We stayed at Loews for 5 days the week of Mardi Gras. We enjoyed the helpful staff and closeness to the French Quarter. I bought a room with a view of the Mississippi River and unfortunately another hotel is going up, so i got a little glimpse of the river from the 17th floor. But the new building is ugly and under construction. The room was okay. Pretty standard, nothing special. The room was loud, we were close to the parades and could hear the streets all night long. Something i didn't think about before booking. Finally, expedia says the resort fees will be due at arriving. So i was prepared for that, i wasnt prepared for the 300 incidental fee that wasnt returned to my card for 3 days after we got home. Overall, i would visit again, but i will look into booking somewhere else first.