The W New Orleans is located adjacent to Harrah's Casino, two blocks from shopping on the Riverwalk, and four blocks from the nightlife and dining in the French Quarter.

The hotel's blue light bathed Whiskey Blue is a trendy watering hole, just off the lobby. Innovatively cooked Southern dishes are available for breakfast, lunch and dinner at Zoδ on the second floor. W Café offers casual fare and a coffee bar.

Meetings are advanced at the hotel, with business services, aromatherapy, high speed Internet access, sensory notepads and snacks. The W New Orleans' Caribbean blue outdoor pool is ringed by private cabanas with televisions and includes wireless Internet access. The hotel also includes an onsite gym, SWEAT.

The hotel's offers 423 guestrooms in a 23 story building overlooking downtown New Orleans. The dramatic contemporary décor features black, white, and red color schemes, with framed photos adorning the black and white walls. The bathrooms have Bliss Spa toiletries and terry/piqué bathrobes. All beds feature pillow top mattresses, 350 thread count linens, hypoallergenic feather pillows and down duvets. Modern amenities include wireless Internet access, (surcharge) desks, CD players, DVD players and minibars.

Pets are pampered with the W Dog Bed, toys, and food and water bowls.