Garden District curio
Wrought-iron gates and fluted Corinthian galleries frame an intimate retreat that moves at residential Prytania Street pace.
“Inside, 18 guest rooms balance period details with local craftsmanship, with beds by local furniture maker Doorman Designs…”
Where it shines
Notable
Custom iron canopy beds and wall-mounted brass instruments accent soaring historic rooms.
Notable
An 1867 Greek Revival mansion preserving 14 fluted Corinthian columns and red-pine floors.
Notable
Guided architectural neighborhood walks and front-porch rocking chairs engage Lower Garden District rhythms.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Inside, the mansion practically drips with twinkling chandeliers and original oil paintings in heavy gilded frames; elegant crown moulding shapes the spacious rooms.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The mansion sits on quiet Prytania Street, one block from the St. Charles streetcar and minutes from Magazine Street.
The rooms
Doorman Designs beds rest beneath soaring ceilings, set against custom toile wallpaper sketched with streetcars and steamboats.
At the table
The marble front desk doubles as a bar, serving morning pastries and coffee before shifting to evening Sazeracs.
The front parlor, with its Italianate detailing and decadent gold trim, really delivered that upscale New Orleans lifestyle.
How it began
Architect Henry Howard designed the 1867 mansion as a pair of townhouses for a steamboat merchant's daughters.
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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.