Monday, April 4, 2016

By Barbara Fox


Traveling is one of the best pleasures in life because it lets you try new experiences and see new cultures without having to permanently relocate. You do not have to even go to a foreign country to get a taste of an overseas culture, especially if you travel to New Orleans. If you do plan to travel to the Crescent City, there are many boutique hotels in New Orleans available for you to stay in.

If you have never stayed in a boutique hotel, you are in for a treat. These are smaller buildings, usually having just a handful of room, and certainly no more than 100 in total. They usually have very chic decorations and furniture, and some even have a theme. Many are made up to reflect the area and culture around them, which sets them apart from the large chain hotels.

To reflect the wonderful city of New Orleans, or Nola as many call it, several boutique hotels have a courtyard. They may even offer to help you book local tours to explore the sites and other courtyards in other locations, some of which may be quite famous.

Food is another huge part of Nola culture, so many hotels have a restaurant on site, or at least adjacent to the building. Here you can see the same boutique decorating and chic appointments, but with food as well. Choose from some of the many varied cultures that influence New Orleans food, such as French, Cajun and Creole dishes like jambalaya, red beans and rice and more.

All of these extras are great, but sometimes you just need a room without all the frills, but still want to stay in hotel that isn't part of a chain. Budget boutique hotel locations give you very basic amenities in exchange for a lower price. They are still chic and well appointed, but may not have things like room service or extras that regular hotels might, which translates to lower room rates.

As if all of this is not enough to tempt you into booking one now, there is the fact that many of these rooms are in close proximity to some of New Orleans' most famous sites. The French Quarter, for example, has many great hotels that are just a short walk from Bourbon Street and all its wonderful bars, restaurants and nightlife. No trip to Nola is complete without a stop in the French Quarter.

The Garden District is another fantastic place to go, especially if you are into outdoor spaces or architecture. While this area also has lots of places to eat and drink, the real gem is the homes and buildings that have that classic old world charm.

If you are more into art, then a visit to the Art District and all its boutique rooms is a must. Also known as the Warehouse District, this area is chock full of art galleries that have both local and international artists. Museums are also a staple of this district, so think about booking a boutique room in this area for something artsy and different.




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