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One block from the French Quarter and the Central Business District is the International House of New Orleans (La.), placing guests in the center of this energetic city. The area is also within two miles the Superdome, Harrah's Casinos, the Morial Convention Center and the 19th-century Saint Charles Avenue streetcar.
Alive with the energy of contemporary New Orleans, the lobby offers 23' ceilings, ornate pilasters and intimate groupings of furniture handcrafted by local artisans. With the soft glow of light which emerges from the front desk, hand made chandeliers, candlelight-only bar and inviting elevator cabs, the lobby exudes welcoming warmth. Decorated with an eclectic mix of objects (old, new, bought, found and bequeathed) that celebrate the rich traditions and customs of the region, there are layers upon layers to discover in the International House, much like New Orleans itself.
The International is home to the French-Vietnamese restaurant, Lemon Grass, a local favorite, and Loa, a candlelit bar named after the voodoo word for "divine spirit." Guests also will discover plenty of dining options in and around the French Quarter to satisfy every culinary curiosity, from Cajun and Creole to steak and sushi.
The 119 guestrooms, decorated in beautifully simple white and beige tones, celebrate contemporary New Orleans style, with original black-and-white photographs of jazz greats; spa-like bathrooms, luxurious Aveda bath products, two-line speaker phones, Sony CD and DVD players, satellite TV, wireless Internet access, fresh Louisiana wildflowers and abundant natural light. For an extra touch of pampering, guests can indulge with in- room spa service is also available.
When travelers come to the Big Easy, they want to leave New Orleans knowing they have experienced the best of the city's dining and hotel establishments that typify this mystical city. The International House will definitely fill the bill, catering to style- conscious travelers who appreciate its artful ambience.
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