The Whitney - A Wyndham Historic Hotel - New Orleans Hotel

  • Class:
    3.5 stars
    per Expedia
    3.0 stars
    per MyTravelGuide, Orbitz, ProfessionalTravelGuide.com, VirtualTourist
  • Address: 610 Poydras, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Phone: +1 800 996 3426
  • Website:www.wyndham.com
Average Rating
3.5
222+ reviews
from 8 sources
Hotels.com
7.0
15+ reviews
TripAdvisor
3.0
36+ reviews
Orbitz
4.0
2+ reviews
Expedia
4.0
11+ reviews
MyTravelGuide
7.5
151+ reviews
CitySearch
3.5
2+ reviews
Frommer's
1.0
1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
4.5
4+ reviews

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The Whitney - A Wyndham Historic Hotel
The Whitney - A Wyndham Historic Hotel
610 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70130
The Whitney - A Wyndham Historic Hotel

The Whitney - A Wyndham Historic Hotel Details

We Recommend The Whitney - A Wyndham Historic Hotel Because

  • "bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was very nice and clean" more on TripAdvisor
  • "hotel offered confortable rooms, complementary hot/cold buffet breakfast. Excellent value from a wyndham hotel unique atmosphere" more on Expedia
  • "I enjoyed my stay at this hotel other than the valet experience" more on Yahoo! Travel
  • "Immaculate rooms, friendly service, unique restored historic building, very convenient to french quarter shopping, dining and ni" more on MyTravelGuide
  • "room was clean and spacious by new orleans standards" more on Yahoo! Travel

Full Amenity List

  • handicapped accessible
  • Alarm clock
  • Restaurant
  • Door man
  • Non-smoking
  • Dry cleaning
  • Security guard
  • Internet services
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private dining for groups
  • Audio visual equipment
  • CD player
  • Toiletries
  • Multilingual staff
  • Extra towels, linens, bedding
  • fitness equipment
  • Bell staff/porter
  • movie
  • Air conditioned public areas
  • Exercise gym
  • Health club
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • High speed internet access
  • Hairdryer
  • Climate control
  • Multi-line phone
  • Internet access
  • Cable television
  • Voice mail

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Conveniently located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, The Whitney offers European style and elegance for business and leisure travelers. The Whitney is just a few blocks from some of New Orleans premier attractions-- the French Quarter, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Louisiana S... more on Yahoo! Travel
  • Trolley to Quarter The Saint Charles Streetcar stops near the entrance of this nationally registered landmark, which lies a half-mile from the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and Jackson Square. Bank on great food This 1890 hotel embraces its former banking life, having turned its enormous vault ... more on Expedia
  • The Whitney Hotel is not participating in the CORP Lodging/FEMA voucher reimbursement program.The Whitney, A Wyndham Historical Hotel is ideally located in the heart of the Central Business District. Adjacent to the U.S. Federal Buildings, and a short walk to the French Quarter, Convention Center... more on Orbitz
  • The historic Whitney Bank Building has been classically restyled into a true European-style hotel. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this sumptuously elegant property is in the middle of downtown. Rooms include comfy ... more on Fodor's
  • Decorated in traditional French themes, pecan and caramel colors and painted walls rather than standard wallpaper, the 93 guestrooms feature raised beds with pillow-top mattresses, Bath and Body Works bath amenities, custom bed linens, work desks, ergonomic chairs and shower massages. Guests also... more on Hotels.com

Reviews From Across The Web read all

3.0
Not the greatest Wyndham property

I had problems with the valet service. I called down for my car before leaving my room. I got downstairs, checked out, and waited. After 30 minutes, I requested my car again. The valets were standing there talking. After waiting 45 more minutes, I requested the manager. The manager took car... By A Yahoo! User from Oak Grove, LA, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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1.0
Rude and Snooty employees!! Terrible service!!!

I am a local, born and raised in New Orleans and believe it or not the locals probably expect more out of the city than vistors. In New Orleans we are known and proud of our southern hospitalitly thats why I was very unhappy with the Whitney Hotel. We stayed at the Whitney during New Years Eve of... soon2bwedLouisiana, a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

4.0
Historic, Elegant New Orleans Landmark

The rooms were elegant, warm and inviting. The hotel was spotless and unique with its history as a bank -- check out the little sitting room that used to be a vault! The staff at the front desk and at the restaurant couldn't have been more friendly and helpful (BTW breakfast was delicious). The o... traveler, a user of Expedia.com. Read full review on Expedia

Total Confusion

The Wyndham Whitney Hotel overall is not up to par. There were a number of issues related to this ... Ronald, a user of www.Orbitz.com. Read full review on Orbitz

3.0
Average, Service was poor

An old bank building converted into a hotel .Check in time was 3PM,we arrived at 2:50PM and were told to return in an hour,which we did .The room was not ready when we returned, and we waited for another fifteen minutes.The room was cramped, very cramped,I guess we got what was the broom closet i... ron77707, a user of citysearch.com. Read full review on CitySearch

Directions

Head east on I-10. Take the Poydras St/Superdome exit (#234B), continuing on Poydras St. The hotel is on the right.

Central Business District

Miscellaneous

  • Number Of Floors: 7
  • Number Of Rooms: 93
  • Year Renovated: 2004

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