The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Industrial-warehouse-meets-boutique-art-hotel. Raw brick walls, hardwood floors, mid-century furniture, and curated local art throughout. Feels very Warehouse Arts District — creative, characterful, not stuffy.
Specifically request a Grande Room or Tchoupitoulas King to get natural light — Interior Rooms are windowless and that's easy to miss when booking
Why It Matters
Named #1 Hotel in New Orleans by Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice in both 2017 and 2023. Home to Compère Lapin, named top restaurant in New Orleans by The New York Times (2025) and one of OpenTable's Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America. The building itself dates to 1854 — its original street address was 77 Tchoupitoulas, which is where the hotel gets its name.
A converted 1854 coffee warehouse — later a maritime chandlery supplying rope, canvas, and tobacco to sailing ships — the Old No. 77 sits at the edge of the Warehouse Arts District, three blocks from the French Quarter and a short walk from the Convention Center. Exposed brick, original timber, and rotating art from New Orleans Center for Creative Arts students fill 167 rooms. The real reason to stay here is Compère Lapin: Chef Nina Compton's James Beard Award-winning restaurant is legitimately one of the best tables in the city, and hotel guests get priority access.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Accessible Rooms
Designed to meet mobility, hearing, and vision accessibility needs. Available in the Classic Rooms category with a premium king bed, open closets with considerate reach heights, and a roll-in shower.
Premium King Bed
Artist Loft Suite
The standout room at Old No. 77, created in collaboration with Where Y'Art. A king bed, hardwood floors, exposed brick, and full walls of art curated from local New Orleans artists. Has a sitting area with pull-out couch and a walk-in shower. The largest standard accommodation at the hotel and the one most likely to leave an impression.
King BedClassic Rooms
Tucked into the building's interior, these rooms are quieter but trade street noise for lightwell windows — smaller openings that face the building's internal courtyard rather than the outside. Good if you're a light sleeper. Available in queen, king, or two doubles.
Queen, King, or Two Double BedsGrande Rooms
The bread-and-butter room at Old No. 77. Big outward-facing windows flood the space with natural light, exposed brick walls, and student artwork from NOCA on the walls. Choose from queen, king, or two double beds. These are the rooms to request if you want daylight.
Queen, King, or Two Double BedsInterior Rooms
Completely windowless — the hotel leans into it, marketing these to 'up-all-nighters' and 'witching-hour poets.' But be honest with yourself before booking: no natural light, no view. The upside is zero street noise and the rooms run 350–400 sqft, which is actually generous. Good for night-shift workers and anyone who finds New Orleans nightlife irresistible.
Queen, One Double, or Two Double BedsStudio Room
Built for the solo creative traveler. A custom-made loft bed sits above a dedicated art workspace — easel included. One of the most genuinely original hotel rooms in New Orleans. A single lofted twin bed means it's not for couples, but for the right solo traveler it's a standout.
Lofted Twin BedTchoupitoulas King
The eccentric older sister of the Grande Rooms — the hotel's own words. A king-bed room with floor-to-ceiling windows and the full NOCA art treatment. Named for the street the hotel sits on, and arguably the most characterful standard room in the house.
King BedThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
On-site fitness center with Peloton bikes, MIRROR interactive fitness equipment, and weight-training machines. Available around the clock and included in the amenity fee.
The hotel hosts a formal Artist in Residence program, bringing working artists into the property and giving guests exposure to the creative process in action.
The hotel maintains an in-house gallery featuring rotating works by students from the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCA) and artists from the Where Y'Art collective. Guest access is included in the amenity fee. The hallways double as gallery corridors.
Exclusive access to top-rated New Orleans tours through Pelican New Orleans, included in the $19/night amenity fee.
Hand-assembled Public brand bicycles available to guests for exploring the city. Included in the $19/night amenity fee. Great for covering ground between the Warehouse District, French Quarter, and riverfront without dealing with parking.
Exclusive complimentary access to a guided tour and tasting at Seven Three Distilling Co., a New Orleans craft spirits producer. Access is included in the daily $19 amenity fee.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
On-site meeting rooms and event spaces available for private functions, business meetings, and conferences. Conference equipment and copying/faxing services available.
High-speed wireless internet throughout the hotel and in all guest rooms. Included in the daily amenity fee.
$19 per night plus tax. Covers Wi-Fi, loaner bikes, fitness center, Well+Fit Kit, art gallery access, Seven Three Distilling Co. tour, and New Orleans city tours.
In-room honor bars stocked with local New Orleans spirits, pralines, and snacks. Items available for purchase.
A library of spiritual and philosophical books available for in-room delivery — a genuinely unusual and thoughtful touch.
High-fidelity Tivoli Bluetooth Clock Radio in every room for streaming music. A small but notable detail in an era of cheap white noise machines.
Self-parking available across the street from the hotel. Not on-site. Municipal parking also nearby.
Pets welcome. Upon arrival, furry guests receive a pet bed, food and water bowls, a toy, a treat, and a curated list of local pet-friendly resources.
Round-the-clock front desk staffed for check-in, requests, and assistance.
Text-based virtual concierge available 24/7 for room requests, local recommendations, and assistance. Accessible by text, day or night.
There is no swimming pool on-site.
In-room wellness kit including yoga mat, resistance bands, and mindfulness materials. Must be requested from the front desk; not automatically placed in rooms.
Fitness center with Peloton bikes, MIRROR interactive equipment, and weight-training machines. Open around the clock.
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