Who doesn’t love to travel? But sometimes, sticking close to home can be just as relaxing, especially when New Orleans’ top hotels put guests in the lap of luxury and
The architectural flourishes of the late-19th century Beaux-Arts building that houses the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans are a welcome reminder of the golden age of Canal Street. Much of the area is now less aesthetically pleasing and stepping off the somewhat uninspiring commercial street into the hotel, I was immediately transported into another world full of shiny marble floors and muted classical music.
The street became even more distant as I traveled up three more floors to the check-in desk. I stepped out into the sprawling lobby area and noted numerous additional lounge areas and terraces peeling off the main space. I was the sole guest checking in, and I was welcomed in the polite, formal manner that the brand looks to project.