Victorian asylum dreamscape
Wrought-iron gates and an original winding staircase meet neon fixtures and Murano glass in the 1861 redbrick asylum.
“The setting is glamorous, from the moment visitors step through the lacquered maroon front door, beneath swirling wrought iron and weathered brick.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Custom marbled wallpaper by Voutsa and persimmon bathroom tiles across moody guest rooms.
Remarkable
An 1861 red-brick infant asylum with restored wrought-iron railings and grand central staircase.
Notable
Five drinking and dining spaces include the guest-only Chapel Club and Paradise Lounge.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The interiors are full of retro inspiration and historical detail, but they’re anything but old-fashioned.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Lower Garden District's Magazine Street, vintage shops and indie cafés are steps away, near the St. Charles streetcar line.
The rooms
Dark moody walls set off red velvet headboards and custom marbled wallpaper, leading into bathrooms clad in persimmon tile.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The heated swimming pool sits in a central courtyard paved in Saltillo tile and lined with candy-striped loungers.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
San Lorenzo
Sage-green banquettes and checkered floors host coastal Italian cooking with Creole flavours and a weekly Friday Jazz Lunch.
The layout of the building, coupled with the adventurous sense of the designers, means that most of the 75 rooms and suites retain a sense of individuality...
At the table
Drinks flow beneath woven pendants at the airy Paradise Lounge, and the intimate Chapel Club is wrapped in velvet.
How it began
Margaret Haughery, an orphan who built a thriving bakery, funded the 1861 infant asylum that the property now preserves.
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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.