W New Orleans - French Quarter Hotel Review:
The renovated W in the French Quarter marries urban chic with traditional Vieux Carré architecture in a stellar location --- the best of all worlds. Spacious rooms done in jazz or tarot themes are decked out with bold art and niceties like Bliss spa products and uber comfy bedding. Accommodations are fully wired for computer and fax use, and standard furnishings include CD players, cable TV and...
This departure from the traditional is the baby sister of the W New Orleans on Poydras Street. It's fair to say that the pair has put a distinctive stamp on the local lodging scene. This particular location now resides in the building once… Read More
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At this Ralph Brennan-owned establishment, the soothing, softly lit décor and menu terminology are indisputably Italian, but the kitchen's loyalties seem more in line with Italian Creole fare. The chef uses as many ingredients indigenous to Louisiana as possible. Dishes with locally procured crab meat turn up frequently, and the ravioli is stuffed with Louisiana crawfish. Fresh pasta and...
The W chain's minimalist, sophisticated aesthetic works particularly well at this cozy historic property. While the lobby's anything but spacious, the well-tended courtyard feels at once romantic and urbane. (Weekend evenings, jockey for one of the intimate couches on the secluded terrace where drinks are served.) The 98 rooms feature pillow-top mattresses, duvets, and in-room CD/DVD players....