New Orleans hotels

New Orleans is a city of shadows, stories, and French‑infused history. It’s a place where wrought‑iron balconies, candlelit bars, and centuries‑old architecture create a mood that’s equal parts haunted and romantic.

This is my curated guide to the hotels that truly embody that atmosphere: the gothic, the historic, the moody, the dark‑academia, and the unmistakably French‑inspired. If you’re drawn to character and places that feel as if they’ve stepped out of a novel, you’ll find them here.

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