Virgin Hotels will break ground this April on the Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Set in the city’s Warehouse District, the property will be developed by Dallas-based Gatehouse Capital and is slated to open in early 2019.
New York’s CallisonRTKL and locally based firm Mathes Brierre Architects have been tapped to spearhead the design of the 225-room hotel. Virgin Hotels’ vice president of design Teddy Mayer has also enlisted another local design team to deliver an authentic flair.
The new-build project will feature a rooftop pool and lounge, gym, dedicated meeting and event spaces, and the brand’s signature flagship, the Commons Club. The hotel’s location will offer access to the central business district and a variety of restaurants, galleries, and retail.