NOPSI HOTEL
At NOPSI, everyone's a local, even those who journey from afar. There's nowhere else quite like us when it comes to hotels in New Orleans. From oversized suites and a rooftop bar and pool to atmospheric dining and genuinely personal service, we offer the kind of welcome that feels less like a hotel stay and more like coming home.
Above the Grid
Public Service
Henry’s Gin Bar
1920s
The Roaring Twenties was a decade defined by flappers, radio empires, the Art Deco movement and rapid technological advancements. NOPSI gleans its name from the acronym for New Orleans Public Service, Inc., which was once the transit, electricity and gas company powering New Orleans.
1927
NOPSI Building Constructed — Designed by acclaimed Louisiana-based architectural firm Favrot and Livaudais, the nine-story brick headquarters of New Orleans Public Service, Inc. swung open its doors in 1927, welcoming generations of locals who frequented the lobby halls to pay utility bills and purchase trolley car tokens.
1980
NOPSI Headquarters Relocated — The New Orleans Public Service Inc. ran the city’s electric, gas systems, and public transit systems up until 1980. NOPSI later became Entergy New Orleans and moved out of the building at 317 Baronne Street. (Fun fact: manhole covers throughout the city still bear the NOPSI acronym.)
2011
Historic Landmark Declared — In 2011, the building was declared a historic landmark by the Historic District Landmarks Commission, its architecture and design embodying distinguishing characteristics from a bygone era. We’re talking terrazzo floors, original stone-top counters in the lobby where utility customers used to pay their bills, and the ballroom’s 24-foot-high crane and tracks, which were once used to move electrical equipment to storage vaults for repair.
2017
NOPSI Hotel Opens — New Orleans Public Service, Inc.’s former headquarters at 317 Baronne Street, which stood abandoned for decades, was transformed into the 217-room NOPSI Hotel. Fun fact: the restored landmark was originally designed to have the upper floors illuminated entirely with indirect lighting, giving way to the hotel’s distinctive sweeping windows, high ceilings and stunning natural light.
2022
A Living Legacy — Fast-forward to present day and the former headquarters of the New Orleans Public Service Inc. continues serving as a powerful symbol of the city’s Jazz Age past while pointing to its possibility-filled future. Reborn as a luxury hotel catering to young, sophisticated travelers, NOPSI New Orleans boasts spacious suites, a rooftop pool and bar, ample indoor and outdoor meeting space, easy access to the action of Bourbon Street and the French Quarter and is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and a member of the Historic Hotels of America.
historic SOUL. local HEART.
WE'D LOVE TO HOST YOUR NEXT CELEBRATION
New Orleans was born to celebrate, and so were we. As a city that gave the world Jazz, there's an energy here that makes every occasion feel bigger, warmer, and more alive. At NOPSI, we've built spaces that honor that spirit, and we'd like to think we do it better than most New Orleans hotels. Whether you're planning a wedding, a social gathering, or a business event, our venues are as versatile as they are beautiful, and our team is here to make every detail feel effortless.
Meetings
Host productive gatherings in versatile spaces designed for focus and flow, where modern amenities and historic character come together for seamless meetings and events.
Weddings
Celebrate your special day in distinctive settings that blend timeless architecture with contemporary elegance, creating a beautiful backdrop for unforgettable moments.
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NEW ORLEANS
Located in the Central Business District, less than a 5 minute walk from Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, NOPSI Hotel is near the action yet just removed enough to foster a sense of escape.
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