HRI Hospitality LLC (HRIH) has added the Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue to its portfolio of lifestyle and legacy-driven hotels. The company will manage and oversee operations at the 252-room property.
“The Hilton New Orleans St. Charles Avenue is a natural addition to our growing portfolio and reflects our strong belief in the long-term performance of the New Orleans market,” said Michael Coolidge, chief investment and development officer, HRIH. “New Orleans is our hometown and given our deep roots and decades of experience in the city, we understand this market as well as anyone. We’re proud to create the next chapter for this iconic hotel and look forward to enhancing the guest experience while honoring its storied past.”
Originally constructed in 1926 as the Louisiana Masonic Temple and one of the city’s earliest skyscrapers, the property is listed with Historic Hotels of America and offers 24 suites, 32 Executive Level rooms and expansive corner guestrooms.
Located in New Orleans’ Central Business District, the hotel is close to the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Canal Street and the Arts District. It offers more than 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, including the historic Grand Chapel and restored ballrooms. Onsite amenities include a restaurant, 24-hour fitness center, business center, lobby with ample lounge seating, valet parking and pet-friendly accommodations.
In early 2026, the hotel will embark on an extensive, property-wide repositioning led and overseen by HRIH’s in-house construction management team, HCI Construction. The renovation will encompass all public areas; meeting and event spaces; guestrooms—including the addition of multiple presidential suites; and a new lobby bar. A key objective of the project is to uncover and celebrate the storied history of the building while reimagining its design to reflect the spirit of New Orleans, according to the company.
