The Best Luxury Hotels in New Orleans’s Central Business District
If you’re visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, and want to give yourself the full VIP treatment – beautiful facilities, concierge service and more – then the city’s Central Business District is where to stay. This urban neighborhood houses some of the best luxury lodging in town, as well as round-the-clock access to all of the Big Easy’s major attractions, best restaurants, bars, theaters and music venues. Here is our pick of the most lavish hotels in Nola’s CBD.
1. Maison de la Luz
Boutique Hotel, Luxury
Complete with top-notch service, Maison de la Luz is the ultimate luxurious guest house, right in the heart of New Orleans’s CBD. It has 67 suites, each decked out with high-quality bed linen and luxury furnishings, giving it a Parisian feel. Breakfast is served on the first floor, with options such as the Louisiana crawfish and spinach benedict – it’s a house specialty. Enjoy nightly wine and cheese in the guest-only Living Room before going out to dinner.
2. St James Hotel
Luxury
Housed in a stately 1880s building, the St James Hotel has a warm, charming feel, complete with a cobbled courtyard and luxurious lobby. Each of the 84 rooms features hardwood floors and muted colors. Start your day with a complimentary European breakfast of croissants, jam and hot coffee, plus be sure to make a reservation at the Chophouse New Orleans next door for a succulent steak prepared Pittsburgh-style (charred exterior).
3. Le Méridien New Orleans
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5. Le Pavillon Hotel
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6. Windsor Court Hotel
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7. The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel
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8. The Whitney Hotel
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For a different stay, check in to one of these hotels in the French Quarter, or see our guide to the best boutique hotels in the area – now bookable on Culture Trip.
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