The unique thing about accommodations in the Big Easy is that many establishments are also part of the tourist experience. Staying in one of these fine boutique hotels in New Orleans is akin to a trip back in time for a week or weekend. It'll seem like the 19th century again for a guest awash in southern hospitality and old-world charm in a Victorian home.
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.
Guests are welcomed warmly and made to feel at home, just like they would when visiting family or close friends. At first sight, it might look like a graceful mansion with a wooden sign and antique patio furniture outside. Just inside the door, there's likely to be a grand and cavernous hall lit by antique chandeliers serving as the lobby and front desk. It's like stepping back into a bygone era when sugar plantation landowners lived here.
The time travel experience continues into the guest rooms adorned with antiques, a four-poster bed and an ornate mirror. The warm glow from a fireplace and the flickering lights adds to the feeling of being in a comfortable home away from home. These are the kind of things that makes it stand out from a standard cookie-cutter hotel room.
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.
The luxury stay may also include daily maid service and turndowns, valet parking, and coffee and tea served in the lobby. The 24-hour front desk staff and concierge make sure that every request by each guest is fulfilled. An individual or family staying at the hotel gets a free pass on laundry, cooking, cleaning, doing the dishes and other such drudgeries of life. This makes it, in every sense of the word, a true holiday.
All the personal attention and service, along with the luxurious and comfortable accommodations, makes every guest feel at least a little bit pampered. Then there's also the magic of Louisiana's Creole cuisine and gourmet food, and the fresh seafood which the Big Easy is so famous for. After a couple of days of this, most guests don't really want to check out and go home.
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.
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.
Guests are welcomed warmly and made to feel at home, just like they would when visiting family or close friends. At first sight, it might look like a graceful mansion with a wooden sign and antique patio furniture outside. Just inside the door, there's likely to be a grand and cavernous hall lit by antique chandeliers serving as the lobby and front desk. It's like stepping back into a bygone era when sugar plantation landowners lived here.
The time travel experience continues into the guest rooms adorned with antiques, a four-poster bed and an ornate mirror. The warm glow from a fireplace and the flickering lights adds to the feeling of being in a comfortable home away from home. These are the kind of things that makes it stand out from a standard cookie-cutter hotel room.
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.
The luxury stay may also include daily maid service and turndowns, valet parking, and coffee and tea served in the lobby. The 24-hour front desk staff and concierge make sure that every request by each guest is fulfilled. An individual or family staying at the hotel gets a free pass on laundry, cooking, cleaning, doing the dishes and other such drudgeries of life. This makes it, in every sense of the word, a true holiday.
All the personal attention and service, along with the luxurious and comfortable accommodations, makes every guest feel at least a little bit pampered. Then there's also the magic of Louisiana's Creole cuisine and gourmet food, and the fresh seafood which the Big Easy is so famous for. After a couple of days of this, most guests don't really want to check out and go home.
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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