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Location: New Orleans, USA

Architect: EskewDumezRipple+

Interior Designer: Chapo Design Inc

Hotel Group: Meville Holdings W, LLC

The renovated W French Quarter in New Orleans, designed by Chapi Chapo Design Inc, showcases a sleek, contemporary aesthetic with artistic accents that reflect the city’s vibrant culture. The vision for the guestroom redesign was to encapsulate the interplay between New Orleans’ rich historical tapestry and its dynamic social pulse. The new design reimagines historic narratives into contemporary, timeless spaces, allowing guests to experience the tangible and intangible threads that make New Orleans magical.

W New Orleans – French Quarter’s guestrooms invite guests on an artful quest, unveiling hidden treasures and offering a serene haven reminiscent of the bayou’s tranquility. The sinuous curves of the walls exude nautical charm, reflecting the city’s storied past and relationship with the sea. The carpet, featuring intricate patterns, mirrors the city’s architectural wonders. Durability and aesthetics were prioritized to ensure that every element of the room design endures, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to quality and adaptability.

Traditional ironwork is reimagined with a modern twist, blending old-world charm with contemporary flair, encapsulating W Hotels’ ethos of reinvention. This masterful design blends New Orleans’ rich historical and cultural essence with contemporary luxury and functionality.

This approach bridges the past and present, achieving aesthetic continuity through features like nautical curves reminiscent of the Mississippi River and carpet patterns inspired by the city’s iconic music scene. The design prioritizes durability and longevity, ensuring it remains vibrant and relevant over time, reflecting New Orleans’ resilience and commitment to preserving its heritage.