NEW ORLEANS—New Castle Hotels and Resorts has opened a Fairfield Inn and Suites in the area.
Under the direction of local architect John T. Campo Associates, the property, built in 1910, underwent a $10-million transformation and utilized historic tax credits for the preservation of the building’s facade and interior structures.
“New Castle has a long history of rescuing high-potential historic buildings and transforming them into top-performing, modern hotels that reflect their original character,” said Gerry Chase, president and COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts. “This Fairfield Inn and Suites, in the center of New Orleans Central Business District, threads the needle of evolving guest expectations by combining the best attributes of this popular Marriott brand, and the destination-specific details and influences that speak to contemporary travelers.”
Chase cited the 13-foot ceilings in the guestrooms, exposed original brick interior walls and support beams, and the building’s façade as noteworthy examples of the hotel’s historic character. Jazz-themed lobby decor and a full-service bar, 346Blu, pay homage to the city’s vibrant music scene and elevate the hotel beyond the traditional Fairfield prototype.
New Castle acquired the hotel in April 2015 and Rockbridge Capital provided financing for the project.