The Riverfront Hotel New Orleans

Hotels
Highgate Independent
8.6 (955 reviews)
701 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130 , New Orleans , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Meeting rooms
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Elevator
ATM/banking
Conference space
Bicycle rentals nearby
Breakfast available (surcharge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good room service
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Some facilities need renovation
Parking problems

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Guests noted issues with room cleanliness and poor housekeeping experience.
Service
9.1
Staff were described as friendly and helpful in most reviews.
Location
9.3
The hotel is conveniently located near the cruise port and other attractions.
Room Quality
7.8
Rooms were described as large but a bit worn and not cleaned properly.
Amenities
8.8
Amenities such as valet parking and lobby snacks were appreciated.
Value for Money
8.3
Some guests felt the hotel did not meet expectations for the price.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Room service was noted as good aside from a minor issue with a bottle opener.
Overall Experience
8.9
Mixed reviews, but many stated they would return due to positive overall experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:07

Property Description

Experience the vibrant charm of New Orleans at The Riverfront Hotel, where comfort meets convenience in the heart of the city.

Luxe Accommodations
Relax in one of our elegantly designed 202 guestrooms featuring plush pillowtop beds with down comforters and premium bedding, ensuring a restful retreat after a day of exploration. Enjoy modern amenities including complimentary Wi-Fi and cable programming for your entertainment.

Gastronomic Delights
Indulge your palate at Fulton St. Bistro, our on-site restaurant specializing in exquisite French cuisine. From delightful breakfasts served until noon on weekends to room service for leisurely dining, we cater to all your culinary cravings.

Exceptional Amenities
Stay active in our 24-hour fitness center or plan your next event in our versatile meeting rooms. With a dedicated concierge team and additional services like laundry and luggage storage, we ensure a seamless stay.

Don't miss out on the excitement of New Orleans—book your stay at The Riverfront Hotel today!

Important information:

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MSY

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Only dogs and cats are allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 955 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 7.8
Amenities: 8.8
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.9
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jose solo_traveller hn
10
Pros:

Aseo y buena atención

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
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keoshow extended_group us
9
I loved it!
Pros:

The room was very spacious!

Cons:

The parking…

2026-04-17 via Nuitee
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Mardenborough couple aw
8
Pros:

Location is great. You have the shopping mall, great bars and restaurants near the hotel, since I was going on a cruise the fact I could just cross the street and board the ship was the best.

2026-04-15 via Nuitee
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Torres extended_group us
10
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Martin couple at
7
2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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Ronald solo_traveller gb
7
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Gaddy solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Yuchao extended_group us
9
2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Nina extended_group us
8
Great location with great staff during a comfortable stay.
Pros:

Staff and customer service. View of the room. Celebratory acknowledgment.

Cons:

No breakfast included. Bed size for 3 guest to one room with full size, not big enough.

2026-04-11 via Nuitee
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Martina extended_group ar
8
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Carleen solo_traveller us
9
Great location
Pros:

The location was great. Rooms clean and spacious.

Cons:

No microwave in the room. Fridge in room was dirty.

2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Braylen family_with_children us
10
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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Michelle CastellPlaya family_with_children es
10
Pros:

Very friendly and helpful staff

Cons:

Nothing, everything was very good.

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Matthew extended_group us
8
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Cinderella solo_traveller us
10
2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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DIMITRIOS solo_traveller gr
9
2026-04-03 via Nuitee
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Owen family_with_children us
10
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Steven couple us
9
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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William Kok Fai solo_traveller sg
8
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Raphael couple ch
8
2026-03-31 via Nuitee