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Super Mario Jan 21, 2019 10:13 am
New Orleans - Roosevelt or Intercontinental?
 
Can get a good deal on both. Not sure which to pick. Have IHG Spire Ambassador and Hilton Diamond. Not looking for historical so much. Would like a big room, food and drink would be nice too. It looks like I may get a nice credit at the Roosevelt. Personally, I think the IC looks better to me. Any other thoughts?

Blumie Jan 21, 2019 11:36 am
Definitely the Roosevelt. Honestly, neither is a great hotel, but the Roosevelt is much better. The Intercontinental is a dull box of a hotel. Everything about it — the building, the location, the rooms — is boring. The Roosevelt is a beautiful building in a decent location with good (but not great) rooms. The food and beverage offerings at the Roosevelt are much better too.

pbiflyer Jan 22, 2019 8:24 am
Originally Posted by Blumie (Post 30682284)
Definitely the Roosevelt. Honestly, neither is a great hotel, but the Roosevelt is much better. The Intercontinental is a dull box of a hotel. Everything about it — the building, the location, the rooms — is boring. The Roosevelt is a beautiful building in a decent location with good (but not great) rooms. The food and beverage offerings at the Roosevelt are much better too.
This.
And order a sazerac at the bar, just to say you've done it.

Super Mario Jan 23, 2019 12:52 pm
Will I get a breakfast and a $30 daily food credit at the Roosevelt?

Blumie Jan 24, 2019 2:04 am
Originally Posted by Super Mario (Post 30691608)
Will I get a breakfast and a $30 daily food credit at the Roosevelt?
No idea, but I’d still choose it over the intercontinental.

OskiBear Jan 28, 2019 2:31 pm
I was there in October and split my stay. The IC isn't terrible, but there really isn't anything to recommend it. I was "upgraded" to a suite, which meant I was given an enormous room with a living room and a view of...the building across the alley. It was really dark and I had to turn on my lights during the daytime. I had one day where I worked from my room and it was seriously depressing. There was also extensive construction next door.

My room at the Roosevelt was somewhat smaller, but had a great view and nice bathroom. Food options were also much better.

Super Mario Jan 29, 2019 2:51 pm
I appreciate the responses. I originally started at the IC because I had some accelerate offers to hit. Plus, they were going to give me a suite, and it was going to be a cheap stay with AMB BOGO (have two to use). I got an extremely good deal on the Roosevelt too. I booked just under a suite. I'm not too hopeful I will get that upgrade though. After the F&B credit, both stays will cost the same. It sounds like the Roosevelt will be a better experience.

Blumie Jan 30, 2019 9:54 am
Originally Posted by Super Mario (Post 30715949)
I appreciate the responses. I originally started at the IC because I had some accelerate offers to hit. Plus, they were going to give me a suite, and it was going to be a cheap stay with AMB BOGO (have two to use). I got an extremely good deal on the Roosevelt too. I booked just under a suite. I'm not too hopeful I will get that upgrade though. After the F&B credit, both stays will cost the same. It sounds like the Roosevelt will be a better experience.
This is an easy choice. I would take a regular room at the Roosevelt over a suite at the IC.


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