Columns®
Hotel · Milan ·
Victorian fantasy hotel with ornate decor, Southern charm, and live music
Victorian fantasy hotel with ornate decor, Southern charm, and live music
"Stepping past the tall white columns into the dark, moody lobby, I found a historic 1883 mansion in the Garden District that keeps its old bones while serving a funky, cool and casual crowd; the scent of tobacco-tinged incense and a patio where groups lunch on duck confit and steak frites set the tone. Only guests access the upstairs porch and corridors, and the 20 rooms follow the building's unique contours — some with clawfoot tubs and private terraces — making it a sumptuous, private-romance base just steps from the streetcar." - The MICHELIN Guide
"A recently rebranded historic hotel and bar on St. Charles Avenue that evokes classic New Orleans charm; with mild weather guests can snag a seat on the picturesque front porch for a gorgeous view of the tree-lined thoroughfare, while inside there are soaring ceilings, jewel tones, and ornate crown molding to admire." - Clair Lorell
"The Columns Bar, inside the same-name hotel which used to be a boarding house during World War I, is simply gorgeous. The massive chandeliers and antique furniture even make the house wine feel chic. The cocktail menu includes classics done well like the sazerac and Pimm’s cup, but they also do a fun (purple) take on a gin fizz that’s made with tequila. Come for a Happy Hour, split a cheese plate with a friend, and order any of the fish dishes on the food menu. It’s also not a bad place to sit outside and day drink while you watch the Saint Charles streetcar roll by." - megan braden perry, zella palmer
"It’s not just dinner at the Columns Hotel, it’s a party (Studio 504: Disco Forever IV), with live music, DJs, a fire show, stilt walkers, mermaids, LED performances, and on and on. For $250, it’s an evening filled with champagne, caviar, raw and chilled seafood, and desserts. There’s more food late night and even an after-party at Rabbit Hole. Tickets and more info here." - Beth D’Addono
"The Columns Bar, inside the same-name hotel which used to be a boarding house during World War I, is simply gorgeous. The massive chandeliers and antique furniture even make the house wine feel chic. The cocktail menu includes classics done well like the sazerac and Pimm’s cup, but they also do a fun (purple) take on a gin fizz that’s made with tequila. Come for a Happy Hour, split a cheese plate with a friend, and order any of the fish dishes on the food menu. It’s also not a bad place to sit outside and day drink while you watch the Saint Charles streetcar roll by." - Megan Braden-Perry
