New Orleans, LouisianaCentral Business District
Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans
Historic department-store conversion
Central Business District New Orleans, Louisiana
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Social LocalOutside the door
The house
HyattHistoric department-store conversion
The former commercial landmark runs as an energetic hotel, balancing French Quarter crowds with an interior open-air courtyard.
What it’s good at
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The entrance sits right at the edge of Bourbon Street, with Canal Street and downtown just one block away.
The rooms
The rooms were updated in 2023 with clean contemporary finishes, keeping things simple and quiet off Bourbon Street.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The swimming pool sits in the central courtyard, lined with wooden loungers, green umbrellas, and a seasonal bar.
The gym
The gym stays open around the clock, with Life Fitness cardio machines and free weights along mirrored walls.
Bar
Holmes
The octagonal marble bar pours craft cocktails under cane pendant lights, alongside plates of barbecue shrimp and gumbo.
At the table
The cafe dining area has blue cabinetry and coffee counters, with tables arranged across patterned tile floors.
How it began
The building was once the largest department store in the South, operating for 140 years before its 1995 hotel conversion.
New Orleans
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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.