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Architect Edward Durell Stone's modernist tower has a compass-shaped plan, its four sections aligned with north, south, east and west. Completed in 1968, the building reflects New Orleans' place in global trade. Bill Rooney Studio's hotel interiors work with that architecture, using mid-century furniture shapes alongside references to local gardens. The scale is evident on arrival, especially at Chandelier Bar, where a custom chandelier containing 15,000 crystals hangs over the lobby's main gathering place.

At street level, The Garden draws on the enclosed courtyards associated with New Orleans. Greenery surrounds a place to sit outside, with the riverfront and downtown streets close by. It also forms part of the hotel's event spaces, giving celebrations an outdoor setting without leaving the property.

The 341 hotel accommodations comprise 276 guest rooms and 65 suites. River and city outlooks are separate choices, with the Mississippi framed through floor-to-ceiling windows in river-view categories. Inside, white shiplap recalls riverboats, and a plaster relief of magnolia flowers rises above each bed. White oak accents and Carrara marble bathrooms continue the light palette. Custom lighting changes the room's mood through the day, while an in-room tablet gives access to room controls and hotel services.

Deluxe River-View Rooms measure 444 to 515 square feet, with either a king or two double beds. Premier River-View Rooms span 508 to 546 square feet on floors seven through 18 and add a sitting area overlooking the water. A table serves for work or dining for two. In the king rooms, a sliding wall connects the bedroom visually to the bathroom, where an oval tub accompanies a separate shower and double sinks. The two-double configuration can accommodate two adults and two children, and connections to other rooms or a one-bedroom suite are possible.

For a longer visit, the River-View One-Bedroom Suite makes particularly good use of its 813 square feet. A solid door separates the corner bedroom from the living and dining area, which has a table for four and a wet bar. Guests visiting the suite have a powder room, while the bedroom has its own windowed marble bathroom with a tub and shower. Even the walk-in closet has a floor-to-ceiling window. With a king bed and sofa bed, the suite accommodates three adults or two adults and two children; it can also connect to a king- or double-bedded room.

Chemin à la Mer sits on the fifth floor and looks over the Mississippi River. Chef partner Donald Link and Executive Chef Brody LeBlanc give it a Louisiana identity within a steakhouse format. The menu pairs a substantial oyster selection and Gulf seafood with cuts of beef that include Japanese Wagyu and domestic steaks. French technique runs through the cooking, with dishes such as duck confit alongside seafood towers. Breakfast, lunch and dinner make the restaurant part of the hotel's daily life, and children's menus, vegan choices and gluten-free options broaden the possibilities for a shared table. The Purple Grackle Bar is another part of the restaurant, with its own lounge and beverage menus. It provides a place for drinks on the same river-facing floor.

Chandelier Bar gives the hotel its central social space. The lobby setting suits a meeting before dinner, but the food menu also stands on its own, with blue crab rolls, a crispy chicken sandwich and butter-fried beignets among its dishes. Cocktails draw on New Orleans traditions, including an Old Fashioned and the bar's own martini. For a closer introduction to that history, the beverage team runs a cocktail class around the French 75 and Sazerac. Regional dishes and familiar comfort food can also be ordered through in-room dining around the clock.

The 75-foot, crescent-shaped saltwater pool follows the curve of its deck above the river. Although described as a rooftop pool, it sits on the fifth floor of the property, with the tower continuing above. A separate heated spa tub, daybeds and four reservable cabanas extend the space around the water. Families can swim together here, and underwater music adds an unusual detail to the pool itself. Drinks and lunch are served on the deck, allowing a pool afternoon to include a meal without moving indoors. The river remains in view from the surrounding terrace.

The Spa covers 5,525 square feet and has eight treatment rooms. Raw white oak, shutters and gray travertine carry the hotel's local design references into the interiors. There are steam and relaxation areas, with a deck overlooking the Mississippi. The facial menu uses Biologique Recherche and Margy's Monte Carlo products, while massages and body treatments provide other ways to spend an appointment. Treatments can be selected for their techniques and format, without needing to follow a prescribed program.

For couples, Spa de Deux combines a shared bath with side-by-side massage and body care. Other treatments include exfoliation, wraps and warm river stone massage.

The fitness center was designed by Harley Pasternak and has strength and cardio equipment, including Peloton bikes. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring natural light into the workout space. Access is available around the clock, which leaves exercise independent of restaurant reservations, meetings or an evening out.

Just beyond the pool deck, a Family Activity Room has a chalkboard wall, books, board games and coloring activities. An in-room camping setup adds a tent for younger children, with a miniature picnic of fruit, vegetables and chocolate chip cookies. Child-size bathrobes are available, and babysitting can be arranged in your guest room or suite. Connecting accommodations allow families to spread across more than one room. Nearby, the Audubon Aquarium is an easy outing from the riverfront address; streetcar rides provide another way to explore together.

Canal Street gives access to the streetcar line, while the French Quarter's restaurants and music venues and the Warehouse District's shops and galleries lead in different directions from the hotel. For private celebrations, the property also has observation-deck event space on the 33rd and 34th floors. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 14.9 miles away. The hotel estimates a 25-minute drive, depending on traffic, and the concierge can arrange chauffeured transfers.