The iconic Bourbon Orleans Hotel, nestled in the heart of the French Quarter, has completed a comprehensive renovation designed to reenvision the guest experience while honoring the property's storied past.
Nestled in the picturesque Garden District of New Orleans, The Garden District Hotel is officially open to welcome travelers and locals to refined havens steeped in Southern charm. After debuting in June 2025, the hotel sets a new standard for boutique hospitality in the city's most storied neighborhood with distinct and vibrant personality, exceptional design that honors the historic surroundings, and alluring spaces for guests and locals to gather. Mere steps from a bustling arts scene, local shops, the scenic riverfront, iconic St. Charles Avenue and a vintage streetcar line that provides access to every corner of town, guests will be immersed in the city's rich culture and lively spirit for a quintessential New Orleans experience.
Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue, recently acquired by HRI Hospitality ("HRIH"), is pleased to announce the appointment of Shawn McWhorter as General Manager. With over three decades of hospitality experience and 10 years with HRI, McWhorter has established himself as a leader in creating, leading and inspiring teams of hospitality professionals through strategic thinking and pushing creative limits. He joins Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue from The Barnett and Maison Métier, two HRI portfolio properties, where he served as Complex General Manager. Prior to that, McWhorter was the Director of Operations at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Downtown, where he increased quality assurance scores and built a culture of model service while assisting in hotel renovation oversight. At the same time, McWhorter held the position of Area Director of Food & Beverage while taking on multiple General Manager task force assignments throughout Dallas, Portland, Miami, Jackson Hole and New Orleans.
HRI Hospitality, LLC (“HRIH”), announces the addition of the Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue to its growing portfolio of lifestyle and legacy-driven hotels. HRIH will manage and oversee operations at the 252-room property, further strengthening its presence in its local New Orleans market.
Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans is proud to announce the appointment of Denise Ector Carter as Director of People and Culture. A seasoned human resource professional with more than 25 years of leadership experience across dynamic industries, Carter brings a passion for purpose-driven leadership, employee engagement, and people-first culture to New Orleans' leading luxury hotel.
Virgin Hotels New Orleans, located in the city's lively Central Business District, is thrilled to announce John Price as the hotel's new General Manager. In this role, Price will oversee the operations of the 238-room luxury lifestyle hotel as well as popular dining outlets including Commons Club, The Pool Club, and Funny Library Coffee Shop.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is delighted to announce the appointment of Sebastian Stutz as General Manager. Bringing more than two decades of global hospitality experience to the role, Stutz will oversee all operations at the iconic New Orleans property.
The Barnett, owned through a joint venture of Domain Companies and HRI Hospitality, is located in a former neighborhood institution - Barnett's Furniture Store - has maintained its connection to New Orleans' vibrant history. Situated among the city's finest cultural touchpoints, the 234-room property offers guests a dynamic New Orleans experience, with musicality and culture at its core. In addition to thoughtful updates, the hotel's culinary venues remain open and will soon receive new brand identities, including the former mainstay Italian restaurant, rooftop and pool bar, and music venue. Seaworthy restaurant remains under the same brand and culinary leadership.
Maison Métier, owned by Domain Companies, is housed in a historic 1908 building and evokes the charm of a Parisian-style guesthouse, maintaining its architectural heritage while incorporating contemporary design touches. With 67 lavish guestrooms and suites, this thoughtfully curated hotel balances its storied past with modern luxury, making it a distinctive destination. Embracing its architectural history, contemporary finishes, curated art and eclectic décor, Maison Métier is committed to heightening the guest experience with elevated amenities and a selection of refreshed culinary concepts. The salon-style bar, a local favorite, continues its partnership with Paris-based Quixotic Projects, offering guests a vibrant blend of culinary delights and inventive cocktails.
New Orleans is set to host Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, and the market’s hotels are heading toward full occupancy around the big game on 9 February 2025.
On January 30, 2025, The Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Exhibition Hall Authority (the Authority) approved a headquarters hotel development agreement and ground lease agreement with Omni Hotels & Resorts (Omni) to develop a 1,000-room headquarters hotel projected to be transformative for the city, region and state. These agreements allow Omni to move forward with development as owner and operator of a headquarters hotel across the street from the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. In addition, Omni presented renderings of the new hotel and revealed the logo and name as the Omni New Orleans.
Kasa, the leader in modern hospitality, proudly announces its continued expansion in New Orleans with The Frenchmen by Kasa, a historic hotel located on the storied Frenchmen Street, steps from the world-famous French Quarter.
CROWN POINT, IN (January 28, 2025) – Interior Image Group (IIG) announces the design completion of Caesars Hotel & Casino New Orleans, the newest project for the award-winning hospitality design firm. The completed design of the hotel’s public spaces and 286 suites and guestrooms coincides with Caesars Hotel & Casino’s host hotel status for Super Bowl LIX.
Remington Hospitality, a premier hotel management company, is proud to announce the reopening of Le Pavillon, New Orleans, as a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, following an extensive multi-million-dollar renovation. Located in the heart of vibrant Downtown New Orleans, this iconic property, once an independent hotel, has now become part of Marriott's prestigious boutique collection. This transition further solidifies its reputation as a luxurious and distinctive destination within Remington's portfolio of upscale lifestyle hotels.
Today marks the highly anticipated opening of Nobu Hotel Caesars New Orleans, the third in partnership with Caesars Entertainment. The hotel brings the world-renowned Nobu experience to the vibrant cultural hub of New Orleans from the rapidly expanding luxury lifestyle brand.
With 10+ years of experience as an executive committee member in the hotel industry, Adrienne is a seasoned leader with a focus on driving company growth and revenue. Breaux joins The Royal Sonesta New Orleans from the Hyatt Centric French Quarter where she served as Director of Sales & Marketing and was responsible for managing teams, setting goals, creating and implementing strategies, and generating business. Adrienne was born and raised in Louisiana and is a member of the Louisiana Travel Association, the New Orleans Chamber of Commerce and the MPI Gulf States Chapter.
Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans announces the appointment of Natalie Placer as the property's new Director of Marketing. A seasoned luxury hospitality professional, Placer brings more than two decades of experience to her new role, including significant tenure with Four Seasons properties across the country. A native of Louisiana, Placer is charged with leveraging her wide-ranging hospitality expertise on behalf of her home state's only AAA Five Diamond hotel.
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans announces the appointment of Esther Oh Kostecky as its new General Manager. With a rich heritage of leadership in the hospitality industry, Esther brings more than twenty-five years of dedicated service within Four Seasons to New Orleans' newest luxury hotel. Her multicultural background and proven adaptability across diverse global markets promise to infuse a fresh, international perspective into the vibrant tapestry of The Crescent City.
With 28+ years of experience in hospitality and luxury resorts throughout Florida, Kevin is highly skilled, tactical, analytical and strategic in his efforts, bringing a bountiful amount of experience to the properties and their teams. Bryant joins The Barnett and Maison Métier after spending the last year developing his own consulting firm for independent resort properties, KB Hospitality Consulting. Prior to that he was Vice President of Sales at Fontainebleau Miami Beach, where he spent many years leading all sales and commercial revenue generation efforts for the 1,504 room, 4 Diamond luxury hotel property. Bryant also has experience working in the cruise sector, where he held the role of Associate Vice President, Revenue Management at Celebrity Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd in 2016.
With 30 years of experience as a people-first hotelier, Shawn is a leader in creating, leading and inspiring teams of hospitality professionals and brings an impressive abundance of experience to the properties and their teams. McWhorter joins The Barnett and Maison Métier from the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Salt Lake City Downtown where he served as Director of Operations and Area Director of Food & Beverage. Prior to that, McWhorter held multiple management positions across properties including General Manager at Radisson Salt Lake City Downtown and Hilton Salt Lake City Center, where he worked his way up across 16 years from various sales and marketing positions to Director of Operations.