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Virgin Hotels New Orleans

550 Baronne Street
Rated 9.0 in 710 reviews

Virgin Hotels New Orleans is a vibrant and stylish accommodation located in the heart of the city's downtown district, offering a contemporary yet welcoming atmosphere for travelers seeking a unique New Orleans experience. This hotel blends the quirkiness and innovation that the Virgin brand is known for, providing guests with a refreshing departure from the conventional hospitality options.

Upon entering Virgin Hotels New Orleans, guests are greeted by a modern design that mixes eclectic aesthetics with elements inspired by the local culture, creating an ambiance that is both sophisticated and relaxed. Each room is thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and functionality, featuring distinctive decor, state-of-the-art technology, and smart room layouts that cater to the diverse needs of travelers.

The culinary scene within the hotel is an experience in itself. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining options that reflect the rich culinary traditions of New Orleans while also offering innovative dishes that are sure to satisfy diverse palates. The hotel's lounge and bar spaces provide a perfect backdrop for social gatherings or a quiet evening drink, adding to the lively social scene.

Additionally, Virgin Hotels New Orleans is equipped with modern amenities that cater to both business and leisure travelers. With its well-appointed meeting spaces, a fitness center, and a rooftop pool, the hotel ensures that each guest's stay is tailored to their personal preferences.

The unique character and prime location of Virgin Hotels New Orleans make it an excellent choice for those wanting to immerse themselves in the vibrant culture, music, and culinary delights of New Orleans.

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Climate and Weather

January
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October
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French Quarter
French Quarter
Neighborhood of and historic district in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1.4km / 0.86mi
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Artwork by Clark Mills
1.4km / 0.85mi
Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc
Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc
Statue by Emmanuel Frémiet in Paris, France
1.6km / 1mi
Anshe Sfard
Anshe Sfard
Synagogue in the Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana
1.8km / 1.1mi
Jackson Square
Jackson Square
Historic park in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1.3km / 0.81mi
Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street
Historic street in the French Quarter of New Orleans
1.4km / 0.88mi
Congo Square
Congo Square
Square in New Orleans, Louisiana USA
1.4km / 0.89mi
National World War II Museum
National World War II Museum
Military history museum and non-profit organization in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
0.7km / 0.41mi
St. Louis Cathedral
St. Louis Cathedral
Cathedral in New Orleans, USA
1.3km / 0.83mi
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
0.6km / 0.39mi
Saint Louis Cemetery
Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, consisting of three discontiguous parcels
1.1km / 0.69mi
Saenger Theatre
Saenger Theatre
Theater and movie theater in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
0.8km / 0.48mi
The Cabildo
The Cabildo
Historic building in New Orleans, Louisiana
1.3km / 0.81mi
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square
Park in New Orleans, Louisiana
230m / 250yd
Confederate Memorial Hall
Confederate Memorial Hall
War museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
0.6km / 0.4mi
Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
War museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
0.6km / 0.4mi
The Presbytere
The Presbytere
Historic building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1.4km / 0.85mi
Louis Armstrong Park
Louis Armstrong Park
Park in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
1.3km / 0.81mi
Audubon Insectarium
Audubon Insectarium
Insectarium in Louisiana, United States
1km / 0.61mi
Aquarium of the Americas
Aquarium of the Americas
Zoo aquarium in New Orleans, USA
1km / 0.59mi
Madame John's Legacy
Madame John's Legacy
Historic house museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1.5km / 0.94mi
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
Religious museum, art museum, history museum in Louisiana, US
1.5km / 0.93mi
New Orleans African American Museum
New Orleans African American Museum
History and culture museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
2km / 1.2mi
Lee Circle
Lee Circle
Traffic circle in New Orleans, Louisiana named after Confederate General, Robert E. Lee
0.6km / 0.36mi
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
1.1km / 0.65mi
1850 House
Museum in Louisiana, United States
1.4km / 0.89mi
Backstreet Cultural Museum
Backstreet Cultural Museum
Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, that emphasizes the African American history of New Orleans, second lines, Jazz funerals, and the Mardi Gras Indians
1.8km / 1.2mi
Hermann–Grima House
Hermann–Grima House
Historic house in Louisiana, United States
1km / 0.65mi
Mardi Gras World
Mardi Gras World
Tourist attraction in New Orleans, Louisiana
1.8km / 1.1mi
Cabrini Playground
Park in the United States of America
1.9km / 1.2mi
Woldenberg Park
Woldenberg Park
Park in New Orleans, Louisiana, US
0.9km / 0.59mi
Annunciation Square
Park in the United States of America
1.7km / 1.1mi
Coliseum Square
Park in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
1.2km / 0.78mi
Café du Monde
Café du Monde
New Orleans café, famous for its beignets
1.4km / 0.9mi
Steamboat Natchez
Steamboat Natchez
The seventh steamboat of that name, built in 1869
1.2km / 0.76mi
Pontalba Buildings
Pontalba Buildings
Architectural ensemble in Louisiana, United States of America
1.4km / 0.88mi
Pontalba Buildings
Pontalba Buildings
Architectural ensemble in Louisiana, United States of America
1.2km / 0.77mi
Riverfront Streetcar Line
Riverfront Streetcar Line
Transit line in New Orleans, Louisiana
0.6km / 0.38mi
Franklin Monument
Franklin Monument
Park in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
320m / 350yd
Riverfront Streetcar Line
Riverfront Streetcar Line
Transit line in New Orleans, Louisiana
0.6km / 0.38mi
Clay Monument
Clay Monument
Park in the United States of America
280m / 310yd
McDonogh Monument
McDonogh Monument
Park in Orleans Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
240m / 260yd
Karnofsky Tailor Shop–House
Karnofsky Tailor Shop–House
Destroyed historic building in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
290m / 320yd
Touro Synagogue (New Orleans)
Touro Synagogue (New Orleans)
Reform synagogue in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
3.6km / 2.2mi
New Orleans Mint
New Orleans Mint
Mint
2km / 1.2mi

What to do in New Orleans and near Virgin Hotels New Orleans

French Quarter
French Quarter
Neighborhood of and historic district in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1.4km / 0.86mi
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Artwork by Clark Mills
1.4km / 0.85mi
Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc
Equestrian statue of Joan of Arc
Statue by Emmanuel Frémiet in Paris, France
1.6km / 1mi
Anshe Sfard
Anshe Sfard
Synagogue in the Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana
1.8km / 1.1mi
Jackson Square
Jackson Square
Historic park in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1.3km / 0.81mi
Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street
Historic street in the French Quarter of New Orleans
1.4km / 0.88mi
Congo Square
Congo Square
Square in New Orleans, Louisiana USA
1.4km / 0.89mi
National World War II Museum
National World War II Museum
Military history museum and non-profit organization in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
0.7km / 0.41mi
St. Louis Cathedral
St. Louis Cathedral
Cathedral in New Orleans, USA
1.3km / 0.83mi
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
0.6km / 0.39mi
Saint Louis Cemetery
Cemetery in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, consisting of three discontiguous parcels
1.1km / 0.69mi
Saenger Theatre
Saenger Theatre
Theater and movie theater in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
0.8km / 0.48mi
The Cabildo
The Cabildo
Historic building in New Orleans, Louisiana
1.3km / 0.81mi
Lafayette Square
Lafayette Square
Park in New Orleans, Louisiana
230m / 250yd
Confederate Memorial Hall
Confederate Memorial Hall
War museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
0.6km / 0.4mi
Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum
War museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
0.6km / 0.4mi
The Presbytere
The Presbytere
Historic building in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1.4km / 0.85mi
Louis Armstrong Park
Louis Armstrong Park
Park in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
1.3km / 0.81mi
Audubon Insectarium
Audubon Insectarium
Insectarium in Louisiana, United States
1km / 0.61mi
Aquarium of the Americas
Aquarium of the Americas
Zoo aquarium in New Orleans, USA
1km / 0.59mi
Madame John's Legacy
Madame John's Legacy
Historic house museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
1.5km / 0.94mi
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
Religious museum, art museum, history museum in Louisiana, US
1.5km / 0.93mi
New Orleans African American Museum
New Orleans African American Museum
History and culture museum in New Orleans, Louisiana
2km / 1.2mi
Lee Circle
Lee Circle
Traffic circle in New Orleans, Louisiana named after Confederate General, Robert E. Lee
0.6km / 0.36mi
Southern Food and Beverage Museum
Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
1.1km / 0.65mi
1850 House
Museum in Louisiana, United States
1.4km / 0.89mi
Backstreet Cultural Museum
Backstreet Cultural Museum
Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana, that emphasizes the African American history of New Orleans, second lines, Jazz funerals, and the Mardi Gras Indians
1.8km / 1.2mi
Hermann–Grima House
Hermann–Grima House
Historic house in Louisiana, United States
1km / 0.65mi
Mardi Gras World
Mardi Gras World
Tourist attraction in New Orleans, Louisiana
1.8km / 1.1mi
Cabrini Playground
Park in the United States of America
1.9km / 1.2mi

About New Orleans

New Orleans offers a rich tapestry of culture, history, and entertainment. One of the most notable areas to explore is the French Quarter, renowned for its vibrant architecture, historic sites, and lively atmosphere. Walking through its streets allows visitors to appreciate the unique blend of Spanish, French, and Creole influences.

Another key attraction is Jackson Square, a historic park surrounded by significant landmarks like St. Louis Cathedral and the Cabildo. The square often hosts local artists and musicians, providing a glimpse into the city's artistic spirit. Nearby, the French Market offers a range of local food, crafts, and souvenirs, making it a great place to experience local flavors and culture.

For those interested in history, a visit to the National WWII Museum is essential. This comprehensive museum provides insights into the American experience during the war through immersive exhibits and personal stories. Additionally, the Garden District showcases stunning antebellum mansions and lush gardens, offering a serene contrast to the bustling city.

Music is an integral part of New Orleans' identity, and a visit to a jazz club on Frenchmen Street is a must for experiencing the city's renowned live music scene. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, held annually, also celebrates the city's musical legacy and cultural heritage.

Culinary experiences are central to New Orleans, with its famous dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets. Exploring local restaurants and cafes can provide a taste of the city's diverse culinary landscape. Additionally, a steamboat cruise on the Mississippi River can offer a unique perspective of the city while enjoying traditional music and dining.

Lastly, engaging with the local traditions, such as Mardi Gras celebrations or visiting a voodoo shop, can deepen your understanding of the city's unique cultural practices. In summary, New Orleans invites exploration through its neighborhoods, history, music, and cuisine, making it a distinctive destination worth experiencing.




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