The Mercantile Hotel

New Orleans is a truly unique destination for a city break. Known for its epic nightlife with some of the world's best jazz haunts as well as its Creole architecture, fabulous Madi Gras displays, and tantalising Southern cuisine. To get a real feel of the city, our hotel experts recommend booking a boutique hotel. However, there are quite a few to choose from. So, with this in mind, our Hotel Gurus have compiled a collection of the best boutique hotels in New Orleans selected for their design, service, and location. With something to suit most tastes and budgets, why not browse through our collection to start planning your next trip?

For a hip stay

The Pontchartrain

  • The Drifter is a motel that has been transformed into New Orleans' most desirable boutique for the young artistic crowd. This ultra-cool hotel offers simple chic rooms overlooking the central pool courtyard, complete with a lively bar and hip coffee house. Come here for vibrant weekend parties and live music.
  • Q&C Hotel Bar is a trendy boutique hotel with sophisticated rooms featuring exposed brick walls, antique-inspired furniture, bold prints and industrial-chic touches. Complete with a lively bar, this is a stylish option.
  • The Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery is a hip choice located just three blocks from the French Quarter. Fresh, loft-style suites feature retro furniture and exposed brickwork. However, it is the acclaimed restaurant and rotating art exhibitions that make this place really stand out.
  • The Pontchartrain is a hip retro hotel offering impeccably friendly service and old-school chic design. Rooms are elegant and light, and come complete with Mad Men-esque minibars! While the Caribbean fine-dining restaurant and chic rooftop bar complete the picture. Ideal for a fun-loving New Orleans stay.
  • Royal Street Inn is a trendy bar with rooms in the central and bohemian Faubourg Marigny. Suites are spacious and sexy; think designer furniture, funky artwork, mood-lighting and curated modernist style. The bar stays open until 3 am on weeknights and 5 am on weekends; prioritise partying over sleep here!

For luxury

Soniat House

  • Soniat House is set across two colonial townhouses right in the heart of the French Quarter. Now a charming boutique hotel, expect elegant interiors, leafy courtyards, and warm Southern hospitality. An intimate luxury choice, ideal for those who want an authentic traditional experience.

For classic design

Hotel Peter and Paul

  • The Cornstalk Hotel is an elegantly converted Victorian inn. The property's original style remains with chandeliers, antiques, canopy beds, fireplaces, and opulent wallpaper. A classy old-world boutique well suited to those who want to explore the area on foot.
  • Hotel Peter and Paul lies within a collection of beautifully restored heritage properties including a former schoolhouse and a convent. Guestrooms boast hand-selected antiques and artisan furniture plus elegant clawfoot bathtubs. A stately hotel full of local charm and glamour.
  • Hotel Maison de Ville is a small boutique hotel housed in a historic New Orleans house, once the home of Tennessee Williams. With characterful rooms featuring period details and private terraces, this is a great city crashpad.

For contemporary style

La Galeria Hotel

  • La Galerie Hotel is a contemporary boutique hotel. The historic building houses fresh, stylish rooms with an all-white palette, hardwood floors, unique art, and exposed brick. Dine, drink and admire art on-site. A hip choice.
  • International House Hotel is a boutique hotel set in a grand traditional building. Vibrant interiors combine the building's original features with chic (New Orleans inspired) contemporary design. A buzzing cocktail bar is a happening spot.
  • Loft 523 is a sister property of the International House Hotel. Here they offer cool, spacious loft-style accommodations all in a great central location.

For a decadent stay

Maison de la Luz

  • Maison de La Luz is luxurious and intimate in the extreme — glittering with the essence of New Orleans decadence and style. With custom furniture and a bespoke concierge service, this establishment gives a true sense of Southern elegance, glamour, and hospitality.

For self-catering

Sonder Lafayette Square

  • Sonder - The Baronne is a chic collection of one and two bedroom apartments. Unique and characterful, the decor blends bright colours, exposed brick walls, and creatively mismatched furniture. With generous facilities: dishwasher, washer, drier and fully-equipped kitchen — you'll have everything you need for an independent stay.

For a hideaway

Audubon Cottages

  • Audubon Cottages is a private, quiet spot allowing guests easy access to the city but also a secluded base. Elegant rooms are traditional but feel fresh and modern. In-room spa treatments, a saltwater pool and a fitness centre make this a very welcome spot to return to.

For the Garden District

Henry Howard Hotel

  • Henry Howard Hotel is an 18th-century townhouse located in the Garden District of New Orleans. Expect chic, unfussy boutique accommodation featuring white fabrics and vibrant local artwork. A stylish parlour has a small bar that rustles up some excellent cocktails. A convenient and sophisticated base.
  • Terrell House is an Italianate stucco mansion with authentic period features in the Lower Garden District. Southern-inspired interiors marry exquisite antique furnishings and oriental rugs in beautifully appointed rooms. Relax in the parlour, den, covered porch and leafy brick courtyard with fountains. A chic hideaway.

For the Warehouse District

The Mercantile Hotel

  • The Mercantile Hotel is a hip all-suite boutique property situated in the happening Warehouse Arts District. The historic building's original exposed brick walls and industrial touches add character to the super-spacious contemporary suites with colourful and fresh mid-century modern decor. Enjoy the lively bar, games room and lobby lounge.

Still not sure where to book?

The 18 Best New Orleans Boutique Hotels

Soniat House

New Orleans (French Quarter)

Peaceful and atmospheric, these historic townhouses in the French Quarter offer quiet seclusion, elegant interior design, quite leafy courtyards, and southern charm.

  • Local exploring - In the French Quarter, close to the National World War II Museum, the Audubon Aquarium and the New Orleans World Trade Centre
  • Full of character
  • Restrictions on children - Children over the age of 10 are welcome at the hotel
  • Local markets
from $244 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
International House Hotel

New Orleans (Central Business District)

Centrally located near the French Quarter, this hotel offers a chic, lively spot to explore the city from. Rooms are modern and spacious, with all the mod-cons and the decor evokes both jazz and Creole culture. A buzzy bar in-house and a wide range of restaurants at the doorstep.

  • Great walks - Jackson Square and City Park are both worth a stroll through.
  • Sights nearby - Louisiana Maritime Museum is 250 metres away from the hotel.
  • Full of character
  • Lively
from $230 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Audubon Cottages

New Orleans (French Quarter)

This private, quiet spot allows one to enjoy New Orleans. Rooms are contemporary and airy and come with a continental breakfast. In-room spa treatments, a saltwater pool and a fitness centre are also available. In the heart of the French Quarter, perfect spot for restaurants, jazz and history.

  • Great walks - City Park and Jackson Square are both worth a stroll through.
  • Sights nearby - New Orleans Jazz Museum is 150 metres away.
  • Swimming Pool
from $299 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Loft 523

New Orleans (Central Business District)

Formerly a dry store warehouse this minimalist contemporary hotel offers a bar and notably vast spaces. The Lofts are light, luxurious with Italian designer bathrooms and Aveda soaps. The in house bar is buzzy and location is perfect for restaurants, New Orleans music scene and exploring.

  • Sights nearby - Nearby, the historical French Quarter.
  • Full of character
  • Boutique
from $160 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Maison de Ville

New Orleans (French Quarter)

A small boutique hotel housed in an historic New Orleans house once home of Tennessee Williams. Smart rooms feature private terraces, antique furniture and lux bathrooms. A tranquil central courtyard serves as an ideal resting spot post a day exploring the lively city. Fabulous.

  • Sights nearby - Just a short walk from St Louis Cathedral.
  • Restrictions on children - Adult only.
  • Romantic
  • Full of character
from $299 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Henry Howard Hotel

New Orleans (Garden District)

Henry Howard Hotel is an historic 18th-century townhouse located in the Garden District of New Orleans. Chic, unfussy boutique accommodation featuring white fabrics and local artwork. Kick back with a drink in The Parlor and take in the beautiful interiors! A stylish hotel in a wonderful spot.

  • Local exploring - The perfect spot for exploring the city, with a number of sights within a short distance of the property
  • Sights nearby - Head over to Coliseum Square and be sure to wander down Bourbon Street
  • Great walks - Wander around this energetic city getting a feel for its atmosphere
  • Local markets - Be sure to check out the Saint Roch market
from $259 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The Drifter

New Orleans (Mid-City)

This motel has been transformed into New Orleans' most desirable boutique for the young artistic crowd. An ultra cool hotel offering simple chic rooms overlooking the central pool courtyard, complete with lively bar and hip coffee house. Come here for vibrant weekend parties and live music.

  • Groups - A fun weekend with friends- think fresh frozen cocktails, craft beers, a rotation of food trucks and live music by the pool
  • Local markets - The hotel hosts an ever changing rotation of food trucks at the weekends, bringing the market to you!
  • Restrictions on children - The atmosphere is very adults only with loud music and young crowds
  • Lively
from $135 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Maison Métier

New Orleans (Warehouse District)

Luxurious and intimate in the extreme, Maison Métier glitters with the essence of New Orleans decadence and style. Custom furniture, fixtures, fittings and a bespoke concierge service. This establishment gives a true sense of Southern elegance, glamour, and hospitality.

  • City Style - A short walk away from the French Quarter and Storyville, this property is set in the beating heart of the New Orleans nightlife
  • Hideaway - Private sanctuary and reverie are the watchwords of this furtive yet flamboyant establishment, the ideal luxury bolthole
  • Romantic Break - Decadent and plush, rooms are equipped with bespoke and louche amenities and design to set a romantic scene
  • Sights nearby - Around the corner from Lafayette Square and a short walk from Spanish Plaza and the picturesque French Quarter
from $320 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Old 77 Hotel & Chandlery

New Orleans (Warehouse District)

This New Orleans boutique hotel is ideally situated just three blocks from the French Quarter. Home to a rotating art gallery and acclaimed restaurant, this chic bolt-hole is akin to a local cultural hub. Use the fresh, loft-style suites as a base while exploring this vibrant city.

  • Local exploring - With the beautiful French Quarter just a short stroll away, this hotel makes the perfect base for exploring New Orleans
  • Foodies - Home to celebrated restaurant Compère Lapin, headed by a local celebrity chef, this hotel is great for foodies
  • City Style - Its location in downtown Orleans and chic, contemporary interiors, make this hotel a seriously stylish stay
  • Full of character
from $137 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel Peter and Paul

New Orleans (Marigny)

This hotel is nestled within a collection of beautifully restored heritage properties in New Orleans, including a former schoolhouse and convent. Guestrooms boast hand-selected antiques and artisan furniture, plus elegant clawfoot bathtubs. A stately hotel full of local charm and glamour.

  • Romantic Break - With beautifully appointed rooms, historic grounds and an upmarket bar, book this hotel for an elegant romantic getaway
  • Local exploring - Set in the up-and-coming Faubourg Marigny neighourhood of New Orleans, this hotel is perfect for chic city exploring
  • City Style - Set in a remarkable set of historic buildings in New Orleans, this hotel is teeming with local city style
  • Local markets - Discover the bohemian culture which the city is known for at the Palace Market Frenchmen, a nightly arts and crafts market
from $174 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Pontchartrain

New Orleans (Central City)

A hip retro hotel offering impeccably friendly service and old-school chic design. A total refurbishment has bought this historic hotel back to life. Rooms are elegant and light complete with Mad Men-esque minibars. While the Caribbean fine-dining restaurant & chic rooftop bar complete the picture.

  • City Style - Undeniably hip, with tantalizing cocktails on the rooftop, atmospheric fine-dining, and impeccable retro design
  • Sights nearby - Audubon Park and Audubon Zoo are easily accessible and well worth a visit
  • Restaurant - Caribbean Room restaurant is an exemplary fine-dining experience
  • Full of character
from $219 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Cornstalk Hotel

New Orleans (French Quarter)

Elegant Victorian inn located in the heart of the French Quarter. Beautiful rooms are furnished with chandeliers, antiques, canopy beds and fireplaces plus opulent wallpaper, gold-leaf ceilings and bay windows. Enjoy street views from the shared balcony or pretty garden. Grown-up boutique style.

  • Local exploring - Royal Street is one of the most photographed streets in the world. Explore its galleries, boutiques & ornate historic buildings
  • City Style - Architecure and antique lovers will adore the classy old-world charm and authentic period touches, as well as central location
  • Great walks - Explore the charms of the city's French Quarter on foot; discover fab restaurants, well-preserved period buildings & jazz clubs
  • Sights nearby - Visit the city's famous Jackson Square, known for its park, cathedral, Andrew Jackson statue, artists and street performers
from $144 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The Mercantile Hotel

New Orleans (Warehouse District)

Hip all-suite hotel situated in happening Warehouse Arts District. The historic building's original exposed brick walls and industrial touches add character to the super-spacious contemporary suites with colourful and fresh mid-century modern decor. Enjoy the lively bar, games room and lobby lounge.

  • Business meetings - Perfect for laid-back meetings, off-sites or small events. Participants will appreciate high-tech amenities and great location
  • Romantic Break - A great option for an on-trend romantic weekend getaway. Book the romance package for complimentary goodies and late check-in
  • Local exploring - The trendy local Warehouse / Arts District is a cultural-lover's playground with art galleries, museums & performance spaces
  • City Style - Suites come with slick touches like record players and super black-out blinds, so can double up as a stylish party pad
from $241 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Royal Street Inn

New Orleans (Marigny)

Trendy bar with rooms in super-central bohemian Faubourg Marigny. Suites are spacious and sexy; think designer furniture, funky artwork, mood-lighting and curated modernist style. The bar stays open until 3 am on weeknights and 5 am on weekends; prioritise partying over sleep. Happening hot spot.

  • Local exploring - Vibey Faubourg Marigny - full of cool music venues, bars and restaurants - is located close to the French Quarter and the river
  • Bar - Much more than just a bar, this alternative and lively community-favourite hosts cook-outs, haircuts, jukebox and resident dog
  • City Style - Rooms feature essential modern luxury amenities including Sonos speakers, fancy coffee machines and leafy balcony terrace
  • Close to nightlife - In addition to the bar downstairs, iconic Frenchmen Street - known for some of the city's best jazz venues - is nearby
from $254 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Terrell House

New Orleans (Lower Garden District)

Italianate stucco mansion with authentic period features in the Lower Garden District. Southern-inspired interiors marry exquisite antique furnishings and oriental rugs in beautifully appointed rooms. Relax in the parlour, den, covered porch and leafy brick courtyard with fountains. A chic hideaway.

  • Weddings - Intimate wedding venue for between 20 - 120 guests. The brick courtyard and beautiful rooms offer a range of different spaces
  • Romantic Break - Book one of the Main House suites for a luxe stay with chandeliers, silk draperies, four poster beds & decorative fireplaces
  • City Style - Exquisite and lovingly-designed interiors which pay homage to the past but offer spoiling levels of comfort
  • Sights nearby - Garden District is made up of tree-lined streets and beautifully preserved 19th century mansions; spend days exploring on foot
from $269 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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La Galerie Hotel

New Orleans (Central Business District)

Contemporary boutique hotel with a prime central location. The historic building houses fresh, stylish rooms with an all-white palette, hardwood floors, unique art, and exposed brick. Dine, drink and admire art on-site. Inviting, elegant and timeless; works for romance, friends or family.

  • Close to nightlife - A New Orleans favourite, House of Blues, is just around the corner. Head that way for good food, blues music & guaranteed fun
  • Local exploring - The ideal location between the city's French Quarter and New Orleans CBD means that everything of interest is nearby
  • City Style - A true boutique hotel with stylish, design-led rooms, unique feel and ties with its local community
  • Value chic - Unbelieveable rates for a fab city-centre property with on-site dining and great rooms
from $128 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Q&C Hotel Bar

New Orleans (Central Business District)

Trendy boutique-style hotel in the city's vibrant business district. Spacious and sophisticated rooms feature exposed brick walls, antique-inspired furniture, bold prints and industrial-chic touches. Traditional exterior houses cool contemporary interior with bar, restaurant and function spaces.

  • Local exploring - The fab location - between French Quarter & Warehouse/Arts District - means that sites, restaurants & jazz clubs are all nearby
  • Business meetings - A great central option high-tech set-up. The Den, Library and Whisky Room make for event spaces with a difference
  • City Style - Boutique chic in the heart of town with stylish rooms, lively bar and historic character and modern charm
  • Sailing - Spend the day exploring New Orleans from the water on a historic steamboat. Enjoy bay views, delicious dining and on-board jazz
from $130 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Sonder - The Baronne

New Orleans (Central Business District)

Collection of spacious self-catered one and two-bedroom apartments in the city's atmospheric Downtown. Unique and characterful, decor blends bright colours, exposed brick walls, patterned wallpaper, unique artwork and creatively mismatched furniture. Funky and comfortable home-away-from-home.

  • Families - Families and groups will love the generous facilities; dishwasher, washer, drier and fully-equipped kitchen for home-cooking
  • City Style - A well-located spacious base with bags of character and unique style, plus everything you require for a long stay
  • Great walks - It's a 10 minute walk to Lafayette Square, the second-oldest public park in New Orleans, or riverside Woldenburg Park
  • Sights nearby - Families will love the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and Mercedes-Benz Superdome, both a short walk away
from $205 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees

Written by Katie Harris

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