New Orleans was home to some of the first luxury hotels in the country, and this legacy of high-quality hospitality is still evident today. Along with superb outposts of major hotel chains, there are dozens of beautiful independent properties that evoke the timeless nature of this historic city. The French Quarter remains a perennially desirable spot for accommodations, but the neighboring Central Business District has seen a rash of new hotels open up in recent years, and other areas like the Lower Garden District are drawing visitors for their ability to depart from the expected and bring something fresh to the scene. Here are our picks for the very best hotels in New Orleans.
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