The original St. James opened its doors in 1859, noted New Orleans architect James Feret began work on Baroque-influenced building behind the hotel which would become the Board of Trade. The hotel, in its heyday, was described in one newspaper article as "one of the grandest hotels in the Confederate States". During the Civil War, troops converted the stately hotel into a military hospital. Legend has it that this was the famous "St. James Infirmary" immortalized in New Orleans' blues history. Another story has it that one of the current first floor guest rooms was used as a meeting place for early plotters of the Texas Revolution. Join us on your next visit to New Orleans, and see why the St. James Hotel is setting a new standard for New Orleans Boutique luxury hotels! The Saint James Hotel is centrally located in the heart of downtown New Orleans. Its prime downtown location makes it within easy walking distance of the French Quarter, Riverwalk, Harrah's Casino, Convention Center, Superdome and New Orleans' world-famous antique and specialty shops. Recreation: Rooftop terraces, charming courtyards, a lounging pool, distinctive architectural details and elegant "French Quarter style" rooms are what make this hotel a delight to stay at. With room amenities such as: in-room safes, ironing boards and irons, hair dryers, make-up mirrors, wireless internet access, terry bath robes, oversized bath towels, upscale bathroom amenities, goose-down feather beds with duvets, CD/clock radios, 2 phones in every room with voicemail, in-room coffee maker.
