New Orleans exemplifies exceptional hospitality rooted in its culture and resilience. Celebrated for its vibrant neighborhoods, the city attracts visitors for various occasions. The 2025 World's Best Awards survey included nearly 180,000 respondents, providing insights into favored hotels. Properties like The Roosevelt, Hotel Monteleone, and the Pontchartrain have been highlighted for their historical significance and amenities. Guests particularly enjoy experiences such as visiting the renowned Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone, showcasing the essence of New Orleans hospitality.
Few cities in America do hospitality quite like New Orleans. It's in the city's DNA, deep as the Mississippi River, exuberant as an impromptu second line—unbelievably resilient no matter what gets thrown at it.
Every year for our World's Best Awards survey, T+L asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe—to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more.
Hotels were classified as either resort hotel, city hotel, inn, or safari lodge based on their location and amenities, and they were specifically rated on the criteria below: For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor.
This year's favorite properties in New Orleans are located primarily in the Central Business District and the French Quarter—the city's historic heartbeat of tourism.
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