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Romantic hotels in New Orleans

Romantic hotels in New Orleans, Louisiana, filtered on guest score and couples-relevant amenities rather than marketing language.

  • 8.9+ guest score
  • 53 qualifying stays

We do not decide what is romantic about New Orleans - we filter on the facts that tend to matter to couples and let you judge the rest. That means a guest score of 8.9 or higher plus at least two of spa and wellness facilities, a terrace, a restaurant or a bar.

New Orleans is one of the few American cities where the building itself is usually the reason to book. The French Quarter puts you in Creole townhouses and courtyards but also in the noise; the Garden District and Lower Garden District trade that for streetcar access and quiet; the Marigny sits between the two. Courtyards, balconies and carriageways are the local signature.

What qualifies for this list

  • Guest score 8.9+ with 100+ reviews
  • At least two of: spa and wellness, terrace, restaurant, bar

53 qualifying stays reviewed. 12 made this shortlist.

We start from every hotel, inn, resort, lodge and bed & breakfast in our United States dataset that scores 8.5 or higher on Booking.com with at least 100 guest reviews. For this page we then looked only at properties in New Orleans. See how we select hotels.

The shortlist

Ranked by Charming Score, independent properties first. Every figure below comes from our Booking.com data export (August 2026).

9.6 Charming ScoreHotel Monteleone, French Quarter (Vieux Carré), LA

Hotel Monteleone

French Quarter (Vieux Carré), LA

9.2 guest rating from 783 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness

Why it made the listA 9.2 guest rating across 783 reviews is among the strongest New Orleans returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $223 per night

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9.5 Charming ScoreMaison Perrier Bed & Breakfast, New Orleans, LA

Maison Perrier Bed & Breakfast

New Orleans, LA

9.7 guest rating from 296 Booking.com reviews

  • Bed & breakfast
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Why it made the listA 9.7 guest rating across 296 reviews is among the strongest New Orleans returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 4 stars with a bar and a terrace.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $215 per night

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9.4 Charming ScoreThe Windsor Court, Downtown New Orleans, LA

The Windsor Court

Downtown New Orleans, LA

9.5 guest rating from 192 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 5-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness

Why it made the listIt ranks #3 of the 53 qualifying New Orleans properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 5 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property and our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $469 per night

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9.2 Charming ScoreHotel Peter and Paul, an Ash Hotel, New Orleans, LA

Hotel Peter and Paul, an Ash Hotel

New Orleans, LA

9.3 guest rating from 292 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • 4-star
  • Restaurant
  • Terrace

Why it made the listA 9.3 guest rating across 292 reviews is among the strongest New Orleans returns in our source data. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 4 stars with an on-site restaurant, a bar and a terrace.

Best for: Travelers with pets - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $238 per night

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9.2 Charming ScoreHotel St. Marie, French Quarter (Vieux Carré), LA

Hotel St. Marie

French Quarter (Vieux Carré), LA

8.9 guest rating from 809 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Why it made the listIt ranks #5 of the 53 qualifying New Orleans properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $151 per night

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8.9 Charming ScoreCanal Street Inn, New Orleans, LA

Canal Street Inn

New Orleans, LA

9.4 guest rating from 124 Booking.com reviews

  • Bed & breakfast
  • Independent
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Why it made the listGuests score it 9.4 over 124 reviews, which is what put it on the New Orleans shortlist. Booking.com lists it as an independent bed & breakfast, rated 3 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Couples and weekend escapes

Indicative rate from $231 per night

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8.3 Charming ScoreLafitte Hotel & Bar, French Quarter (Vieux Carré), LA

Lafitte Hotel & Bar

French Quarter (Vieux Carré), LA

8.9 guest rating from 149 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Independent
  • Terrace
  • Bar

Why it made the list149 reviews average out at 8.9 - high enough to clear our New Orleans cut-off comfortably. Booking.com lists it as an independent hotel, rated 3 stars with a bar and a terrace.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: No on-site restaurant is listed.

Indicative rate from $252 per night

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8.7 Charming ScoreJW Marriott New Orleans, Downtown New Orleans, LA

JW Marriott New Orleans

Downtown New Orleans, LA

9.1 guest rating from 253 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant

Why it made the listIt ranks #8 of the 53 qualifying New Orleans properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $208 per night

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8.5 Charming ScoreKimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG, Downtown New Orleans, LA

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot by IHG

Downtown New Orleans, LA

8.9 guest rating from 253 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly

Why it made the listIt ranks #9 of the 53 qualifying New Orleans properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Travelers with pets - Slow, restorative stays

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $171 per night

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8.5 Charming ScoreThe Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton, Arts- Warehouse District, LA

The Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton

Arts- Warehouse District, LA

9.2 guest rating from 150 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 4-star
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Why it made the listIt ranks #10 of the 53 qualifying New Orleans properties we scored. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 4 stars with spa and wellness facilities, an on-site restaurant and a bar.

Best for: Slow, restorative stays - City breaks with dinner on site

Indicative rate from $204 per night

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8.4 Charming ScoreMaison Metier, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt, Downtown New Orleans, LA

Maison Metier, in the Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Downtown New Orleans, LA

8.9 guest rating from 185 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • 5-star
  • Restaurant
  • Pet friendly
  • Bar

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.9 over 185 reviews, which is what put it on the New Orleans shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 5 stars with an on-site restaurant and a bar. It sits at the top of the collection on price.

Best for: Travelers with pets - City breaks with dinner on site

Know before you book: Pets are allowed, but confirm fees and room limits with the property.

Indicative rate from $356 per night

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8.2 Charming ScoreCourtyard by Marriott New Orleans Metairie, Metairie, LA

Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Metairie

Metairie, LA

8.9 guest rating from 136 Booking.com reviews

  • Hotel
  • Pool
  • Spa & wellness
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Why it made the listGuests score it 8.9 over 136 reviews, which is what put it on the New Orleans shortlist. Booking.com lists it as a hotel, rated 3 stars with a pool, spa and wellness facilities and an on-site restaurant.

Best for: Well-rated, no-surprises stays

Know before you book: Our source data does not say whether the pool is indoor or outdoor.

Indicative rate from $146 per night

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Common questions

How many hotels in New Orleans made this shortlist?

12 properties cleared our criteria and 12 are shown above, ranked by Charming Score. The highest-scoring is Hotel Monteleone at 9.6, with a 9.2 guest rating from 783 Booking.com reviews.

What do these stays cost?

Indicative nightly rates for the shortlist run from about $146 to $469 in our data export. Rates move with date, season and availability, so the figure on each card is a starting point rather than a quote.

What is the Charming Score?

It is our own 0-10 selection score, not a guest rating. It combines the Booking.com guest score (45%), review volume (20%), property class (10%), amenity fit (10%), independence and property character (10%) and price positioning (5%). The full method is published on the Charming Score page.

Have you stayed at these hotels?

No, and we do not pretend otherwise. Our selections come from guest data, property facts and location, not from first-hand visits. Our editorial policy explains exactly what we do and do not claim.