Elite Traveler Spring 2023

Left The Louisiana State Museum’s 1850 House in the French Quarter

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WHERE TO STAY

FOUR SEASONS HOTEL AND PRIVATE RESIDENCES NEW ORLEANS With sweeping views over the Mississippi River, Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences New Orleans opened in the renovated former World Trade Center tower in 2021 and, among the property’s 341 modern guest rooms, the two Presidential Suites o ff er some of the most luxurious accommodations in town. Two signature restaurants pay homage to the bounty of Louisiana’s rich seafood culture; don’tmiss fi ne dining at Chemin à la Mer from James Beard award winning chef Donald Link. The hotel is home to the city’s largest pool, which directly overlooks the Mississippi River, but the pièce de résistance just might be the glittering Chandelier Bar o ff the main lobby, which is arguably the most elegant spot in town right now to post up with a French 75. Presidential suites from $10,000 per night. Contact reservations.neworleans@fourseasons.com, +1 504 434 7095, fourseasons.com THE RITZ-CARLTON, NEW ORLEANS Just on the fringe of the French Quarter, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans o ff ers one of the best live music experiences around at the handsome Davenport Lounge. And with an award-winning spa and 527 tasteful rooms and suites in its elegant club level, the property’s newly unveiled penthouse, The Residence, o ff ers what is arguably the most resplendent place to stay in the city. The centerpiece of the suite can be found on the 3,500-sq-ft terrace complete with a full sitting area arranged around the alfresco fi replace, and the dining room can accommodate up to 10 guests. HOTEL PETER & PAUL In the residential Marigny neighborhood, Hotel Peter & Paul has made its home inside a beautifully restored church, rectory, schoolhouse and convent. Today, this elegant 71-key boutique is also home to The Elysian Bar, which is not only one of the city’s most atmospheric restaurants, but is as close to a religious dining experience as they come in this food-centric city. Lofts from $669 per night. Contact McKensie Kirchner, director of sales, mckensie@hotelpeterandpaul.com, +1 504 356 5200, ash.world THECHLOE On venerable St Charles Avenue in Uptown, The Chloe opened in 2020 and is set in an old Victorian mansion replete with art- fi lled parlors — this 14-room jewel box is one of the city’s most charming places to stay. Sit and sip an Audubon Spritz as you laze by the pool, or grab some Creole-inspired fare at the popular on-site restaurant open for brunch, lunch and dinner; it has become a neighborhood hangout for trendsetters and in-the-know locals. Suites from $900 per night. Contact info@thechloenola.com, +1 504 541 5500, thechloenola.com The Residence from $7,500 per night. Contact msyrz.leads@ritzcarlton.com, +1 504 524 1331, ritzcarlton.com

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