The Best Garden District Hotels New Orleans (2025)

Stay in the charming Garden District for a taste of historic New Orleans—without the crowds of the French Quarter. Stroll streets lined with majestic oak trees and stunning mansions, some of which have been transformed into boutique hotels, that blend timeless elegance with modern comfort. Our experts have hand-picked the area’s best stays, highlighting standout design, top-tier amenities, and personalised service. From stylish boutique retreats to luxurious hideaways, these carefully curated hotels offer something for every occasion. Explore our favourites and start planning a memorable Garden District escape today.

For city style

• The Pontchartrain channels confident, retro cool with polished service and unapologetic personality. Bright, tailored rooms feature mid-century touches and Mad Men–style minibars. Downstairs, a Caribbean-driven restaurant delivers serious flavour, while the rooftop bar serves cocktails with skyline views—perfect for a social, style-led Garden District stay.

For a boutique base

• Terrell House occupies an Italianate stucco mansion on a quiet Garden District street. Original plasterwork, wraparound galleries and antique-filled rooms set a richly Southern mood. Interiors lean traditional, with patterned wallpapers and period furnishings, while a leafy courtyard offers a calm retreat between neighbourhood explorations.
• Henry Howard Hotel sits in a grand Garden District townhouse, polished yet relaxed. Expect crisp white linens, high ceilings and pops of local art throughout. The intimate parlour doubles as a cocktail bar, making this a refined, sociable base for evenings close to home here.
• St Charles Coach House brings a modern edge to the Garden District. Spacious rooms favour clean lines, neutral tones and curated local artwork. Downstairs, the animated lobby works as a social hub, lending the hotel an easygoing, neighbourhood-driven character for a relaxed boutique stay feel.

For a B&B

• Fleur de Lis Mansion occupies an 1824 townhouse dressed in high ceilings, period detailing and bold furnishings. Guests can cook in the shared kitchen, unwind on the patio with BBQ, or soak in the hot tub. It’s relaxed, sociable, and ideal for longer Garden District stays.

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