New Orleans, LouisianaCentral Business District
Loews New Orleans Hotel
Repurposed steamship tower
Central Business District New Orleans, Louisiana
Renovated
2014
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe LocalOutside the door
The house
LoewsRepurposed steamship tower
The former 1970s steamship headquarters is now an unpretentious tower hotel with open river views and unusually wide layouts.
“the marble, polished wood, and stained glass-clad lobby is just the right balance of modern and grand, while local photography livens up neutral-hued rooms.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Lobby stained glass and guestroom carpets patterned after historic French Quarter ironwork.
Listed
Spacious guestrooms overlooking the Mississippi River, with custom room service for pets.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
Though it might look like a typical chain hotel from the outside, the Loews New Orleans sets itself apart with its style and above-and-beyond hospitality.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The riverfront promenade and the French Quarter sit an easy walk away, right on the edge of the Central Business District.
The rooms
Picture windows look toward the river or city skyline. Underfoot, carpets trace the wrought-iron patterns of the French Quarter.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool and gym
An indoor 50-foot heated lap pool and a gym with Cybex weight machines share the eighth floor.
At the table
Poydras & Peters serves Gulf seafood in homage to the historic market. Next door, Bar Peters mixes seasonal cocktails.
How it began
The 1972 office tower once housed the Lykes Brothers Steamship Company, and its 2004 conversion helped restore the neighboring Piazza d'Italia.
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.