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Windsor Court Hotel
A luxury hotel in the Central Business District, open since 1984, with a large collection of British and European art, afternoon tea and a rooftop saltwater pool.
At a glance
- Type
- Luxury hotel
- Area
- Central Business District, New Orleans, United States
- Price
- $$$$ · Luxury
- Official site
- thewindsorcourt.com
Good to know
- Rooftop saltwater pool
- Spa
- Afternoon tea
- Live music lounge
- Club Level
- Art collection
Why we recommend it
Windsor Court has been one of the leading luxury hotels in New Orleans since it opened in 1984. It stands on Gravier Street in the Central Business District, one block from the French Quarter and the Mississippi, and guests arrive through a private walled courtyard that sets it apart from the busy streets outside. The hotel holds AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star recognition.
The hotel describes its rooms and suites as among the most spacious in the city, and its Club Level occupies floors 19 to 22, with higher views and extra services. Throughout the public spaces you will find a museum-quality collection of British and European art, and it is worth a slow walk around the public spaces to see it.
Food and drink are a strong part of the experience. The Grill Room is the hotel's award-winning restaurant, the Polo Club serves classic cocktails with live music every night, and Le Salon offers afternoon tea, a good choice for a quieter afternoon. In warmer months the rooftop sun deck and pool bar open beside a saltwater pool, and the Windsor Court Spa offers relaxation and skincare treatments.
Windsor Court suits couples, special occasions and travellers who want calm, formal service close to the French Quarter without staying in the middle of its noise. Families will appreciate the space of the larger rooms and the pool, and business travellers are well placed for the CBD. Book well ahead for Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest and the main autumn and spring weekends, when the city's best hotels fill quickly, and reserve afternoon tea in advance.
If you are not staying, afternoon tea in Le Salon or a drink with live music in the Polo Club is an easy way to see the hotel and its art. Business travellers will find the Central Business District location handy for offices and the convention centre area.
The location is one of the hotel's best features. The French Quarter and the riverfront are a short walk away, and the Arts and Warehouse District, with its galleries and museums, is within walking distance. For a first visit, this is a comfortable base from which almost every central sight can be reached on foot.
Windsor Court Hotel FAQs
Where is Windsor Court?
At 300 Gravier Street in the Central Business District, one block from the French Quarter and the Mississippi River.
When did the hotel open?
In 1984.
Does Windsor Court have a pool?
Yes. There is a rooftop saltwater pool with a seasonal sun deck and pool bar.
Can non-guests have afternoon tea?
Le Salon serves afternoon tea; book in advance.
Is there live music?
Yes. The Polo Club has live music nightly with classic cocktails.
What awards does the hotel hold?
AAA Four Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star recognition.
Is there a spa?
Yes. The Windsor Court Spa offers relaxation and skincare treatments.