Wyndam Bourbon Orleans or W French Quarter?

I havent stayed at either hotel, but it appears the W is a safer bet, w/ better service, but I also like the more auethentic feel of the Bourbon Orleans. The price is about the same, any thoughts ?

Wyndam Bourbon Orleans or W French Quarter?

Depends upon your other preferences. The W in the evening has incense and candles burning in the lobby and allows late night partying in the courtyard. For service..the second time staying there our shower leaked into the bedroom and a call produced nothing friday evening and saturday morning the desk manager was told and produced nothing and saturday evening finally a new shift desk manager got housekeeping to check it out. Major problem that could not be taken care of quickly and no other rooms available. Tough not to shower in the heat of summer. But then again others have had good experiences there.

I very much liked the Bourbon Orleans and its a great location but I haven%26#39;t stayed there post-Katrina but its a great old hotel.

Wyndam Bourbon Orleans or W French Quarter?

Noise and late night partying don%26#39;t bother me, but bad service does. Sounds like another toss up! I%26#39;m very into balconies, which both properties appear to have.

I don%26#39;t remember a balcony on the W but maybe I wasn%26#39;t looking for it. They have patio rooms that overlook the courtyard and pool. I only stayed at the W one night but I loved it. I thought the service was top notch. From the moment I came walking up until I left it was great. I got a nice orientation of the facilities as I was taken to my room. There are different scented incense sticks around so you may or may not like that. I didn%26#39;t mind. Elevator smiled nice thats for sure. The front desk person did disappear for a few minutes when I went to checkout but nothing to complain about. I think the courtyard there is one of the best places to hang out. They came and asked me if I wanted more ice for my bucket when I was enjoying a drink the courtyard with friends. I rank the W in my top 3 of the French Quarter.

I also like the Bourbon Orleans. I have had bad service there a couple of times but most of my experiences were good. It has a great location and lots of history. They do have some good balconies too.

If it were me, I would go with the W but the great thing is you won%26#39;t be choosing a bad hotel either way. Just my opinion of course.

Just curious, what are the other 2 of your top 3?

Royal Sonesta and Omni Royal

We have stayed at the Bourbon Orleans three times. The first being for our honeymoon almost 20 years ago ! We love it everytime we stay there. When the timing is right, we have been upgraded to a two story suite. We have been to NO many times (our favorite city!) and the only times we have not stayed there is because they were booked. We have also stayed at the Royal Omni Orleans and loved it as well. Although we have not been to NO since Katrina, we will be there in less than 2 weeks. We will only be there for one night post-cruise and decided to try something different this time. Staying at the Hotel St. Marie on the other side of Bourbon. Hope this helps and have a great time!

The Bourbon Orleans is one of my favorite places (my wife%26#39;s favorite) to stay in the Quarter.

I agree with choosing the Bourbon Orleans. I have been there at least 6-7 times oer 12 years. I haven%26#39;t been in the W, but just have seen reviews on here that it%26#39;s more of a party hotel, noisy courtyard, etc. But some like that. I like the old world charm of the BO,plus it is the most perfect central location!

As for various comments posted about service at different places, after 30 years of travelling, I have decided that the local hotel , or \the chain brand name, have little to do with the level of service. Just like your fellow employees you work with in a corporation, or the sales people in that ;arge dept stire, some employees are great, others are not. Make your request. If no response, be persistent, but polite. If still nothing, see the manager. Some employees are new, not trained, or just busy and inattentive.