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Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans
A luxury hotel in the restored 1968 World Trade Center tower at the foot of Canal Street, with river views, a rooftop pool and the Chandelier Bar.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury hotel
- Area
- Canal Street riverfront, New Orleans, United States
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- fourseasons.com
Good to know
- 75-foot rooftop pool
- Spa
- Chandelier Bar
- River views
- Observation deck for events
Why we recommend it
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans occupies one of the most distinctive buildings on the city skyline: the 34-storey tower at the foot of Canal Street, completed in 1968 as the World Trade Center and International Trade Mart. The tower was designed by the architect Edward Durell Stone and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its conversion into a hotel gave the riverfront end of Canal Street a new landmark.
The hotel sits right on the banks of the Mississippi, and the river views are its defining feature. A 75-foot rooftop pool looks out over the river, and a 34th-floor observation deck is used for private events. If a river view matters to you, ask for one when you book.
Chemin à la Mer is the hotel's restaurant, serving French-inspired takes on classic Louisiana dishes, and the Chandelier Bar, described by the hotel as award-winning, is known for its cocktails and is a good meeting point even if you are staying elsewhere. The spa completes a set of facilities that make it easy to spend a whole day without leaving the building.
The hotel suits couples, families and business travellers who want a modern luxury hotel with a pool, and it is about five minutes from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. As with all of the city's top hotels, prices and demand rise sharply around Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest and big sporting events, so book early for those periods.
Even if you are staying elsewhere, a cocktail in the Chandelier Bar is a good way to see the restored tower. When you book, check whether rates include access to the rooftop pool area and spa facilities, and ask about river-view rooms on higher floors, which make the most of the building's position on the Mississippi. For drivers, ask about parking when booking.
The location bridges the French Quarter and the Central Business District. Audubon Aquarium is at 1 Canal Street on the same stretch of riverfront, and the French Quarter is within walking distance. Most central sights can be reached on foot, so this is an easy base for a first visit.
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans FAQs
Where is the Four Seasons in New Orleans?
At 2 Canal Street, on the Mississippi riverfront at the foot of Canal Street.
What building is the hotel in?
The former World Trade Center and International Trade Mart tower, completed in 1968 and designed by Edward Durell Stone.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes. A 75-foot rooftop pool overlooks the Mississippi River.
What are the restaurant and bar?
Chemin à la Mer serves French-inspired Louisiana dishes, and the Chandelier Bar is known for cocktails.
Is there a spa?
Yes. The hotel has a spa.
How far is the convention centre?
About five minutes from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.
Is the building historic?
Yes. The tower is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.