Virgin Hotels opens the doors to New Orleans yesterday, located in the city's artsy Warehouse District, the new hotel delivers thoughtful yet playful references to the city.

The hotel features multiple dining and drinking outlets, including the 13th-floor bar, Dreamboat, a cocktail lounge; The Pool Club, a rooftop pool, restaurant, and bar; Commons Club, the brand's flagship restaurant, bar and lounge, and Funny Library Coffee Shop—plus various meeting and event spaces.

Virgin Hotels New Orleans will feature 238 Chambers, including Grand Chamber Suites and two Penthouses.

"We're excited to officially open our doors in New Orleans," said James Bermingham, Chief Executive Officer of Virgin Hotels.

"This beautiful, new hotel will offer the distinctive 'Virgin' experience travelers know and love, from our inviting Chambers to our dynamic food and beverage offerings. But we also have a real made-in-New Orleans ethos at play here, from the art and design throughout the hotel to the personalized experience we provide our guests through The Know loyalty program and our LUCY mobile app. Virgin Hotels New Orleans will surely offer a window into a city waiting to be explored."

"Each of our hotels embrace the local flavor of the cities they are in, and Virgin Hotels New Orleans is certainly a fun one. The city's welcoming spirit, exciting entertainment, and incredible culinary scene are all things we are excited to bring to life through our hotel. We look forward to becoming a gathering place for the entire community and a destination for both locals and visitors alike," said Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group.