The Drifter Hotel

Thanks to its retro “motel” sign out front, this unassuming low-rise seems at first glance like a forgotten 1950s anachronism. But look past the period-piece signage and The Drifter reveals itself as an exercise in modernized nostalgia, both in terms of design and concept. With a name inspired by the iconoclastic Beat Generation of postwar America, the property is a playful respite from New Orleans’ expected offerings, shining a light on a newly hip side of the city by acting as a melting pot for the local and global “drifters” who end up there. For your wedding day you and your guests an enjoy a singular menu on your wedding day. In addition to a café serving up specialty coffee from La Colombe and baked goodies, the culinary program sees a rotation of a variety of food trucks and on-property pop-ups that offer a host of ever-changing tastes. Choices from Mexico City to Haiti, Colombia, and beyond. Your wedding day is one to make memories of a lifetime, and The Drifter is a once-in-a-lifetime locale for your big day.