facials and body treatments (reservations required).
  • 24-hour fitness facilities and gift shops/newsstands are available.
  • Public lounges and bars provide evening gathering spaces without the nightly live-music focus found at The Barnett.

Pick The Roosevelt if an in-house spa and classic hotel nightlife spaces matter to you.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for live music and a social rooftop
Wide view of the hotel lobby with sofas, bar and tables at The Barnett

The Barnett

The Barnett — live programming at Good Measure and the heated High Five rooftop pool make it the social choice.

Best for large meetings and weddings
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

The Roosevelt — extensive conference and banquet space suits big corporate events and large weddings.

Best for boutique design and dining
Intimate lounge grouping facing a stocked bar in the hotel lobby at The Barnett

The Barnett

The Barnett — five distinct dining venues, a Creole-cottage seafood restaurant and design-led rooms.

Best for classic 5-star amenities and spa services
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

The Roosevelt — traditional grand-hotel service, many guestrooms and a full-service spa on property.

Frequently asked questions

The Barnett vs The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel: FAQs

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Which hotel is closer to Bourbon Street and the French Quarter?

Both are walkable to the French Quarter, but The Roosevelt sits on Canal Street steps from Bourbon Street while The Barnett is a roughly 15-minute walk from the French Quarter in the Warehouse District.

Which property is better for small music-focused nights out?

The Barnett — it programs near-nightly live music at its Good Measure venue and emphasizes rooftop social programming.

Do either hotel have a full-service spa?

The Roosevelt has a full-service spa; The Barnett does not publish a named on-site full-service spa.

Which hotel is better for large groups or conferences?

The Roosevelt has nearly 60,000 sq ft of conference space, while The Barnett offers over 16,000 sq ft; for very large conferences or banquets the Roosevelt is the larger option.

Poolside loungers and green umbrellas by the hotel pool at The Barnett
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