Hotel Saint Vincent

The story of Hotel Saint Vincent begins in Ireland in 1813 with the birth of Margaret Haughery, née Gaffney. Margaret, an orphan, eventually made her way to New Orleans in 1835. There she became known locally as “Our Margaret” for her endless community giving and philanthropy. In 1861, Margaret, with money from her successful bakery, founded The Saint Vincent’s Infant Asylum, a refuge for thousands both young and old until it’s closure in the 1970s. In 1884, two years after her death, a statue of her was erected, making it the first public monument to a woman in American history. Today, Margaret Place, a park in the Lower Garden District, is a reminder of the humanitarian who devoted her life to support the people and city of New Orleans. The Hotel Saint Vincent honors the memory and example left by Margaret and her work by being a beacon for both the community and those visiting New Orleans. Located in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, inside a landmark 1861 building, the Hotel Saint Vincent will open in the Spring of 2021. The 75-room hotel, designed by Lambert McGuire Design, honors Saint Vincent’s storied past with highly considered restoration and modern design that compliment the property’s historic character. Inside original wroughtiron gates, an opulent color palette mixes with rich textures and mid-century details, transforming the space into an elegant yet modern hotel with 70s era Italian design elements and unexpected details.