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Hilton New Orleans Riverside

2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Real Traveler Rating: 4.3 out of 5 based on 429 reviews from 5 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5
Value: Rating of 3.6 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5
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Based on 429 reviews
from 5 sources
  • Overall: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Overall this hotel is certainly worth your consideration." source Hotels.com

    "We will stay there again on our next visit." source Priceline

    "Overall, the Hilton is a great place to stay if you want to go to Harrah's or the Riverwalk but there are much more convenient places to the French Quarter and much nicer rooms available in the city for the price." source Travelocity

    "I hjave already recommended the hotel to friends." source Expedia

    "Excellent hotel andgreat location." source Priceline

  • Clean: Rating of 4.3 out of 5

    "Location and very clean. Great location, very clean and comfortable." source Priceline

    "All accomadations were a disappointment from the towels to the television to the beds to the cleaning staff." source Travelocity

    "I got a great deal through Expedia on my king deluxe room -- clean and comfortable, with plenty of plugs and cable access." source Expedia

    "The room was small, but was comfortable, clean, and had the basic necessities." source Priceline

    "Always clean with great staff & convenient location to cruise terminal, Harrah's Casino & Bourbon Street." source Travelocity

  • Service: Rating of 4.2 out of 5

    "The coffee service in the room was awful." source Orbitz

    "Clean hotel, friendly staff, great food everywhere." source Travelocity

    "Given the hundreds of people staying there, the service and accommodations were first-class." source Expedia

    "It's very disappointing that a highly regarded hotel like the Hilton could be so insensitive and have such lousy customer service." source Travelocity

    "Rooms without a minibar and no room service after midnight is the worst thing that can happen to a business traveller." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.5 out of 5

    "Great location walking distance to jazz clubs all over the French Quarter." source Orbitz

    "I took my kids to the Aquarium, Insectarium, and IMAX theatre over the weekend, and the Hilton Riverside is within walking distance to all those attractions." source Hotels.com

    "The hotel is right off the river walk and is located near many tourist areas in New Orleans." source Priceline

    "The Hilton was a great location and close enough to walk to anything you would want to do." source Travelocity

    "One step away from the trolley and walking distance to the French Quarter." source Orbitz

  • Value: Rating of 3.6 out of 5

    "I was not expecting this additional cost." source Hotels.com

    "Great value for the price I paid." source Priceline

    "The hotel is very rundown which you wouldn't expect for the price. The marriott down the street is much nicer for a similar price." source Travelocity

    "Also, be warned that no matter what the price of your room is, parking in the Hilton Garage is $30 per night." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.4 out of 5

    "Was well worth the extra money for a room with a view,great view of the river and the lights of the twin bridges at night." source Hotels.com

More information on Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Visiting the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel will not only bring back fond memories, but can open up new areas to explore in New Orleans, Louisiana. Enjoy the 90,000 sq. ft. Health Club by Hilton featuring tennis, racquetball, full weight training circuit, the Precor cardio theater and more. Stimulate your palate within Seafood Restaurant, a New Orleans dining institution. Upgrade your accommodations to our exclusive Executive Level. Try your hand at Harrah's Casino or take in a round of golf at TPC Louisiana. New Orleans is still one of the world's most unique destinations and is at your doorstep when staying at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel in Louisiana. The Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel, a full service luxury complex, is actually a 'city within itself' with a redesigned front desk and guest service area to increase efficiency and enhance service, BoardEZ computers to print boarding passes which are adjacent to our full service business center. Our lobby also includes River Blends Cafe, 'Proudly Serving Starbucks,' featuring coffee, pastries, and much more. We are proud to offer a Louisiana local favorite, Seafood Restaurant, 'Home of the Original Charbroiled Oyster.' SPIRITS Bar is located on the first floor of the hotel and features the smooth libation "Delta Breeze" that can complement many of the menu offerings. If you are looking for more traditional fare try Le Croissant Express Dining. One of New Orleans' most extensive health facilities, the 'Health Club by Hilton' offers indoor tennis courts, plus racquetball, squash, volleyball and basketball courts. The fitness area is highlighted by a full Precor cardio theater, Nautilus Nitro Plus and weight circuit, Spin and Pilate classes, 'Full Swing' golf studio, and much more. The hotel also features two extensive gift shops, R.J. Sutton Jewelry and Antiques, and two outdoor pools. As a host to a majority of New Orleans' major meetings, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside Hotel has 130,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space with a classically opulent French-influenced design. The flow of the meeting space is enhanced with all three levels of function rooms linked by escalator and elevator. Our rooms in the Riverside Building have undergone a complete redesign and will include features such as walk-in showers for king bedded rooms, 37' LCD flat-screen TV's, in-room safes, oversized lounge chairs, and efficient workstations. All 'Standard', 'Deluxe', and 'Executive' type rooms feature 37'; LCD flat-screens, in-room safes (complete install by 12/31/08), the Hilton Sweet Dreams bedding package, and other Hilton-branded amenity items providing for an enjoyable stay. Whether visiting Louisiana for business or pleasure, shopping and entertainment options are steps away or accessed by the Riverfront Streetcar at the hotel's entrance. The Riverwalk Marketplace (140+ shopping and food outlets) is at the hotel's doorstep and complements R.J. Sutton Jewelry and Antiques and two gift shops within the Hilton. Harrah's Casino, the Aquarium of the Americas, the Insectarium, IMAX Theatre, and Audubon Zoo are just samples of the diverse attractions in New Orleans. The French Quarter and all its history and architecture are just three blocks away. The New Orleans Convention Center is adjacent to the hotel and allows conventioneers ease of access.The National World War II Museum, The Ogden Museum, the Arts District, and the Louisiana Children's Museum all are featured venues within the expanding Arts and Warehouse district.New Orleans' finest restaurants are steps away from the hotel's front entrance. For over 30 years, the Hilton New Orleans Riverside hotel has been the premier hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana and the hotel of choice for the discerning traveler.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1200

Year Built:

1996

Year Renovated:

1996

Total Rooms:

1622 rooms.1622

Total Floors:

29 floors.

Rooms:

1600 Total Rooms

Price

$200-$450 double; $650-$2,000 suite. Special packages and some lower seasonal rates available, Very Expensive

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

72 hrs prior to arrival

Directions

In the ''center of it all.'' The Hilton New Orleans Riverside, where distance is measured in feet, not cab fare, is in a prime downtown location on the banks of the Mississippi. The Riverwalk is at the hotel's doorstep, as are Harrah's Casino, the Aquarium, IMAX Theatre, French Quarter, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, D-Day Museum, Arts District, Children's Museum, and Riverfront Streetcar. Within easy walking distance from corporate and government offices, and just 30 minutes from the new Jazzland Theme Park.

Area

NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70130, US

Parking

Valet parking $31, self-parking $25

Pets

False

Attractions

Riverwalk Festival Marketplace 0 Block Ernest Morial Convention Center 1 Block French Quarter 3 Blocks Louisana Childrens Museum 5 Blocks National D Day Museum 9 Blocks Audubon Zoo 7 Miles Louisana Superdome 13 Blocks Mardi Gras World 1 Mile Jazzland Theme Park 15 Miles Aquarium of the Americas 1 Block

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