
InterContinental New Orleans
Best for travelers who want a CBD address on St. Charles Avenue, quick streetcar access, and a compact downtown hotel with a rooftop pool.
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InterContinental New Orleans is a 14-floor, St. Charles Avenue Central Business District hotel with a rooftop pool and two on-site restaurants — good for business travelers and families who want quick streetcar access to the French Quarter. Hilton New Orleans Riverside is a large riverfront convention and leisure hotel with many meeting rooms and multiple pools — a fit for convention groups and travelers wanting waterfront proximity and big-hotel services.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for travelers who want a CBD address on St. Charles Avenue, quick streetcar access, and a compact downtown hotel with a rooftop pool.

Best for large groups and convention attendees who need extensive meeting space and multiple on-site recreational options by the river.
When InterContinental New Orleans wins: choose InterContinental if you want a downtown St. Charles Avenue location near the streetcar, a quieter, more compact property with a single rooftop pool and two signature restaurants (Trenasse and Pete's).
When Hilton New Orleans Riverside wins: pick Hilton Riverside for very large group events or conventions, for riverfront views and on-site variety — two outdoor pools, extensive conference square footage, and a broad set of recreational amenities.
Bottom line: for a classic CBD stay with easy streetcar access and focused dining, InterContinental is the better fit; for convention-size meeting space and more on-site leisure options by the river, the Hilton Riverside is the practical choice.
| Category | InterContinental New Orleans | Hilton New Orleans Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Mid-size CBD business hotel with historic-St. Charles address and a rooftop pool | Large riverfront convention and leisure hotel with many on-site facilities |
| Location | On St. Charles Avenue in the Central Business District, two to three blocks from the French Quarter | Riverfront near Canal Street, a short walk to the convention center and cruise terminal |
| Size (rooms) | 484 rooms across 14 floors | 1622 guestrooms |
| Meeting & event space | About 33,000 sq ft across 19 meeting rooms including the LaSalle/Grand Ballroom | About 137,923 sq ft of conference space with a large ballroom and many meeting rooms |
| Pools / signature amenity | One outdoor rooftop pool (15th floor) with sundeck and poolside dining | Two outdoor pools plus extensive on-site sports/recreation (indoor tennis/pickleball courts listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | Two signature venues: Trenasse (Cajun-Creole) and Pete's (English-style pub) | Two restaurants and two bars, including Public Belt noted as an on-site dining option |
| Spa & wellness | 24-hour fitness center; no on-site spa | Health club, sauna and hair salon on-site; full spa services not published |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly, welcomes children of all ages; accessible rooms available | Welcomes all ages; wheelchair-accessible public areas and meeting spaces listed |
| Parking & transport | Valet parking (surcharge); on St. Charles streetcar line; no airport shuttle | Self and valet parking (surcharge); walk to Canal Street and cruise terminal; preferred airport MSY ~15.3 mi |
| Best-known for | St. Charles Avenue location, Trenasse oyster bar, rooftop pool and streetcar access | Large riverfront footprint and convention facilities close to Canal Street and the convention center |
InterContinental sits on historic St. Charles Avenue in the Central Business District, two to three blocks from the French Quarter.
A convenient base for sightseeing and for guests who want streetcar access to the French Quarter.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside is on the Mississippi River near Canal Street and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Best for guests who want to be on the riverfront and close to convention and cruise facilities.
InterContinental has 484 rooms across 14 floors with a mix of classic rooms and several suite options.
A full-service downtown hotel with a manageable number of rooms and a clear room-type list.
Hilton Riverside has a much larger inventory (1,622 guestrooms) that supports big groups and varied room configurations.
Choose the Hilton for capacity and the services that come with a large downtown riverfront hotel.
InterContinental offers two main on-site restaurants: Trenasse (Cajun-Creole) and Pete’s (pub/breakfast).
A focused dining program with a standout regional restaurant and a casual pub for meals and cocktails.
Hilton Riverside lists two restaurants and two bars and also offers room service and coffee-shop options.
More on-site variety for groups and busy days, with buffet and casual options for large crowds.
InterContinental's headline recreational feature is its 15th-floor outdoor rooftop pool with a sundeck.
A single rooftop pool plus a 24-hour gym is convenient for individual travelers or small parties.
Hilton Riverside offers two outdoor pools and extensive on-site sports facilities.
Better for guests who want more pool space and varied sports/recreation options on property.
InterContinental provides a 24-hour fitness center but no on-site spa.
Good fitness facilities but no in-house spa; nightlife is accessible nearby rather than on-property.
Hilton Riverside lists a health club, sauna and hair salon; a full spa is not published in supplier listings.
More on-site wellness and salon services than InterContinental, though a formal spa program is not published.

InterContinental — right on St. Charles Avenue and the streetcar line, steps from Lafayette Square and a short walk to the French Quarter.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside — far more conference space (137,923 sq ft listed) and a much larger room inventory to host big groups.

Hilton Riverside — two outdoor pools plus indoor tennis/pickleball courts and a larger health/fitness offering.

InterContinental — Trenasse is a dedicated Cajun-Creole restaurant with a noted oyster bar and focused Gulf Coast menu.
Both welcome children of all ages, but InterContinental is a slightly smaller downtown hotel with a rooftop pool and family-oriented dining; Hilton Riverside provides more on-site pool space and recreational facilities for larger family groups.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside is a short walk from the convention center and is purpose-built to handle large meetings; InterContinental is also walkable but sits on St. Charles Avenue several blocks away.
InterContinental New Orleans does not have an on-site spa. Hilton Riverside lists a health club, sauna and hair salon but a full spa service is not published.
InterContinental tends to be a more compact CBD hotel on St. Charles Avenue and may feel quieter compared with the large, busy convention atmosphere at the Hilton Riverside.
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