Check in with the city's art crowd at the 2021-opened Hotel Saint Vincent, whose 75 disco-ready rooms nestle inside an 1800s-built, red-brick beauty in the Garden District. Don't be confused by the moody dark-grey walls - they act as a backdrop to lipstick-red bathroom tiling, psychedelic-print pillowcases, life jacket-orange striped pool loungers and bruised-plum velvet love seats. Live events are a highlight here, so sip a pre-dinner cocktail at the late-night, dimly lit Chapel Club, tuck into Gulf flounder piccata at restaurant San Lorenzo, the hotel's love song to Italian coastal cuisine, then head onto the veranda to catch a live jazz performance as the sun disappears.

One for maximalists, this historic private mansion - one of the few Italianate houses still standing in the city - has been transformed by Jayson Seidman, the man behind The Drifter, another top-notch NOLA stay. Across all 20 rooms, interiors offer an interpretation of a Dolce & Gabbana spring show - picture seductive rich red hues, elaborate clashing patterns, vintage furnishings and enough metres of fringing to wrap up the Imperial City itself.

A vintage lover's dream, this restored church and schoolhouse is brimming with artisanal furnishings and European antiques - it's seen a thing or two in its 150 years. Part French country chic, part serene minimalism, the decor marries soft gingham sofas in cerulean shades with dove-white walls and austere dark-wood hard furnishings. Stop by The Elysian Bar for shareable bites and niche wines, before retiring to the parlour for a nightcap.

Welcome to Southern hospitality, modernised. The 14 rooms at this Uptown stay pair old-world glamour - four-poster beds and vintage birdcages included - with contemporary touches, including abstract paintings and editorial photography on the walls. Linger on the porch for lazy afternoons, then head to the restaurant for Southern classics, refreshed (try the shrimps and heirloom grits). The pool bar serves a killer popcorn-infused mezcal and rum cocktail.

Giving off major Gatsby vibes, this converted city hall annexe combines an easy elegance with art deco design. Found in downtown New Orleans, Maison de la Luz is a magnet for A-listers, granting guests priority access to some of the best cocktail bars and seafood joints in town.

Keep it low-key in the Lower Garden District. Signed, sealed and delivered by famed Irish-American architect Henry Howard, this aptly named hotel is a short walk from the Mardi Gras parade route. Stroll past sprawling oak trees and grande dame mansions on your way to the hustle and bustle of Magazine Street.

Based in NOLA's vibrant Arts District, this brick-and-concrete boutique channels warehouse chic with its loft-style rooms and rotating art gallery. Serving up Caribbean-fusion cuisine, in-house restaurant Compère Lapin is helmed by chef Nina Compton, whose menu combines Gulf ingredients with French and Italian techniques.

The Catahoula Hotel is living proof that less is more. Built in 1845, the Creole townhouse retains its retro character with original windows, courtyard-facing balconies and exposed-brick interiors. For libations, head to the hotel's Pisco Bar and raise a toast to Peruvian cocktail culture while tucking into Tawainese comfort-food, or make your way up to the rooftop terrace.

Created for the contemporary traveller, this alternative space is more than just a hotel - it's a mood. Worthy of a Tarantino flick, The Drifter is a forgotten 50s motel kitted out with modern nostalgia and surrounded by Cuban food trucks. It's a hub for local creatives, so turn up for album-release parties and yoga round the pool.