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The Roosevelt New Orleans, The Waldorf Astoria Collection
The Roosevelt New Orleans is a classic New Orleans hotel in every sense – an architectural gem and historic landmark steps away from the French Quarter.
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Room Descriptions
King Bed Deluxe Room
The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel offers chic styling and modern amenities. This room features one king bed with down-filled comforters and 300-thread count sheets. Additional amenities include a flat-screen TV, desk, bathrobes and refreshment centers. This is a non-smoking room.
The bathroom has a shower only.
Amenities Include: Air conditioning, In-room safe, Mini bar, Alarm clock, Desk, Wireless Internet access (For a fee), Shower only, Television, Flatscreen television, Radio, MP3 player docking station, Pillowtop mattressesTwo Queens Deluxe
The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel offers chic styling and modern amenities. This room features two queen beds with down-filled comforters and 300-thread count sheets. Additional amenities include a flat-screen TV, desk, bathrobes and refreshment centers. This is a non-smoking room.
The bathroom has a combination tub / shower.
Amenities Include: Air conditioning, In-room safe, Mini bar, Alarm clock, Desk, Wireless Internet access (For a fee), Combined shower and bathtub, Television, Flatscreen television, Radio, MP3 player docking station, Pillowtop mattressesDescription
The Roosevelt New Orleans is an iconic hotel in New Orleans – a grand hotel with a history as robust and fascinating as the building itself. Tucked away on a side street in downtown New Orleans just two blocks from the French Quarter and major streetcar lines, a stay at the Roosevelt New Orleans hotel offers the ultimate New Orleans experience.
Spend just a few minutes walking through the Roosevelt's gorgeous, block-long gleaming wood and tile lobby, and you'll know why this popular New Orleans hotel is an ideal setting for glamorous destination weddings in New Orleans, romantic weekend getaways, and luxury vacations in New Orleans.
Inside The Roosevelt, luxury, history and hospitality are intertwined to make it one of the most unique hotels in New Orleans and one of the top destination hotels for visitors. From the flawlessly restored Sazerac Bar to the famous Blue Room (where luminaries like Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and Tony Bennett court) to Domenica, chef John Besh's contemporary Italian restaurant, the Roosevelt New Orleans embodies the spirit of New Orleans past and present.
Opened in 1893, The Roosevelt New Orleans gained fame for its opulent décor and world-class dining and entertainment. The Roosevelt, which was renamed The Fairmont in 1965, was a regular scene for Hollywood stars and politicos, including president John F. Kennedy and legendary Louisiana governor Huey P. Long, who maintained a suite on the 12th Floor.
After extensive damage during Hurricane Katrina, the property remained closed until The Fairmont was purchased and renovated into a Waldorf Astoria Collection property to the tune of $170 million and reopened in 2009.
The Roosevelt has 504 non-smoking guest rooms, including 135 suites. Luxe touches in each room include 300-thread count sheets, flat-screen televisions, and mini-bars. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The Roosevelt has more than 60,000 square feet of meeting space, including three ballrooms and 23 meeting rooms.
Points of interest in The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel:
- The Sazerac Bar's beautifully restored Art Deco murals depicting New Orleans street scenes by mid-century modernist Paul Ninas. Order a famous Ramos Gin Fizz at the bar – it was Governor Huey P. Long's favorite drink.
- The Blue Room, a sumptuous banquet room that once hosted the city's top entertainment. Sunday Jazz Brunch is served in the Blue Room from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Teddy's Café, a light, modern café in the hotel lobby. The perfect stop for coffee and a snack, or people-watching. (Keep an eye out for celebrities staying at the Roosevelt during months-long film shoots in New Orleans.)
- Domenica, chef John Besh's homage to rustic Northern Italian cuisine. The restaurant's bargain-priced Happy Hour special on pizzas, wine and cocktails is a favorite with locals.
- The Guerlain Spa, one of only three in the United States. Treat yourself to luxury spa treatments and massages at this award-winning spa.
- The Winter Wonderland display. Every holiday season, the block-long lobby of the Roosevelt New Orleans is draped in a canopy of white birch branches covered in hundreds of thousands of twinkling lights. It is a breathtaking vision and holiday tradition that locals and visitors flock to annually.
Hotel tags: historic New Orleans hotels, hotels near the French Quarter, Sazerac Bar, Chef John Besh restaurant Domenica, Guerlain spa, rooftop pool
Hotel Details
504 Rooms, including 135 suites.
John Besh's Domenica, an elegant take on the unique cuisine of rural Italy, prepared with Besh's signature of using only the best local ingredients. Sazerac Restaurant Signature creations delight the palate while the warm ambiance offers the perfect setting. The Blue Room, the spirit of entertainment and service lives on at the Blue Room, Sunday Jazz Brunch. Teddy's Café, an exclusive coffee and sweets shot committed to the time-honored, coffee-making tradition of New Orleans. The Rooftop Bar, amidst the urban paradise of the Roosevelt pool and garden terrace, an open-air bar featuring a menu of light delectable bites and cool, refreshing drinks.
The Blue Room, the spirit of entertainment and service lives on at the Blue Room, Sunday Jazz Brunch, every Sunday from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm, guests are treated to creations by executive chef Stefan Kauth and the sounds of the James Rivers Movement.
The Sazerac Bar, restored to reflect the spirit of the original establishment.
Jackson Square, French Quarter, Harrah's Casino, The National WWII Museum, Sudubon Insectarium, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, New Orleans Museum of Art, The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, The Historic New Orleans Collection, City Park, Audubon Park.
Heated Outdoor Pool and hot tub open from 9:00 am to dusk, seven days a week.
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Guerlain Spa -- our luxurious spa features 10 private treatment rooms, couples therapy suite, VIP treatment room, Hydrotherapy facilities, full-service salon, makeup services, full line of products from the prestigious Guerlain Paris, Waldorf Impériale, a special two-hour treatment exclusively offered to hotel guests.
Steps away from Shopping on Royal Street.
At The Roosevelt, every wedding is grand. From intimate gatherings to lavish affairs, our historic venues and impeccable service provide the perfect setting for the wedding of your dreams. Our seasoned wedding professionals will coordinate the most intricate details of your wedding arrangements while you find some serenity at our exclusive Guerlain Spa before your big moment.
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The maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is four. The maximum number of guests in a multi-room suite varies.
The hotel requires a credit card for incidental charges.
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