W New Orleans

Infobox skyscraper
building_name= W New Orleans
location= 333 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
roof= 279 feet (85 m)
floor_count= 23
use= Hotel
construction_period= 1982–1984
opening= 1984
architect= DMJM, Eskew + Architects
developer= Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide

W New Orleans is a high-rise building in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana. The building rises 279 feet (85 m). It contains 23 floors, and was completed in 1984. W New Orleans is currently tied with Charity Hospital as the 28th-tallest building in the city. It also stands as the 8th-tallest hotel in New Orleans. The architectural firm who designed the building was DMJM. The structure is an example of modern architecture.

The building houses a 4-star W Hotel with 423 guest rooms.

ee also

* List of tallest buildings in New Orleans
* Buildings and architecture of New Orleans

References

* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=wneworleans-neworleans-la-usa W New Orleans on Emporis]
* [http://skyscraperpage.com/cities/?buildingID=49839 W New Orleans on SkyscraperPage]

External links

* [http://www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=2030 Official site]