Southern Hotel, Covington
About the Hotel
Rooms and Suites
The Southern Hotel provides various room types, including deluxe double-double bedrooms and traditional king bedrooms. Rooms feature waffle knit robes, LCD screen TVs, mini refrigerators, in-room safes, bedside outlets for mobile charging, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Each room includes ironing facilities and a hairdryer. The King ADA rooms feature Audubon prints, custom headboards, plantation shutters, a traditional writing desk, and an elegant walk-in shower designed for limited mobility. The Walker Percy Suite includes a separate living room area, a deluxe pillow-top mattress, a record player, and a large marble bathroom with dual vanities, a garden tub, and a separate shower. The Thomas Sully Suite is a VIP suite with a living room area and an attached king bedroom. The Hibiscus Suite features custom floral wallpaper and colorful modern furnishings, with en suite bathrooms in each bedroom. The Dragonfly suite features custom dragonfly wallpaper and an elegant walk-in shower. The Palm Suite features custom palm leaf wallpaper and colorful modern furnishings.
Onsite Dining
The hotel's restaurant, The Gloriette, is led by Chef Alex Harrell and features local and French-inspired cuisine. The restaurant's lush indoor garden setting includes verdant murals. The Gloriette is open daily and serves brunch on weekends. Cypress Bar offers beer and whiskey tastings, live music, Walker Percy Wednesdays, and Hers Day every Thursday, with happy hour specials. The Gloriette will open in the next few months. Menus are prepared and executed by the hotel's executive chef, Steven Marsella.
Leisure and Facilities
The Southern Hotel features a plunge pool and a courtyard. Guests have access to a fitness center. Complimentary parking is available. The Greenwood, located 3 miles away, features the Jasmine Courtyard, the Grand Oaks Ballroom, and the Acorn Room and Terrace. The Grand Oaks Ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows, Italian marble floors, and hand-painted murals by Grahame Menage. The Jasmine Courtyard features a French Quarter-style patio. The Acorn Terrace features a 400-year-old live oak.
Location and Access
The Southern Hotel is in Covington, Louisiana, about an hour's drive from New Orleans. The hotel is set among art galleries, restaurants, and shops, including the historic H.J. Smith & Sons General Store and Museum. Nearby landmarks include the Covington Trailhead Museum, the Abita Springs Trailhead Museum, and the St. Tammany Art Association. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 70 km away. The historic district offers a perfect day-trip destination.
Hotel Services
The Southern Hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Laundry service and business services are available for an extra charge. Meeting and event spaces are equipped to accommodate executive and social events. The hotel's experienced hospitality staff can assist with event decor, photography, food, and drink. The Camellia Ballroom accommodates 120 in a classroom setup, 85 at crescent rounds, or 144 at rounds. The Camellia Sunroom accommodates 50 cocktail or 48 seated. The Olympia Room accommodates 27 seated U-shaped with AV or 32 at rounds without AV. The Cabana Room accommodates 12 as a conference setup. Complimentary parking is available for registered hotel guests, with overflow parking available on the corner of Vermont Street and East Gibson Street.
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Getting around
A list of all available modes of transport
Facilities
General
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Coffee shop
Sports & Fitness
- Exercise gym
- Fitness studio
Services
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Hearing impaired services
- Wake up service
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting room
Children
- Paid babysitting/ Child services
- Children's pool
- Kids club
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Garden area
- Spa centre
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
