The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Hotel · Central Business District ·
Compère Lapin offers creative Caribbean dishes; chic bar.
Compère Lapin offers creative Caribbean dishes; chic bar.
"Set across four warehouse buildings in the Arts/Warehouse District, I found Old No. 77 to be a creative, art-filled outpost with ample exposed brick and works by professionals and NOCCA students; the hotel houses a coffee shop (Tout La), 167 rooms and the MICHELIN-selected Compère Lapin on site. Its location is a major draw — Mardi Gras parades roll by on Tchoupitoulas Street, it's a 10-minute walk to the convention center and a 15-minute stroll to the French Quarter — and the property's artsy, comfortable vibe reflects the neighborhood." - The MICHELIN Guide
"It’s not every day that you get to stay in a converted warehouse—but this daring, independent boutique hotel delivers that opportunity. Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, right on the edge of the CBD, is marked by a pleasing retro sign. Exposed brickwork and dark wood floors can feel run of the mill these days, but the thoughtful lighting and rotating exhibitions elevate the interior design scheme. The hotel is also home to Compère Lapin, a vaunted Caribbean brasserie." - Paul Oswell
"What were your first impressions?Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, right on the edge of the CBD, is marked by a pleasingly retro sign. Exposed brickwork and dark wood floors can feel run of the mill these days, but the thoughtful lighting and rotating exhibitions here elevate the interior design scheme. What makes it special?It’s not every day that you get to stay in a converted warehouse—but this daring, independent boutique hotel delivers that opportunity. How are the rooms?Our standard room had some cool art—a stencil of two cowboys atop wooden horses. Natural light and space abound, and there are welcome touches such as a pillow menu and inspirational books. White-tiled, walk-in showers give off a clinical-chic vibe, and bathrooms are stocked with Lather toiletries. What are the food and drink options?The hotel is home to Compère Lapin, a vaunted Caribbean brasserie that serves up spiced pigs ears and curried goat as well as seafood entrees. The bar has some of the city’s best cocktails and there’s a lobby coffee shop, too. How's the service?The front desk staff are casual and friendly, which reflects the city’s attitude to hospitality quite well. Young and in-the-know, they’re happy to point you toward their favorite restaurants, bars, and entertainment. What's the crowd like?It’s an artsy bunch that doesn’t feel pretentious. Lots of food-lovers, too. And, the neighborhood?The hotel is in a plum location on the edge of the CBD. The more raucous delights of the French Quarter are eminently walkable; you can also retire to a slightly more tranquil spot once you've had your fill. Bottom line.Although a property like this could be gimmicky, Old No. 77 feels extremely thoughtful—not to mention comfortable." - Meredith Carey
"I appreciated that all rooms are dog-friendly and dogs receive their own beds, bowls, treats, a toy, and a custom-made name tag with the hotel's contact info; housed in a converted coffee warehouse in the Arts District, the hotel is surrounded by artwork, Artist Loft rooms, and nearby galleries, and yes, Cafe Du Monde is pet-friendly for chicory coffee and beignets outings." - Nina Ruggiero Nina Ruggiero Travel + Leisure Senior Editorial Director Nina Ruggiero oversees T+L's award-winning travel content across digital platforms. She is also the co-founder of Be A Travel Writer, an online course for aspiring travel journalists. When she's not traveling between her current home in Los Angeles and T+L HQ in New York City, Nina can often be found in Italy or the UK. She has lived in NYC, LA, Miami, Rome, and Sicily, and has traveled extensively through Europe, the U.S., Asia, the Caribbean, and Mexico, in addition to visiting Botswana, Morocco, New Zealand, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery Opened in April 2015, this is one of the newest additions to New Orleans’ hotel scene. It’s also one of the most unique. Set in an 1854 warehouse near the Port of New Orleans, the property pays homage to its past as well as to its Arts District location. The look is contemporary industrial, with plenty of original architectural details (hardwood floors, exposed piping and brick, wall-to-wall windows) paired with Tivoli radios, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and other modern conveniences. The hotel lobby is part art gallery, with a rotating collection curated by the New Orleans Center of Creative Arts, part commissary, with locally crafted products displayed in chandlery cases, and part coffee shop, with pastries from the neighboring restaurant—which is one of the hottest openings this year. Compere Lapin (French for “brother rabbit” and also a fictional character in Caribbean and Creole folk tales) serves food that draws on chef Nina Compton’s island roots, classic French training, and traditional Creole fare. The result is wonderfully colorful dishes like conch croquettes with pickled pineapple tartare sauce, roasted jerk corn with aioli and lime, and curried goat with plantain gnocchi and cashews."
