Welcome to the Ace Hotel New Orleans. Sitting on the corner of Carondelet and Lafayette in the Warehouse District, this lovely boutique hotel is right in the heart of one of the best cities on earth.
Here, culture and personal stories weave together to provide a rich local tapestry. This city belongs to its people. The Ace Hotel New Orleans is in exciting proximity to it all. Up-and-coming art galleries, museums, and cocktail bars are just around the corner. Better yet, during your stay you’re just a stone’s throw away from the historic French Quarter. Also nearby are some of the city’s best gems – the Sports and Arts Districts, lively Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, as well as mystical nooks and crannies to explore on your own.
This city has an expansive, palpable soul. The atmosphere carries a strong self-assurance – a tangible hope and grit of a resilient people. We’re new but we’ve already fallen in love with the city of New Orleans.
Here’s A Little Local History
New Orleans is a rare city as much as it is legend. Beginning its history as a small town located between two lakes and a mighty river, the cultural fabric has blossomed into a rich mosaic that can’t be replicated anywhere else in the world. Even better? It’s home to the jazz capital of the world.
The Ace Hotel hangs its hat at 600 Carondelet within a stunning 1928 Art Deco building. There’s something to do at every corner, as this luxurious little stay is hosted right within the rich, vibrant Warehouse District. This historic nine-story building stood until the mid 1970s as Barnett’s Furniture Store as a family business and the city’s first importer of Scandinavian furniture.
The area surrounding the Birthplace of Jazz has been a melting pot long before its founding. However, one thing has stayed – the ability to reinvent itself. The city’s resilience, can-do attitude, self reliance have been pillars of the community long before the Industrial Revolution.
Now, it boasts a tenure as one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, been ground zero to some of the country’s most complicated tragedies, and has given us more unique American inventions than anywhere else. In these ways, it is perhaps a city living out the elusive concept of the American dream more than any other.
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Let’s Talk Accommodations
There are six different types of hotel rooms to choose from at the Ace Hotel New Orleans. They are: Medium, Large, Double, Suite, Corner, and Ace Suite. All rooms come with a flat-screen television, fully-stocked minibar, Smeg refrigerators, an old school Tivoli radio, free WiFi and signature bath amenities, including Rudy’s toiletries and Pearl+ soaps. Let’s take a look at each of the room styles.
1. Medium
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Medium rooms have a king bed and evoke a reminder of the city’s ornate designs and decadent nature. A custom cotton quilt lines the bed designed specifically by NOLA local shops, window seats offer a stunning view of the city below, and bespoke furnishings flaunt a chic French Deco design.
2. Large
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Large rooms offer a king-sized bed for premium comfort and are equipped with furniture that showcases the city’s rich heritage. Some of the rooms have a Martin guitar for use and are also ADA accessible. Please contact the hotel concierge for more information on these specific amenities.
3. Double Rooms
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Double rooms are equipped with two double beds for your needs. Roman and Williams bespoke furniture lend and old-world charm.
4. Suite
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Suite rooms have a king size bed and lovely bespoke furniture. They also feature a Music Hall turntable and an acoustic Martin guitar.
5. Corner
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Corner king rooms have a king size bed and lovely bespoke furniture. Some rooms have turntables and others have Martin guitars. Some corner rooms are ADA accessible. Please contact the hotel concierge for more information.
6. Ace Suite
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Ace Suites offer a king bed, a two-level living area, wet bar and outdoor terrace at the lower level with a sleeping area above. Suite rooms feature a Music Hall turntable and an acoustic Martin guitar.
Let’s Talk Dining
There are five different types of restaurants, cafes, and private room service offered at the Ace Hotel New Orleans. They are: Josephine Estelle, Alto, Seaworthy, Lobby Bar, and Stumptown. Let’s take a look at each of the eateries and see what they have to offer.
Josephine Estelle
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This osteria is owned by best friends James Beard award-nominated chefs Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman. For their latest culinary adventure, they take up the wooden spoon to dish up some of a seasonal Italian cuisine, blended with fresh flavors of New Orleans and the American South.
Alto
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Sip cocktails at Alto, the rooftop garden in the Ace Hotel New Orleans. From 10 AM – 9 PM, you can relax poolside while snacking on small plates and appetizers, all the while enjoying panoramic views of the city. The hotel’s culinary partners, Chef Andy Ticer and Michael Hudman have whipped up an Italian menu focused on salads, seafood, and spiedini. In addition to cocktails, their inspired bar serves up a rotating tap, frozen drinks, craft beer, and fine wine. The menu changes seasonally based upon what’s locally available.
Seaworthy
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Seaworthy is an oyster bar highlighting wild and sustainably caught harvest. It was opened by the Ace Hotel New Orleans in collaboration with seamen and New Orleans natives Alex and Mile Pincus and nightlife guru Adrien Gallo. This trio is responsible for New York’s Grand Banks. They’ve also brought on Chef Daniel Causgrove to infuse the locally-sourced menu with Southern tradition and to mix cocktails far-flung in origin. They’re poised to quench the legendary thirst of sailors and New Orleanians alike.
The Lobby Bar
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In the heart of New Orleans, this French Deco-inspired living room, the lobby bar serves up bright cocktails and homey victuals seven days a week. Amidst all the lively spirits and art work, you can enjoy a glass of delightful whiskey along with the near-nightly entertainment in their intimate music venue, the Three Keys.
Stumptown Coffee Roasters
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This is one of the Ace Hotel’s oldest and best friends. While they’re based in Portland, Oregon, they are now famous for serving up some of the best coffee in all of New Orleans. Have a cup, two, or three. Once you do, you’ll just keep on coming back. Stumptown Coffee Roasters serve up the best roast we’ve found for miles and miles around.
Room Service
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Don’t want to leave the comfort of your bed? No problem. Room service is available from Josephine Estelle. Call the front desk by pressing zero. This amenity is available daily from 6:30 AM to 11 AM and from 5 PM to 10 PM. The full room service menu is available on the Ace Hotel New Orleans website.
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Let’s Talk Amenities and Activities
Here is a full list of amenities offered at the Ace Hotel New Orleans.
- Room service, always
- Free WiFi
- Pet-friendly
- A gym, open all the time
- 24-hour front desk help
- Rudy's Hair and Body Products
- Pool
- Turntable with curated vinyl selection (select rooms)
- Original artwork from local artists and Ace friends
- Acoustic Martin guitars (select rooms)
- Smeg refrigerator
- Classic photo booth
- Near-nightly entertainment
- Pearl + soap
- The best bathrobe
- Valet parking, day and night
- Fully-stocked minibar
- Really comfy hypoallergenic mattresses
There are a few public spaces to be enjoyed at the Ace Hotel New Orleans in addition to all the amenities. These include Three Keys, the Gallery, the Lobby, and the Gym. Let’s take a look at each of these spaces and see what they have to offer.
Three Keys
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p>Unlock the night at Three Keys, an intimate music venue inside Ace Hotel New Orleans. It offers up a lively social hub with events happening on nearly every night throughout the week. Here, you can come and enjoy live jazz, DJs, pop-up shops, salons, and creative collaborations of all shapes and sizes.
The Gallery
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Welcome to the Gallery at the Ace Hotel New Orleans. This is a special place where fine art, fashion, music literature, epic performances, and culinary arts mingle and manifest. For information on the current exhibition, please visit the hotel’s website.
The Lobby
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Immediately when guests enter the hotel, the lobby shows exactly what they’ll get – a chic, sultry, well-designed space. Custom lighting and French Deco-inspired furnishings come together under the creation of Roman & Williams. The Ace Hotel has saved the historic entryway terrazzo floors, which resonate strongly with the century’s footfalls. The lobby itself offers a perfectly romantic spot to host a customized event. Just tell the hotel staff what you’re after and they’ll make it happen. You can submit an event inquiry online.
The Gym
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The Ace Hotel New Orleans has a gym. And a pretty good one at that. Come check out this fully-equipped fitness space made for all manners of working up a sweat. Weight lifting, cardio, circuit training, and the like are here for guests who need them. The studio is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Book Your Stay At the Ace Hotel New Orleans
Vogue Magazine sums up why you should book your stay at the Ace Hotel New Orleans pretty well, We’ll just let them take it from here. “Situated in a gorgeous Art Deco building in the heart of town, the latest Ace Hotel, with interiors by Roman & Williams pays homage to its surroundings – custom armoires painted with Louisiana landscapes, richly hued velvet, and an intimate music venue of its own.”
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