NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana—HRI Hospitality, LLC (HRIH), introduced the addition of the Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue to its portfolio of accommodations. HRIH will handle and oversee operations on the 252-room property.
“The Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue is a pure addition to our rising portfolio and displays our sturdy perception within the long-term efficiency of the New Orleans market,” stated Michael Coolidge, chief funding and growth officer. “New Orleans is our hometown, and given our deep roots and a long time of expertise within the metropolis, we perceive this market in addition to anybody. We’re proud to create the subsequent chapter for this iconic resort and stay up for enhancing the visitor expertise whereas honoring its storied previous.”
Initially constructed in 1926 because the Louisiana Masonic Temple, Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue is likely one of the metropolis’s earliest skyscrapers. The property is listed with Historic Accommodations of America and presents a mix of heritage and modern consolation, together with 24 suites, 32 executive-level rooms, and nook guestrooms.
Positioned in New Orleans’ Central Enterprise District, Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue is positioned close to the French Quarter, Bourbon Road, Canal Road, and the Arts District. The resort presents over 10,000 sq. toes of versatile assembly and occasion house, together with the Grand Chapel and restored ballrooms, that are match for weddings, social occasions, and company gatherings. On-site facilities embody a 24-hour health middle, enterprise middle, foyer, valet parking, and pet-friendly lodging.
In early 2026, the resort will embark on an in depth, property-wide repositioning led and overseen by HRI Hospitality’s in-house building administration workforce, HCI Development. The renovation will embody all public areas, assembly and occasion areas, and visitor rooms, together with the addition of a number of new presidential suites and a brand new foyer bar designed to boost the visitor arrival and social expertise. A key goal of the challenge is to have a good time the historical past of the constructing whereas reimagining its design to mirror the spirit of New Orleans. The transformation will mix the constructing’s previous with trendy comforts and facilities.
The property can be residence to a eating idea, Luke, which was initially concepted by Govt Chef and Proprietor John Besh. Luke is a brasserie-style restaurant that highlights the Creole spirit and presents a up to date tackle basic Southern and French delicacies. The restaurant is open day by day for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with joyful hour on daily basis from 3-6 p.m. Impressed by Creole traditions, seasonally rotating menus supply genuine flavors via a uncooked bar, a curated wine and cocktail checklist, and a number of native craft beers.
With quite a few retailers, eating places, and leisure choices close by, the resort’s location permits friends to discover New Orleans’ eating, galleries, museums, procuring, and nightlife, and the St. Charles Streetcar and Mardi Gras parade routes move immediately in entrance of the constructing.
