
InterContinental New Orleans
Best for meetings, weddings and events — InterContinental has large ballrooms, multiple function rooms and a showpiece LaSalle/Grand Ballroom overlooking St. Charles Avenue.
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InterContinental New Orleans is a large, family-friendly downtown hotel on historic St. Charles Avenue with a 15th-floor rooftop pool and extensive event space — good for meeting planners, families, and streetcar sightseeing. JW Marriott New Orleans is an upscale Canal Street Marriott with a polished business-and-leisure focus near the French Quarter — a solid pick for travelers who want to be steps from Canal Street and convention-center areas.
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Best for meetings, weddings and events — InterContinental has large ballrooms, multiple function rooms and a showpiece LaSalle/Grand Ballroom overlooking St. Charles Avenue.

Best for being in the Canal Street/French Quarter action with a recognizable Marriott experience and easy access to Bourbon Street and nearby attractions.
When InterContinental New Orleans wins: choose the InterContinental if you need large, flexible event space, want a rooftop outdoor pool and prefer staying directly on historic St. Charles Avenue and the streetcar line.
When JW Marriott New Orleans wins: choose the JW if you want to be steps from Canal Street and Bourbon Street in a polished Marriott property with many room options and on-site business amenities.
Bottom line: both are upscale downtown hotels within easy walking distance of the French Quarter; pick InterContinental for event space and a rooftop pool, pick the JW for the central Canal Street location and the Marriott service footprint.
| Category | InterContinental New Orleans | JW Marriott New Orleans |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, business-and-family-friendly downtown hotel with event focus and a rooftop pool. | Upscale Canal Street business-and-leisure hotel near Bourbon Street and convention areas. |
| Location | 444 St. Charles Ave — on the St. Charles streetcar line, a few blocks from the French Quarter. | 614 Canal St — steps from Canal Street and within easy walking distance of Bourbon Street and the French Quarter. |
| Size (rooms) | 484 rooms across 14 floors. | 501 rooms. |
| Pools | Outdoor rooftop pool on the 15th floor (open daily, sundeck, loungers). | Access to a nearby outdoor pool and pool hoist on site (no clearly published on-site rooftop pool). |
| Restaurants & bars | Two on-site venues: Trenasse (Cajun-Creole) and Pete's (pub/breakfast). | One on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge listed; room service available (limited hours). |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center adjacent to the rooftop pool. | Not published |
| Event & meeting space | About 33,000 sq ft across 19 rooms; LaSalle/Grand Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows on St. Charles Ave. | Conference space listed at 23,313 sq ft with 22 meeting rooms. |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; minimum check-in age 21 (lead guest). 10 accessible rooms noted. | Welcomes guests of all orientations; wheelchair-accessible paths, pool hoist and accessible meeting spaces noted. |
| Parking & fees | Valet parking (surcharge), on-site covered parking and electric-charging stations noted. | Valet parking available for a surcharge; destination fee and other optional fees apply. |
| Typical guest | Meeting attendees, families and visitors wanting St. Charles Avenue access. | Business and leisure travelers wanting immediate Canal Street/French Quarter access. |
InterContinental sits at 444 St. Charles Ave in the Central Business District, directly on the historic St. Charles streetcar line.
Choose InterContinental if you want the St. Charles streetcar, parade views and a slightly quieter CBD base a few blocks from the Quarter.
JW Marriott New Orleans is at 614 Canal St, placing you steps from Canal Street and within easy walking distance of Bourbon Street.
Choose the JW for the shortest walks to Canal Street and Bourbon Street and for easy access to downtown attractions.
InterContinental offers 484 rooms and a mix of Classic, Premium and one-bedroom suites, including balcony and mobility-accessible options.
InterContinental is a large full-service downtown hotel with family-friendly room choices and a few balcony-suite options.
JW Marriott has a broad set of room types (501 rooms listed) ranging from Deluxe and Premium rooms to multiple suite configurations.
JW Marriott offers many room types and corner/club options for business travelers and those wanting specific view or accessibility features.
InterContinental has two on-site venues: Trenasse (Cajun-Creole) and Pete’s (English-style pub/breakfast), plus light-fare options.
InterContinental is a good choice if you want on-site Cajun-Creole dining and a classic pub breakfast spot without leaving the hotel.
JW Marriott lists one on-site restaurant and one bar/lounge, plus limited-hours room service and to-go breakfast options.
Expect a single full-service restaurant and bar at the JW, with many dining choices a short walk away on Canal Street and in the Quarter.
InterContinental’s signature hotel amenity is its 15th-floor outdoor rooftop pool with sundeck and lounge chairs.
If an on-site rooftop pool matters, InterContinental provides a clear advantage in downtown New Orleans.
JW Marriott lists access to a nearby outdoor pool and pool hoist on site; a dedicated rooftop pool is not published in the supplier listing.
The JW may not have the same on-site rooftop pool experience as InterContinental; confirm pool specifics with the hotel before booking if a pool is essential.
InterContinental focuses on fitness and nearby nightlife rather than an on-site spa.
InterContinental is fitness-forward but does not list an on-site spa; nightlife is a short walk away.
JW Marriott lists 24-hour fitness facilities and accessible features; an on-site spa is not published in the supplier listing.
Expect full fitness facilities at the JW and immediate access to downtown nightlife; confirm spa services directly with the property.

InterContinental — larger ballroom (LaSalle/Grand Ballroom) and around 33,000 sq ft of event space and many meeting rooms.

JW Marriott — located on Canal Street and a very short walk to Bourbon Street and Canal Place shops.

InterContinental — explicit 15th-floor outdoor rooftop pool with sundeck and poolside dining.

JW Marriott — many Deluxe, Premium, Executive and Suite room types including Club/Executive Lounge access options.
Both are within easy walking distance of the French Quarter; JW Marriott is steps from Canal Street while InterContinental is a few blocks away on St. Charles Avenue.
InterContinental New Orleans has a 15th-floor outdoor rooftop pool. The JW Marriott listing notes access to a nearby outdoor pool but does not publish a rooftop pool on-site.
Yes. InterContinental explicitly welcomes children of all ages. JW Marriott’s listing does not restrict ages; both properties accommodate families.
InterContinental has more extensive ballroom and event space (LaSalle/Grand Ballroom and roughly 33,000 sq ft across many rooms). JW Marriott also has sizable conference facilities (listed at about 23,313 sq ft with 22 meeting rooms).
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