International House Hotel

What International House Hotel does

International House Hotel is a privately held boutique hotel operator headquartered at 221 Camp Street in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, founded circa 1998 by converting the city's historic Beaux-Arts World Trade Center building into the first boutique hotel in New Orleans. The company operates 117 rooms, suites, and penthouses designed by LM Pagano and Sean Cummings, with on-site food and beverage (Loa, a candlelit cocktail bar led by mixologist Alan Walter; Kenji Omakase, a Japanese omakase restaurant), and an amenity fee of $15 per night covering WiFi, bikes, fitness, and concierge services.

The business extends well beyond a single hotel into a portfolio of iconic New Orleans event and venue assets: Kingsway (a 12,000 sq ft private residence/event venue in the French Quarter with recording-studio legacy), Entrepreneurs Row (a ~7,500 sq ft conference center with 100 Mbps wireless in an 1887 cast-iron building), Rice Mill Rooftop, Rice Mill Pool (opening Spring 2026), Bywater Studios (38 artist studios opening Spring 2026), Bywater Farms (urban farm-to-fork venue opening Spring 2027), Patina bar, and The Apartment (Loft 523). Revenue is generated primarily through room bookings (quote-based via Synxis-powered direct website), event venue rentals (Kingsway starts at $9,000 per 4-hour event; Rice Mill Rooftop at $3,750 flat fee for 3 hours), F&B operations, and amenity fees. Distribution is direct-to-consumer with strong direct-booking incentives and earned-media coverage in Travel & Leisure, Forbes, Robb Report, NY Times Magazine, Southern Living, and US News & World Report. The property's differentiators are its art collection (two original BANKSY murals, a Herman Leonard photography estate collection, and the Magdalena Gallery), 25+ years of seven annual cultural rituals, and curated local programming via the 'Favorite Haunts' neighborhood guide.

Name

International House Hotel

Legal name

International House Hotel

Website

https://ihhotel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

International House Hotel is a privately held boutique hotel operator in downtown New Orleans running 117 rooms plus a portfolio of iconic event venues (Kingsway, Entrepreneurs Row, Rice Mill Rooftop, Bywater Studios, Bywater Farms) and F&B outlets (Loa bar, Kenji Omakase), serving leisure travelers, corporate groups, and wedding/event clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Traveler Accommodation (7211)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Luxury Hotels (City Luxury) (THAGACAE), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Boutique hotel accommodations
• Cocktail bar services
• Japanese omakase dining
• Corporate meeting venues
• Wedding reception venues

Headquarters

HQ city

New Orleans

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Revenue: Primary revenue from 117 rooms, suites, and penthouses. Room categories include King Rooms (325 sq ft), Queen Rooms (325 sq ft), Garden Kings (400 sq ft), Panoramic Corner Kings (400 sq ft), Rockstar rooms (340 sq ft), Double Rooms (400 sq ft), Accessible Queen Rooms (325 sq ft), Cosmopolitan Corner Suites (600 sq ft), Metropolitan Suites (600 sq ft), Studio Penthouses (400 sq ft), Cityscape Penthouses (704 sq ft), and Muse Penthouses (900 sq ft).
2. Food and Beverage: Revenue from Loa Bar (candlelit cocktail bar, Sunday-Thursday 5-10pm, Friday-Saturday 4-11pm) and Kenji Omakase Japanese restaurant. Bar service contracted for events at Kingsway, Rice Mill Rooftop, and other venues.
3. Event Venue Rental: Revenue from renting iconic event venues including Kingsway (starting at $9,000 for 4-hour event), Rice Mill Rooftop ($3,750 flat fee for 3-hour event), Entrepreneurs Row meeting spaces, and other event locations.
4. Amenity Fee: $15 plus tax per night amenity fee covering guest services, citrus water, Wall Street Journal, coffee service, WiFi, bikes, and fitness center access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International House Hotel operates a 117-room boutique hotel in downtown New Orleans, offering rooms, suites and penthouses alongside food and beverage service at Loa Bar & Lounge and Kenji Omakase. It also rents meeting and event space through Entrepreneurs Row, Kingsway, Rice Mill Rooftop and Rice Mill Pool.

Product overview

International House Hotel is a boutique hotel property offering a unified hospitality experience centered on 117 rooms, suites, and penthouses in downtown New Orleans. The property operates multiple food and beverage venues including Loa Bar & Lounge (a candlelit cocktail destination) and Kenji Omakase (Japanese restaurant), along with an extensive portfolio of event and wedding venues including Entrepreneurs Row Conference Center, Kingsway, Rice Mill Rooftop, and Rice Mill Pool. The hotel differentiates through curated amenities (24-hour concierge, art collection featuring original BANKSY murals, Herman Leonard photography), special offers for direct bookings, and a neighborhood guide program showcasing local New Orleans culture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Loa: Hotel bar and lounge featuring cocktails, candlelit ambiance, and live music events such as Lilith in Loa series.
• Kenji Omakase
• Kingsway
• Entrepreneurs Row
• Rice Mill Rooftop
• Rice Mill Pool
• Bywater Studios
• Bywater Farms
• Patina
• The Apartment

Products and services

• Hotel Rooms, Suites, and Penthouses Accommodation inventory of 117 downtown New Orleans rooms, suites and penthouses. Offerings include King, Queen, Garden King, Panoramic Corner King, Rockstar and Double rooms; Accessible Queen rooms; Metropolitan and Cosmopolitan Corner suites; and Studio, Cityscape and Muse penthouses. Rooms include features such as custom linens, local photography, Klipsch Bluetooth speakers and marble bathrooms.
• Loa Bar & Lounge Candlelit cocktail bar and lounge serving New Orleans-style cocktails and an inventive beverage program. Loa is open Sunday through Thursday from 5-10pm and Friday through Saturday from 4-11pm, and its bar service is also contracted for events.
• Kenji Omakase Japanese omakase dining experience in which dishes combine flavors, textures and colors in accordance with traditional Japanese culinary traditions.
• Entrepreneurs Row Conference Center Two-story conference center spanning nearly 7,500 square feet, with a 1,716-square-foot ballroom, 2,336-square-foot conference room, breakout spaces and a sky-lit atrium. The facility provides 100 Mbps wireless service, modern audiovisual equipment and a catering kitchen.
• Kingsway Private residence and event venue in the French Quarter with 12,000 square feet of space, recording-studio history, a floor-to-ceiling Swarovski chandelier, chef's kitchen and art collection. Capacity is 40 seated or 200 standing, with rentals starting at $9,000 for a four-hour event.
• Rice Mill Rooftop Rooftop event venue spanning 3,500 square feet with cabana lounge seating, a 26-foot Calacatta Gold marble dining table, a wireless sound system and 250-degree views of the river, skyline and Bywater neighborhood. Capacity is 200 seated or 250 standing, with a $3,750 flat fee for a three-hour event.
• Rice Mill Pool Pool venue featuring a 55-foot saline lap pool within landscaped grounds containing Queen Palms, jasmine, Sicilian lemon trees and a Buddha sculpture. The site also displays “YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL” graffiti by @polaroid_kid.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100 Mbps wireless speeds in conference center - first in city
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Loa Bar - Alan WaltercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAlan Walter serves as 'Spirit Handler' and Creative Director for Loa Bar. Recognized as one of nation's most talented mixologists, crafts his own bitters using fresh produce from local growers and Asian markets. Bar service contracted for events at Kingsway, Rice Mill Rooftop, and other venues. Brings uncommon excellence and passion, treating cocktails as art.
• Hilary HaniffminorOthersCertified sommelier and seasoned bartender blending hospitality, cellar expertise, and inventive beverage programs to elevate service, build clientele, and craft memorable experience-driven bar environments at Loa.
• Mammoth Coffee Company - JonathanminorOthersJonathan, founder of Mammoth Coffee Company - a hidden gem, small-batch roaster located a few blocks from the hotel. Their coffee served from 7:00-10:30 AM as part of amenity offering.
• Retrospec BikesminorOthersHotel fleet of beautiful Chatham Plus cruisers by Retrospec bikes. Bikes available for guests to ride Crescent Park, Mississippi River, and neighborhood waterfront from Uptown/Garden District to Marigny, Bywater and Lower Ninth. First come, first serve.
• Mountain Valley Spring WaterminorOthersMountain Valley Spring Water flows through Ouachita Mountains into granite aquifers. Served at the White House, International House, and guests' houses. Two bottles - glass never plastic - provided as amenity.
• Design Team - LM Pagano, Brooks Graham, Sean CummingscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDesign trio of architect Brooks Graham, designer LM Pagano, and owner Sean Cummings created hotel's distinctive aesthetic. LM Pagano also designed Kingsway with Wayne Troyer. Pagano known for 'unexpected moments of pristine yet tattered grace' reflecting New Orleans style.
• Daniel LanoisminorOthersEsteemed music producer who owned and operated Kingsway Studio during 1990s - possibly the most prolific recording studio in the world. Legendary names recorded there including U2, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Pearl Jam, Peter Gabriel, R.E.M., Robbie Robertson, Sheryl Crow, Iggy Pop, Blind Melon, Cowboy Mouth.
• Herman Leonard Photography EstateminorOthersHotel features impressive array of timelessly beautiful black and white photographs by Herman Leonard - described as 'the most gifted jazz photographer this nation has ever known.' Photography also described as gracing 'the walls of the White House, the Smithsonian and our House.'

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Loft 523 (sister property): Sister property under Sean Cummings' ownership in New Orleans, offering loft-style accommodations — adjacent within the same portfolio ecosystem and comparable boutique operating model.

Direct peers

• Hotel Monteleone: Historic full-service hotel in the French Quarter with rooftop pool, Carousel Bar, and event venues — comparable heritage boutique property serving overlapping leisure and event segments.
• Maison de la Luz: Highly curated luxury boutique hotel in New Orleans with art-driven design and intimate scale — comparable design-led, content-rich boutique competitor.
• Ace Hotel New Orleans: Boutique lifestyle hotel in downtown New Orleans with on-site F&B, art-forward design, and a creative-culture positioning — closely comparable boutique competitor targeting similar design-conscious travelers.
• The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel: Iconic luxury hotel in downtown New Orleans with multiple event venues, F&B outlets, and rich historical character — directly comparable upscale full-service competitor in the same market.
• Windsor Court Hotel: Luxury full-service hotel in New Orleans with high-end suites, restaurant, and tea service — comparable upscale competitor with similar event and leisure demand.
• The Pontchartrain Hotel: Boutique hotel in the Garden District of New Orleans with multiple restaurants and event spaces — comparable independent, design-forward full-service hotel in the same metro.
• The Eliza Jane: Independent boutique hotel in downtown New Orleans housed in a historic building with curated design and on-site dining — directly comparable upscale boutique positioning.
• The Chloe New Orleans: Boutique hotel in New Orleans with restaurant, bar, and pool in a converted historic mansion — comparable small-footprint, design-forward full-service peer.

Emerging players

• 21c Museum Hotels: Multi-property boutique hotel brand with integrated contemporary art museums, restaurants, and event spaces — comparable business model of pairing boutique lodging with destination art programming and F&B venues.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/internationalhousehotel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-house-hotel

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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