The Whitney Hotel in the Central Business District sits adjacent to the U.S. federal buildings, making this member of the Wyndham family ideal for folks in New Orleans doing business with the Feds or in many of the area's corporate offices. But for leisure travelers and others who want to cut loose, the nationally registered landmark stands a half mile from the French Quarter, boisterous Bourbon Street and close to the shops, street performers, artisans and soothsayers of Jackson Square. The 1890 hotel embraces its former banking life, with an enormous vault that now serves as the focus for events and private dining. The registration desk includes the original teller cases. Speaking of dining, the Whitney is home to the brand new Roth's Steak Knife, featuring local seafood specialties and steaks. Decorated in traditional French themes, pecan and caramel colors, and painted walls rather than standard wallpaper, the 93 guest rooms feature fancy accommodations, such as raised beds with pillow top mattresses, Bath and Body Works bath amenities, custom bed linens, work desks, ergonomic chair and shower massages. Guests also can work out in the hotel's fitness center, get work done with the Whitney's business services and surf the 'Net in the lobby with wireless access. Being close to all the sites synonymous with New Orleans, the Whitney Hotel a Wyndham Historic Hotel provides leisure and business travelers with the accommodations and ideal lodging they seek right in the thick of things. &nbsp