PHOTO KEY 1 Exterior rendering of the new Residence Inn on St. Charles. 2 The breakfast area is adjacent to the second floor terrace. 3, 4 The guest rooms’ serene material palette provides a contemporary atmosphere.
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ON THE BOARDS | Residence Inn New Orleans
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prime location in downtown New Orleans. Using an integrated approach to architecture and interior design, Campo delivered a building that compliments the existing cityscape while engaging New Orleans’ culture of celebrating life. The hotel’s expanded public space program compliments the liveliness of this prime location, complete with a first floor bar adjacent to the lobby. This Residence Inn
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also features a two-story terrace hoisted above Saint Charles Avenue. Hotel guests can observe the city from the outdoor breakfast area or from their private balconies. The Residence Inn on St. Charles Avenue was the first project in which Campo Architects provided both architectural and interior design services. The design for the guest rooms uses an open suite layout to maximize the views from the room’s wall-towall, floor-to-ceiling windows. Each suite contains a full kitchenette, living room, desk, bathroom, and sleeping area. The guest room decor is fully customized to create a contemporary feeling and highlight New Orleans’ local flair.
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