
InterContinental New Orleans
Best for travelers who want a St. Charles streetcar address, a rooftop pool, and on-site Cajun-Creole dining at Trenasse.
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InterContinental New Orleans is a full-service, family-friendly downtown hotel on St. Charles Avenue with a 15th-floor rooftop pool and two on-site restaurants; read this if you want a central base near the streetcar line and French Quarter with event space. New Orleans Marriott is a large, convention-focused Canal Street property with extensive meeting facilities, one outdoor pool and straightforward access to the French Quarter; read this if you need convention/conference convenience or a Canal Street address.
Updated · about 0.6 km apart

Best for travelers who want a St. Charles streetcar address, a rooftop pool, and on-site Cajun-Creole dining at Trenasse.

Best for large meetings, conventions or guests who want to be steps from Canal Street and closer to many tourist departures.
When InterContinental New Orleans wins: choose InterContinental if you prioritize the St. Charles location and streetcar access, a rooftop pool and a smaller, city-central hotel with a noted Cajun-Creole restaurant (Trenasse) and pub (Pete’s).
When New Orleans Marriott wins: pick the New Orleans Marriott for large conferences, extensive flexible meeting space (86,849 sq ft/8,069 m² listed), very high room count and immediate Canal Street access for quick walks to many French Quarter sights.
Bottom line: both are downtown, full-service hotels within easy walking distance of the French Quarter. Use InterContinental for the St. Charles experience and rooftop pool; use the Marriott for scale, convention facilities, and being right on Canal Street.
| Category | InterContinental New Orleans | New Orleans Marriott |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | City-central, St. Charles streetcar address; mid-large downtown hotel | Large, busy convention and business hotel on Canal Street |
| Location | 444 St. Charles Ave; on the St. Charles Streetcar line; ~2–3 blocks to French Quarter | 555 Canal St; steps from Canal Street and within walking distance of French Quarter sites |
| Size (rooms/floors) | 484 rooms across 14 floors | 1,333 rooms (room count from supplier listing) |
| Event & meeting space | About 33,000 sq ft across 19 meeting rooms; notable LaSalle/Grand Ballroom overlooking St. Charles | Large conference facilities listed at 86,849 sq ft (8,069 m²); multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms |
| Pools | One outdoor rooftop pool (15th floor), open daily 7:00 AM–10:00 PM | One outdoor pool (listed in supplier facts); hours not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Two on-site: Trenasse (Cajun-Creole, oyster bar) and Pete’s (pub/breakfast); poolside dining available | Two on-site restaurants and one bar/lounge; Canal Street Burger Bar noted plus coffee shop and room service (limited hours) |
| Spa / wellness | No on-site spa; 24-hour fitness center | Not published |
| Accessibility & family policy | Family-friendly; minimum check-in age 21 for lead guest; pet-friendly with fees | All-ages property with family rooms; accessible rooms and accessible public areas listed |
| Parking & transport | Valet parking (surcharge) and nearby self-parking; no airport shuttle | Limited on-site parking and valet (surcharge); preferred airport MSY ~26.2 km away |
| Known for | Rooftop pool, Trenasse oyster bar, location on St. Charles parade route | Canal Street location and very large conference capacity |
InterContinental sits directly on historic St. Charles Avenue and the streetcar line, a short walk from the French Quarter.
Choose InterContinental to be on St. Charles and for easy streetcar access.
New Orleans Marriott sits on Canal Street, literally steps from many tourist departures and within a short walk of French Quarter attractions.
Choose the Marriott for a Canal Street address and quick access to main tourist foot traffic.
InterContinental offers 484 rooms across 14 floors with a mix of classic and premium room types and several suites.
InterContinental is mid-sized and suitable if you prefer fewer rooms and a streetcar-front location.
New Orleans Marriott is a very large hotel with 1,333 air-conditioned rooms and many room types, including club and executive suites.
Pick the Marriott when you need a wide choice of room types and easy availability for large groups.
InterContinental centers its dining around Trenasse (Cajun-Creole) and Pete’s (pub/breakfast), plus light fare at SoifFaim.
InterContinental is for guests who want on-site regional cuisine and a traditional hotel pub.
New Orleans Marriott lists two restaurants and a bar/lounge, plus a coffee shop/cafe and room service during limited hours.
Marriott provides straightforward, wide-appeal dining fitting large groups and convention schedules.
InterContinental’s signature amenity is its 15th-floor rooftop pool with a sundeck and lounge chairs.
If a rooftop pool and city views matter, InterContinental is the clearer pick.
New Orleans Marriott has one outdoor pool listed in supplier facts; specific pool features and hours are not published in the supplier listing.
Marriott offers a standard outdoor pool but supplier listing lacks detailed pool specifics.
InterContinental offers a 24-hour fitness center and nearby nightlife via the French Quarter and local bars.
InterContinental covers fitness needs and puts you close to New Orleans nightlife without an on-site spa.
Marriott lists 24-hour fitness facilities and bars/lounges; supplier listing does not publish an on-site spa.
Marriott meets basic wellness needs; spa presence is not published in supplier information.

InterContinental New Orleans — rooftop pool, streetcar access and St. Charles location.

New Orleans Marriott — far larger conference footprint and extensive meeting facilities.

InterContinental New Orleans — Trenasse is the hotel's signature Cajun‑Creole restaurant with a noted oyster bar.

New Orleans Marriott — immediate Canal Street location and easy walking access to tourist hubs.
Both are within easy walking distance; InterContinental is on St. Charles about two to three blocks from the French Quarter while the Marriott sits on Canal Street a short walk from Jackson Square and Bourbon Street.
Choose New Orleans Marriott for large conferences — its supplier listing shows far larger meeting space (about 86,849 sq ft / 8,069 m²). InterContinental has substantial event space too but is smaller.
InterContinental New Orleans does not have an on-site spa. The New Orleans Marriott supplier listing does not publish spa details.
Neither hotel is an adults-only property. InterContinental requires the lead guest to be at least 21 to check in; Marriott does not advertise an adults-only policy.
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