This renovated hotel in New Orleans' historic Garden District features a blend of contemporary and antique furnishings, and is decorated with vintage musical instruments as a nod to the city's jazz heritage.
At the Henry Howard Hotel, the historic Antebellum-style building has been refreshed by New York City studio Hunter Mabry Design.

The mansion was designed in 1860s by the hotel's namesake, a prolific architect across the American South, as a pair of townhouses for two sisters.
Its Greek-revival features like Corinthian columns, and galleries with walk-through windows, are typical of the era, and seen across many of the palatial homes in the picturesque neighbourhood.

Now connected as one property, the building has served as guest accommodation for decades, but was recently updated to incorporate modern conveniences while retaining its Southern charm. The team "sought to honour Henry Howard's traditional historic elements while creating a modern and inviting space", according to a statement.

The boutique hotel's 18 rooms feature soaring ceilings, windows and doors, all decorated with a bright palette to amplify the natural light.
Subtly patterned wallpaper offsets dark wooden floors and sections of exposed brickwork, and an eclectic selection of furniture adds a unique touch to each room.

Some feature four-poster beds with slender black frames, while others have space for two queens. Brass instruments like saxophones, trombones and French horns are mounted...