Maison Métier - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

"For a more private refuge, Maison de la Luz is located across the street from the Ace, its sister property. Guests of this 67-room hotel, which opened in 2019 in an old City Hall annex, are encouraged to pop over to the Ace to enjoy the rooftop pool bar or grab a crawfish roll or a dozen Gulf Coast oysters at Seaworthy, which occupies a Creole cottage built in 1832. Back at Maison, however, the common areas are only for overnight guests, offering peace from the busy streets outside." - Lyndsey Matthews

"A layered, tactile, kaleidoscope like this—from pro outfit Ace—could only exist in the Big Easy. ‘New Orleans is such an amalgam of culture and languages and histories,’ says Kelly Sawdon of Atelier Ace. ‘It’s rich and complicated and somewhat messy in a beautiful way.’ The address is Ace’s second in the city, and a more intimate, flamboyant and narrative number than its more formulaic sibling across the street. A collaboration between Atelier Ace and Los Angeles-based Shamshiri Studio, it’s taken over a former City Hall annex built in 1908 and filled it with a traveling steamer trunk of curiosities. The lobby, with its twin staircases, Art Deco lights and front desk straight out of The Grand Budapest Hotel, is Golden Age Europe. The sitting room, an Egyptian adventure with hieroglyphic artwork, while the breakfast room (huge windows, parquet floors and custom-drawn wall coverings) feels like a Parisian bistro for lingering over café noir and beignets. And in the bedrooms, vivid-blue bed frames and navy-piped white linens are layered with curious details, from coffee tables etched with zodiac symbols to sculpted snake handles slithering through shower doors. Finally, a place that artfully distills the bohemian hedonism and mysticism of New Orleans in a gloriously designed jewel box." - Paul Oswell

"What did you notice when you arrived? Beaux Arts flourishes on this former office building hint at the aesthetic whimsy inside. As you pass into the lobby of Maison de la Luz and head beyond the imposing twin staircases on either side, you’re seduced by a curious vision of Art Deco flair and artifacts from around the world, which meld into a hotel unlike any other in the city. What's the backstory? The hotel is a new venture from the Ace Hotel Group, one of two of a new breed (the other is Sister City in New York). Studio Shamshiri designed the look with no small degree of success; if their aim was a luxurious townhouse owned by a world traveler, that’s precisely what they achieved. How were the rooms? Our King Room had dark blue fabrics and rich burnt orange splashes of color, provoking a regal feel. The shower door handles are coiled serpents, the coffee table is gilded with zodiac symbols, and the ice bucket is a golden pineapple. It’s a look that keeps you guessing—one that’s backed up by luxuriously high ceilings, a tiled bathroom, and bespoke toiletries. The minibar includes some particularly high-end spirits (or you can also drink for free at the daily wine-and-cheese hour in the lounge). Is there a charge for Wi-Fi? Wi-Fi is free and fast. How were the food and drink options? There's no full-service restaurant, but there is a delightful a la carte breakfast (from $14), as well as free coffee and pastries. The bar is a real destination; you can enjoy a craft cocktail in a plush scarlet library. If you’re an overnight guest, nose through the secret revolving doorway into your own private salon as everyone else looks on with thinly disguised envy. And the service? The scale of the property (there are just 67 rooms and suites) means that personalized service comes as standard, with each guest treated as a VIP. You'll feel like a guest at someone's home. Who else stays here? The hotel positions itself as a new level of luxury in the city, and it has immediately drawn the attention of some movers and shakers, including some touring A-list rock stars who especially appreciate the privacy. What about the neighborhood? What else is around the hotel? The former law offices have been in the neighborhood for decades, so the hotel slots right into the aesthetic of the Central Business District. Sister property The Ace is right there across the street, so guests can enjoy those facilities—the dining, pool, and entertainment—as well. Bottom line. There's nothing like it in the city." - Paul Oswell

"Maison de la Luz was described by one of our readers as an “oasis in the crazy of New Orleans...such a gem.” The hotel has 67 suites." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"Why we love it: Atelier Ace's first luxury property in New Orleans, with antiques and other unique design details to lust after The Highlights: - The guests-only library bar, hidden behind a bookcase at Bar Marilou - Colorful marble floors in the bathrooms - High-end service, but plenty of privacy when you want it The Review: Atelier Ace partnered with Pamela Shamshiri of L.A.-based Studio Shamshiri to design this 67-room property, which opened in April 2019 in an old City Hall annex in the Central Business District. Shamshiri decorated the distinctive guest house with a mix of antiques she collected from around the world, plus custom art and design elements like colorful marble floors, French wallpaper, and vintage-inspired glass light fixtures.Keep an eye out for a reoccurring snake motif throughout the hotel, from sculptural snake shower-door handles in the bathrooms to cobra lamps in the hallways and slithering ceramic elements in the fireplace of the lobby lounge. It’s a little bit Garden of Eden with a hint of the occult, making you feel as if you've checked into the private home of an elderly socialite—maybe Iris Apfel—that’s filled to the brim with fabulous souvenirs from her worldly travels over the years. Maison de Luz is located just across the street from the Ace Hotel New Orleans and guests are encouraged to pop over to the sister property to enjoy the rooftop pool or grab a crawfish roll at Seaworthy. Back at Maison, however, the common areas—including a hidden library bar—are just for overnight guests, creating the feeling of a calm refuge within the city. By Lyndsey Matthews"