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The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
921 Canal StNew Orleans, LA 70112
Location. Located next to the French Quarter and occupying the Maison Blanche and Kress buildings, the Ritz Carlton New Orleans (La.) is open for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. A $100 million refurbishment was completed at the end of 2006. The stately hotel stands eight blocks from Jackson Square and within one mile of the Louisiana State Museum and Bourbon Street.
Hotel Features. The Ritz Carlton New Orleans features a French courtyard with scenic gardens, gas lit lamp posts and cushioned, wrought iron seating. Lion head and serpent gargoyles, glazed terra cotta exteriors, Greek key moldings, ionic columns and prismatic glass illustrate the hotels Beaux Arts and Art Nouveau architecture and style. The new signature restaurant, Melange, celebrates local cuisine with loan recipes from top local restaurants amidst a backdrop of live jazz music. Known for its nightspot status, French Quarter Bar features walls with historical French Quarter, Mardi Gras and jazz memorabilia and live music seasonally. Chris McMillan, the hotels premier mixologist, offers unique cocktails at the Library Lounge. The Spa offers extravagant treatments under sparkling chandeliers, including Prada facials and the luxurious Napoleons Royal Massage, a hydrotherapy bath and lemon verbena infused Swedish massage. Elegant meeting and event spaces are available, including two ballrooms, a conference concierge, business center and high speed Internet access.
Guestrooms. Guestrooms offer feather beds, duvets, 400 thread count Frette linens and extra pillows. Marble bathrooms boast Bvlgari toiletries, terrycloth bathrobes, lighted makeup mirrors and a scale. Club Level accommodations include daily appetizers, complimentary breakfasts in the Club Lounge and guestrooms with fireplace facades, canopy beds with Egyptian cotton linens and hardwood floors. Club level is accessed through a private entrance on the Maison Orleans side.
Expert Tip. As part of the multimillion dollar renovation post Katrina, the hotel celebrates all things New Orleans by offering a crawfish concierge, a snowball sommelier in the summer and the famed Marie Laveau Voodoo Love Massage by candlelight in the spa. This property is smoke free.
Reconnect Package Promotion:
Book a stay in the Reconnect Package rate plan and receive complimentary full breakfasts for two guest daily and one $25 resort credit valid at on site facilities. Breakfast offer does not include room service. No refund or credit for unused portions. Other restrictions may apply.
Rates:
149 - 439 USD
Year Property Opened: 2000
Number Of Rooms: 527
Number Of Floors: 15
Check In Time: 3 p.m.
Check Out Time: 12 p.m.
Amenities:
Sauna
24 Hour Security
Fitness Facility
In House Dining
In House Bar
Children Allowed
Pets Allowed
Data Ports
Business Center
Mini Bar In Room
Hair Dryer
