Remix in the Big Easy: Marriott Rebrands two Hotels in New Orleans

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tl;dr – Keeping with our New Orleans theme this week, I’m highlighting two properties that are ‘new’ (sort of) to Marriott’s portfolio of hotels in the Crescent City.

Keeping with our New Orleans-themed week, I wanted to highlight some hotel developments that any Bonvoy enthusiast might find interesting. Marriott recently rebranded two properties in the Crescent City: the Le Pavillion Hotel, which is now a Tribute Collection hotel, and the W French Quarter New Orleans, which is now Hotel de la Poste—French Quarter, a Renaissance Hotel. Let’s dive into the details.

Hotel de la Poste – French Quarter, A Renaissance Hotel 

Fresh off a 2024 room renovation, the W French Quarter emerged from its quasi-remodel with a new name – Hotel de la Poste. As reported by Lodging Magazine, the property is now managed by Sage Hospitality Group, a development, investment, and hospitality company based in Denver, with properties scattered across the United States. Interestingly enough, the team managed the property under the same name, “Hotel de la Poste,” up until 1997, preceding the property’s run as a W Hotel. I’m very familiar with the property from my time in New Orleans, having seen the location house popular eateries of yesteryear like Bacco and SoBou before its main dining output became 3rd Block Depot. Located just a few blocks from Canal Street, on Chartres, the Hotel de La Poste boasts 97 rooms, suites, a fitness center, and a pool. 

Though I’ve never stayed at this property, I have completed a few Resort Pass stays there, in addition to dining at the restaurants it housed. Admittedly, the polarizing reviews have turned me off, and more generally, the faded-glory, clubby W vibe. My Resort Pass experiences were very much in line with many of the reviews – a decent place to post up, though don’t expect much, and it’s not unfair to say that short of its location – in the heart of the French Quarter – there isn’t a lot more that the property has going for it. 

You might be asking – why this hotel was called the W Hotel New Orleans – French Quarter? Was there another W in New Orleans? Yes! The current Le Meridien New Orleans, located at the corner of Poydras and Tchoupitoulas streets, was the flagship W New Orleans for many years. Thus, when the French Quarter location came about, there was a need to differentiate the two hotels. As of 2025, this is a problem of days past, as there are no zero W Hotels in the Big Easy. 

As for the property’s prospects in the future? I’m hopeful. Points-wise, throughout 2025, I see nightly redemption rates as low as 41,000 and as high as 73,000. Regarding service and management, I don’t know much about Sage Hospitality Group as a company. Still, among Sage Hospitality Group’s other properties, there are a few about which I’ve heard good things—The Lodge at Sonoma Resort, Autograph Collection, The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Shinola Hotel, The Ritz Carlton Chicago, and one other in New Orleans that punches above its weight—the Cambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District. Perhaps the firm’s track record will translate into a brighter future for the Hotel de la Poste.

Le Pavillon, New Orleans, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Following a $19 million renovation, the Le Pavillon Hotel officially debuted as part of Marriott’s Tribute Collection on November 21, 2024. This hotel holds a special place in my heart – I’ve stayed there several times and used to live just a block away. The Le Pavillon Hotel is an older property known for its all-white exterior and Greco-Roman columns. Built in 1907, it was first known as the New Denechaud Hotel, then the DeSoto Hotel, before assuming its current moniker in 1971. Over the years, the property has enjoyed many accolades and was once part of the Leading Hotel of the World organization. It is now officially known as Le Pavillon, New Orleans, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel.

I mentioned this in a previous piece, but Le Pavillon has one of my favorite hotel ‘freebies’ of all time—a nightly offering of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches served with milk or hot chocolate—a tradition that dates back forty years.

Post-remodel, the Le Pavillon is a 226-key outlet equipped with a fitness center, a restaurant, and a craft-forward lobby bar. Its location on Poydras Street is convenient, as it is within walking distance of the convention center and the Superdome and a stone’s throw from the French Quarter. Additionally, just across the street into the Warehouse District, you’ll find many of the city’s premier restaurants. 

I’m curious to see how this property does now that it’s a Marriott. Regarding points rates, I see redemptions for as low as 38,000 points per night and as high as 65,000. As mentioned, I have a soft spot for this hotel, though I know it has ebbed and flowed in quality over the years since I last stayed there. Perhaps the renovation will bring with it a renewed focus on approachable luxury. I’ll say that the Tribute Portfolio brand feels right for this property – the historical roots of the hotel and its affinity for tradition give birth to an independence that can’t be translated into any hard brand. Guests, particularly old-guard Starwood fans, know what to expect at a Tribute hotel, and hopefully, Le Pavillon will be a valuable addition to the Marriott portfolio.

Conclusion

Two ‘new’ properties in New Orleans are really remixes of old brands—with the W French Quarter changing names and the Le Pavillon Hotel entering the Marriott portfolio as part of the Tribute Collection. If you’re looking for point values for your trip to New Orleans, these might be properties to watch.