July 1, 2015
Lifestyle, Travel

New Orleans: Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery

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In the lobby, a nod to the hotel's history.
In the lobby, a nod to the hotel’s history.
Coffee bar in the lobby
Tout La, coffee and pastry bar in the lobby

During our recent (and very last minute) trip to New Orleans, Kim and I stayed at The Old No 77 Hotel & Chandlery, a new boutique hotel that was recommended by our friend and NOLA resident, Lauren. The renovated, historic building dates back to 1854, and was originally a warehouse turned chandlery – hence the name. They did a great job of paying homage to its past while giving it a modern, industrial feel. During our stay, they had the grand opening of their restaurant, Compère Lapin, but since we were coming in from dinner, we just had dessert (banana zeppole, delicious). If you’re planning a trip to New Orleans, I highly recommend checking it out!