RESIDENCE INN ON ST. CHARLES AVENUE
This custom nineteen-story Residence Inn by Marriott is the first new high-rise hotel built in New Orleans in over a decade. Faced with a fixed budget and a restricted site in an urban setting, Campo was able to put a contemporary spin on an otherwise residential hotel brand. Using an integrated approach to Architecture and Interior Design, Campo delivered a building that complements 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 also features 250 rooms and 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 provided both architectural and interior design services, resulting in a seamlessly integrated design.
The interior design for this custom project re-imagines the typical Residence Inn brand and elevates the design to fit the building’s prime location in downtown New Orleans. The expanded public space program includes a first floor bar adjacent to the hotel lobby, and a second floor breakfast area with outdoor terrace, meeting rooms, and a fitness center. The design for the guest rooms uses an open suite layout to maximize the views from the room’s wall-to-wall, 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.