BOURBON ORLEANS HOTEL

'Baby there ain't a building in New Orleans that isn't haunted'

A hotel haunted with character, where quirky modern meets tails of past torture. Fascinating tails dating back to the 1700s sees a decaying theatre torched to the ground, re-constructed with the addition of its infamous ballroom with dancers that never left ... soon turned a convent for the Sisters of the Holy Family who left behind a nun in room 644. Later purchased by the Bourbon Kings Hotel Corporation, its remodel covered what was once an asylum for orphan girls on the corner of Orleans Street. Ranked amongst the top 10 haunted hotels in America, your stay will be a true Louisiana experience.

A grand welcome with decadent décor honoring its history stuns as you step through the doors, but it's the wholesome welcome from the staff that make the stop at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel a core memory within your American adventure. That bubble and bounce you get from the movies - it's not exaggerated. 

Vibrant personalities shine through, complimenting the unique vibe of New Orleans like sugar in tea. From upgrade debates to dinner recommendations, our check-in was smooth from valet to bed test. 

Each floor held a story, but we were lucky enough to be on the second ... which was totally a coincidence and not because we voiced our concerns for the ballerina with a grudge or the confederate soldier with a vengeance on the other floors ... But with a gym available throughout the day just down the hall, it was the perfect spot for us, even without the ghosts. 

The rooms on a whole speak for themselves but your gaze can't help but head straight for the unique wallpaper in the bathroom. Women moving, embracing their bodies - souls over time sprawled out over a wall of black and white - tasteful yet strange and in turn a compliment to the design of New Orleans on a whole. A grand arched shutter takes front and centre pride in the main bedroom, boasting a 1920's feel amongst an otherwise modern twist - the bed fit for a tourist embracing a day of exploration and the wardrobe built for the common over packer that's indulged in the lure of South American boutiques. 

Located just off Bourbon Street the noise bounced around throughout the night but in this city there are no complaints - just simple toe taps and head bobs as you dream of adventures down the Bayou. And after a night filled with jazz and soul, a morning soak in the pool is the perfect way to embrace the day with full appreciation and  rejuvenation.

The pool doesn't feel like the common retreat in Spain or Portugal. The historic features carefully chosen throughout the hotel are carried out into the outdoors, with window shutters, arched designs, tones almost dulled for relaxation yet still vibrant enough to fulfil the demands of Louisianans most iconic city. A sense of peacefulness amongst an otherwise lively destination - you'll find pool towels waiting to be used on a variety of chairs and the bar stocked for a classy day on the rocks. 

The Bourbon Orleans Hotel captures the character of its land seamlessly - Location. Design. Personality. There's no better place to embrace the city than here. 

The Bourbon Orleans Hotel, New Orleans