“We’re thrilled to breathe new life into this historic landmark,” stated Chris Warner, common supervisor of Bourbon Orleans. “This renovation not solely reinvests within the property, however within the legacy of New Orleans hospitality.”

The in depth refresh contains greater than 200 redesigned visitor rooms and suites, together with a Bourbon Suite with a big balcony that overlooks Bourbon St. and a French Quarter Suite with a big balcony that overlooks St. Ann Road. The foyer has been reimagined, the courtyard pool space elevated, public areas revitalized, and eating experiences enhanced, together with Bourbon O Bar, recognized for its reside jazz and crafted cocktails. The Orleans Ballroom and Lobby have been remodeled, now seating as much as 200 visitors, and impressed by the constructing’s architectural heritage – providing views of Orleans Road and the St. Louis Cathedral.

“Company can count on a seamless mix of basic French Quarter structure with refined, modern design,” stated Warner.

The Bourbon Orleans (717 Orleans St.) is owned by Maryland-based DiamondRock Hospitality Firm and managed by Texas-based Aimbridge Hospitality. DiamondRock is an actual property funding belief (REIT) that owns a portfolio of 36 premium high quality lodges and resorts with roughly 9,600 rooms. Aimbridge Hospitality is a world third-party resort administration firm, managing over 80 lodging manufacturers and distinctive luxurious and life-style belongings. In 2021, DiamondRock bought the Bourbon Orleans for $81 million from the late New Orleans hotelier and developer Joe Jaeger. Jaeger and his companions bought Bourbon Orleans in 2003 from Wyndham Worldwide, Inc.

The Bourbon Orleans property dates to the early 1800’s when in 1806, building started on the unique Théâtre d’Orléans, however the Warfare of 1812 delayed the opening till 1815. In 1816, the theatre was destroyed by a hearth, and in 1817, entrepreneur John Davis bought the land to rebuild the Théâtre d’Orléans and add the Orleans Ballroom, designed by British-born architect Henry Latrobe, designer of the U.S. Capitol.

Fifty years later, in 1866, a harmful hearth struck once more, destroying the Theatre however sparing the Ballroom. By 1881, each the Orleans Theater and Ballroom have been acquired by the Sisters of the Holy Household to be used as a college, orphanage, and convent, the place they remained for 83 years.

In 1964, the Sisters of the Holy Household offered the property to the Bourbon Kings Resort Company, which obtained approval from the Metropolis and the Vieux Carre Fee to develop a $7 million resort, restore the previous Orleans Ballroom constructing, and to assemble a brand new constructing on the location of the previous asylum for orphan ladies on the nook of Bourbon and Orleans Streets.

Attributable to its lengthy, diversified historical past and its ties to a convent, ladies’ college, medical ward, and orphanage, the Bourbon Orleans truly ranks among the many “Prime 10 Most Haunted Resorts within the U.S.” in keeping with USA At this time. Apparitions reportedly seen within the resort embrace a Accomplice soldier on the third and sixth flooring, ghost youngsters and nuns from the previous convent and orphanage, in addition to a ghostly determine dancing beneath the ballroom’s crystal chandelier.