HOTEL PETER AND PAUL, AN ASH HOTEL, New Orleans

Hotel Peter And Paul, An Ash Hotel - A restored historic church complex with antique furnishings and The Elysian Bar in New Orleans' Faubourg Marigny

Occupying a meticulously restored former Catholic church complex in Faubourg Marigny, this New Orleans hotel spans four distinct buildings: a church, school house, rectory, and convent. The School House features rooms decorated with 14th-18th century religious painting-inspired colors and European antiques, while the Rectory houses The Elysian Bar, serving specialty cocktails and locally-inspired shareable plates. Each of the uniquely designed rooms includes custom Italian linens, flat-screen TVs with fabric covers, air conditioning, and exclusive hotel toiletries. Select accommodations offer claw-foot bathtubs, private balconies, or sleeping lofts under the eaves. The property maintains a peaceful reading room with a stage in the School House, and Hotel Peter and Paul provides both private parking and a shared lounge. Located just 8 minutes on foot from both Frenchmen Street and Bourbon Street, the hotel stands 0.5 miles from Washington Square and 1 mile from the French Quarter.

Pros

Rooms feature handcrafted furniture by regional artisans and European antiques

The Elysian Bar serves niche wines and locally-sourced menu items

Historic architectural details include stained glass windows and hand-painted striped tile showers

Multiple room configurations available, from solo traveler spaces to four-person accommodations

Cons

Guests must arrange parking with hotel representatives in advance

Building layout requires explanation during check-in due to complex configuration