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Southern Hotel
Covington, Louisiana, United States · Independent · Near Luxury
Southern Hotel opened in 1907 as a 43-room Mission-style house on East Boston Street, the living room of downtown Covington, with hot water, electric lights, and carpeting that were news on the Northshore. It closed in the 1960s, spent decades as shops and parish offices, and reopened in 2014 after an $8.4 million restoration by Trapolin-Peer and Woodward: 40 rooms, two suites, courtyard pool, and a 2,400-square-foot ballroom. The Gloriette, chef Austin Kirzner, arrived in 2022. Historic Hotels of America; contributing building in the Division of St. John Historic District.
- 42 rooms
- Opened 1907
- Neighborhood: Downtown Covington
- Architect: Trapolin-Peer Architects (2014 restoration)
About Southern Hotel
- Plans were drawn in 1905; the Mission-style hotel opened in 1907 with hot water, electric lights, and carpeting.
- After closing in the 1960s, the building housed retail, St. Tammany Parish offices, and the Red Cross until a 2014 restoration returned 40 rooms and two suites.
- The Gloriette opened in 2022 with French-leaning Louisiana cooking under chef Austin Kirzner.
History
Southern Hotel is a 1907 Mission-style commercial block on East Boston Street in Covington, a contributing property in the Division of St. John Historic District (National Register 1982). It closed in the 1960s, was altered for other uses, and reopened as a hotel in 2014 after restoration. Historic Hotels of America member.
Restaurants and bars
- The Gloriette — Restaurant · Louisiana · Chef Austin Kirzner
Amenities
- Catering curating menus highlighting seasonal ingredients and regional flavors
- Plunge Pool
- Courtyard
- Large Front Porch
- Complimentary Parking
- On-site Restaurant & Bar
- 24-Hr Front Desk
- Express Check Out
- Laundry Service (Extra Charge)
- Business Services (Extra Charge)
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