Life moves at a different tempo at The Mercantile Hotel. Heavy wooden beams and soaring brick walls remind you of the building's industrial past, while spacious suites make it easy to spread out. The rooms feel less like a hotel and more like your creative friend's French Quarter apartment—complete with an enviable record collection and the best stories about New Orleans. At night, mysterious footsteps remind you that you're not alone in this historic space.

Where even the resident ghosts seem to appreciate a good sax solo.

Vinyl record players in every suite let you set your own New Orleans soundtrack, while blackout curtains make it possible to sleep in and fully enjoy the bed's sumptuous linens after a night exploring the city's endless festivities. Oversized towels and plush bathrobes add a touch of luxury, while separate living spaces mean you can entertain friends without feeling cramped. With exposed brick walls, beamed ceilings, and expansive city or river views, the suites balance the building's industrial past with modern comforts, creating an inviting, stylish retreat.

Drop into The Confectionary Bar and savor a cocktail that would make the old sugar barons proud. Its signature Cotton Candy Cocktail has become a French Quarter legend. On game days, locals gather for Saints watch parties, making it the perfect spot to enjoy a drink while cheering on the home team. Just steps away, you'll find some of the city's most innovative restaurants, where celebrated chefs are reimagining New Orleans cuisine in beautifully converted warehouses and historic spaces.

The Mercantile Hotel embraces its resident spirits with the same warmth it shows its living guests. Some guests say there's something oddly comforting about sharing space with these friendly paranormal entities as if they're still watching over the building they once knew so well. After all, in New Orleans, history never really stays in the past.