Hotel Partner Interview: Ace Hotel New Orleans
Ace Hotel New Orleans
Warehouse District Cool with NOLA Flair
The Address:
600 Carondelet Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 / Downtown Warehouse District
The Story:
“A friendly gathering place Ace Hotel New Orleans sits on the corner of Carondelet + Lafayette streets in the Warehouse District of one of the best cities on Earth. The feel of weft and warp woven together by countless anthropologies and creation stories far too vast for any single person to own. So it belongs to the whole city.
We're close to up-and-coming art galleries and shopping, museums, cocktails and just a jaunt to the classics of the French Quarter and the modernity of the burgeoning South Market District, a stone's throw to many of New Orleans' best gems like the Sports and Arts Districts, and just a bike ride to the lively Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, as well as mystical nooks and corners you can explore on your own.
The city has an expansive soul that is palpable, self-assured in a way that sustains hope and grit and sadness at once. We're still new, but we love calling New Orleans home.”
Style:
Inspired by the French influences throughout New Orleans, the design is focused on a French Deco-inspired decor with a cool and relaxed vibe.
Location:
A swift walk away from the historic French Quarter, 5.5 blocks from the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and Harrah's Casino. In between, are all of the restaurants shopping and attractions that is a part of the old + new New Orleans!
The St. Charles streetcar passes in front of the Ace and will take you uptown, or it’s a short walk to the Canal St. Streetcar or the French Quarter. Poydras street (1 block away) is easy for catching cabs or finding a ride-share.
Flying into town? Only 15 miles from Louis Armstrong International Airport!
Image courtesy of the Ace Hotel New Orleans
Fun Facts:
“Ace is the first new hotel (not a re-branded hotel) in New Orleans in about 12 years.”
“The Omni San Francisco blends into the surrounding area as it used to be a bank. We have renovated the inside to become a hotel but we kept the historic look of the bank as its exterior.”
Amenities:
Guests enjoy free WiFi, full stocked mini-bars, Rudy's bathroom amenities, and plush bathrobes! You can always grab fresh coffee from Stumptown Coffee Roasters, open from 7AM - 7PM, every day. After exploring around New Orleans, you can come back to the hotel + enjoy the stunning rooftop pool and grab a drink at Alto, the rooftop bar. Hoping for a fancier way to unwind from a day of fun? Try Josephine Estelle, an award-winning restaurant downstairs that is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner or Seaworthy if you need a oyster fix. After eating, you can visit Three Keys, the music venue located inside of the hotel!
From the Staff:
Favorite Part of The Job:
“I know it sounds corney, but meeting our guests and making them feel at home.”
What They Say About YOU!
“A lot of them are celebrating a special occasion, so that's great. The idea of a surprise trip to New Orleans is so exciting!”
How to Have a Truly NOLA Experience:
“You have to get a drink ‘To-Go' and walk around and try any of the new local restaurants”
Favorite Place To Visit in the US:
“Nothing beats the views of Hawaii!”
Best Photo Opp:
“The rooftop pool at Ace, Louisiana Superdome, St. Louis Cathedral + Jackson Square.”
Image courtesy of the Ace Hotel New Orleans