The Columns Hotel
New Orleans, LA
(651)
New Orleans, LA
(651)
Full service hotel (with up to 20 guest rooms available for room blocks & including a complimentary, fully plated, served, hot breakfast); public restaurant & bar lounge (hotel guests with capability to charge to rooms, as well as mingle with real regular locals, & listen to variety of musical entertainment);
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651 customer reviews
Saimah Abbasi
Beautiful French mansion turned hotel. Friendly staff and you can enjoy the historical ambience while shopping in coffee, tea, etc.
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Barbara Burns
It was beautiful!!! The Louisiana Surprise was delicious and our server Angie was outstanding!!
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Michelle Provenza
A very unique hotel! You almost feel like you're a person from the same era when it was built (I think of hotels like Hell On Wheels). Great stay and very pleasant, fun staff! More...
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Ford Jacka
Kinda neat to have a great alcoholic drink on the front porch of a southern mansion overlooking St Charles Ave trolly cars and a steady stream of walkers joggers and runners.
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RuthMarie S.
This is totally New Orleans southern style Great for drink inside or on the front porch Great for weddings EngagementsParties Socials Special Birthdays Anniversaries Any kind of intimate event social you can think of My friend had her wedding here It was fabulous We had a wonderful time They really took care of us and attended to our wishes and needs We have been coming here for at least 20 years since college I really enjoy this place The atmosphere is very comfortable relaxed and elegant all at the same time The bartenders really know how to mix They are really professional Come for a visit This place is classic vintage New Orleans ni
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Maximilian Christl
Just the Hit! One of the oldest hotels in USA - the most emphasizig place - one should'nt say old!! Great place to stay - best breakfast - and wonderful service - come and see - even when climbing up the entrance stairs with havy luggage - forgotten when entering the Hall . .. and welcomed by a smiling service - phantastic rooms More...
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Carl Ballard
We had drinks on the patio - very pleasant. Pretty Baby was filmed here.
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Tobe Ornot
Sit on the front porch, relax with a beer or G&T. Peaceful setting.
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michael simons
1 word: Amazing.
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Joe Ruiz
Really cool place
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David Fore
Went to their Sunday jazz brunch, the music and the food was very good.
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Christy Siebers
Classy establishment but was very busy as two events were there for weddings so it was hard to get a drink.
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Jason Russell
Great drinks
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Heidi Harris
Best Historic drinking bar in the Garden district. Live music, veranda or interior. Lovely appointed old rooms. Outstanding bartenders. ..somewhere along the line service such as this has lost it's polish. More...
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Colin Watts
Amazing atmosphere and building! Great bar made us a fabulous mojito and the kitchen makes great crabcakes!
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Shona Phillips
Beautiful building, great drinks
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TripAdvisor Reviewer
Been coming here every time I come to New Orleans. Love the drinks, service and overall ambiance. Affordable champagne bottles and both indoors and porche provide a nice environment. If you are considering stopping here just do it. You won’t regret it. More...
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TripAdvisor Reviewer
Had drinks with friends before dinner at Pascal’s...just a few blocks away. Nice walking distance. Server was excellent. Excellent drink quality. Fun atmosphere both inside and out. Able to seat large group of 10. More...
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Sergio F.
The shrimp and grits was so tasty full of flavor, my wife had the crawfish penne which was also deelish. The waitress was nice and attentive. Great time, great meal and great views. We sat outside and watched as the trolly passed by. More...
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John Protevi
Drinks on the porch never gets old, though it can be a little noisy. Several funky bar rooms inside. Accessible from Quarter or CBD by St Charles streetcar.
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Teresa Szczepaniak
If you are hitting up the Garden District ride the cable car or better yet walk on down and enjoy some cocktails on the porch of The Columns Hotel. Sit back, sip, relax, and enjoy the breezes. More...
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Thomas Kerkovich
Great place for a cocktail
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pangea Av
We had a delightfully delicious brunch on the veranda that we will remember for years to come
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Karen DeDiego
Awesome atmosphere and great old new orleans feel.
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Trey Boone
One of the best bars to have a day drink at in New Orleans.
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Tammy Turner
Beautiful views, a step back in time as far as the beautiful scenery goes, and damn good service and drinks.
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Jennifer H.
This was our first time staying in the upper garden district. We pick the Columns because we saw the porch from the trolley. It didn't disappoint it's historical vibe is wonderful. The rooms are a bit tread bare but have antiques bring out old New Orleans charm. The staff was very friendly. As referring to the other comments about check in not being prompt, just bring some patience . I think you have to keep in mind this in mind when visiting the Deep South. If your from the north things here tend to be more laid back than you might be use too. Just go to the porch and enjoy their awesome Happy Hour as the street cars roll on by. More...
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Brian Medus
Gorgeous place
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Steve Replogle
We held our daughter’s wedding reception here. A very special occasion, then! There was a sumptuous banquet inside a grand room, served and managed by friendly and attentive staff. Outside it was the first day of Mardi Gras, with gigantic …MoreWe held our daughter’s wedding reception here. A very special occasion, then! There was a sumptuous banquet inside a grand room, served and managed by friendly and attentive staff. Outside it was the first day of Mardi Gras, with gigantic and bizarre floats passing along St. Charles Avenue, accompanied by cheers and dancing. It was a memorable experience. More...
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Scott Felt
Atmosphere
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Rachel Smith
It's a beautiful place and the service is great and affordable.
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Rebecca P.
Food was good, we ate outside in the heat because the inside was freezing. Overall I would say you're paying for the atmosphere over the quality of the food. Service was sub par, probably makes for a better bar than restaurant. More...
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Rolonda Mayer
Great Victorian bar and porch! Fab bloody Mary's and great Margaritas. Yummy happy hour too if the still have it. Pretty Baby was filmed here years ago.
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Kathryn Britos-Swain
Lots of history, beautiful home, appetizers and drinks, not for dinner
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Lorenzo Johnson
Great place
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Larry Donnaud
Nice place to visit ❗
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Andy Bourgeois
Total, solid NOLA haunt
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Julien Hache
Bon déjeuner
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Kevin Isaacs Sr. BS MHA/INF
Like the name
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Andre Lecompte
Swanky!! ABITAS!
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Dionisio Marquez Arreaza
Love this place. Iconic New Orleans.
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Karen Filos
The Charm of this Hotel is a Charm of what makes New Orleans so very Special!
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LovinLivin
Visiting? Definitely stop by and check this place out. Beautiful, historic bar that does not require fancy clothes. One can sit inside and admire the old-school woodwork, or sit outside and watch people and streetcars go by on St. Charles …MoreVisiting? Definitely stop by and check this place out. Beautiful, historic bar that does not require fancy clothes. One can sit inside and admire the old-school woodwork, or sit outside and watch people and streetcars go by on St. Charles Ave. Prices are no more than any of the nicer bars in town. To date, the bartenders have been professional and attentive, even when I have been in shorts and a t-shirt. Highly recommend. Just an FYI, not really a late-night place. More...
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Trish Gorson
So retro and elegant. Historical. Good place to visit
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David Mills Snead
Lovely place for afternoon drinks
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Miguel Sarmiento
I spent an splendid evening with some friends in this place. It is great to go for drinks and enjoy with friends. It has outdoor and indoor areas with a classic decoration that goes with the style of the building. The staff was nice and …MoreI spent an splendid evening with some friends in this place. It is great to go for drinks and enjoy with friends. It has outdoor and indoor areas with a classic decoration that goes with the style of the building. The staff was nice and efficient and we had a great time. The area is plenty of old mansions with a rich history so it is interesting and nice. More...
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TripAdvisor Reviewer
Pretty Baby was filmed here and you have a waft of the past spilling over you as you check in, or is that merely a ghost slipping by! It’s a lovely place for a late night drink out on the veranda and breakfast is good. Weddings lift the …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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Recenzent na TripAdvisoru
Pretty Baby bylo natočeno tady a vy máte na to, jak se vám při check-inu prolévá minulost, nebo je to jen duch, který sklouzne! Je to krásné místo pro pozdní noční drink na verandě a snídaně je dobrá. Svatby povzbuzují životní prostředí k …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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Hodnotiteľ na TripAdvisore
Pretty Baby bol natočený tu a vy ste v priebehu minulých rozliatí nad vami, ako ste check in, alebo je to len duch pošmyknutia! Je to krásne miesto na neskoré nočné posedenie na verande a raňajky sú dobré. Svadby zdvihnú životné prostredie …Read more on TripAdvisor More...
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Craig McDaniel
Been here a few times for live music. I like the atmosphere, especially when sitting outside. They have a good bourbon and scotch selection! Don't come too hungry, though. It's small plates. More...
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How do you go about creating the perfect menu for your clients?
Ask if they are focused on a style of service or budget. By focus on style, we can offer a seated meal (fully served, buffet, or a combination of the 2) or casual/reception (light or heavy/stationary hors d' oeuvres or combination of both). At that point, bring forth a menu that has their needs in mind & show how if not exactly what they request, explain how we develop it into what they are asking.
If tackling a budget, ask what they envision spending completely (with or without range), if they have done in past what they had, and prioritize purposes (food & enough for a possible meal or before a meal or after a meal; beverages & if open unlimited is okay or is it business oriented and wish to keep everyone sharp by limiting quantity or types). At that point bring forth an estimate & menu format, showcasing a range of options from high to low, length of time, amount of space, and staffing levels.
After all that, let them know if there is any food or beverage item they are fond of that they do not see to let us know what it is to see if we can make it or propose something similar. Remind them that if it is a dietary or religious condition to have an item(s) we can start with whats on list or look beyond.
What do you love most about your job?
The direct access to everything: clients & staff (owners, co-workers); decision making based upon hopefully asking the questions needed with preparing an alternative; the history & knowledge of experience that serves to put on a grand show for even the smallest of occasions; and that quite a bit of the business is repeat or based on referral.
Why should our clients choose you?
We hope that any client chooses us for the direct access to planning their event, willingness to select from options proposed based off our experience & history, and that their is a comfort level that many of them feel to seek us out for all occasions & refer us to anyone they know would appreciate the same level of service.
