Boutique hotels are typically smaller, intimate designer hotels that are often designed with quirky, elegant decor and personalized service. New Orleans is a city full of boutique-style hotels run by national hospitality chains as well as those owned and operated by independent hoteliers. Vintage boutique hotels situated in the historic buildings of New Orleans combine the charm and history of the south with the elegance and sophistication of modern style and convenience.
Le Richelieu Hotel, located in the French Quarter of New Orleans, has been in operations since 1969, but the structure was first built in 1845. The hotel is also the home of the hotel owner and manager, and although the hotel undergoes regular redecorating, the decor feels more like a comfortable family home rather than an impersonal hotel. Modern conveniences such as air conditioning, refrigerators and satellite TV intermingle with traditional, elegant style. The honeymoon suite features a stunning four-poster canopy bed, and the Paul McCartney Suite was named for the famous guest who once stayed there. Guests have access to free wireless Internet, concierge service, a cafe serving breakfast all day and a saltwater swimming pool located in the hotel's exterior courtyard.
Le Richelieu Hotel
1234 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-529-2492
lerichelieuhotel.com
The Queen & Crescent Hotel was originally named the Queen & Crescent Building, and it was constructed in 1913 to serve as the corporate headquarters for the Queen & Crescent Railroad. At 12 stories high, it was the tallest building in New Orleans at the time and has since been named a Historic Landmark by the Historic District Landmarks Commission. A $12 million renovation has created 196 well-appointed guest rooms featuring in-room safes, fax and Internet service, all set against vintage exposed brick walls, original artwork and stylish European furnishings. Located a few blocks from the French Quarter and the New Orleans Convention Center, the Queen & Crescent Hotel also offers an executive fitness center, 24-hour valet and concierge service to set up riverboat cruises or city tours.
Queen & Crescent Hotel
344 Camp St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-587-9700
queencrescenthotel.com
The Prytania Park Hotel located in New Orlean's Garden District is a mid 1800s Victorian double gallery house complete with lush gardens and a portico-style driveway. The guest rooms feature comfortable air conditioning and ceiling fans mounted on the 12-foot high ceilings. Gleaming hardwood floors give way to granite and tile in the guest bathrooms. Visco-elastic foam mattresses ensure a comfortable night's sleep, and the elegant courtyards provide a space to sit and relax surrounded by trees, shrubs and flowers. The 24-hour concierge staff can assist guests with dinner reservations or sightseeing packages in and around the city.
The Prytania Park Hotel
1525 Prytania St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-524-0427
prytaniaparkhotel.com
