Contemporary Style Meets Southern Hospitality In the Big Easy
Travelers heading to New Orleans with the goal of seeing the sights, dining at the best restaurants, and embracing the laid-back atmosphere of the Big Easy need look no further for accommodations than Virgin Hotels New Orleans. One of the newest hotels in the downtown area, Virgin Hotels New Orleans welcomes guests and locals alike into a world of immaculate design and dedicated service, all set in the heart of the city. Highlights of the hotel include:
- Rooms with Chamber-style design and Virgin Hotels Patented Lounge Bed
- A rooftop pool flanked by striped umbrellas shading loungers with amazing city views
- Multiple spots to dine and drink featuring an array of dishes inspired by Southern cuisine
- Close proximity to everything that makes New Orleans unique, including the French Quarter
Outside the hotel, all the city’s best sights and attractions are just a few minutes’ walk away, making Virgin Hotels New Orleans one of the best homebases from which to set out and explore the Crescent City and the old Mississippi.
Hotel Amenities
Accommodations
Each of Virgin Hotels New Orleans’ 238 guest accommodations feature several signature Virgin elements not found in any other hotel in the city, including the Virgin Hotels Patented Lounge Bed, red SMEG mini-fridges stocked with goodies, and the brand’s Chamber-style room design. Allowing guests to separate their entry hall, closet and storage area, and bath from the main sleeping space via a French door, Virgin Hotel’s Chamber rooms provide the ultimate in multi-functional use and privacy. Technology is also at hand to enhance each stay, including Lucy, the hotel’s app that does everything from unlocking your room to turning off the lights or ordering more pillows.
A range of room types are available, starting with the Chamber King and Chamber Queen rooms which feature a king bed and two beds, respectively. Higher in the building, guests can take advantage of Rooftop Chamber King City View accommodations offering stunning skyline views of New Orleans, and Richard’s Penthouse Suite. Additional space can be found in the hotel’s eleven Suites which boast extra baths, beds, living spaces, and private balconies.
Offers
I Prefer Member Rate
Preferred Suites
Mastercard Premium Offer
Dining
Whether hunger strikes while lounging poolside, in the lobby, or just before dinner, Virgin Hotels New Orleans offers plenty of opportunity to satisfy guests’ appetites with four food and drink venues ranging from an elevated full-service restaurant to a quaint coffee shop and vibrant rooftop bar.
Commons Club - The hotel’s flagship restaurant delights diners with a menu composed of contemporary American dishes infused with Southern sensibility by Chef Alex Harrell.
Funny Library Coffee Shop – Stop by this lobby-adjacent coffee shop and lounge for your morning La Colombe pick-me-up, fresh pastry, or read-to-drink draft latte.
The Pool Club – Serving views as delicious as its drinks and light snacks, the hotel’s rooftop bar next to the pool offers the perfect place to refresh with a cold cocktail whether by day or night.
Activities at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
A stay at Virgin Hotels New Orleans wouldn't be complete without taking advantage of its luxurious everyday amenities like the rooftop pool and fully outfitted fitness center, along with its ever-changing roster of entertainment and events held in the hotel’s public areas.
With historic streets strung with wrought-iron balconies and trees draped in Spanish Moss, New Orleans offers travelers a compact, walkable city ripe for exploration and wonder with activities that include entertainment at the Smoothie King Center and Caesars Superdome, along with traditional sights such as:
The French Quarter – The oldest neighborhood in the city is home to shops, restaurants, bars, and of course, the famed Bourbon Street where you can still see some of the oldest surviving Spanish Colonial buildings in the American South.
New Orleans Jazz Museum – A uniquely American genre of music, Jazz owes its creation and development to the musicians of New Orleans and this museum honors their work and legacy through interactive exhibits and live performances.
Mardi Gras World – Get an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at how the colorful Mardi Gras parade floats are created at this working warehouse set along the Mississippi River.
The National WWII Museum – Experience WWII through the eyes of those who lived it at this thorough museum honoring and recounting one of the worst conflicts in human history.
Outside the city, explore all rural Louisiana has to offer including airboat excursions into the state’s swamps and bayous, plantation visits, and steamboat tours.
Location
Located in the Warehouse District just a few blocks from Jackson Square, Virgin Hotels New Orleans is at the meeting points where old New Orleans meets new. Known for award-winning restaurants, charming art galleries, and a variety of must-see sights, Virgin Hotels New Orleans’ neighborhood buzzes with energy and activity and offers the perfect place for guests to truly get to know N’awlins.
Address
550 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA, United States
Transportation
- Streetcar
- Carondolet & Poydras Stop is 1 block away – approximately 3 minutes on foot
- Lafayette Street Stop is 2 blocks away – approximately 4 minutes on foot
- Airport
- Louis Armstrong International Airport is 14.3 mi / 23.1 km away – approximately 20 minutes by car
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