Where to Stay in New Orleans

The 177 industrial-chic rooms—exposed brick, hardwood floors, ceiling fans—of this 19th century former tobacco warehouse in the CBD come with all the mod cons, but the hotel’s real draw is the light-filled open-plan lobby with its espresso bar, art-adorned walls, mismatched furnishings, and restaurant-bar, Compère Lapin. Here, St. Lucia–born chef Nina Compton serves up tropical Caribbean flavors such as spiced pig’s ears and red-snapper crudo, while dashing bartenders mix a mean mojito. 535 Tchoupitoulas St.; 504-527-5271; old77hotel.com.