The Drifter Hotel, New Orleans, LA
The Drifter Hotel is a 20-key boutique hotel located in New Orleans, LA. The Drifter is a member of Design Hotels™ by Starwood Hotels & Resorts and was created for the global nomads looking for an experience off the beaten path. Kupperman Companies acquired, repositioned, and developed the derelict yet historic hotel in partnership with CSM Investments, LLC and Sandstone Developments. Designed by Nicole Cota Studio, the property features murals and artwork by artists Alexandra Kilburn, Scott Sturgill, and Butch Anthony. The hotel features a heated salt-water pool, bar, coffee shop, event spaces, live music and hosts a rotating cast of food pop-ups serving global cuisine. Winner of the 2018 Louisiana Landmarks Society Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation.