Five hotels operate as art galleries where guest rooms are secondary to the visual experience. These properties curate local artists, historic artifacts, and designed environments that tell New Orleans stories through walls, lobbies, and hallways rather than through guided tours.
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, 535 Tchoupitoulas Street, Warehouse District.
This 1854 warehouse conversion displays rotating exhibitions from local artists. The lobby gallery changes quarterly showcasing painters, photographers, and mixed-media artists. Guest rooms have original artwork commissioned for the hotel. The property also houses Compère Lapin, Nina Compton’s restaurant. Rates $180-$320. The hotel partners with local galleries to source artists. Buy pieces directly from artists through hotel staff. Phone: (504) 527-5271.
International House Hotel, 221 Camp Street, CBD.
Built in 1906 as Citizen’s Bank. The lobby features voodoo-inspired altars and contemporary art installations. Loa bar has altar displays dedicated to voodoo spirits with candles, offerings, and ceremonial objects. The hotel commissioned local artists to create pieces referencing New Orleans spiritual traditions. Rooms are minimal with artwork focused in public spaces. Rates $180-$280. The voodoo aesthetic is respectful interpretation, not tourist kitsch. Phone: (504) 553-9550.
Maison Métier, 546 Carondelet Street, CBD.
Formerly Maison de la Luz, now operating as Maison Métier under new ownership. The property functions as curated guesthouse with 67 rooms filled with global and local artifacts. Each floor has different design theme. Furniture is vintage and custom-made. Art comes from local galleries, estate sales, and commissioned pieces. The aesthetic is moody maximalism: dark colors, layered textures, collected objects. Rates $300-$500. This is boutique luxury focused on design over amenities. Phone: (504) 267-5963.
Hotel Saint Vincent, 1507 Magazine Street, Lower Garden District.
An 1861 orphanage converted into hotel opening 2021. The property preserved the chapel as event space. Rooms mix Victorian architecture with neon art installations and contemporary design. Local artists created site-specific works throughout the building. The pool area has murals and sculptural elements. Rates $250-$400. The design balances historic preservation with bold contemporary interventions. Phone: (504) 600-3434.
The Eliza Jane, 315 Magazine Street, Warehouse District.
Originally built as a hotel back in 1844, and then converted to a newspaper office and a bitters factory before eventually finding its way right back to where it started. That’s The Eliza Jane. The design references printing press history with typography-based artwork, vintage printing equipment displays, and library aesthetics. The lobby has floor-to-ceiling bookshelves. Rooms have writing desk setups and literary-themed artwork. Local artists contributed pieces referencing New Orleans publishing history. Rates $200-$350. The property consists of three connected historic buildings. Phone: (504) 882-1200.
