The exterior facade of The Garden District Hotel in New Orleans. Credit: Sara Essex Bradley/The Garden District Hotel The Garden District Hotel The hotel has a tropical-themed bar and a heated saltwater pool with the only swim-up bar in New Orleans.The hotel sits on a quiet corner in the tree-lined streets of the historic Garden District, but is within walking distance of the city's many museums, restaurants, and bars.Guests can also access the adults-only sibling property, The Blackbird, where a foliage-flanked pool and evening cocktails create an inviting vibe. I’m no stranger to New Orleans, a city I have excitedly visited for more than 20 years. Though the French Quarter’s frenetic pace is a major draw for first-time visitors, it’s the neighborhoods beyond Bourbon Street that reveal the city’s many layers.…