Entering the Hotel Provincial, with its checkerboard marble floors and tall windows, is like stepping into an antebellum world with air conditioningone of its attractions for history-minded vacationers who stay here. The New Orleans hotel comprises a collection of landmark buildings that include a former military hospital and circa-1830s living quarters. Spaces are furnished with antiques and art with a French accent. Hotel Provincial is surrounded by four outdoor garden patios and two swimming pools. The hotel features the award-winning restaurant Stella! Continental breakfast is served in the lobby daily. Guests have discounted access to fitness facilities 11 blocks away. Amenities include valet parking, banquet facilities, and concierge services at the front desk.