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When in New Orleans, you'll want to stay in a hotel that makes you feel like you're there. Location is the most important thing in selecting a hotel, and location is the most impressive attribute of the hotel. This historic property has maintained a four diamond rating for 45 years and continues the tradition of excellent service of it's predecessor.(09/08 TA).
Lacy iron balconies and arches grace the historic exterior of this now famous landmark. Covering a full city block between Chartres and Royal Streets, and facing the imposign facade of the Supreme Court Building, the Hotel has won many awards, including the coveted Vieux Carre Honor award for historic restoration.
One queen or king bed. 125 square feet. View of the courtyard or French Quarter, Antique style furnishings, Gilded wallpaper, crown molding, richly patterned fabrics in hues of gold and cream, floor to ceiling windows with scalloped drapery. Complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable TV. Pay movies. Video games (surcharge). Three phones with voice mail. Minibar. Complimentary in-room safe. Hair dryer. Bathrobe. Daily newspaper delivery.
The restaurant has been the haunt of literary greats, and infamous politicians for generations. Truly the place to "see and be seen" in New Orleans. Creole dishes, fresh Louisiana Seafood, a lavish breakfast buffet are served seven days per week, with a Jazz Brunch on Sunday. There is also a rooftop pool side cafe with spectacular views of the mighty Mississippi River.
Elegant medium size lobby with an antique crystal chandeliers, a casually elegant atmosphere, and a white marble promenade the length of the building create a feeling of intimacy not found in today's contemporary hotels. Beveled and arched glass windows, shiny brass and warm rich colors have become a trademark of the hotel.
On the city's most fashionable corner of the French Quarter where St. Louis Street meets Royal Street. Within steps of Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the Natchez Riverboat steamer, this is the location that visitors to the city prefer.
Area Details - 2 kms to city centre
- 18 kms to the nearest airport (new orleans)
- 5 km to the nearest station (amtrak)
- 4 km to the nearest fair site (enmcc)
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