"Though it might look like a typical chain hotel from the outside, the Loews New Orleans sets itself apart with its style and above-and-beyond hospitality. There’s a strong emphasis on art: Its reception boasts a fabulous tiled mural and every room has original artwork by local talent. Off the lobby, you’ll find two happening watering holes: Swizzle Stick and Café Adelaide. The hotel's 285 rooms are bright and oversized; many come with views of the Mississippi River or the New Orleans skyline."