New Orleans' Saint Hotel Named One of Best New Hotels in the World

With over 3,000 hotels having opened last year, T+L editors and reporters traveled around the world visiting numerous hotels and selected the list of 50 new and renovated properties within six categories: City, Rustic, Design, Resort, Beach, and Renovation. The Saint Hotel was among the hotels featured in the City category. The complete list of hotels can be viewed at www.travelandleisure.com/articles/it-list-the-best-new-hotels.

“We could not be more thrilled that after being open for just three months, The Saint has been selected for Travel + Leisure's prestigious 2012 It List. This is an honor all hotels strive to achieve. This year's list includes some incredible properties, and we are honored to be among them,” says Mark Wyant, owner and developer of The Saint Hotel.

In addition to The Saint Hotel, the list includes some of the country's premier properties such as Hotel Americano in New York, Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, and Washington School House in Park City, Utah. Travel + Leisure's Facebook fans will have also access to deals of up to 44 percent off select T+L 2012 It list properties, including The Saint Hotel.

After a more than $45 million dollar purchase and transformation, The Saint Hotel provides the ultimate in luxury lifestyle destination, whether traveling for business or pleasure. The hotel offers guests a new and contemporary feel, while still capturing the sparkling charm and romance of New Orleans.

Each of The Saint's 166 guest rooms offers a tranquil and casual opulence that soothe and stimulate the senses. The sleek and modern, yet cozy, rooms let guests indulge in the finest amenities such as luxurious Egyptian cotton linens, complimentary in-room WiFi, and lavish Niven Morgan signature bath products.

The 8-story Saint Hotel is home to the live jazz venue, Burgundy Bar. The Chicago Speakeasy style lounge pays tribute to the music of Louis Armstrong, featuring live music several nights a week. The sixty-seat Burgundy Bar features deep burgundy walls, stunning burgundy Venetian glass chandeliers and deep red banquettes, all providing the space with a fun, bordello chic ambiance.

The Saint Hotel is proud to be New Orleans' first and only member of Marriott's prestigious portfolio of Autograph Collection Hotels. Autograph Collection is an evolving ensemble of strikingly independent luxury hotels, selected for their bold originality, rich character, and uncommon details. The Saint was also included in Conde Nast Traveler's 2012 Hot List of the hottest new hotels around the world which was announced in May.

“I wanted to create a new, different and exciting hotel choice for the millions of travelers who come to this beautiful City on the Bayou. I feel we have done just that with The Saint's timeless yet eclectic merging of the past and present,” says Mark Wyant. “We couldn't have asked for a better response from everyone since our opening, and we look forward to many more great years to come!”