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International House Hotel
221 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Neighborhood: Central Business District
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It is time to go back to New Orleans: if not for the Mardi Gras shops selling Comme des Garcons, and fusion cuisine replacing the beignet. International House hotel still manages to fuse old and new successfully — it is modern without being obnoxious, stylish without being frigid. It is, in fact, one of those most rare things in life, a boutique hotel with soul.Yes, svelte doormen dressed in monochromatic Banana Republic suits guard the entrance. The inside is done in the neutral palette and style made so popular by Christian Liaigre–textured cream fabrics, pale wood floors, gauzy white drapes and rattan rugs. The gift shop, Ren, is named for the Chinese character for humankind. But there is more to this modishness than meets the eye. International House has not relinquished its past, or its rich New Orleans heritage. In the lobby, ornate pillars and decorative moldings are copied from the original 1906 blueprints, when this building was a bank. Chandeliers are based on 19th-century models, and the softly glowing gaslights outside the entrance are copied from 1918 drawings. The lobby is a gallery of old black-and-white photos and the front desk carries a library of classic jazz CD’s. Some rooms (the best) have an old-fashioned cast iron balcony, from which you can watch the French Quarter traffic, dangling wisteria from your fingers. And on the penthouse rooftop terraces the air is redolent with the Louisiana scent of bougainvillea, magnolia, and vetiver.Then, of course, there’s the voodoo. Every night, the bar holds a welcome ceremony for the spirits with candles, thrift shop seats, and mirrors made of old church windows serving as an altar. And the usual romantic weekend package is given a, ahem, magic spin. A real live voodoo priestess can be hired for you very own love ceremony. Just give International House 30 days notice, a few fingernail clippings and locks of hair and she’ll ensure that your spirits are eternally joined. Now if that isn’t a taste of old New Orleans, we don’t know what is.
- Complimentary upgrade upon hotel check-in, based upon availability
- Guaranteed 4pm check-out
- One complimentary glass of champagne or one cocktail, per guest, upon arrival
- One complimentary clothing press (1 item) during your stay
- 117 Rooms
- Style: Cutting-Edge
- Atmosphere: Happening
- 112 Guest Reviews
- International House
- 221 Camp Street
- New Orleans, LA, USA
- Neighborhood: Central Business District
Hotel amenities and services
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- 24 hour front desk
- 24 hour gym
- 24 hour medical assistance
- Babysitting (on request)
- Bar
- Central air conditioning
- Free wi-fi
- Golf nearby
- Luggage storage
- No pets allowed
- Restaurant
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Shopping area nearby
- Spa
- Valet parking (charges apply)
- Wake-up service
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112 Guest Reviews
All reviews are from Tablet guests with verified stays.
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- Julie
- Stayed February 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
The bar is fantastic, very cozy, pots of fresh basil and other herbs on the counter that went straight into the cocktails. Fantastic location.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Gustavo
- Stayed April 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Very cool ambience in a great location.
What the hotel could do better:
Nothing, had a wonderful stay!
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- Renata
- Stayed March 2013
- Rating: Excellent
What I liked:
Staff was great, attentive. Vibe was cool. The reception/lounge/bar area is cozy, inviting, eclectic.
What the hotel could do better:
Our phone line was not working well, but once we let them know they fixed right away.
A lamp in our bedroom was not working either. We didn't report it but it would have been nice if we didnt even have to think about it. Shampoo was not left after on our second day and had to ask for it, as well as the floor mat for the bathroom. Again, once we asked for it, staff took care immediately, which we appreciated.
