Windsor Court Hotel

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Double Room
“Top New Orleans luxury hotel offers southern hospitality, spa and rooftop pool, and a great art collection. Light, airy rooms decorated in the English style, top notch service.”

Hotel review

Although only dating back to 1984, the Windsor Court has already become a grand dame of New Orleans. In a city of hipster hotels and colonial boutiques, the Windsor Court majors on quiet luxury and impeccable service. There is a certain level of service you expect from hotels, so it’s rare to comment, but from the moment you walk in, you can tell this is a key USP of the hotel and that their staff have been trained to deliver above and beyond. At chain hotels it can feel mechanical – even in a Four Seasons. Here it is personal. From the gentleman barman who is genuinely interested in your reason for being there, to the reception staff and concierges who follow through on requests, the place is charming. This focus is mirrored in their attention to detail – small luxuries like Molton Brown toiletries in the rooms, soft towelling robes and super comfortable beds. The 300+ rooms and suites are furnished in the English style, with antique style furniture and plush soft furnishings. The lobby itself feels both grand and yet intimate, with one of the finest collections of British old master art of any hotel in America, including a Gainsborough casually hung next to the elevator bank. This relates to the name, as the hotel was founded by an anglophile with a thing about British royalty. Fortunately he had impeccable taste! Location-wise, the hotel is on the edge of the French quarter in the CBD (Central Business District), bang in the middle of downtown and a short distance from the Mississippi, so perfectly positioned for sightseeing or business and a welcome haven after the sticky heat and sometimes edgy attractions of the Big Easy. A recent $22m refurbishment has placed this hotel at the top of its game. Over 80% of the rooms are suites, and even the entry level rooms are spacious, starting at 400 square feet. There’s a fabulous rooftop pool, as well as a spacious, award-winning spa.

James Dunford Wood
James Dunford Wood Review published: 09/20/2024

Recommended for

  • Artworks

  • Designer Shopping

    • Riverwalk in downtown New Orleans offers more than 75 retailers and restaurants for locals and tourists to explore.

  • Cooking classes

    • Food lovers and historians should head to Southern Food & Beverage Museum to learn about Southern cuisine.

  • Learning

    • Learn about the American involvement in the second world war at The National World War II Museum

  • Sights nearby

    • Tours galore - from boat to walking, plantation to city - be sure to catch one of them.

  • Other Activities

    • For the kids: Louisiana Children's Museum (Tuesday to Saturday)

  • Art Classes

    • Explore the New Orleans Museum of Art and 46 galleries.

  • Free wifi

  • Downtown

  • Family Suites

  • Total relaxation

  • Romantic Break

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Full of character

  • Restaurant

  • City Style

  • Cycling

  • Families

  • Gym

  • Antiques

  • Spa breaks

  • Child friendly

  • Romantic

  • Business Hotel

  • Disabled access

  • Wellbeing

  • Charming

  • Luxury

  • Close to nightlife

Facilities

  • Rooms

    316 rooms in this hotel

  • Spa

  • Meeting Room

  • Free wifi

  • Business Centre

  • Safe

  • Bath robes

  • Parking

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Massage

  • Sit-out Terrace

  • Sitting Room

  • Restaurant

  • Swimming Pool

  • Gym

  • Child friendly

  • Room service

  • Disabled access

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • In room music system

  • Air conditioning

  • Wifi

Activities

  • Designer Shopping

    • Riverwalk in downtown New Orleans offers more than 75 retailers and restaurants for locals and tourists to explore.

  • Cooking classes

    • Food lovers and historians should head to Southern Food & Beverage Museum to learn about Southern cuisine.

  • Learning

    • Learn about the American involvement in the second world war at The National World War II Museum

  • Sights nearby

    • Tours galore - from boat to walking, plantation to city - be sure to catch one of them.

  • Other Activities

    • For the kids: Louisiana Children's Museum (Tuesday to Saturday)

  • Art Classes

    • Explore the New Orleans Museum of Art and 46 galleries.

  • Close to nightlife

  • Cycling

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