Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel

Frommer's Review

The Hilton is in the neighborhood of the Windsor Court but in a more central location -- right at the riverfront near the New Orleans Convention Center and the aquarium. It's a self-contained complex of nearly a dozen restaurants, bistros, and bars; two gift shops; two pools; a full and exceptional racquet-and-health club; a huge exhibition space; and no fewer than 38 conference rooms. In addition, Harrah's Casino and the Riverwalk Marketplace are accessible from the hotel's lobby, which contains a nine-story atrium. Rooms are spacious (double-bedded rooms are smaller), but a tiny bit dull, though ongoing renovations -- adding marble tops to some furniture, new white bedding, and plasma TVs -- will help. (Don't worry; the old rooms are still fine.) Parlor rooms have rather awesome Murphy beds complete with Hilton-brand mattresses! River views (usually with even-numbered rooms) are astonishing, though higher is always better. Given all that, this is a good choice for families -- there is much in the way of child-friendly entertainment right in the hotel or within a block or two -- but not terrific for those with mobility issues, given the sheer size of the place.

Facilities: 3 restaurants; 3 bars; concierge; airport transportation; business center; room service; laundry, dry cleaning, and pressing service; eligibility for membership ($12/day, comped for Hilton club members) in the hotel's Rivercenter Racquet and Health Club.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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