Le Méridien New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
Vibe
New Orleans maps become corridor wall patterns, with hidden quotations about the city woven into the design.
“Cartographic midcentury bolthole”
Corridor wall coverings weave New Orleans cartography and hidden city quotations into custom patterns.
Longitude 90 serves daytime coffee and evening drinks within the integrated Hub lounge.
Patterns reference New Orleans wrought iron, while Longitude 90 serves Louisiana-inspired food.
On Poydras Street opposite Caesars Casino, a short walk from Canal Street and the Warehouse District.
“Meyer Davis Studio has mined Le Méridien’s origins as a creation of Air France to celebrate the heady ideal of travel and glamour, 60s-style.”
Rooms
Cool neutral tones and subtle accent colors give the interiors a quiet backdrop, with pillowtop mattresses and down comforters.
Wellness
The outdoor rooftop pool has loungers, umbrellas and reservable cabanas, while the 24-hour fitness center includes free weights and exercise bikes.
Backstory
The former W stayed open through its transformation, rebuilding guestrooms in blocks of floors while reshaping the lobby into a social gathering space.
Eat & drink
Longitude 90 anchors the Hub with daytime coffee, Louisiana-inspired food and evening cocktails, welcoming hotel guests and visitors alike.
The neighborhood
Caesars Casino sits opposite on Poydras Street, with Canal Street and the Warehouse District both a short walk away.
The app
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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.