Audubon Cottages

Character and identity

A cluster of seven 18th-century Creole cottages tucked into a quiet pocket of the French Quarter, arranged around what's reputedly the oldest saltwater pool in the neighbourhood. Cottage interiors layer polished wood floors, exposed beams, mahogany cupboards and large prints by John James Audubon (a former resident) against modern walk-in showers and patterned black bathroom tiling. There's no lobby, no restaurant, no public space beyond the courtyard and pool. Service comes via a dedicated concierge-butler who handles your day, including breakfast delivered from the sister hotel next door to your courtyard.

Who's it for

Bottom line

The proposition here is privacy and provenance: you get your own historic cottage, a courtyard, a butler and the Quarter at your doorstep, with none of the trappings of a conventional hotel. Book this if you want a residence rather than a room, ideally as a couple or a pair sharing the two-bedroom Cottage One, and lean on the concierge to fill the gaps where amenities don't exist.