They say the enormous windows were installed so that steamship executives, who once occupied the building, could watch their ships on the Mississippi. Big views are just part of the fun at this snazzy hotel. The breeziness starts in the lobby with upbeat, eye-catching photos of New Orleans. The 285 elegantly modern rooms are larger than average.
All rooms on the 11th floor and above, many with superb river views. There’s an indoor lap pool and health center, plus a noted spa. The Swizzle Stick Bar off the lobby regularly hosts live jazz. Loews is pet-friendly and charges a $100 pet cleaning fee, plus $25 per day. Parking is $39 per night.
