Luxury Boutique Hotels In New Orleans, Louisiana

By Enid Hinton


Certain types of accommodations for visitors in the Big Easy are also a tourist experience. A stay at one of these boutique hotels in New Orleans transports guests back in time. A week or weekend in a Victorian home soaked in old-world charm and a healthy slice of southern hospitality makes most guests believe they're back in the 19th century.

Think about a small boutique hotel that's actually more of a Bed and Breakfast, located slam-bang in the middle of the French Quarter. It might be on a street that's quiet and peaceful all the time, but the bright lights of Bourbon Street will be just a hop away, along with all the galleries, jazz clubs, coffee shops and nightlife that draws tourists here. A short stroll will take guests straight to the French Market, Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral. Major attractions like the Superdome and the Convention Center are likewise conveniently close.

It's like staying with family or a friend, where you are given a warm welcome and made to feel at home. Think about a graceful old mansion with wooden signs and antique patio furniture outside, leading to a grand old hall that serves as a lobby adorned with exquisite old chandeliers. Stepping inside the hall transports guests into a bygone era when these homes were inhabited by sugar plantation owners.

The trip back in time continues into the guest rooms furnished with antiques, ornate mirrors and a large four-poster bed. The flickering lights and warm glow of a fireplace adds to the comfortable touch of being at home instead of in a hotel. It's all a very different experience from the usual cookie-cutter rooms in modern hotels.

Of course, the adherence to tradition and a period vibe doesn't mean that guests don't have access to all the modern amenities. Every guest will have wired or wireless Internet access in-room, and perhaps complimentary WI-Fi all over the property. Not to mention free local calls and television with cable.

Daily maid service, turndowns, valet parking, free coffee/tea in the lobby and 24-hour front desk and concierge waiting to fulfill every request and room service orders make it a luxury stay. Families and individuals who are the hotel's guests can forget about daily chores including laundry, cooking and doing the dishes. It's a true holiday in every possible way.

People awash in all this luxury and comfort, high-quality service and personal attention start feeling a little pampered. Then there's always Louisiana's lip-smacking Creole cuisine and all that fresh seafood that New Orleans is so famous for. After enjoying all this for a couple of days, most guests want to stay forever and never leave the city.

It's hard for any other place in the world to come up with so much tourist fun combined with lodging and historic attractions. Whether it's a riverboat ride, antique shopping or just drinks and entertainment in clubs and bars, every place a tourist wanders into has one or two centuries' worth of history worth sharing. Throw in a New Orleans boutique hotel into this mix, and the holiday becomes even more memorable.




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