Monday, January 12, 2015

Luxury Boutique Hotels In New Orleans, Louisiana

By Enid Hinton


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.

A boutique hotel located in the French Quarter is like a small and cozy B&B. The street it's on may look peaceful and quiet, but it'll be just a short stroll from the coffee shops, galleries, jazz clubs, nightlife and the bright lights of Bourbon Street. It's also an ideal base for exploring all the nearby famed tourist attractions such as St. Louis Cathedral and the rest of Jackson Square, the French Market, Convention Center and Superdome.

It's like staying with family or a friend, where you are given a warm welcome and made to feel at home. Think about a graceful old mansion with wooden signs and antique patio furniture outside, leading to a grand old hall that serves as a lobby adorned with exquisite old chandeliers. Stepping inside the hall transports guests into a bygone era when these homes were inhabited by sugar plantation owners.

If it doesn't, then the guest rooms with four-poster beds and vintage mirrors surely will. The dancing lights and the warm glow from the fireplace further add to that personal touch. It sets these accommodations apart from the usual cookie-cutter hotel rooms.

The heritage architecture and period vibe notwithstanding, guests will have access to all the modern amenities they are used to. All the rooms will have either wired Internet or Wi-Fi, and most offer this in all public areas too. Other commonly available features include cable and free local calls.

Daily maid service, turndowns, valet parking, free coffee/tea in the lobby and 24-hour front desk and concierge waiting to fulfill every request and room service orders make it a luxury stay. Families and individuals who are the hotel's guests can forget about daily chores including laundry, cooking and doing the dishes. It's a true holiday in every possible way.

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.

Hardly any other city in the world is capable of offering so much history, tourist fun and lodging in close proximity. From the famous riverboat rides to antique shopping and the historic clubs and bars where people seek drinks and entertainment, every place a tourist walks into has a century or more of living history to share. The experience is even more memorable when there's a boutique New Orleans hotel in the mix.




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