Hotel Peter and Paul
New Orleans, Louisiana
Faubourg Marigny
Vibe
You enter through the old schoolhouse, where wainscoted corridors and antique furnishings set a theatrical, lived-in tone.
“Gingham parish theatre”
Cross-topped canopy beds and gingham fabrics bring theatrical character to rooms colored by religious iconography.
Four nineteenth-century church buildings preserve stained glass, cypress moldings, and original marble fireplaces.
NOLA Vibe Yoga leads hour-long Vibe Higher Flow classes inside the restored church.
On residential Burgundy Street in Marigny, a short walk from Frenchmen Street’s jazz clubs.
“old Catholic school and a 19th-century church that have been transformed into a stylish and modern — but not at all modernist — boutique hotel.”
Rooms
Many bedrooms pair custom gingham fabrics with hand-painted credenzas, while Schoolhouse rooms are more compact than their Rectory and Convent counterparts.
“preserve original features like cypress wood moldings, stained glass windows, and marble fireplaces, while adding signature details like antique chandeliers and custom rugs handmade in India.”
Wellness
Marigny Lido’s heated outdoor pool is reserved for hotel guests, with a deck and lounge for lingering after a swim.
Backstory
The School House guest lounge preserves a theatrical memory: its painted stage backdrop depicts a set from the school’s first production in 1900.
Eat & drink
The Elysian Bar serves shrimp ceviche verde and whole fried snapper in the former rectory, with cocktails, parlors and courtyard seating.
The neighborhood
Residential Burgundy Street puts Frenchmen Street’s jazz clubs a short stroll away, with the French Quarter within a 15-minute walk.
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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.