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The Scene – A serene ambiance and stunning appointments make this a favorite of low-key stars such as Paul Newman and Robert Duvall. While you won't find a pool, fitness center or other extras that usually go with a top hotel, it is still arguably one of the city's best. It is actually two 19th-century Creole town houses on opposite sides of Chartres Street,. In each building the entry is a carriageway leading to a sunlit courtyard. – – The Details – The 33 rooms and suites are decorated with European and Louisiana antiques. Soft colors echo the aged pink, sand and…