New Orleans, Louisiana Central Business District
Le Méridien New Orleans
Cartographic midcentury bolthole
Central Business District New Orleans, Louisiana
Renovated
2023
Price
$$
Outside the door
The brand
MarriottCartographic midcentury bolthole
The lobby blends midcentury travel aesthetics with aerial cartography murals, while Nouvelle Vague melodies drift through the communal lounge.
Where it shines
Listed
Midcentury travel motifs and cartographic wall coverings depicting aerial New Orleans street grids.
Listed
Room keycards provide complimentary admission to local contemporary art centers and museums.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
The 410-room hotel has just emerged from a $29m renovation of the former W New Orleans, another Starwood sibling.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set on Poydras Street opposite Caesars Casino, the property sits a short walk from Canal Street and Warehouse District galleries.
The rooms
Entryways display graphic Mardi Gras parade routes, leading into calm neutral rooms anchored by drafting-height desks and tall molded headboards.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
White cabanas and sun loungers border the heated fourth-floor pool, looking out over the downtown skyline.
The gym
Open around the clock, the fitness studio is equipped with cardio machines, free weights, and strength benches.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Under a navy canopy bar, Longitude 90 serves Louisiana-inspired small plates, local cocktails, and morning espresso.
How it began
A 29-million-dollar transformation converted the former W hotel into a celebration of midcentury aviation glamour and Louisiana culture.
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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.