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Five-story French Quarter-adjacent hotel approved on HDLC appeal
New Orleans
Summary
The Council reversed the Historic District Landmarks Commission and let an 81,258-square-foot, five-story hotel proceed at 621 Elysian Fields. Councilmember Thomas dissented; Harris recused.
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Last discussed Jan 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
The developer and supporters of new hotel investment near the Marigny.
⚠️Who could be affected
Preservation advocates who opposed the scale of new construction in a historic district.
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