NEW ORLEANS – Located in the Garden District of New Orleans, The Garden District Hotel and The Blackbird Hotel are officially open to welcome travelers and locals. After debuting in June 2025 and late 2024, respectively, proprietors believe that the hotels set a new standard for boutique hospitality in the city’s most storied neighborhood with distinct and vibrant personalities, exceptional design that honors the historic surroundings, and alluring spaces for guests and locals to gather. Steps from a bustling arts scene, local shops, the scenic riverfront, St. Charles Avenue and a vintage streetcar line that provides access to every corner of town, guests will be immersed in the city’s rich culture and lively spirit for a quintessential New Orleans experience.
“Today’s travelers are drawn to destinations with personality and authenticity, so we designed these properties to have unique, well-defined characters and signature offerings while still complementing each other,” said Ceptember Evans, area general manager at The Garden District Hotel and The Blackbird Hotel said about the openings. “Each hotel reflects New Orleans’ treasured diversity and the cultural fabric of the neighborhood, introducing a new chapter of hospitality anchored in tradition and connection.”
“New Orleans is a one-of-a-kind destination that thoughtfully preserves its history while embracing growth, so this is an exciting time for us to bring our expertise and commitment to curating exceptional guest experiences to the boutique lifestyle space,” said Adam Patenaude, president of Dreamscape Hospitality, a Dallas-based management company overseeing the properties. “We are proud to join the city’s renowned hospitality landscape with hotels that truly celebrate the spirit of the Garden District.”
What Owners Have to Say About The Garden District Hotel – Opened June 2025:
A fresh, design-forward take on Southern hospitality tucked beneath the oaks, The Garden District Hotel heralds a new era of modern luxury where rich history and grandeur intertwine. Designed by Jeannine Jacob Interiors, the interiors channel tropical ease and elegance with moody corners, and open-air courtyards. Each of the 47 retreat-like guestrooms feature rich textures, elevated finishes, and plenty of the signature New Orleans soul, transporting guests to an age of timeless charm inspired by the city’s majestic, centuries-old residences. The District Suite, the hotel’s most expansive accommodation, is a two-level hideaway boasting vaulted ceilings, a secondary loft living room, and an expansive layout for guests to unwind in style. Select rooms such as the Deluxe Loft Queen offer a private balcony overlooking oak-lined streets and historic buildings, perfect for soaking in the Garden District.
Refined entertainment awaits at the property’s heated saltwater pool, a social centerpiece that is home to New Orleans’ only swim-up bar. Visitors can sip tropical cocktails and savor bites from a curated menu or enhance their day with lawn games and recurring events. Additionally, with stylish cabanas underway to adorn the pool grounds, guests can anticipate a lively yet sophisticated atmosphere that allows for play and relaxation.
Tucked just off the lobby, the Garden Bar offers botanical cocktails, a curated wine list, and a breezy energy in a verdant setting. The bar itself is intimate but seamlessly transitions into the lounge accompanied by soft furnishings and quiet corners for thoughtful conversations. Guests can appreciate the bar’s inviting ambiance complete with leather seating, golden hues, and exposed brick for local flair.
Wellbeing is also part of the atmosphere at The Garden District Hotel. Guests looking to continue their wellness routine on property can enjoy weekly poolside yoga sessions or seasonal movement sessions in the courtyard, along with a full-service fitness center featuring cardio equipment, free weights, and strength-training machines.
What Owners Have to Say About the Blackbird Hotel – Opened November 2024
Located one block away from The Garden District Hotel is sister property The Blackbird Hotel. Poised between Uptown elegance and old-world mystique of the French Quarter, this hotel – formerly a children’s home dating back centuries – is a contemporary hideaway with depth, delivering an upscale home-away-from-home. Also designed by local talent Jeannine Jacob, The Blackbird Hotel embodies its name with a striking black exterior and is exquisitely and artfully crafted to evoke intimacy, intrigue, and intent. Much like the classic estates found within the Garden District, each of the 13 guestrooms is unique, layered in tone, texture, and curated restraint – all while reflecting the eccentric heartbeat of New Orleans. The property’s most elevated room, the Premium Suite, offers a generous sense space for unparalleled comfort, a private balcony, and thoughtful in-room experiences for guests who savor the details.
Curated amenities are featured throughout every corner of The Blackbird Hotel, most notably a stunning pool situated in the heart of the property and enveloped by lush greenery. A refuge for those seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city with a touch of exclusivity, the hotel invites guests to lounge in the courtyard with a craft cocktail in hand, sink into plush loungers, or sample light, poolside fare. The pool bar offers bar stools and additional seating arrangements for visitors taking a break from the sun or unwinding between dips.
Indoors, a moody and charming lobby bar lures guests for a signature cocktail with its warm lighting, impeccable design details, and rich wall coverings, while the Blackbird Café serves local brews from Cherry Coffee Roasters, custom teas, and small bites through the hands of an exceptionally skilled barista.
Both hotels also offer flexible, beautifully designed event spaces, perfect for weddings, private gatherings, and corporate retreats. From sun-drenched courtyards to intimate lounges, each venue can be tailored to suit the moment.
For more information about The Garden District Hotel, guests can visit www.gdhnola.com or contact the property at hello@gdhnola.com or call 504-383-9500.
For more information about The Blackbird Hotel, guests can visit www.theblackbirdnola.com or contact the property at frontdesk@theblackbirdnola.com or call 504-383-7500.