Lobby view at Hyatt Regency New Orleans, featuring a high ceiling with a central spiral crystal chandelier, a curved staircase, and a grand piano. The space has marble flooring and floor-to-ceiling windows that create an open atmosphere.

Hyatt RegencyNew Orleans, United StatesFebruary 2023

Hyatt Regency New Orleans Review

Name: Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Address: 601 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, USA, New Orleans, US

By the Globalist Notes coupleStayed, photographed, and reviewed in person

Published May 29, 2026Updated June 1, 2026

Situated in the Central Business District near the French Quarter, this hotel offers easy access to major attractions while serving as a quiet urban base removed from the city's main thoroughfares.

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Key Points from This Stay

Suite UpgradeJunior Suiteupgrade byGlobalist BenefitResort Fee$25waived byGlobalist Benefit

Breakfast BenefitRestaurantprovided byGlobalist Benefit

ParkingValetValet parking fee$52waived byGlobalist Benefit

Outdoor Pool

Service notesExcellent

This Stay at a Glance

The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is a large convention hotel centrally located, making it a practical home base for Mardi Gras or general sightseeing. It sits within walking distance of the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and the Central Business District (CBD)—the heart of the major parade routes—yet remains far enough from the noise and crowds to offer a relatively quiet retreat. Even during Mardi Gras, the immediate surroundings feel secure, providing a welcome respite after a night out. This property is well-suited for travelers looking to balance city exploration with a comfortable place to recharge.

A view of the atrium lobby from a high floor at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Natural light streams through the large grid-patterned windows, illuminating the modern lounge seating and dining areas spread across the lower level. — The atrium lobby from another angle. Daylight pours through the big latticed window, and the lounge seating and dining areas spread wide across the floor below, giving a good sense of the hotel's scale.

A metal jazz band sculpture in a New Orleans park, depicting musicians playing instruments like a trombone and saxophone while marching. Palm trees and a cloudy sky are visible in the background, with a street lamp on the left and people sitting near the sculpture. — A metal jazz band sculpture in a park near the hotel. Musicians march with trombones and saxophones, and with people sitting around it under the palms and an overcast sky, it was a very New Orleans scene.

Room Upgrade Experience

Room on this stayJunior Suite

As a World of Hyatt Globalist, I received a suite upgrade. The room was spacious and comfortable. Given that a trip to New Orleans involves plenty of time outdoors, the hotel's location proved more of a highlight than the interior design. Even during Mardi Gras, the suite offered a quiet, restful retreat after long days of walking.

Beige L-shaped sofa, floor lamp, and window area with sheer curtains inside a Junior Suite at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. — The beige L-shaped sofa, floor lamp and sheer-curtained window in the Junior Suite. The sofa is big enough to spread out and plan the day, or just lie down and rest.

Living area of a Junior Suite at Hyatt Regency New Orleans, featuring a beige sofa on the left, a black desk with a chair and coffee machine in the center, and a wall-mounted TV on the right, all set against dark brown carpeting. — The living room has a black work desk and chair and a coffee machine next to the beige sofa, with a TV on the wall. Being able to work on a laptop and relax in the same space was convenient.

Interior of a Junior Suite at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. A king bed with white bedding is centered in the room, flanked by black nightstands and lamps. A window with long curtains is visible on the right, and the room features a neutral-toned interior. — The Junior Suite bedroom. Black nightstands and lamps flank the king bed with white linens, and long curtains hang over the window on the right, a calm palette that made it easy to rest.

Black marble vanity and mirror in the Junior Suite bathroom at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Toiletries and tissues are placed on the vanity, with towels neatly organized on the lower shelf. The glass-enclosed shower stall is visible in the mirror reflection. — The black marble vanity and mirror in the bathroom. Toiletries and tissues sit on top, towels are stacked generously on the shelf below, and the glass-doored shower shows in the mirror.

Entry hallway of a Junior Suite at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. A bathroom is visible to the left of the carpeted hallway, with a full-length mirror mounted on the right wall. Recessed circular lighting is installed in the ceiling, and the guest room door is at the far end. — The entry hallway. The bathroom opens right off the left of the dark-carpeted corridor and a full-length mirror is mounted on the right wall, a convenient setup for a last check before heading out.

No Lounge

Lounge access was not available on this stay.

Breakfast Experience

The most satisfying aspect of the Hyatt Regency New Orleans was the flexibility of the Globalist food and beverage credit. Being able to apply it toward lunch or other meals—rather than being restricted to a breakfast buffet—was incredibly convenient. Since New Orleans itineraries often run late, not being tethered to breakfast hours was a significant advantage. The Creole-style gumbo at the hotel restaurant was a standout, capturing the rich, distinct flavors of the American South.

A bowl of dark brown gumbo topped with white rice, served with a side of warm bread on a breakfast table at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. — Gumbo at breakfast. A white bowl of dark brown broth topped with white rice, with a piece of warm bread on the side; it was nice to get a taste of local New Orleans food without leaving the hotel.

Breakfast dish at Hyatt Regency New Orleans featuring a piece of grilled salmon over a yellow corn sauce, garnished with a lemon slice and steamed broccoli on a white plate. — A salmon dish ordered at breakfast. Grilled salmon with a lemon slice and steamed broccoli sits on a yellow corn sauce, and the sweetness of the sauce made it an easy choice for the morning.

A marble table at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans breakfast buffet featuring a glass display case with metal baskets filled with croissants and various pastries. — The bakery corner of the breakfast buffet. Croissants and assorted breads fill metal baskets under a glass display on the marble table, which looked clean and was easy to pick from.

Pools & Facilities Experience

Outdoor pool

As a large convention hotel, it features a spacious lobby and a variety of dining and bar options where you can apply your daily credit. On days when NFL games or major concerts are held at the adjacent Caesars Superdome, the area takes on a vibrant energy; depending on the timing, you might even spot famous athletes or performers.

Interior of the fitness center at Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Treadmills and rowing machines are lined up facing floor-to-ceiling windows, offering a view of the Caesars Superdome and the New Orleans city skyline. — The treadmills and rowing machine in the fitness center. They sit right against the window wall, so you work out looking down at the Caesars Superdome and the New Orleans skyline.

View through floor-to-ceiling windows in the Hyatt Regency New Orleans fitness center, showing downtown New Orleans buildings and a bridge spanning the Mississippi River in the distance, seen from behind an elliptical machine. — The view through the fitness center window past the ellipticals. The buildings of New Orleans stretch out with the bridge over the Mississippi in the distance, and I worked out here every morning of the stay.

Service Impressions

Service notesExcellentService notes are still being written.

Resort Fee & Parking Check

Parking typeValet parkingNo parking fee recorded for this stayValet parking fee$52Resort fee$25Other fees

The hotel offers valet parking, with fees waived for Globalist members on award stays. If you prefer self-parking, there are several nearby options, including the 1301 Girod Parking Garage, which is connected to the hotel.

Other fees: The hotel charges a destination fee of approximately $25 per night. This is partially offset by a $15 daily dining credit, which can be used like cash at the hotel's restaurants and lounge.

Late checkout was honored on this stay: 4 PM

Before You Book

If you are visiting for sightseeing, the location of the Hyatt Regency New Orleans is its greatest asset. It is within walking distance of the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and Mardi Gras parade routes, yet it remains quieter than properties in the heart of the tourist district. During Mardi Gras or major sporting events, demand surges and rates rise significantly, so booking early is essential. Being adjacent to the Caesars Superdome means the hotel's atmosphere can shift dramatically depending on the event schedule.