Windsor Court Hotel

The Windsor Court Hotel 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 the 6th Best Large City Hotel in the United States and Canada. Windsor Court Hotel currently stands as the 35th-tallest building in the city, and the 10th-tallest hotel. The architectural firm who designed the building was Morris Architects. The building is an example of modern architecture.[1][2] In 2009 an investment team purchased the hotel, led by The Berger Company and Crow Holdings.[3]

Windsor Court Hotel
General information
TypeHotel
Location300 Gravier Street,
New Orleans, Louisiana
United States
Completed1984
Opening1984
OwnerThe Berger Company & Crow Holdings
Height
Roof253 ft (77 m)
Technical details
Floor count23
Design and construction
ArchitectMorris Architects
DeveloperOrient-Express Hotels

The building houses a 4-star hotel with 324 guest rooms and features an extensive collection of European art and antiques valued at more than $8 million[4][5]

Luckily, the hotel was one of the least damaged buildings of New Orleans when Hurricane Katrina made impact, suffering only minimal damage and escaping floodwaters.[6] The damage included broken windows in the upper floors and rain that fell inside as a result.[7][8]

Restaurants & Bars

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 Polo Club Lounge is also a popular location for live jazz music and is known for its artwork collection. Afternoon tea is served on weekends in Le Salon.

See also

References
  1. "Windsor Court Hotel on Emporis". Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  2. "Windsor Court Hotel". Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  3. Jaquetta White (October 2, 2009). "Windsor Court Hotel sold to partnership led by The Berger Company". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  4. "Windsor Court Hotel (Audio Tour)". tour.windsorcourthotel.com. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
  5. Jaquetta White (October 2, 2009). "Windsor Court Hotel sold to partnership led by The Berger Company". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved November 19, 2012.
  6. Druce, Chris (August 30, 2005). "One hundred staff and customers weather storm at Windsor Hotel". The Caterer. Jacobs Media Group. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  7. "Orient-Express' Windsor Court Hotel Hurricane Katrina Update". Hospitality Net. August 30, 2005. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  8. Milligan, Michael (August 30, 2005). "Hotel chains work to assess Hurricane Katrina damage". www.travelweekly.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  9. "AAA Inspections and Diamond Ratings – Diamond Awards". www.aaa.com. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
  10. "The Grill Room - New Orleans Restaurants - New Orleans, United States". Forbes Travel Guide. Retrieved 2019-02-25.


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