
InterContinental New Orleans
Best for business groups, conferences, and travelers who want larger rooms, meeting capacity, and a rooftop pool near the CBD.
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InterContinental New Orleans is a large Central Business District hotel on St. Charles Avenue with rooftop pool, two restaurants, and extensive meeting space; read this if you want a full-service downtown base close to the French Quarter and convention venues. Bourbon Orleans Hotel is a historic boutique-style hotel in the French Quarter; read this if you prefer to stay steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and a smaller, atmosphere-forward property.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for business groups, conferences, and travelers who want larger rooms, meeting capacity, and a rooftop pool near the CBD.

Best for travelers who prioritize being in the heart of the French Quarter and a compact historic-hotel atmosphere.
When InterContinental New Orleans wins: pick the InterContinental if you need big, flexible event space (many meeting rooms and a large ballroom), a rooftop pool, or a full-service downtown location on the St. Charles streetcar line.
When Bourbon Orleans Hotel wins: pick Bourbon Orleans if you want to be steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and French Quarter attractions in a smaller, historic hotel with a courtyard pool and boutique character.
Bottom line: both hotels suit visitors who want French Quarter access, but choose InterContinental for meetings, scale, and a rooftop pool; choose Bourbon Orleans for French Quarter immersion and a more intimate, historic stay.
| Category | InterContinental New Orleans | Bourbon Orleans Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Full-service CBD hotel; practical, polished, business- and event-oriented. | Historic boutique hotel in the French Quarter with period features and intimate public spaces. |
| Location | Central Business District on St. Charles Ave; 2–3 blocks from the French Quarter; on the St. Charles streetcar line. | In the French Quarter at 717 Orleans St; steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and Café du Monde. |
| Size (rooms / floors) | 484 rooms across 14 floors. | 220 guestrooms. |
| Room types (examples) | Classic Room, 1 King Bed; Premium Room, Balcony; Suite, 1 Bedroom; Classic Room (Top Floor). | Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Petite King); Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Deluxe King); Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Bi-Level Suite); Loft Suite King with Large Balcony. |
| Pools | One outdoor rooftop pool on the 15th floor with sundeck and poolside dining; open daily (hours published). | One outdoor pool in a courtyard with free pool cabanas; poolside setting in the hotel’s historic footprint. |
| Restaurants & bars | Two on-site: Trenasse (Cajun-Creole, oyster bar) and Pete’s (English-style pub); additional light-fare venue SoifFaim. | One restaurant (Roux) and a coffee shop/cafe plus a bar/lounge; cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee. |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center with cardio and free weights. | Not published |
| Meeting & events | Extensive: ~33,000 sq ft across 19 meeting rooms, large grand ballroom (LaSalle) for hundreds of guests. | Conference space size 4,514 sq ft and 6 meeting rooms—suitable for small to mid-size events and weddings. |
| Known for | Large event capability, St. Charles location and a noted oyster bar at Trenasse. | Historic French Quarter location—steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square—and a courtyard pool. |
| Family & age policy | Family-friendly; welcomes children of all ages; minimum check-in age for the registering guest is 21. | Welcomes all ages (property notes do not indicate an adults-only policy); special notes on check-in age not published. |
InterContinental sits on historic St. Charles Avenue in the Central Business District, a short walk or streetcar ride to the French Quarter.
Better if you want a downtown base with streetcar access and easier transit to convention venues.
Bourbon Orleans is located in the heart of the French Quarter, steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and local attractions.
Better if your priority is being inside the French Quarter and within walking distance of the main sights.
InterContinental offers a wide range of room types across 484 rooms, including suites and balcony options.
Choose InterContinental if you want more room-type choice and larger inventory for groups.
Bourbon Orleans provides 220 guestrooms with a mix of standard rooms, deluxe rooms, and suites—many with historic touches.
Choose Bourbon Orleans for historic character and a boutique selection of rooms in the Quarter.
InterContinental runs Trenasse (Cajun-Creole) and Pete’s (pub) plus light-fare options; breakfast and cocktail hours are published.
Better for guests who want multiple on-site dining styles—including a noted oyster bar and pub.
Bourbon Orleans has one main restaurant (Roux), a coffee shop/cafe, and a bar/lounge for drinks.
Better if you plan to eat and drink mostly in the Quarter and want a compact on-site dining footprint.
InterContinental’s standout amenity is an outdoor rooftop pool on the 15th floor with a sundeck and lounge chairs.
Better if you want a rooftop pool setting and a connected fitness facility.
Bourbon Orleans features an outdoor courtyard pool with free pool cabanas in a historic setting.
Better if you want a compact courtyard pool in a historic Quarter hotel.
InterContinental provides a 24-hour fitness center and on-site cocktail hours; nearby nightlife is a short walk into the Quarter.
Better if you want round-the-clock fitness facilities plus easy access to downtown nightlife.
Bourbon Orleans puts you inside the Quarter’s nightlife; the hotel itself has a bar/lounge and concierge for local recommendations.
Better if your main interest is being within walking distance of Quarter nightlife.

InterContinental — far more event space and a large ballroom that accommodates hundreds of guests.

Bourbon Orleans — stay steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and classic Quarter sights.

InterContinental — a rooftop pool on the 15th floor with sundeck and poolside dining service.

Bourbon Orleans — a boutique, historic hotel feel with a courtyard pool and period features.
Bourbon Orleans is directly in the French Quarter and steps from Bourbon Street; InterContinental is a short walk or streetcar ride away in the CBD.
InterContinental New Orleans — it has extensive meeting space (many rooms and a large ballroom) and is geared toward events and conventions.
InterContinental does not have an on-site spa; for Bourbon Orleans the supplier listing does not publish spa details.
Yes. Both properties welcome guests of all ages; InterContinental notes a 21+ minimum check-in age for the registering guest only.
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