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The Pontchartrain Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · Independent · Near Luxury



The Pontchartrain opened in 1927 as a residential hotel on St. Charles Avenue. Jack Rose now occupies the old Caribbean Room; Hot Tin, a 1940s-artist rooftop bar in a former penthouse, looks at downtown and the river. One hundred six rooms after the 2016 reopening. Tennessee Williams worked on A Streetcar Named Desire while staying here.
- 106 rooms
- Opened 1927
- Neighborhood: Garden District
About The Pontchartrain Hotel
- E. Lysle Aschaffenburg completed the 14-story house in 1927; conversion from apartments to a conventional hotel began in 1941.
- USA Today named Jack Rose Best Hotel Restaurant in the United States in 2019.
- Hot Tin keeps first-come seating on the fourteenth story, inside and on the outdoor deck.
Restaurants and bars
- Jack Rose — Restaurant · award-winning cuisine
- Hot Tin — Restaurant
- The Bayou Bar — Bar
- Silver Whistle Cafe — Café · American breakfast
Experiences
- Hot Tin rooftop bar — Rooftop bar inspired by playwright Tennessee Williams, evoking the charm of a chic 1940s artist's loft.
Amenities
- Dedicated event support
- customizable layouts
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