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Art Palace
Plain on the outside, spunky on the inside, the Renaissance Arts Hotel New Orleans, with its brightly striped headboards and curlicue-patterned carpets, puts a smile on any trendsetter’s lips. Situated in the lively Warehouse District, the hotel has a slogan that promises you will “sleep in an art gallery.” Certainly, there are artistic flourishes to enjoy throughout, including the lobby’s trio of Dale Chihuly chandeliers that resemble dangling glass octopi. Also worth pursuing in this plucky place: a sculpture garden in the landscaped atrium, Lacote Brasserie for authentic Creole seafood, and Chef Chuck Subra Jr.’s celebrated Oyster Bar. Complimentary coffee is served in the lobby each morning — just in case the Renaissance Arts eye candy wasn’t enough to wake you for a fast-paced day in the Big Easy.
700 Tchoupitoulas St.
(504) 613-2330
www.marriott.com |
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Southern Comfort
Formerly a Confederate hospital, the Hotel Provincial now enlists elaborate chandeliers and a stunning courtyard pool on the premises. This old-school charmer, smack in the middle of the French Quarter, is easy on the wallet (rates begin at $79), yet the ambience is worth a million bucks. Consider its ornately carved semi-canopied beds, commanding views of the Mississippi River, and outdoor garden dominated by an alluring Italianate fountain. The coup de grace? A complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
1024 Rue Chartres
(504) 581-4995
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Muses Amused
In his heyday of making hay, belletrist Truman Capote would belly up to the bar at the Hotel Monteleone, boasting that this was where he was born. Not quite. His mom was living in these deluxe French Quarter quarters when she went into labor, but made it to the hospital in time for the actual delivery. Deliveries are the specialty of this literary landmark, where dozens of celebrated authors have stayed and even found inspiration for their tomes. For instance, Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Ford set some scenes from A Piece of My Heart in the Monteleone bar. Opened in 1886, the frilly French-style chateau hotel is swathed in yards of window fabric and striped wall coverings, while the inviting rooftop pool refreshes during steamy New Orleans nights. In the vast lobby, it is a giant grandfather clock that receives all the attention.
214 Royal St.
(504) 523-3341
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