Fodor's Expert Review The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
535 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70130, USA
This industrial-chic retreat opened inside a renovated 1854 warehouse which formerly housed the Ambassador Hotel in New Orleans’s Central Business District, just four blocks from the buzzing French Quarter. With hardwood floors, exposed-brick walls, patterned rugs, and modern furnishings, the lobby exudes a comforting warmth. Rooms are spacious with large windows, and families with four-legged friends will be delighted to know that dogs are welcome, too. (The hotel even provides dog food, bowls, toys, and treats!) Old No. 77 has also partnered with the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA) to create an artsy vibe with a small gallery housing the work of local artists in the lobby. The restaurant, Compère Lapin, offers dishes inspired by New Orleans as well as St. Lucia, Chef Nina Compton’s home country.
PROS
- central location that is near the French Quarter but not too close to the noise
- stylish vibe
- excellent on-site restaurant
CONS
- some guest rooms don't have windows
- lobby can get overcrowded with after-work revelers flocking to the restaurant bar
- restaurant is expensive
QUICK FACTS
HOTEL INFO
Phones:
504-527–5271
Website: old77hotel.com
HOTEL DETAILS
165 rooms
Rate Includes: No Meals
Rate Includes: No Meals