The Barnett
Art Deco meets French Modernism. Color-saturated, music-obsessed, locally rooted. More 'neighborhood gathering place' than polished hotel.
Seaworthy's oyster happy hour runs daily 4–6pm — half off on shucker's select oysters. It's one of the better deals in the city.
Why It Matters
Formerly the Ace Hotel New Orleans — a beloved cultural anchor — the property reopened as The Barnett under JdV by Hyatt after a comprehensive renovation completed in late 2025. The building itself is a registered 1928 Art Deco landmark. Seaworthy is one of the city's most awarded oyster bars, and Brutto Americano brings a serious Italian-Southern kitchen from the team behind Costera and Osteria Lupo.
The Barnett is a 234-room boutique hotel occupying a 1928 Art Deco building — originally Barnett's Furniture Store — in New Orleans' Warehouse District. The nine-story façade was carefully restored, and the interior now runs with rich greens, radiant yellows, and deep reds drawn from the city's shotgun houses and street tile mosaics. High ceilings (a genuine perk of repurposed industrial space), sustainable cork floors, locally commissioned artwork, and over 200 custom-painted armoires give the rooms real character. Music is the organizing principle here: Good Measure hosts live acts, a restored Steinway anchors the lobby, and WWOZ radio plays from your nightstand. Five dining venues round out the picture, including Seaworthy in a genuine 1832 Creole cottage and Brutto Americano from a James Beard-adjacent local chef team.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
1 Bedroom Suite
Proper one-bedroom suite with a separate living room, bespoke furnishings, original artwork, and cork floors. Vintage-inspired refrigerator, artisan bath amenities. City view. More space to stretch out and actually feel like you're living in New Orleans.
1 King · 60 sqm
1 Bedroom Suite with Patio
One-bedroom suite (41–60 sq m) with a separate living room and a private patio with outdoor seating. Sunlight through expansive windows, cork floors, vintage-inspired refrigerator. City view.
1 King · 50 sqm
1 King Bed
Entry-level king room with natural daylight from oversized windows, original artwork, a cozy window seat, and sustainable cork flooring. Compact but well thought-out — sleek workspace, artisan bath amenities. City view.
1 King · 27 sqm1 King Bed Corner Room
Corner positioning means multiple window seats and light from two sides. Bespoke furnishings, fully stocked minibar, vintage-inspired refrigerator, spacious bathroom with artisan amenities. City views on two sides.
1 King · 41 sqm1 King Bed Deluxe
Step up in space and finish — bespoke furnishings, original artwork, a window seat, and a fully stocked minibar. Cork floors, city view, artisan bath amenities. This is the sweet spot for solo travelers or couples who want a proper sense of space without going suite.
1 King · 37 sqm1 King Bed with Patio
39–60 sq m king room with a private patio and outdoor seating — a real luxury in a downtown hotel. City view, cork floors, artisan bath amenities.
1 King · 50 sqm1 King Bed with Shared Patio
Same footprint as the standard king but opens onto a shared open-air patio — a nice option if you want outdoor space without the premium of a private terrace. Interior-facing view.
1 King · 27 sqm2 Double Beds
Two doubles with city view and a comfortable seating area. Cork floors, artisan bath amenities, walk-in shower or tub/shower combo. Practical and well-proportioned for groups or families.
2 Doubles · 32 sqm2 Queen Beds
350 sq ft with two queens and oversized windows. Cork floors, either a sleek shower or shower-and-bath combo, artisan bath amenities. Good option for two travelers sharing. View varies.
2 Queens · 32 sqmBi-Level Suite with Terrace
The suite. Two full stories, king bed, spacious living area, a private outdoor terrace with sun loungers and bar seating for four, and a wet bar. Mid-century furnishings, luxe artisan bath amenities, city views. This is the room to book for a special occasion — there's genuinely nothing like it in the building.
1 King · 69 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The All Good Café hosts a rotating gallery of works by emerging New Orleans artists, with new exhibitions every six to eight weeks. Opening receptions are often held with the artists present.
The hotel's intimate on-site live music venue featuring New Orleans artists across styles and genres. Continues the property's legacy of live entertainment from the Ace Hotel era. The restored Steinway piano in the lobby anchors a summer 'piano professors' concert series.
Friday evening live jazz performances during dinner service at Brutto Americano — the 'Jazz to Table' series featuring some of New Orleans' most prominent artists.
Regular poolside events at High Five Rooftop Pool & Bar, featuring eclectic DJs and local artists. Sunday pool party programming runs 3–7pm.
Hands-on pasta-making classes offered periodically at the hotel — part of the broader programming at Brutto Americano.
Complimentary Saturday morning yoga sessions for hotel guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Over 16,000 sq ft of flexible, column-free event space for gatherings of all sizes. AV support and concierge event services available.
A daily destination fee of $25 per room is applied to each night and covers guest perks including welcome drinks, RTA Jazzy Pass, lobby popcorn happy hour, and various discounts.
State-of-the-art Cybex equipment including treadmills, multifunction weight station, free weights, kettlebells, and medicine balls. Decorated with local artwork.
Complimentary daily RTA Jazzy Pass for hotel guests — covers the streetcar and city bus network.
Complimentary welcome beverage on arrival — choice of beer, cocktail, or wine.
Mobile digital key and digital check-in via World of Hyatt app.
Chromecast-enabled TVs in all rooms for personal streaming.
On-site valet parking available day and night.
Dogs welcome — up to two dogs per room. Lafayette Square Park and other green spaces are a short walk away.
Heated outdoor pool on the 9th floor with panoramic Warehouse District skyline views and fire pits. Open year-round (weather permitting), daily from 9am. Reserved for hotel guests; day passes available via ResortPass.
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