New Orleans, Louisiana Central Business District
Q&C Hotel and Bar New Orleans, Autograph Collection
Railroad headquarters revival
Central Business District New Orleans, Louisiana
Renovated
2014
Price
$$
Outside the door
The brand
MarriottRailroad headquarters revival
The former rail headquarters brings a storied past downtown, setting exposed brick and industrial iron alongside vintage photographs.
Where it shines
Listed
The library-style lounge bar serves Louisiana craft brews, cocktails, and stone-fired pizzas.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Inside, its original exposed brick walls contrast with modern, industrial-style furnishings and nods to NOLA history, in the form of historical photographs.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open onto the Central Business District, an easy walk from both the French Quarter and the Warehouse District.
The rooms
Locomotive wallpaper covers guestroom walls, while original hardwood floors uncovered during the restoration lie beneath the beds.
The gym
- Gym
- 24-hour fitness center equipped with cardiovascular machines and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
Q&C Bar
Bartenders shake craft cocktails under hanging wire cage lights, and stone-fired pizzas bake in the oven.
At the table
The wood-paneled dining room houses towering wine lockers with a rolling library ladder beneath chandeliers.
How it began
The Q&C name honors the historic rail line connecting Cincinnati, the Queen City, with New Orleans, the Crescent City.
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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.