
InterContinental New Orleans
Best for business groups, large weddings, and guests who want a rooftop pool and substantial meeting space.
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InterContinental New Orleans is a large, meeting-focused hotel on historic St. Charles Avenue with a rooftop pool and two on-site restaurants; read this if you want a full-service downtown property for business or events. Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a historic, ornate 4-star property in the Central Business District; read this if you prefer atmospheric, classic New Orleans lodging a short walk from Canal Street.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for business groups, large weddings, and guests who want a rooftop pool and substantial meeting space.

Best for travelers who want a historic, atmospheric downtown stay close to Canal Street and classic hotel character.
When InterContinental New Orleans wins: choose the InterContinental if you need large meeting or event space, a rooftop pool, or a property directly on the St. Charles streetcar line for easy local transport.
When Le Pavillon wins: pick Le Pavillon for a more intimate, historic New Orleans hotel experience — it feels older and more ornate and sits a short walk from Lafayette Square and Canal Street.
Bottom line: both hotels put you in the Central Business District close to the French Quarter; InterContinental is the practical choice for groups and amenities, while Le Pavillon is the choice for character and a quieter, historic vibe.
| Category | InterContinental New Orleans | Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, modern-feeling full-service hotel with a focus on meetings and events. | Historic, ornate, boutique-scale hotel with classic New Orleans atmosphere. |
| Location (neighborhood) | Central Business District on St. Charles Avenue, directly on the St. Charles streetcar line, a few blocks from the French Quarter. | |
| Size (rooms) | 484 rooms across 14 floors. | 226 guestrooms. |
| Age/feel | Newer-renovated large hotel, practical and business-oriented. | Long-standing, historic property with ornate public spaces and older-hotel character. |
| Pools | Outdoor rooftop pool (15th floor) with sundeck; open daily. | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Trenasse (Cajun-Creole) and Pete's (English-style pub), plus casual options. | One restaurant and one bar/lounge; buffet breakfast available (surcharge). |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center available. | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Extensive — roughly 33,000 sq ft across 19 meeting rooms, large ballrooms (LaSalle/Grand Ballroom). | Conference space about 9,100 sq ft with 7 meeting rooms and a ballroom; suitable for mid-size events. |
| Known for | Large event spaces, location on St. Charles Avenue and Mardi Gras parade route, rooftop pool. | Historic downtown setting and ornate public rooms; Tribute Portfolio brand recognition. |
| Pet policy (high level) | Pet-friendly with a pet fee ($150 per stay) and size limits; pet waiver/deposit required. | Property allows pets in specific rooms (surcharges and restrictions apply; contact property). |
InterContinental sits on St. Charles Avenue, two to three blocks from the French Quarter and on the streetcar line.
Choose InterContinental if you want the streetcar at your doorstep and easy parade access.
Le Pavillon is centrally located near Canal Street and Lafayette Square, within easy walking distance of Bourbon Street and downtown sights.
Choose Le Pavillon for a short walk to Canal Street and an atmospheric downtown base.
InterContinental offers a broad selection of room types and several suites across nearly 500 rooms.
InterContinental is a practical pick for variety of room types, families, and business stays.
Le Pavillon has 226 guestrooms in a historic setting with a mix of standard and specialty room names.
Le Pavillon suits travelers who want classic hotel rooms with historic character and several wellness room choices.
InterContinental has two signature on-site venues for full meals and pub-style dining.
InterContinental is better if you want notable on-site dining options and poolside service.
Le Pavillon offers an on-site restaurant and bar/lounge plus room service during limited hours.
Le Pavillon covers the basics for dining and breakfast but has fewer on-site outlets than InterContinental.
InterContinental's standout amenity is its 15th-floor outdoor rooftop pool and sundeck.
InterContinental is the clear choice if an on-site rooftop pool matters to you.
Le Pavillon's supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool.
If an on-site pool is important, confirm availability at Le Pavillon before booking.
InterContinental provides fitness and local nightlife access rather than a full-service spa.
InterContinental is best for fitness access and proximity to downtown nightlife; don’t expect an on-site spa.
Le Pavillon lists a 24-hour fitness center and highlights its bar/lounge; there is no published on-site spa.
Choose Le Pavillon if you want a historic setting and walkable nightlife; spa services are not published.

InterContinental — much larger total event space and multiple ballrooms, including the LaSalle/Grand Ballroom.

Le Pavillon — older, ornate public rooms and a long-standing downtown presence.

InterContinental — rooftop outdoor pool with sundeck and poolside dining.

Le Pavillon — smaller scale and more atmospheric public spaces than the larger InterContinental.
InterContinental — it has far more total meeting and ballroom space and corporate-friendly facilities.
Le Pavillon — it’s long-standing and leans toward ornate, classic New Orleans public rooms and atmosphere.
InterContinental does not have an on-site spa (it offers a 24-hour fitness center). Le Pavillon’s supplier listing does not publish an on-site spa.
Yes — they’re about 0.6 km apart and both sit in the Central Business District within easy walking distance of the French Quarter.
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