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

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.
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.
| Category | The Barnett | The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Boutique, design-forward Art Deco with a music-and-dining focus | Historic 5-star grand hotel with formal public spaces and service |
| Location | Warehouse District / CBD, roughly 15-minute walk to French Quarter; streetcar access | New Orleans Central Business District on Canal Street, steps from Bourbon Street and the French Quarter |
| Size (rooms) | 234 rooms and suites | 504 guestrooms |
| Building / age | Restored 1928 Art Deco former Barnett's Furniture Building | Historic landmark grand hotel (early 20th century heritage) |
| Pools | One heated rooftop pool (High Five) with bar and terrace; open year-round | One outdoor pool with poolside bar and sun loungers |
| Restaurants & bars | Five 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 & wellness | Not published (no named on-site spa confirmed) | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials |
| Event & meeting space | More than 16,000 sq ft of event space; largest venue Barnett Hall 4,000 sq ft | About 59,998 sq ft (5,574 m²) of conference and banquet space |
| Known for | Rooftop pool, live-music programming and a restored Art Deco setting | Landmark 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) |
The Barnett sits in the Warehouse Arts District/CBD, close to Lafayette Square and a roughly 15-minute walk to the French Quarter.
Choose The Barnett for a slightly quieter Warehouse District base with easy streetcar access to Uptown and the French Quarter.
The Roosevelt is on Canal Street in the Central Business District, placing you steps from Canal, Bourbon Street and major downtown theaters.
Pick The Roosevelt if you want to be in the heart of tourist activity and steps from Canal Street attractions.
The Barnett has 234 rooms and suites in a restored 1928 Art Deco building with modern design touches.
The Barnett offers characterful, design-forward rooms with modern amenities in a mid-size boutique inventory.
The Roosevelt offers 504 guestrooms across a traditional grand-hotel layout with large public spaces.
The Roosevelt provides larger room inventory and suite variety typical of a full-service five-star hotel.
The Barnett emphasizes on-site dining and music, with five venues including Seaworthy and rooftop High Five.
Choose The Barnett if on-site dining variety, seafood in a cottage setting and a rooftop bar are priorities.
The Roosevelt lists four restaurants, two bars/lounges and a coffee shop, plus 24-hour room service.
The Roosevelt is the safer pick for travelers who want diverse, full-service hotel dining and 24-hour room service.
The Barnett centers much of its social life around a heated rooftop pool and bar (High Five).
The Barnett's rooftop pool is a focal point for daytime lounging and evening socializing.
The Roosevelt offers an outdoor pool with poolside bar and sun loungers as part of its guest amenities.
The Roosevelt provides a classic outdoor-pool option that complements its larger-service footprint.
The Barnett supports active stays with a 24-hour fitness center and near-nightly live music at Good Measure.
The Barnett is best for guests who want fitness access plus live-music nights rather than an on-site spa experience.
The Roosevelt has a full-service spa and around-the-clock fitness facilities, paired with traditional hotel nightlife options.
Pick The Roosevelt if an in-house spa and classic hotel nightlife spaces matter to you.

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

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

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

The Roosevelt — traditional grand-hotel service, many guestrooms and a full-service spa on property.
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.
The Barnett — it programs near-nightly live music at its Good Measure venue and emphasizes rooftop social programming.
The Roosevelt has a full-service spa; The Barnett does not publish a named on-site full-service spa.
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.
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