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The Windsor Court
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
James "Jimmy" Coleman Jr. opened The Windsor Court in 1984 as a 23-story anglophile tower timed to New Orleans's World's Fair, one block from the French Quarter. In 1998 it was named Best Hotel in the World; Orient-Express Hotels owned it from 1991 until a 2009 sale to The Berger Company and Crow Holdings, and it remains privately run. Afternoon tea at Le Salon and the Polo Club Lounge keep the British brief alive, with a rooftop pool above 300 Gravier Street.
- 313 rooms
- Opened 1984
- Neighborhood: Central Business District
- Rooms from 400 sq ft (37 m²)
- Architect: Morris Architects
About The Windsor Court
- Morris Architects designed the 23-story, 253-foot tower, still among New Orleans's tallest hotels.
- A $22 million renovation in 2011-12 added The Windsor Court Spa; a further $15 million in 2018 rebuilt the rooms and added a poolside bar.
- It belongs to Preferred Hotels & Resorts' Legend Collection while remaining independently owned, not a chain overlay.
- Guests arrive through a private walled courtyard at 300 Gravier Street, one block from the French Quarter.
- The reimagined Presidential Suite is the house's top-floor showpiece after later renovations.
History
The Windsor Court was developed by New Orleans businessman and self-proclaimed anglophile James "Jimmy" Coleman, Jr., who opened it in 1984 in anticipation of the World's Fair coming to New Orleans. Inspired by English grandeur, the 23-story hotel brought British refinement to the heart of the city and in 1998 was honored as the "Best Hotel in the World." In 2009 the hotel was purchased by an ownership team led by The Berger Company of New Orleans in partnership with Crow Family Holdings, and it remains privately owned and managed. Multi-million-dollar renovations in 2011-2012 and 2018 refreshed the guestrooms, lounge, pool area, and added the Windsor Court Spa and a poolside bar.
The setting
The Windsor Court stands at 300 Gravier Street in the Central Business District, one block from the French Quarter, a 23-story anglophile tower with a private walled courtyard arrival. 3-minute walk to Shops at Canal Place.
Restaurants and bars
- The Grill Room at Windsor Court — Restaurant · American
- The Polo Club — Bar · Lounge bar
- Le Salon - Afternoon Tea — Café · Tea house
- Last Sunday Coffee Bar — Café · Cafe
Experiences
- Afternoon Tea — Afternoon tea at the hotel, promoted in press coverage as a Mother's Day celebration option.
- Offsite Catering Services — Contemporary cuisine combined with our top-notch style of service.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Four Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star (2026)
- MICHELIN One Key (2026)
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