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Our story
We are artist-owned, designed, built, and operated, nestled in the Michalopoulos artist studio complex which is located in a historic building dating back to the 1800’s. We hope that your residency here sparks a little artistic independence in your heart.
Our humble hotel is an adventure in wonder and we hope that it will remind you of the graciousness, love and care one experiences in a beloved friend’s home and that you will return to stay whenever life brings you back to the city of New Orleans.
Hotel Pompadour offers 12 outrageously playful, art-saturated suites, each carefully curated with original Michalopoulos artworks. The hotel is a love letter to the historic Faubourg Marigny, one of the last bastions of bohemian culture in America, home to Frenchman Street and stunning Victorian shotguns and Creole cottages.
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Our Rooms
Lux Galactica
Embracing mid-century changes that enveloped the building during its tenure as the Schoen funeral home, adding Bauhaus colors and a school of cosmic fish. This spacious apartment is pure fun. Not to mention it leads to a dreamy courtyard escape.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
1100 ft2 | King Bed, Queen Bed, Twin Bunkbed With Trundle | 7 guests
REGALIA COURTYARD SUITE
An enormous suite painted National Portrait Gallery red, with a bed to match. A fantastical 18th-century hand-carved cabinet door paired with what remained of a 1930’s pink tile floor anchor the hand-plastered bathroom, while a set of suspiciously large sheep gaze at you from their perch over the kitchenette looking out over the tranquil light-filled courtyard. This is all about having fun and a little outrageous ostentation.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
500 ft2 | King Bed | 2 guests
REPOSIA COURTYARD ADA SUITE
It's all about the trees. I mean it's New Orleans so it's about the food and the culture and the Jazz. And then sometimes it's just about looking out at the glorious live oaks. Reposia is a charming oasis that you wouldn't believe is steps away from the music Mecca of America. Staying in this cozy suite will remind you why Louisiana is the State of Gratitude.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
400ft2 | King Bed | 2 guests
PETITE TREEHOUSE
Now we've never been in a European treehouse but if we had this is what we imagine it would be like. An 18th century full-size bed, a writer’s nook, and a bathroom almost as big as the room. This space is all about location, all the way up in the oak trees.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
200 ft2 | King Bed | 2 guests
EMMERALDIA CLASSIC SUITE
Just say no to overhead light! Say it with me: No more sugar, no more salt, no more can lights! Well, we were saying no to overhead lights but in the end we succumbed to peer pressure because some folks wanted to be able to see themselves in the mirror. In this room, you can lose yourself in the tranquil tree-drenched view and ancient hand-hewn beams. This gorgeous North-facing beauty delights in every season.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
400ft2 | King Bed | 2 guests
DUTCH ORANGE STUDIO SUITE
It started with designing a curved bathroom to accommodate a perfectly usable but boring 70’s bathroom sink that came with the building. Next thing you know we're drenching it in Dutch Orange paint, and then we had to add the high-heel cookie jar… Yes sir, I can boogie, boogie woogie all night long.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
300 ft2 | King Bed | 2 guests
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GUSTAVIAN BALCONY SUITE
Inspired by the gloriously warm west-facing light, curves, sunflowers and The Royal Swedish palette, this bright balcony suite is sure to delight.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
500 ft2 | King Bed | 2 guests
GAZING THE TRANQUIL BLUE YONDER STUDIO SUITE
Three curiously mismatched 18th-century windows of similar scale placed way too high up on the wall to see anything but the ancient stable and endless blue southern sky through their wavy hand-poured lead glass windowpanes. This charming space is reminiscent of the very best of southern life spent basking in the glow of the sun porch.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
200 ft2 | King Bed | 2 guests
ORLEANIA BALCONY SUITE
A juxtaposition of drama and cozy luxury envelops this space like the warm west-facing light that glows in the afternoon, begging you to linger just a little bit longer in the pink claw-foot tub. From the balcony you’ll hear live jazz wafting up from Frenchman Street while you dance to the light of the silver crescent.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
500 ft2 | King Bed | 2 guests
WALTZING THE MUSE PETITE
If you travel enough you end up staying in the forgotten room. The cheap one with the terrible view. But we love the view of an ancient tin roof, 200-year-old windows, and chipping paint. And if you put in an Empire chandelier, a soaking tub, and bed from Provence–well maybe you'll feel like waltzing to the ball after all.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
200 ft2 | King Bed | 2 guests
SAINT SWISHUS STUDIO SUITE
A joyous Jazz-Aquatic quarters for all of you fun-loving antiquarians out there. Helen Gillet serenades Saint Swishes in this aqua blue-drenched room. Also, it houses the cutest little kitchenette you've ever seen.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
300 ft2 | King Bed | 2 guests
SULKING ROOM PINK STUDIO SUITE
A soothing and pouty Belle Epoque boudoir charmingly curated with a period green crushed velvet fainting couch, and a petit nook to write your memoirs — this is life in soft focus.
AMENITIES/DETAILS:
300 ft2 | King Bed | 2 guests
Our Community
A Brief History of the Faubourg Marigny
The Faubourg Marigny neighborhood was established in the early 1800’s by prominent Creole Bernard de Marigny on his former plantation, located just down river from the French Quarter. De Marigny created a unique grid-patterned suburb that he sold to a diverse mix of residents, including free people of color and working-class Irish and German immigrants. Throughout the 19th century, the area grew and became home to Creole and Classic Revival cottages as well as ornamented shotgun houses. It developed a distinctive character and was known for its creative spirit.
By the mid-20th century, the Marigny had experienced significant urban decline, due to affluent owners moving to other neighborhoods with indoor plumbing. The neighborhood underwent a renaissance in the 1970s as artists, musicians, and preservationists were drawn to the neighborhood's historic architecture and rich cultural heritage, transforming it into a vibrant cultural hub. Today, the Marigny remains one of New Orleans'most eclectic neighborhoods, with Frenchmen Street continuing to be a world-renowned destination for live music. The area stands as a testament to New Orleans' multicultural spirit, embodying the city's unique blend of architectural innovation, musical tradition, and creative expression.
The Artist
Painter and sculptor James Michalopoulos was born in 1951 in Pennsylvania to a family of architects and painters. In 1981, he moved to New Orleans – drawn to the last bastion of hippie bohemian culture in America – and the city quickly became his muse. He developed a singular style, capturing the musicality and energy of its Creole cottages and shotgun houses in thick impasto paint. This body of work established him as the most influential artist living in the region today. Today, his painting practice explores a multitude of additional themes, including: the natural world, the human psyche, vehicles, animals, and New Orleans cemeteries.
His work has been exhibited all over the world, and he has received numerous accolades, including being named the official artist of the Jazz Fest eight times–more than any other artist. In 2026, a documentary about his life and work titled Michalopoulos: the Art of Celebration will be released.
In addition to his career as an artist, Michalopoulos founded local rum distillery Celebration Distillation – the first in the continental US since prohibition; established Orleania Artist Studios, which provides affordable work spaces for over 100 local artists; and was instrumental in the redevelopment of Covington’s historic downtown. In 2025, he opened the art-filled Hotel Pompadour on the grounds of his studio complex on Elysian Fields.
As steward of the Michalopoulos Foundation, he supports expressiveness in architecture and affordable housing for emerging artists. He remains a passionate preservationist and philanthropist. He still likes to costume for Mardi Gras.
Design Notes
Inspired by New Orleans' rich culture of hospitality, Hotel Pompadour celebrates craftsmanship, care, and artistic expression. Nestled in the historic core of the city, this hotel is a testament to slow, intentional design — where every object has been carefully curated by artists who chose to work mindfully, saving materials, and allowing time for discovery. The space honors the 180-year history of the building and the dedicated crafts people who have transformed it, creating an environment that feels deeply personal and alive with creative spirit.
More than just a place to stay, Hotel Pompadour is an invitation to experience art as a way of life. Created by the artist James Michalopoulos and Tatianna Macchione, the hotel offers a sustainable tourism solution that respects and is inspired by its community. It stands as a sanctuary of wonder, where guests are welcomed with graciousness and invited to feel treasured. This is not just a hotel, but an "art home" that celebrates the humanity of space—a place where care, love, and creativity intersect to create something extraordinary.
OUR LOCATION
The neighborhood is known as the city’s hotbed of creative food, culture, and entertainment. Pompadour is ideally situated one block from the Mississippi, one block from the live music mecca of Frenchman Street and just minutes from the French Quarter, Treme, and Bywater neighborhoods.
