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About W New Orleans - French Quarter

A charming boutique hotel located in the heart of the historic French Quarter, W New Orleans - French Quarter offers a private oasis in a city full of life. With 97 guest rooms including four exclusive Studio Suites, the hotel is channeling rebellious energies in its modern design touching on the jazz and voodoo cultures of New Orleans. The property offers an enchanting outdoor courtyard, a WET deck surrounded by an intricate wrought-iron gate, 24-hour FIT workout facility, and SoBou, a spirited restaurant and bar South of Bourbon from the Commander's Family of Restaurants. The hotel sits just steps away from some of New Orleans' most popular attractions, including historic Jackson Square, electrifying Bourbon Street and renowned Royal Street. For more information, please visit www.wfrenchquarter.com.

 

W New Orleans - French Quarter Branded Hotel Packages:

All packages are available at http://www.wfrenchquarter.com/local-packages

Louisiana Sugar and Spice culinary package

Indulge in a taste of Louisiana and put your culinary skills to the test. This package includes a cooking class for two at the New Orleans School of Cooking and a Sugar and Spice welcome amenity.

Shake It Up Cocktail package

Mix a little play in your plans with our signature cocktail package that includes two welcome cocktails, an autographed copy of the New Orleans cocktail recipe book, "In the Land of Cocktails," a tour of the Old New Orleans Rum Distillery for two and a glass flask of Old New Orleans Rum to take home. Upgrade your experience with an exclusive mixology class led by one of our SoBou bartenders and learn how to mix up some classic New Orleans cocktails with a twist!

Festival Survival Guide package

You won't want to get through festival season in New Orleans without our custom survival guide. This package, available seasonally (March - May; September - November), includes a W water bottle, hand sanitizer, two rain ponchos and sunscreen.

Southern Glam Fashion package

Our passion for fashion is front and center with our Southern Glam package. Accessorize your stay with an autographed copy of "New Orleans Style" by local fashion influencer and author, Andi Eaton, and hit up some of the best boutiques with our "hot spot" map. Elevate your stay with a 2-hour personalized shopping experience with Andi. 

Summer Splash package

Heat up your summer with our seasonal Splash package, available June - September. Take home two oversized W pool towels, sip on two Sunset in the Courtyard cocktails and walk around in a pair of signature SoBou sunglasses.

Burlesque Bachelorette package

Take your bachelorette party or girl's trip to new heights with our burlesque package. Ideally for a group of six or more, this package includes two boas per guestroom, two welcome cocktails to get the party started and a 1 hour burlesque class with Bella Blue, world-famous New Orleans burlesque dancer ranked no. 8 in the world.

Spark Romance package

Keep the romance alive year round with our Spark package. Treat yourself and your significant other with a bottle of champagne, a Jimmy Jane massage candle and an assortment of local sweets.

W New Orleans - French Quarter Special W Happening Events and Programming:

W HAPPENINGS // SPECIAL EVENT PROGRAMMING

Dress 2 Burlesque: A 3-Part Series Exploring the Art and Fashion of Burlesque from the 1920s to 2000s

W French Quarter presents a 3-part original burlesque show series featuring world famous dancer, Bella Blue, and members of the Foxglove Revue. Sponsored by Veuve Clicquot, the shows kick off June 23 from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. and continue July 28 and September 1. Explore how the sultry art of burlesque has evolved over the decades through fashion and dance. Each show will feature a different era with costumes and dancing starting in the 1920s going through the 2000s. Guests are encouraged to dress up in appropriate period costumes. Tickets start at $10 with packages available that include parking, cocktails and cabaret tables for four. Tickets are available online at www.wburlesque.eventbrite.com.

Dive-In Movies: Killer Thriller Thursdays

This free "Dive-In" movie night is a summer spin-off of old drive-in movies. Guests and locals can swim in the pool while watching killer thrillers. Kicking off Thursday, June 2 with Psycho, the movie nights continue on July 7 and August 4. The pool opens at 6:30 p.m. with the movie starting when the sun sets. Themed cocktails, small bites and complimentary popcorn round out the movie experience. Space is first come, first serve. RSVP by emailing wnolarsvp@whotels.com.

Naughty + Nice Holiday Movies

The fifth annual holiday movie series returns this December. W New Orleans - French Quarter will show popular holiday films in the courtyard with complimentary s'mores and popcorn. Small bites and specialty warm cocktails will also be available. Check in with our website for the dates and movie listings, www.wfrenchquarter.com/whappenings.

WEEKLY PROGRAMMING

FUEL Fitness Program: TONE Workout Classes with The Sweat Social

Detox. Retox. Repeat. FUEL, W Hotel's new passion for fitness, comes to life at W New Orleans - French Quarter through a partnership with The Sweat Social, a fitness services company that caters to travelers. Designed for all levels, TONE fitness classes combine a mix of cutting edge exercise techniques including yoga, body weight resistance, tabata, pilates, cardio and core conditioning. Classes take place every Thursday morning at 6:30am and Saturday morning at 9am in the hotel courtyard. The cost is $20 for the general public and $15 for hotel guests. People can register at www.thesweatsocial.com.

Legs and Eggs Burlesque Brunch at SoBou

We're spicing up brunch with a side of burlesque. Sponsored by New Orleans Ice Cream, Legs and Eggs Burlesque Brunch features the world famous burlesque dancer, Bella Blue, and takes place every Sunday in SoBou from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Reservations are encouraged by calling (504) 552-4086.

For more information about these events, please visit www.wfrenchquarter.com/whappenings. To make a hotel reservation, visit www.wfrenchquarter.com or call (888) 627-8260.

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