
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans
Best for travelers who want a full-service luxury hotel with a large spa, rooftop infinity pool and multiple signature restaurants.
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Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is a 34-story luxury hotel on the Mississippi Riverfront with a rooftop heated saltwater infinity pool and a full-service spa — read this if you want a full-service, family-friendly luxury stay with river views. Bourbon Orleans Hotel is a historic 4-star French Quarter property steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square — read this if you value classic New Orleans atmosphere, proximity to nightlife, and a courtyard pool.
Updated · about 0.8 km apart

Best for travelers who want a full-service luxury hotel with a large spa, rooftop infinity pool and multiple signature restaurants.

Best for travelers who want to stay inside the French Quarter close to Bourbon Street nightlife and historic sites.
When Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans wins: choose Four Seasons if you want a modern luxury experience with a sizeable full-service spa, a 75-foot heated saltwater infinity pool with river views, multiple high-profile restaurants and larger event spaces.
When Bourbon Orleans Hotel wins: choose Bourbon Orleans if your priority is being in the heart of the French Quarter within steps of Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and local bars and attractions in a historic-property setting.
Bottom line: Four Seasons is the choice for full-service luxury, spa time and riverfront amenities; Bourbon Orleans is the choice for old-Quarter character and immediate access to Bourbon Street nightlife.
| Category | Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans | Bourbon Orleans Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern luxury in a landmark 34-story riverfront tower | Historic French Quarter hotel with classic New Orleans atmosphere |
| Location | 2 Canal Street on the Mississippi Riverfront, gateway to the French Quarter | 717 Orleans St., steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square |
| Size (rooms) | 341 rooms and suites | 220 guestrooms |
| Ages / building | Landmark 34-story tower (originally World Trade Center, 1960s) | Historic French Quarter building (historic hotel; specific date not published) |
| Pools | 75-foot heated saltwater rooftop infinity pool with views of the Mississippi River | Outdoor courtyard pool; free pool cabanas available |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple signature restaurants (Chemin à la Mer, Miss River, Trattoria Varco) and Chandelier Bar | On-site restaurant Roux, coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Four Seasons: 5,525 sq ft, 8 treatment rooms, relaxation lounge, steam room | Not published |
| Known for | Rooftop pool with river views, large spa, high-end dining and event/ballroom capacity | Central French Quarter location, historic architecture, proximity to nightlife |
| Family / Age policy | Family-friendly (kids amenities, family pool features); must be 18 to check in | All-ages property (adultsOnly: false); supplier notes minimum check-in age 21 for the property overall |
| Event & meeting space | About 29,000 sq ft of event space across ballrooms and meeting rooms | Conference space ~4514 sq ft with 6 meeting rooms |
Four Seasons sits on the Mississippi Riverfront at the foot of Canal Street, a short walk to the French Quarter and the Riverwalk.
Best if you want riverfront views and easy access to both the French Quarter and Warehouse/Arts District.
Bourbon Orleans is in the French Quarter, a short walk from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and numerous bars and historic sites.
Best if you want to be inside the French Quarter with immediate access to nightlife and historic sites.
Four Seasons has 341 rooms and suites with river or city views and multiple suite sizes.
Best for travelers who want modern, spacious rooms and a variety of suite choices with river views.
Bourbon Orleans offers about 220 guestrooms in a historic French Quarter property with many room categories and balcony suites.
Best for travelers who want historic-room character and options with French Quarter balconies.
Four Seasons has several signature dining venues and a notable cocktail bar.
Best for guests who want multiple high-profile dining options and a full bar program on-site.
Bourbon Orleans has an on-site restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge for casual dining and drinks.
Best for guests who plan to eat out and explore French Quarter restaurants and nightlife.
Four Seasons features a 75-foot crescent-shaped heated saltwater infinity pool on the fifth-floor Pool Deck overlooking the Mississippi River.
Best for travelers who prioritize a dramatic rooftop pool with river views and family amenities.
Bourbon Orleans has an outdoor courtyard pool and offers free pool cabanas.
Best for travelers who want a classic French Quarter courtyard pool while staying in the action.
Four Seasons offers a sizable spa and a 24-hour fitness centre, plus sophisticated on-site nightlife at the Chandelier Bar.
Best for travelers who want a full wellness program plus more refined on-site nightlife.
Bourbon Orleans places you at the center of French Quarter nightlife; the hotel itself offers a bar and concierge help for local nightlife.
Best for travelers who plan to spend evenings out in the French Quarter and want immediate access to bars and music.

Four Seasons — rooftop 75-foot heated saltwater infinity pool plus a full-service spa with 8 treatment rooms.

Bourbon Orleans — steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the Quarter’s bars and music venues.

Four Seasons — multiple signature restaurants (Chemin à la Mer, Miss River, Trattoria Varco) and Chandelier Bar.

Bourbon Orleans — a historic 4-star hotel that emphasizes classic New Orleans character and courtyard spaces.
Bourbon Orleans is the better choice — it’s steps from Bourbon Street and Jackson Square. Four Seasons is on the riverfront at Canal Street, a short walk away but not in the middle of the Quarter.
Four Seasons has a full-service Spa (5,525 sq ft, eight treatment rooms) and offers spa-and-cabana packages; Bourbon Orleans does not publish a comparable on-site spa.
Both accept families. Four Seasons explicitly markets family amenities (kid-friendly pool features and activities); Bourbon Orleans is an all-ages French Quarter hotel (adultsOnly: false).
It depends: choose Four Seasons for a refined, full-service luxury experience with spa and river views; choose Bourbon Orleans for a romantic historic setting in the heart of the French Quarter and easy evening strolls to music and dining.
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