The Dauphine Orleans Hotel is located in the heart of the French Quarter. The original hotel was built in 1775. There are 111 guest rooms, 14 of which are in the Hermann House Courtyard, and 9 in the Carriage House Courtyard. Hermann House is an early 19th century home. The rooms boast marble bathrooms with large Jacuzzi tubs. The Carriage House is a former 18th century townhouse; rooms are decorated in period antiques, luxurious bedding and draperies and have a view of the courtyard. The hotel offers a free drink upon arrival, free continental breakfast and afternoon tea and morning newspaper. May Baily's Place is an on-site bar open daily. Other amenities are 24 hour concierge service, secure valet, fitness room and guest library. The hotel is non-smoking.
The International House is located two blocks from the French Quarter. This boutique hotel was designed by Sean Cummings and L.M. Pagano, designers for Nicolas Cage and Johnny Depp. Special features include down comforters, Aquos flat screen televisions, iPod players, iHome stereo, two-line speaker phone, ceiling fans, natural lighting and bath soaps; shampoos are from Aveda. Superior rooms have 12-foot ceilings, velvet draperies, crystal chandeliers, and a 5-by-8-foot standing mirror. Suites feature granite vanities, vanity light with draping Swarovski crystals and 7-foot-high tufted leather headboards. The hotel's on-site restaurant, Rambla, serves a mix of French and Spanish cuisine or visit Loa, the hotel's bar with a romantic candlelight atmosphere. Spa services such as hot stone massage, European facials and manicures, pedicures are available, plus private or group Yoga classes.
The 523 Loft hotel is located two blocks from the French Quarter and is one of New Orleans premier boutique hotels. Inside the 1880s building are 16 Soho loft-style rooms that average 600-square-feet with a 100-square-foot spa bathroom. Penthouses offer garden terraces. Each room has luxurious bedding by Frette, Herman Miller desk, whirlybird ceiling fans, Agape spoon bathtubs, dual shower heads, wall mounted flat screen televisions with surround sound, DVD and CD player. Pets are allowed with a one-time deposit. Valet parking is available with a daily fee. The hotel's on-site bar, LePhare, has daily drink specials and a live DJ featuring electro-house music. There is a 24 hour concierge and each guest receives a personal assistant upon arrival.
The Prytania Oaks Hotel is nestled in New Orlean's garden district. The adult-only, smoke-free hotel offers 16 guest rooms in an 1800s Victorian home. Rooms have 12-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, 26-inch Dell flat screen televisions, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, ceiling fans, memory foam mattresses and balconies. There are also in-room safes large enough for a laptop. Guest services include a 24 hour concierge, the complimentary use of a close-by fitness center and free continental breakfast. You must be 25 years of age to reserve a room. Nearby restaurants include the famous Emeril Lagasse's Delmonico, only a five-minute walk, and Voodoo Barbecue and Slice Pizzeria, both a quick three-minute walk. The Louisiana Superdome is a six-minute drive and the National World War II Museum is a five-minute walk from the hotel.
