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Boutique Hotels In New Orleans For A Big Easy Stay

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.

The trip back in time continues into the guest rooms furnished with antiques, ornate mirrors and a large four-poster bed. The flickering lights and warm glow of a fireplace adds to the comfortable touch of being at home instead of in a hotel. It's all a very different experience from the usual cookie-cutter rooms in modern hotels.

It's also important to note that the dated vibe and period architecture do contain all the modern amenities that people expect. Every room is sure to have wired or wireless Internet, and most properties offer Wi-Fi in public areas too. Cable television and free local calls are also quite common.

Valet parking, turndowns and daily maid service, free coffee and tea in the lobby, a 24-hour concierge and front desk that fulfill every request made by a guest make a stay here a luxury experience. Families, couples and individuals don't have to worry about laundry, cooking meals, dirty dishes or any of the usual daily drudgeries of life. It's a holiday in every sense of the word.

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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