
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans
Best for luxury riverside stays, an on-site full-service spa and a rooftop heated saltwater infinity pool with city and river views.
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Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is a high-end, riverfront luxury hotel with a rooftop saltwater infinity pool, full-service spa and multiple signature restaurants; read this if you want upscale service, river views and spa-focused stays. Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel is a historic, Marriott-affiliated 4-star property in the heart of downtown; read this if you prefer classic New Orleans grandeur, central walkability and a familiar rewards program.
Updated · about 0.5 km apart

Best for luxury riverside stays, an on-site full-service spa and a rooftop heated saltwater infinity pool with city and river views.

Best for travelers seeking a historic, centrally located hotel with Marriott Tribute Portfolio affiliation and flexible meeting/event space.
When Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans wins: pick the Four Seasons if you want luxury dining from noted chefs, a destination spa experience, a distinctive rooftop infinity pool reserved for guests, and panoramic river views.
When Le Pavillon wins: choose Le Pavillon if you want a historic downtown address close to Lafayette Square and Canal Street, Marriott rewards access, straightforward meeting facilities and a more classic, boutique hotel feel.
Bottom line: For a premium, full-service luxury stay focused on spa, rooftop pool and signature restaurants, Four Seasons is the stronger option. For a centrally located, historic 4-star that’s part of Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio and convenient to downtown attractions, Le Pavillon is a solid, familiar choice.
| Category | Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans | Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Modern luxury, riverfront, large international brand service | Historic upscale with classic New Orleans grandeur |
| Location | At 2 Canal Street on the Mississippi Riverfront, steps from the French Quarter and Riverwalk | 833 Poydras St in downtown New Orleans, a short walk to Lafayette Square and Canal Street |
| Size (rooms) | 341 rooms and suites | 226 guestrooms |
| Audience / age policy | All-ages, family-friendly (kids welcome; family amenities) | All-ages; not adults-only |
| Pools | 75-foot crescent-shaped heated saltwater infinity pool on the 5th-floor Pool Deck; guests-only, family-friendly | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple signature venues (Chemin à la Mer, Miss River, Trattoria Varco) and Chandelier Bar | 1 restaurant and 1 bar/lounge; room service during limited hours |
| Spa & wellness | The Spa at Four Seasons (5,525 sq ft, 8 treatment rooms) plus 24-hour Fitness Centre | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | About 29,000 sq ft total, 13 meeting rooms, two large ballrooms and rooftop venues | Conference space ~9,100 sq ft with 7 meeting rooms and ballroom |
| Known for | Rooftop pool, high-end dining and full-service luxury amenities | Historic building, central downtown location and Marriott Tribute Portfolio affiliation |
| Distance from each other | about 0.5 km apart | |
Four Seasons sits at 2 Canal Street on the Mississippi Riverfront, at the foot of Canal Street and steps from the French Quarter.
Choose Four Seasons for immediate riverfront access and easy walking to key downtown attractions.
Le Pavillon is at 833 Poydras St in central downtown New Orleans, within easy walking distance of Lafayette Square and Canal Street.
Choose Le Pavillon for a classic downtown address with walkable access to central New Orleans points of interest.
Four Seasons offers 341 rooms and suites with river or city views across a range of room and suite types.
Pick Four Seasons if you want more room-type variety and river-view suites.
Le Pavillon has 226 guestrooms in a historic setting with a mix of standard and wellness-focused room types.
Le Pavillon suits travelers who want classic rooms in a historic hotel with wellness room options.
Four Seasons emphasizes multiple chef-driven restaurants and the Chandelier Bar with a notable crystal installation.
Choose Four Seasons for a wider choice of upscale on-site dining and cocktail options.
Le Pavillon offers one on-site restaurant and a bar/lounge, with buffet breakfasts available for a surcharge.
Le Pavillon works well if you want a simple in-house dining option and easy access to downtown restaurants nearby.
Four Seasons features a prominent rooftop heated saltwater infinity pool overlooking the Mississippi River.
If a rooftop riverside pool is a priority, Four Seasons is the clear choice.
Le Pavillon's public listing does not publish on-site pool details.
Pool availability at Le Pavillon is not published — verify before you book if a pool matters.
Four Seasons provides a full-service spa, 24-hour fitness centre and on-site nightlife at the Chandelier Bar.
For spa treatments and late-night cocktails in-house, Four Seasons has more to offer.
Le Pavillon includes a 24-hour fitness centre and a lounge but does not publish a full-service spa in its listing.
Le Pavillon covers basic wellness needs with a 24-hour gym; spa services are not published and should be checked directly.

Four Seasons — full-service spa with eight treatment rooms, signature treatments and spa-to-pool packages.

Le Pavillon — historic 4-star property in downtown and part of Marriott's Tribute Portfolio for loyalty members.

Four Seasons — rooftop heated saltwater infinity pool overlooking the Mississippi River reserved for guests.

Le Pavillon — ~9,100 sq ft of conference space and 7 meeting rooms for medium-sized events.
Both are centrally located; Four Seasons sits at the foot of Canal Street on the riverfront near the French Quarter, while Le Pavillon is a short walk to Lafayette Square and also within easy reach of Canal Street.
Four Seasons has multiple signature restaurants and bars (Chemin à la Mer, Miss River, Trattoria Varco, Chandelier Bar). Le Pavillon has one restaurant and a bar/lounge; expect more limited on-site dining options.
Le Pavillon's supplier listing does not publish an on-site pool; if a pool is important, contact the hotel to confirm.
If you need large event space, Four Seasons offers about 29,000 sq ft and multiple ballrooms. Le Pavillon provides roughly 9,100 sq ft and seven meeting rooms for smaller-to-medium functions.
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