Henry Howard Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
Lower Garden District
Vibe
Beyond wrought-iron gates, gallery porches rest on 14 fluted Corinthian columns, with rocking chairs overlooking residential Prytania Street.
“Canopies columns jazz”
Custom canopy beds and New Orleans toile bring playful detail to soaring historic rooms.
An 1867 double-gallery townhouse preserves Corinthian columns, original crown molding and red-pine floors.
Breakfast and drinks on gallery porches bring Southern residential rhythms into the stay.
On residential Prytania Street, near the St. Charles streetcar and Magazine Street’s shops.
“Beyond wrought-iron front gates, large gallery porches are supported by 14 fluted Corinthian columns. Inside, 18 guest rooms balance period details with local craftsmanship.”
Rooms
Soaring ceilings give the bedrooms breathing room, while custom New Orleans toile depicts streetcars, steamboats and second-line musicians.
Backstory
The mansion began as two townhouses for the daughters of Mississippi River steamboat owner Edward Conery, later joined into one property.
Eat & drink
The Parlor welcomes guests and neighbors for morning coffee and pastries or evening Sazeracs, with rocking chairs along the front porch.
The neighborhood
The St. Charles streetcar is about two minutes away on foot, with Magazine Street’s shops roughly a six-minute walk away.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.