Last year, Meyer Davis Studio provided a complete $29 million redesign of the former W New Orleans Hotel, transforming it into the rebranded Le Méridien Hotel. Here’s 10 photos of the completed interior.
The lobby, which they call “The Hub,” has a large-scale artwork on the wall.
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There’s also a wall of mirror-backed shelves, filled with books and an assortment of decorative items.
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Inspired by contemporary coffee house culture, lobby guests are encouraged to sit and relax for a while.
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A custom built-in bank of seating snakes its way around a column.
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The Longitude 90 cafe and bar keeps the caffeine flowing during the day.
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But at night, it transforms for cocktail hour.
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The LMNO Restaurant is designed specifically for breakfast.
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Apparently, they offer a complimentary “Eye Opener” shot in the morning. I don’t exactly know what that is, but “complimentary” usually means “free,” so it sounds good to me!
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Some of their suites have a sitting room.
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Above the beds, a sculptural wall draws from the profiles of moldings found throughout the city.