This luxe grande dame hotel with an opulent lobby is a block from Bourbon Street and a 9-minute walk from the French Quarter Visitor Center.
Plush, traditional rooms feature minifridges, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Some suites add whirlpool tubs, pull-out sofas, and wet bars with ice makers.
An upscale restaurant serves seasonal Louisiana cuisine, and there's a gilded bar offering street views, live music and a revolving circus-themed Merry-Go-Round. Perks include a heated rooftop pool with potted palm trees and city views, plus a 24/7 fitness center and a full-service spa. Valet parking is available (fee).