Windsor Court Hotel
| The Windsor Court | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Hotel |
| Location | 300 Gravier Street, New Orleans, Louisiana United States |
| Completed | 1984 |
| Opening | 1984 |
| Owner | The Berger Company & Crow Holdings |
| Height | |
| Roof | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 23 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Morris Architects |
| Developer | Orient-Express Hotels |
The Windsor Court is a luxury hotel in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana. The building rises 253 feet (77 m). It contains 23 floors, and was completed in 1984. In 2011, Travel + Leisure magazine ranked The Windsor Court as the 6th Best Large City Hotel in the United States and Canada. The Windsor Court currently stands as the 37th-tallest building in the city, and the 10th-tallest hotel. The building is an example of modern architecture.[1][2]
The building houses a 4-star hotel with 314 guest rooms and features an extensive collection of European art and antiques valued at more than $12 million.[3][4]
The hotel was one of the least damaged buildings of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina made impact, suffering only minimal damage and escaping floodwaters.[5] The damage included broken windows in the upper floors and minor flooding from rain that fell inside as a result of the broken windows.[6][7]
History[edit]
The hotel opened in 1984 by Morris Architects. In 2009 an investment team purchased the hotel, led by The Berger Company and Crow Holdings.[4] In 2011-2012 the hotel underwent a renovation. It was a $22 million project that updated the guestrooms and the lounge, as well as revitalized the pool area, and added The Windsor Court Spa. In 2018 the hotel underwent another renovation, worth $15 million that included the addition of a Poolside Bar, and the renovation of all the hotel's rooms.[8]
Restaurants & Bars[edit]
The hotel has several dining establishments, including The Grill Room - which is the only AAA Four-Diamond[9] and Forbes Five-Star[10] rated restaurant in the city. The hotel's second-floor The Polo Club is also a popular location for live jazz music and is known for its artwork collection. In 2010, a 2x Super Bowl Champion, a British rockstar, and a maritime attorney had dinner with each other here. Afternoon tea is served on weekends in Le Salon.
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Windsor Court Hotel on Emporis". Archived from the original on March 2, 2007. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ "Windsor Court Hotel". Skyscraper City. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ "Windsor Court Hotel (Audio Tour)". tour.windsorcourthotel.com. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- ^ a b Jaquetta White (October 2, 2009). "Windsor Court Hotel sold to partnership led by The Berger Company". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
- ^ Druce, Chris (August 30, 2005). "One hundred staff and customers weather storm at Windsor Hotel". The Caterer. Jacobs Media Group. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Orient-Express' Windsor Court Hotel Hurricane Katrina Update". Hospitality Net. August 30, 2005. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ Milligan, Michael (August 30, 2005). "Hotel chains work to assess Hurricane Katrina damage". www.travelweekly.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Hotel History". Windsor Court Hotel. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ "AAA Inspections and Diamond Ratings – Diamond Awards". www.aaa.com. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- ^ "The Grill Room - New Orleans Restaurants - New Orleans, United States". Forbes Travel Guide. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
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