DISCOVERING
     HOSPITALITY

Beneath the deck lights and the champagne toasts lies a question the industry would rather not answer too loudly: what happens when a virus breaks out on board, and just how safe are you when it does?

Housed inside a restored 19th-century Italianate building, The Monarch Hotel New Orleans blends classic Southern charm with modern luxury amenities. The four-story property has undergone an extensive renovation that preserves the building’s historic character while introducing sophisticated interiors tailored for today’s luxury travelers.

This article examines how AI tools across the concept and design development phases of hospitality projects, from massing and layout exploration to client engagement and decision-making. The central finding is consistent: AI amplifies creative capacity, but the judgement, narrative and intent that distinguish great hospitality design remain entirely human.