The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans

The Ritz-Carlton hotel in New Orleans, is an upscale 5-star hotel located on the edges of the French Quarter. The building itself dates back to the early 1920s, which can be seen in its antebellum style.

This hotel truly has that southern charm, with complimentary seafood gumbo being served at check-in. If you're looking for a great spa, you have found it! The hotel's spa is spread across the entire ground floor and boasts 22 therapy rooms.

The Ritz-Carlton has its own in-house jazz trumpeter who performs in the Davenport cocktail lounge on the weekends. The hotel's flagship M Bistro serves both regional and international dishes and other dining options ranging in prices are close by.

The gay scene is right on your doorstep, with Bourbon Street only being a block away. Popular venues in the area include Bourbon Pub & Parade and OZ.