Our History - A Part of New Orleans for Three Decades

Just a short walk from the historic French Quarter, the Windsor Court Hotel is the only hotel in New Orleans, and in all of Louisiana, to receive both Forbes Four Stars (formerly Mobil) and AAA Four Diamonds Awards. This luxury New Orleans hotel, featuring nearly all-suite accommodations, is designed to perfectly match the needs of both the leisure and business traveler alike.

Whether visitors are drawn by food, jazz, history, architecture, the sultry sensuality or the laissez faire dynamic of New Orleans, travelers choose the iconic Windsor Court Hotel for the luxury and level of service that creates lasting memories of indulgence and pampering.

The Windsor Court is a 100% non-smoking hotel.

Our History...
The Windsor Court Hotel was developed by New Orleans businessman James "Jimmy" Coleman Jr. in 1984 and sold to Orient Express Hotels Ltd. in 1991. In October of 2009, the hotel proudly returned to local ownership.  And in January of 2012, Windsor Court Hotel completed a $22 million restoration of its public space, guest rooms & suites, and club level.  Read More About Our Restoration.

Throughout its history, the Windsor Court has always been the primary choice for the most discriminating New Orleans travelers, from world leaders and royalty to professional athletes, business leaders and other celebrities. More than 80% of the property's guestrooms are suites that range from 600 to 2,000 square feet. In 2011, Travel and Leisure ranked the Windsor Court #6 in its annual listing of the "Top 50 Large City Hotels in US/Canada." It was the only hotel in New Orleans to make the list. The hotel was also earned a spot on Condé Nast Traveler's coveted "Gold List" for 2011 and Zagat named it the Top Hotel in New Orleans. In addition to its heralded service, atmosphere and amenities, the Windsor Court is also home to a unique and extensive art collection that features works by artists such as Van Dyck, Gainsborough andHuysman.