Only one experience to share at the W FQ. Stayed last summer and the room didn't feel like much of plat upgrade, although the guy at the front desk insisted it was. I wasn't overwhelmed by friendly staff during the stay. For a weekend of debauchery, my reason for being there, the location couldn't be beat. Really wished I'd seen a better room w/a view or a suite or something .. even offered to upgrade using points the front desk, but to no avail.

My experiences at the W on Poydras are mixed, but generally good. Nicer people, much bigger place. Rooms are getting a little run down ... lots of marks on the walls and the smell of stale beer here and there. But then again, it's New Orleans. Elevators are VERY flukey, and have been since I stayed there when it was a Crowne Plaza in the early 90's... some things never change.