The Columns

The Columns is a meticulously restored Italianate mansion overlooking the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line in the Garden District. Originally built in 1883, the property offers a residential-scale luxury experience that serves as a quiet, architecturally significant alternative to the larger hotels of the Central Business District. The guest rooms feature a blend of 19th-century grandeur and contemporary design, with original mahogany woodwork, high ceilings, and curated modern art, providing an immersive stay in one of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods.

While many boutique hotels in New Orleans have adopted mandatory daily "destination" or "experience" fees, The Columns maintains a transparent hospitality model. The property operates without unbundled daily surcharges, ensuring that the nightly rate includes core amenities such as high-speed Wi-Fi and access to the hotel’s expansive public spaces and gardens.

The experience is anchored by the hotel’s iconic front porch and garden bar, which remains a premier destination for locals and travelers alike to enjoy live jazz and classic cocktails beneath the oak canopy of St. Charles Avenue. The on-site culinary program focuses on refined Southern seasonal fare, serving as a social hub for the Garden District. With its prime location on the streetcar line and a commitment to a classic, fee-free pricing structure, The Columns remains the top choice for travelers seeking an authentic and uncomplicated retreat in Uptown New Orleans.