Victorian avenue stalwart
Crimson hallways, gleaming mahogany, and vintage chandeliers set a dramatic tone as locals sip cocktails on the shaded front veranda.
“I recently had one of the best crispy fish sandwiches I can recall in the lush courtyard at the renovated Columns, the storied Italianate-style hotel.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
Restored antiques, fringed bedside lamps, and claw-foot bathtubs fill the maximalist Victorian bedrooms.
Remarkable
Built in 1883 by Thomas Sully, this Italianate mansion holds national historic listing.
Remarkable
Live jazz sessions and craft cocktails fill the front veranda and Victorian lounge.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
after a thorough renovation it’s a Victorian fantasy world, as ornate and colorful as any hotel in town.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The historic St. Charles Avenue streetcar rattles past under canopies of mossy live oaks, connecting you to Uptown and downtown.
The rooms
Soaring ceilings frame eclectic vintage furnishings and four-poster beds, with freestanding claw-foot tubs gracing selected rooms.
The Victorian Lounge and Bar
Crystal chandeliers and coffered mahogany ceilings hang over red velvet banquettes, where bartenders shake classic Sazeracs.
The 18-room, Uptown hotel was once a single-family home. Savvy hotelier Jayson Seidman purchased the Italianate mansion... created a true city living room.
At the table
Dining tables spill onto the brick courtyard and columned front porch for weekend brunch and seasonal Southern plates.
How it began
Built in 1883 as a private residence for a tobacco merchant, the mansion served as a wartime boardinghouse before becoming a hotel.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.