Ashford Hospitality Trust Inc. has converted the 226-room Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans to a Tribute Portfolio property. The property recently completed a $19 million renovation which included extensive exterior work, upgrading the restaurant, guestrooms, guest bathrooms and corridors.
The new lobby bar, Bar 1803, draws inspiration from the history of Le Pavillon and New Orleans, honoring the year Emperor Napoleon signed the Louisiana Purchase. The bar’s design showcases this heritage with an image of Napoleon and a lenticular art piece capturing two sides of the French leader: a “serious” Napoleon and a “spirited” one.
Located on historic Poydras Street, the 226-room hotel is known as the “Belle of New Orleans.” It sits adjacent to the French Quarter and is located four blocks from Bourbon Street. Originally the site of one of the area’s first great plantation homes, the property was built in 1907 and is a member of Historic Hotels of America.
“We are thrilled to announce the successful conversion of this iconic property to Marriott’s Tribute Portfolio,” said Stephen Zsigray, president/CEO, Ashford Trust. “With its prime location near key demand drivers in downtown New Orleans, this transformation positions the hotel to stand out as a premier destination in the vibrant New Orleans market. We expect that completing this conversion ahead of Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras will position the property for an exceptional start to 2025. This milestone reflects our commitment to maximizing asset value, and we are confident it will drive enhanced financial performance for this property.”
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