Hilton New Orleans Riverside {US-LA}
Jan 24, 2003, 6:00 am
#47
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: West Michigan
Programs: DL, UA, AA, B6, BA (airline status-free leisure traveler), Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,963
I stayed there about a year ago. Was upgraded to Executive Level. Was givens coupons for a couple bottles of water from the mini bar. Continental breakfast was similar to what you would get a Hampton Inn. It is right across the street from Harrah's casino. If you do a search you will find much more info on this hotel.
Jan 24, 2003, 11:25 am
#48
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: PHL, NYC
Programs: AA PLT, DL SLV, UA SLV, MR LTT, HH DIA
Posts: 10,058
Stayed there this past November for a conference. I was given executive floor. A larger than normal King room. It was pretty full, though, so I wasn't surprised to not get a nicer upgrade.
Jan 24, 2003, 5:03 pm
#49
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: north hollywood, ca, usa
Posts: 46
I stayed in June 2002. Got upgraded with bottles of water. The Lounge was good for breakfast and Happy Hour! The people could not have been nicer even while watching game 7 of the Lakers/Kings OT game which was soon approaching closing hour.
I plan to return.
I plan to return.
Jan 25, 2003, 2:33 pm
#51
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Dallas
Programs: AA LTPLT UA1P Hilton Dia Marriott Plat
Posts: 1,182
This is one Hilton hotel that I really dont care for. For some reason the check in at the HHoners deck takes forever. Then you have to remind the staff (oh wait he is Diamond UPGRADE) The rooms on the executive level floors are nothing special. Now the big one NOISE!!!! I have never ever stayed in such a noisy, paper thin wall's Hilton. Last time I was there I changed rooms twice for noise. The staff that cleans the rooms DO NOT use a door stop while cleaning. At this Hilton they use the metal bracket that you use once inside the room for extra securtity. Do you know how annoying it is to hear doors slamming all day long as they go back in and out of a room. Im like please !!!! My company picks this hotel not me. IF I had a choice id go up the street to the W or the Marriott. PS: I have discussed all my issues with the general manager and nothing has changed. 
May 5, 2003, 4:50 pm
#54
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: DALLAS, TX, USA
Posts: 63
Conversion Gurus - Hilton New Orleans Riverside - Redeem Points or Pay???
I am looking to spend the weekend in NO at the end of May and was able to come across a rate of $114/night for Friday and Saturday. My question: should I bust the 55k HHonors points necessary for the weekend or is that rate good enough to justify going out of pocket for the weekend? I have over 300k in my account and I am not saving up for anything. I noticed that this hotel will be a cat. 6 come 6/1 which would make the reward 80k then. Let me know what you guys think.
May 5, 2003, 6:33 pm
#56
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: The shape-shifting urban sprawl that is El Lay. FT member #71.
Programs: UA Gold & MM; DL & AA credit card dirt status; Hilton Diamond; Marriott Fool's Gold
Posts: 4,683
I agree, pay. It's a good rate.
The hotel is quite mediocre, even the concierge level. Save your points and use them at a real class property.
The hotel is quite mediocre, even the concierge level. Save your points and use them at a real class property.
May 5, 2003, 6:53 pm
#57
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Posts: 425
I stayed here at a rate of $99/night and I thought that was a good rate.
However, (at least in my personal opinion), Hilton is blowing themselves up by increasing their point levels. Your 300K points would really lose a great deal of its value past May (and so will mine!).
However, (at least in my personal opinion), Hilton is blowing themselves up by increasing their point levels. Your 300K points would really lose a great deal of its value past May (and so will mine!).
Jun 19, 2003, 8:51 pm
#58
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: The Villages, Florida
Posts: 1,334
New Lounge at Riverside New Orleans
New lounge on 29th floor is GREAT. More space on two sides. Nice new furniture and flat screen tv. The lounge staff for Honors Members are OUTSTANDING! Denise and Raul could not do enough for us. Today is the first day it opened. We are still here. We were at the Florida Sunrise Hilton earlier in the week. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Sunrise had free use of Business Center, there is a 5.00 charge for 15 minutes in New Orleans.
Bacco's and Mike Anderson's were today's restaurants we ate at and I loved them.
For the ladies: Eclipse on Bienville Street was a great place for manicure and pedicure. Even offered wine. Other than the flooding and downpour, the day was great.
Bacco's and Mike Anderson's were today's restaurants we ate at and I loved them.
For the ladies: Eclipse on Bienville Street was a great place for manicure and pedicure. Even offered wine. Other than the flooding and downpour, the day was great.
Jun 20, 2003, 8:45 am
#60
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: The Villages, Florida
Posts: 1,334
I wanted a riverview room and had booked that from the start. We have a regular room, but no complaints. I think upgrades are considered floors 24 on up and we have 19. The hotel is in oversold status and I would not have expected an upgrade. Bottle water coupons were issued without asking for anything.
