Archive for the ‘New Orleans’ Category

WINDSOR COURT HOTEL

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Located in the heart of New Orleans business district and just one block from the French Quarter, Windsor Court Hotel is ideally positioned to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. Many times named “The Worlds Best Hotel”, Windsor Court Hotel offers the finest accommodations and dining experience. Top rated facilities and services include 324 accommodations, 264 of which are suites with 4 floors dedicated concierge/club floors. Prominent in the hotel is the New Orleans Grill Restaurant. The hotel also features an impressive collection of 17th to 20th century art and furnishings, outdoor swimming pool, elegant meeting and banquet facilities, and exercise facilities, as well as 24-hour concierge, 24-hour room service and 24-hour valet. Windsor court hotel is fully compliant with the American Disabilities Act and offers 19 specially-equipped guestrooms for the physically challenged. Guestrooms and suites feature color cable television, video player, dataports, work desk, 3-line IDD telephones, fully-stocked mini-bar and hair dryer. Some suites feature a butler’s pantry, balcony or terrace and wet bar. All rooms and suites are elegantly furnished and are clearly the finest accommodations New Orleans has to offer. Guestrooms and suites feature color cable television, video player, dataports, work desk, fax machines in all suites, 3-line IDD telephones, fully-stocked mini-bar and hair dryer. Some suites feature a butler’s pantry, balcony or terrace and wet bar. All rooms and suites are elegantly furnished and are clearly the finest accommodations New Orleans has to offer. Ideally situated in the heart of New Orleans business district and only one block from the famous French Quarter, World Trade Center, New Orleans Convention Center, art and antique shops, world-famous jazz clubs and legendary paddle-wheeler boats. A short streetcar ride from the hotel are charming antebellum homes and the garden district. Guests at .

SONIAT HOUSE

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Three beautiful 1830 townhouses in a residential part of the French Quarter, Soniat House is New Orleans best-kept secret. It will be your refuge and cater to your every sense; picture-perfect rooms filled with a personal collection of French antiques and luxurious linens. With pretty wrought-iron balconies, this historic gem possesses a genuine genteel charm. This peaceful sanctuary exudes elegance, with an ambience that is timeless, serene and warm. Verandas and spiral staircases lead to private courtyards lushly planted with fragrant sweet olive and jasmine; the perfect setting for breakfast or your evening cocktail. Stroll leisurely to Jackson Square, see the artists displaying their work and as evening falls be sure to take in the legendary New Orleans jazz. Soniat House is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.

LOEWS NEW ORLEANS HOTEL

Wednesday, July 15th, 2009

Loews New Orleans is a gorgeous, luxury hotel ideally located downtown in the Arts District. Spacious guest rooms with elegant decor. Only 3 blocks to the French Quarter,Convention Center,Museums,Cruise Ships, Mississippi River,St Charles Ave Streetcar,Aquarium,Shopping. Across from Harrahs Casino.Home of the award winning Cafe Adelaide,which is operated by the Commanders Palace Family of Restaurants. Live local music in the Swizzle Stick Bar on Friday and Saturday evenings. Bar features specialty drinks, cocktails and light food selections. Enjoy the serene Balance Spa & Fitness Center located at the hotel. The hotel has an indoor lap pool with 4 spa treatment rooms, whirlpool and dry sauna. The marble floored lobby features a wall mosaic that chronicles the city’s highlights. A staffed business center offers print, fax, photocopy and administrative services. Wireless internet access is complimentary in the lobby level public areas. A total of 17,000 square feet of indoor function space accommodates events. The adjoining Piazza D’ Italia offers an outdoor venue for events, or a quiet moment to enjoy the outdoors.Inspired by the rich history of New Orleans, the guestrooms decor is derived from the Creole, West Indies and Colonial French influences. The guestrooms and suites display wood furnishings with a contemporary ambiance and comfortable soothing decor. All guest rooms feature a large work desk with ergonomic chair, high speed internet, dual line telephone(one cordless), in room laptop size safe, cd player with complimentary jazz cd,Keurig coffee maker with gourmet Emeril’s coffee,iron and iron board, robes, hairdryer and umbrella. Grand Luxury rooms are largest in the city with 532 square feet of spacious elegance.Expansive windows frame New Orleans Skyline, Arts District/Piazza, or Mississippi River views.