The Celestine New Orleans
Retro European meets Afro-Caribbean with 1950s glamour — eclectic, richly detailed, intimate. Cocktail-culture obsessed. The hotel leans hard into its history without feeling like a museum.
The Courtyard King with Tub rooms on the second floor offer the best balance of quiet and views — get a tub room over the courtyard if possible
Why It Matters
Awarded a Michelin Key and named to Condé Nast Traveler's 2024 Hot List of Best New Hotels in the World. The building has direct historic ties to the creator of Peychaud's Bitters — the ingredient that makes a Sazerac a Sazerac. One of the few small luxury hotels to open in the French Quarter in years.
A 14-room boutique hotel inside a building that dates to 1791 on Toulouse Street, half a block from Bourbon Street. The Celestine launched in early 2024 from hotelier Robért LeBlanc and cocktail guru Neal Bodenheimer of Cure Co., with Sara Ruffin Costello handling the interiors. The result is something that feels like a very stylish friend's French Quarter apartment — think curated antiques, four-poster beds, calming patterns, and personalized in-room wet bars stocked with Sazerac Rye and local bitters. Peychaud's, the hotel's cocktail bar, is the real social anchor: it occupies the courtyard where Antoine Amédée Peychaud, creator of Peychaud's Bitters, once lived.
Where You'll Stay
11 room types available
Carriage House Suite
A private two-story retreat described as blending modern luxury with historic charm. Separate carriage house structure within the property, offering more privacy than the main building rooms.
Courtyard King
Slightly larger than the Courtyard Queen, with the same courtyard-facing entrance and serenade of fountain water and jazz. The same view Tennessee Williams had when he lived nearby.
KingCourtyard King with Tub
Second-floor courtyard room with an in-room soaking tub. One of the more desirable rooms in the hotel — you get the tranquil courtyard views plus a proper soak. Foliage views and fountain sounds included.
KingCourtyard Queen
The smallest room in the hotel, but the courtyard-facing position makes up for it. You hear the fountain and whatever jazz band happens to be playing nearby. Cozy and efficient — it's a French Quarter room in the truest sense.
QueenCourtyard Studio Queen
The most no-frills option in the hotel — a single room with a queen bed facing the courtyard. Designed for solo travelers or budget-conscious guests who just want a stylish, intimate base in the Quarter.
QueenSuite Henriette
Named after Henriette deLille, a Catholic nun and philanthropist whose family owned the building in the early 1800s. French doors open directly to the courtyard. The most historically grounded suite in the hotel, with a proper seating area.
KingSuite Madeline
The biggest suite in the hotel — it takes up the entire third floor. Named for Madeline Erlich, who turned the building into a hotel in 1944. A Juliette balcony overlooks the courtyard; windows face Toulouse Street. Two daybeds in the main seating area means it comfortably sleeps up to four.
KingSuite Rosalie
Named after Antoine Peychaud's wife. A two-floor suite with king bed and full bath on the second floor, and a kitchenette plus seating area on the ground floor. The kitchenette makes it the best option for longer stays or guests who want more independence.
King
Toulouse King
First-floor king room on Toulouse Street. No balcony, but the street-level French Quarter energy comes through. Good choice for guests who want easy room access without stairs.
KingToulouse King with Balcony
Two of these rooms feature balcony access via French windows, overlooking Toulouse and Bourbon Streets. The full sights and sounds of the French Quarter delivered from a king bed.
KingToulouse Queen with Balcony
Second-floor room with a real balcony facing the intersection of Toulouse and Bourbon Streets. You are, quite literally, part of the party here. Loud? Yes. Worth it for the view? Also yes.
QueenThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Every guest receives a complimentary welcome cocktail on arrival at Peychaud's bar, valued up to $17. A selection of New Orleans classics and original creations.
Every room comes stocked with a personalized wet bar featuring Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Peychaud's Bitters, Zapp's Potato Chips, Starlino Maraschino Cherries, and other local products. A copy of Neal Bodenheimer's cocktail book 'Cure: New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em' is available for purchase at $30. Cocktail recipes and tools are included.
Hands-on cocktail classes led by head bartenders at Peychaud's. Each session covers three classic New Orleans cocktails, with the history behind each one and professional technique. Covers shaking, stirring, and tips you won't find in a recipe book. Open to hotel guests and the public.
The courtyard and indoor spaces host intimate weddings, private dinners, and gatherings. The hotel doesn't have a large ballroom — instead, it offers an intimate indoor/outdoor setting around the historic courtyard. Event packages available through LeBlanc + Smith.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
The hotel has no elevator. Two first-floor rooms are available for guests who request them, subject to availability.
Personalized in-room minibar stocked with Sazerac Rye Whiskey, Peychaud's Bitters, Zapp's Potato Chips, and local New Orleans products. Cocktail recipes and tools included in every room.
Lekha brand bathrobes provided in every guest room bathroom.
A preserved historic courtyard with a central fountain and tropical foliage. Connected to Peychaud's bar. This is the social and aesthetic center of the property — the same space where Antoine Peychaud lived and Tennessee Williams spent time.
Dogs up to 40 lbs welcome. Fee of $75/night applies. Maximum 2 pets per room.
There is no swimming pool on-site.
No in-room safes, but the front desk will secure valuables in the house safe on request.
Limited luggage storage available; not suitable for long-term storage.
No valet and no on-site parking. Multiple Premium Parking lots and garages are available in the surrounding French Quarter neighborhood.
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