Grove XXIII

Higgins Hotel and Conference Center

ClientThe National WWII Memorial, Inc.
Statusbuilt
SectorHospitality
Created to honor the legacy of World War II while embracing the elegance of the Art Deco era, the Higgins Hotel & Conference Center is an integral part of the National WWII Museum’s vision for its expanding campus in New Orleans.
Client
The National WWII Memorial, Inc.
Sector
Hospitality
Location
New Orleans, LA
Status
built
Time span
Completed 2019
Size
230 Rooms; 10,700 sf of Conference Center
Team
Jim Wurst, John Nichols, Adolfo Reyna, Patrick Busteed, Rob Dajer, Jaime Mantilla, Stefany Roth, Luis Villiers, Kenny Gauthreaux, Michael De Souza

In Louisiana’s storied Warehouse District, a new chapter unfolds—one that draws inspiration from the elegance of Art Deco and the enduring legacy of World War II. The building stands as both tribute and continuation, connecting visitors to history through every thoughtful detail. The Higgins Hotel & Conference Center, operated by Hostmark Hospitality Group, includes 230 guestrooms across 8 levels, with 35 suites and one Presidential Suite. Guests experience a full suite of amenities, from a rooftop bar with views of the city to a ground-floor restaurant with private dining. Other features include a 1,200-square-foot fitness center, business center, concierge lounge, and lobby bar—all seamlessly integrated to support the hotel’s dual role as a refined hospitality destination and a working conference facility.

The hotel features more than 10,700 square feet of flexible meeting and event space, including a 6,800-square-foot conference center and six additional meeting rooms.

“The design is inspired by the Art Deco style of the 1940s, honoring the historical period that the museum uncovers and serving as a transcendent experience of such a celebratory, elegant and romantic era. The hotel and conference center undoubtedly stands as a timeless destination for guests.”

Adolfo Reyna
Adolfo Reyna
Vice President

ORIGINAL PROJECT RENDERINGS

Partner In Charge

Jim Wurst
Jim Wurst
Legacy Partner
Adolfo Reyna
Adolfo Reyna
Vice President

Project Lead

Adolfo Reyna
Adolfo Reyna
Vice President

Project Team

John Nichols
John Nichols
Founder and Legacy Partner
Patrick Busteed
Patrick Busteed
Senior Vice President
Jaime Mantilla
Jaime Mantilla
Associate
Robert Dajer
Robert Dajer
Associate
Stefany Roth
Stefany Roth
Associate
Luis Villiers
Luis Villiers
Senior Associate
Kenneth Gauthreaux
Kenneth Gauthreaux
Senior Associate