We go every year in October for Krewe of Boo (during Halloween). We've stayed at pretty much every hotel (4 star and up) in NO over the years (decades?). So far there was really only one hotel I didn't like and it was the one that's known for their peanut butter sandwich late night snack. I can't remember the name which is crazy because we just stayed there two months ago lol. That hotel reminds me of The Shining for some reason. THE only place in NO that you can get nasty catfish which is saying A LOT!
We got the "Plantation Suite" which was a two bedroom suite with a sitting room. My word, I thought those twins from the shining would be waiting for me in the hall lol. That place was so creepy, old, extremely ornate, and dirty. Never again.
We booked at the last minute and that's what we get lol. My Mr is a hotel snob and he was ready to go as SOON as we got there! And it's supposed to be 4.2 star!
If I had to pick a favorite I'd say The Ritz but it's pricey, of course. However, it's the Ritz, you get what you pay for. It's right on Canal street and you easily access French Quarter and surrounding attractions from there.