Awarded to Hotel Le Cirque, New Orleans

Design Hotels, a coalition of over 90 unique properties spanning the globe from Europe to Asia, is proud to announce the opening of Hotel Le Cirque --- New Orleans' hottest and hippest new property, located in the Arts District, within easy walking distance to the Convention Center and the French Quarter. Hotel Le Cirque offers the ultimate in convenience and comfort, and invites you to live, laugh and love while you're in New Orleans!

New Orleans, one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world, takes pride in its rich French and American heritage. The scenic French Quarter, with its stunning 19th century architecture and 21st century attitude and intensity, contrast with the stately elegance and sophistication of the city's famous Garden District. Between these strongholds of New Orleans flavor one finds the Lee Circle area, the heart of the city's blossoming Warehouse/Arts District. A stones-throw from the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, the Contemporary Arts Center and the spectacular National D-Day Museum sits Hotel Le Cirque---the latest addition to this vivacious, funky part of New Orleans, with its many galleries, shops and restaurants.

Hotel Le Cirque is located within easy walking distance to the Julia Street art galleries, Louisiana Children's Museum, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the Louisiana Superdome and the New Orleans Arena. Zipping to the French Quarter or Garden District are likewise a breeze, thanks to the famous St. Charles Streetcar that travels in front of the hotel; it is the quintessential way to see New Orleans! At carnival time, Hotel LeCirque offers unrivaled views of more than 23 Mardi Gras parades.

New Orleans' superb cuisine is always close at hand at any of the exceptional restaurants in walking distance, including Herbsaint and Emeril's Delmonico Restaurant.

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