The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans [Master Thread]
Feb 16, 17, 2:01 pm
#16
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Florida
Posts: 686
Originally Posted by nologic
No RC credit card, that's why I'm asking about a paid upgrade at checkin.
Edit: In my experience, as others have said, the property will charge between 150-250/night (for 2 people) for club access. No clue what NOLA charges, so just email the hotel.
Feb 16, 17, 2:35 pm
#17
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum (3MM), QF Lifetime Gold, Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum, Ex-Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 7,300
Originally Posted by sammyindc
I doubt it will be anything less than $150 per night. You can always email/call and ask.
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Feb 16, 17, 4:28 pm
#18
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Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: AA Lifetime Platinum (3MM), QF Lifetime Gold, Bonvoy Lifetime Platinum, Ex-Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 7,300
Originally Posted by sig05
I've stayed here four times. This is one of my favorite Club Lounges. The food is very, very good. Here's what you need to decide: do you want to eat "free" food in the Club or go experience NOLA restaurants? If you aren't eating at least two meals a day in the Club, then no it isn't worth the extra money. For me, the access has always been nice if my previous night took too much out of me.
Do you have a RC credit card? If so, redeeming a Club upgrade would be worthwhile.
Do you have a RC credit card? If so, redeeming a Club upgrade would be worthwhile.
May 6, 17, 10:52 am
#19
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: LA
Programs: AAdvantage, Ex. Platnium, 4 MM; Marriott Platinum
Posts: 302
Ritz New Orleans
One of the worst RC I have ever stayed at....and I have stayed at many. Not even close. This hotel is in serious need of a major upgrade. The rooms are in terrible condition for a 5-star property. The carpet is stained and smells. The shower and vanity shows signs of aging -- peeling!! I am not kidding. It surprises me that Ritz/Marriott has allowed the property's condition to get like this. The only saving grace was the service was very good. Other than that, I will avoid staying here on any future visit. Mods, if this is not the right thread feel free to move.
May 6, 17, 11:26 am
#20
Join Date: Nov 2015
Programs: DL, Marriott & IHG Platty; HH Diamonte
Posts: 846
The staff in the Club lounge were great at this property, but overall, the club lounge was not such a big advantage given that so many culinary opportunities are around locally.
Edit: I was a Gold member when I stayed and the management directly told me that they didn't provide any upgrades for Gold. Then they said they were willing to upgrade a club level room to an executive suite (non-club)....
Edit: I was a Gold member when I stayed and the management directly told me that they didn't provide any upgrades for Gold. Then they said they were willing to upgrade a club level room to an executive suite (non-club)....
Apr 26, 19, 4:12 pm
#21
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: York, PA
Programs: MRSPG LT Tit, HH Diamond, Hertz Pres.
Posts: 1,731
Any updates. Been to NOLA 3x in last 6 months all at FS Marriott.
I started planning the next trip using points, but it was 150k + $600 for lounge access (3 days). Looking at cash, I got club suite for $509 all in.
Would appreciate a more update lounge review.
I started planning the next trip using points, but it was 150k + $600 for lounge access (3 days). Looking at cash, I got club suite for $509 all in.
Would appreciate a more update lounge review.
Apr 28, 19, 12:14 pm
#22
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Pittsburgh
Programs: AA Executive Platinum, Marriott Ambassador & Lifetime Titanium, Hilton Gold
Posts: 188
I stayed here from December 27, 2018 through January 1,2019. The hotel did not upgrade me or offer a chargeable upgrade. About a week before the stay, I asked my Ambassador to check on an upgrade and or any special treatment. She was unable to get the hotel to do anything.
The hotel was very busy. Two NBA teams stayed here while I was there. The Saints played on December 30 plus the Sugar Bowl and NYE also contributed to the hotel being sold out.
The hard product was okay. Service was inconsistent. The staff seemed to be trying but the crowds were too much.
The hotel was very busy. Two NBA teams stayed here while I was there. The Saints played on December 30 plus the Sugar Bowl and NYE also contributed to the hotel being sold out.
The hard product was okay. Service was inconsistent. The staff seemed to be trying but the crowds were too much.
Jun 23, 19, 11:50 pm
#23
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: La Jolla, CA
Programs: Ambassador, Lifetime Titanium, Delta Plat, Hilton Diamond (C) Hyatt Explorist (M)
Posts: 2,601
Excited to hear about this renovation- hoping it will be complete (or close to it) by our visit next Spring.
The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans on Canal Street will undergo a $40 million renovation starting in May 2019. The work is expected to be complete this fall.
The renovation will update carpeting, décor, furnishing and bathroom features in 451 of the hotel’s 527 rooms.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nol...outputType=amp
The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans on Canal Street will undergo a $40 million renovation starting in May 2019. The work is expected to be complete this fall.
The renovation will update carpeting, décor, furnishing and bathroom features in 451 of the hotel’s 527 rooms.
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nol...outputType=amp
Dec 17, 20, 12:12 pm
#24
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: SNA
Programs: MARRIOTT TITANIUM / HILTON GOLD / UA SILVER / AMEX PLAT
Posts: 609
AMEX FHR Club Room or Non-Club Room
So I will be going to New Orleans in October 2021 for a wedding and was wondering if I should splurge and get a club room or not using the Amex FHR program.
The FHR program already offers free breakfast and a $100 property credit so I am pretty solid on for breakfast notwithstanding my Titanium status.
The convenience of the club is very nice if I wanted something to drink or nibble on when I was staying at the Rancho Mirage location. But I found that when I was in SF the only way to sample the best food in the city was either to skip the food at the club or just be a complete glutton.
Here, I am asking the same question. I really do enjoy the quite sanctuary the club provides so I can read or journal and how easily accessible food / beverages are but I fear I won't be able to enjoy the culinary wonders of the city.
The FHR program already offers free breakfast and a $100 property credit so I am pretty solid on for breakfast notwithstanding my Titanium status.
The convenience of the club is very nice if I wanted something to drink or nibble on when I was staying at the Rancho Mirage location. But I found that when I was in SF the only way to sample the best food in the city was either to skip the food at the club or just be a complete glutton.
Here, I am asking the same question. I really do enjoy the quite sanctuary the club provides so I can read or journal and how easily accessible food / beverages are but I fear I won't be able to enjoy the culinary wonders of the city.
Dec 19, 20, 7:11 pm
#25
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: BTR
Programs: AA PlatPro; Marriott Titanium; Hilton Diamond; Hyatt Globalist; Vistana 5* Elite; Nat'l Exec Elite
Posts: 6,168
Originally Posted by OUTraveling
So I will be going to New Orleans in October 2021 for a wedding and was wondering if I should splurge and get a club room or not using the Amex FHR program.
The FHR program already offers free breakfast and a $100 property credit so I am pretty solid on for breakfast notwithstanding my Titanium status.
The convenience of the club is very nice if I wanted something to drink or nibble on when I was staying at the Rancho Mirage location. But I found that when I was in SF the only way to sample the best food in the city was either to skip the food at the club or just be a complete glutton.
Here, I am asking the same question. I really do enjoy the quite sanctuary the club provides so I can read or journal and how easily accessible food / beverages are but I fear I won't be able to enjoy the culinary wonders of the city.
The FHR program already offers free breakfast and a $100 property credit so I am pretty solid on for breakfast notwithstanding my Titanium status.
The convenience of the club is very nice if I wanted something to drink or nibble on when I was staying at the Rancho Mirage location. But I found that when I was in SF the only way to sample the best food in the city was either to skip the food at the club or just be a complete glutton.
Here, I am asking the same question. I really do enjoy the quite sanctuary the club provides so I can read or journal and how easily accessible food / beverages are but I fear I won't be able to enjoy the culinary wonders of the city.
Sep 8, 21, 8:35 pm
#27
Join Date: Apr 2008
Programs: AA PLT, Marriott Titanium (LT GLD), HHonors Gold, AMEX PLT, UA Silver, National EXC
Posts: 962
Originally Posted by WasKnown
Any recent stays?
(But actually, stayed at the Moxy for this very reason. We lost power at the Moxy and generators failed, the Marriott down the street did keep generators running a bit longer before also losing power. Many properties now housing evacuees)
