One of the questions you’ll be asked if you come to New Orleans during the holidays is, “Did you check out the lobby at the Roosevelt?” For eighty years, locals and visitors alike have been making this grand old hotel a top stop on their holiday tour. The Roosevelt’s lobby is a dazzler during the holidays. Take a stroll through a winter wonderland of birch branches and Christmas trees, twinkling with more than 60,000 lights. There’s even a gingerbread village illustrating the beloved Louisiana holiday classic “Cajun Night Before Christmas,” with alligators replacing Santa’s reindeer (sorry, no red noses).
You can’t miss the 19.5 foot Christmas Tree in the Windsor Court, adorned with 25,000 lights, ornaments and a toy train that chutes around. 1,500 ft of gold garland, magnolia wreaths, and ten additional trees are also spread throughout the hotel. The hotel also hosts beautifully festive holiday tea, so be sure to make a reservation for an extra special afternoon.
