New Orleans, LouisianaFrench Quarter
Hotel de la Poste – French Quarter, A Renaissance Hotel
Jewel-toned courtyard inn
French Quarter New Orleans, Louisiana
Renovated
2024
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottJewel-toned courtyard inn
Life here centers on the open-air brick courtyard and pool, just one block off the noise of Bourbon Street.
What it’s good at
Listed
Jewel-toned rooms feature custom artwork echoing Louisiana bayous and French Quarter brass bands.
Listed
Guests gather for craft cocktails and contemporary Creole dishes at 3rd Block Kitchen.
Listed
Local musicians and regional culinary pop-ups regularly perform inside the hotel public spaces.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Bourbon Street is one block away, and Jackson Square sits just a short walk down Chartres Street.
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The rooms
Rooms are dressed in deep jewel tones and hung with custom art depicting Louisiana bayous and brass bands.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated pool sits in the central courtyard, enclosed by wrought-iron gates beside a tiered fountain.
The gym
Treadmills and free weights face mirrored walls inside the 24-hour fitness center, beneath recessed ceiling lights.
Restaurant
3rd Block Kitchen & Bar
Tall French doors look onto Chartres Street, while the curved marble bar anchors a dining room serving regional Louisiana cooking.
How it began
The name comes from the street posts where riders once hitched horses along French Quarter streets.
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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.