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The exterior of the Hotel St Vincent in New Orleans

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This spirited thrum also extends to its top-tier hotels.

The average nightly rate runs a bit steep compared to other properties on our list.

The past It List recipient was voted by T+L readers as theNo.

Maison de la Luz

Maison de la Luz

1 hotel in New Orleansin our 2024World’s Best Awards.

Mornings at this 67-room hotel are some of the most memorable aspects of an overnight stay.

First, you’ve got the option to request a pot of coffee delivered directly to your room.

A sitting area at the Windsor Court Hotel, voted one of the best city hotels in the United States

Windsor Court Hotel

Complimentary iced tea comes next; its the perfect pick-me-up before a day of sightseeing around the city.

It veers more toward traditional than trendy.

The Windsor Court consistently receives high marks from T+L readers in theWorlds Best Awards.

The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery

The Old No. 77 Hotel and Chandlery

3 in 2024 and was also featured in 2022 and 2023.

Its an elegant property complete with an afternoon tea service that checks nearly every box.

As for dining, for larger, less casual meals, you have a few options.

Lobby seating with tall ceilings, crystal chandleir, piano and luxury design of The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

William James Photography

Old No.

77 Hotel & Chandlery

The Old No.

77 Hotel and Chandlery

The nightly rates are relatively affordable.

Bedroom suite at Columns Hotel in New Orleans

Alex Marks

If youre in the market for classic luxury, consider another property.

In a city of intense hues, heavy fabrics, and French architecture, Old No.

77 Hotel & Chandlery is a breath of fresh air.

The rooftop pool and lounge chairs of the Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans

Four Seasons Hotels

Compere Lapin is a particularly exciting restaurant on property, as its menu is developed by chef Nina Compton.

The room decor is nice, but it lacks the originality found in the rest of the hotel.

The gilded lobby, accented by marble and crystal chandeliers, is like stepping back in time.

Rectory lounge at hotel peter and paul

Hotel Peter & Paul

Another cant-miss pocket of history within the hotel is the Sazerac Bar.

Columns Hotel

The guest-only second-floor outdoor porch is made for slow New Orleans mornings.

The neighborhood is a bit of a walk from the French Quarter and other popular tourist sites.

Aerial view of the pool at Hotel Saint Vincent

Hotel Saint Vincent

Visually, it doesnt get any more impressive than this 71-room property.

The common spaces are wholly unique and pleasant to be in.

And if you cant shake that last little bit of work stress ahead of your weekend?

Interior of the suite at The Chloe in New Orleans

Paul Costello

Head to the lobby bar, Paradise Lounge, for a Saint Vincent Spritz or Italian Margarita.

The Chloe

The outdoor pool and umbrella-protected lounge chairs are at the center of the backyard oasis.

Like many other boutique hotels in New Orleans, the building has a long history.

Lobby lounge at The Pontchartrain Hotel

The Pontchartrain Hotel

Theres a very good chance youll want to delay checkout as long as possible.

Price-conscious travelers should watch out for breakfast, parking, and in-room water bottle charges inflating the final bill.

As always, each hotel recommendation comes with the guarantee that the property aligns with our coreT+L Hotel Values.