Grand, elegant and modern - the Columns Hotel offers something for everyone. The Columns Hotel offers a unique New Orleans blend of modern amenities and antique decor. Built in 1883 and listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the Columns Hotel is located in the beautiful upper Garden District in New Orleans, Louisiana. Conveniently overlooking the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, the Columns Hotel is minutes away from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, the historic French Quarter, and many shopping districts.