Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

Ornate former department store with a 3rd-floor courtyard, at the edge of the French Quarter. Closed due to significant damage... More

Windsor Court Hotel

For classic cocktails prepared to perfection... More

Butler Greenwood Plantation

Guests sleep in the old cook's quarters, the renovated kitchen, or one of five whimsical cottages on the grounds.... More

Columns Hotel

This 1883 Italianate mansion, rising among the moss-shrouded oaks on St. Charles Avenue, just happens to be a hotel... More

Greek Revival Magnolia Mansion

Built in 1858, the opulent Greek Revival Magnolia Mansion has been the setting for Jazzfest soirées, yet it still has... More

Hotel Maison de Ville

Spend the night in the French Quarter at the Hotel Maison de Ville... More

Hotel Monaco, New Orleans

International House

An elegant, 1906 Beaux-Arts-style building houses this gem of a hotel... More

La Maison Marigny

If you're looking for something a little less Gone with the Wind, the recently renovated La Maison Marigny, just outside... More

Loews New Orleans Hotel

Madewood Plantation House

Madewood Plantation House was no ordinary inn. Indeed, my room seemed large enough to host a respectable game of half-court... More

Maison Perrier

Maison Perrier, located in the Garden District, was rumored to be a brothel at the turn of the last century... More

Myrtles Plantation

The rooms at this 207-year-old cottage may be well-furnished with ghosts (to my disappointment, I slept like a baby) but... More

Nottoway Plantation

If Madewood is sweet, selfless Melanie, Nottoway is vain, gorgeous, over-the-top Scarlett. The father of 11 who built Nottoway in... More

Oak Alley Plantation

Tourists still flock to the River Road in search of Tara or a reasonable facsimile thereof. They come closest to... More

Omni Royal Crescent

Though it’s a sprawling corporation, Omni has tweaked its mini-bars... More

Ritz-Carlton, Maison Orleans

Hotel within a hotel (separate entrance and elevators) on 6 floors of the Ritz-Carlton at the edge of the French... More

The Roosevelt

I wanted to explore as much of New Orleans's legendary past as possible when I made my first-ever trip there... More

Soniat House

Why would anyone want to start the day in a charmless casino when they could be lingering over hot biscuits... More

Villa Vici Getaways

Within walking distance is Villa Vici Getaways, a pair of luxury cottages, one of which has access to a private... More