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LEISURE
The
of It All
os1515 Downtown
OS Hotel
Story by Cherie Ward Photos by Arielle Victoria, Madeline Romano and Katherine Sowers
Crave Food Hall
Plans have a way of unraveling at os1515 Downtown—in the best possible way. You arrive with a purpose, maybe dinner or a quick meet-up, and then the evening stretches. Conversations linger. Music drifts through the courtyard.
overnight or simply staying out later than planned.
Crave Food Hall anchors the development, offering a curated mix of chef-driven concepts that reflect both regional flavor and creative ambition. Choice is part of the pleasure here, whether you’re craving something indulgent, familiar, or unexpected. Crave balances variety with quality, making it just as inviting for a casual weekday visit
strangers become regulars.
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Someone pauses to admire the mural, phone halfway out of their pocket. Suddenly, time feels optional.
That sense of ease is no accident.
Situated in downtown Ocean Springs, os1515 is a thoughtfully developed mixed-use destination that offers condo for short-term rental and blends modern coastal architecture with the city’s natural rhythm. Open-air walkways, clean lines, and an intuitive layout give the space a relaxed confidence. Nothing feels forced. Everything feels intentional.
For owners John Oropesa and Jim Hardin, os1515 was always envisioned as an immersive experience—one where dining, lodging, shopping, and live entertainment coexist, creating the feel of a boutique resort without losing its neighborhood soul. Guests can check in, step outside, and let the evening unfold organically, whether they’re staying
as it is for a full night out with friends. Architecturally, os1515 tells the story of its site. The western building, inspired by
French New Orleans design, introduces a softer elegance and is home to boutique shops, a spa, a salon, and a pilates studio. At the center of the development is the Warehouse building, a nod to
the property’s industrial past, which
now hums new downtown energy with Crave on the ground floor and the above residential units.
The courtyard acts as the central link that brings the whole development together. Designed as a gathering place rather than a pass-through, it hosts live music, pop-up events, and community gatherings, while still feeling just as natural on a quiet evening. Framed
by restaurants and shops and softened by string lights overhead, it’s where conversations spill across tables and
Overlooking it all is a three-story mural by internationally renowned muralist Douglas “Hoxxoh” Hoekzema, painted across the south face of the parking garage. Inspired by the local environment and the water paintings of legendary Ocean Springs artist Walter Anderson, the mural anchors os1515 in the city’s artistic legacy while pointing confidently forward.
Designed like a resort but rooted firmly in its surroundings, os1515 doesn’t compete with downtown Ocean Springs—it complements it. You may not plan to stay long, but you’ll quickly realize you just found a place you want to stay for a while.
1515 Government St., Ocean Springs www.os1515.com