The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
New Orleans, Louisiana
Vibe
Locals and guests cross a block-long lobby where gilded columns, marble floors and crystal chandeliers give everyday arrivals a sense of occasion.
“Sazerac grande dame”
Opened as the Grunewald in 1893, this grand hotel preserves its original architecture.
Contrast Therapy Lounge pairs infrared saunas and cold plunge with dedicated technical recovery treatments.
Sazerac Bar carries on the tradition of marking graduations and engagements over cocktails.
Just off Canal Street in the CBD, with the French Quarter across the street.
“The historic property was actually built as a hotel (not necessarily the case with other older buildings) and this fact translates to wide hallways, soaring ceilings and built-for-comfort accommodations.”
Rooms
Mahogany furniture and Art Deco lamps set a traditional tone, while pillowtop mattresses and down comforters soften the landing.
Wellness
The spa's Contrast Therapy Lounge pairs two infrared saunas with a cold plunge, with 50-minute sessions available to book.
Backstory
Seymour Weiss rose from managing the hotel's barbershop in 1923 to becoming its principal owner in 1931.
Eat & drink
Sazeracs come with African walnut and murals at the Sazerac Bar, while Domenica serves handmade pasta and wood-oven Neapolitan pizza.
The neighborhood
Just off Canal Street on the CBD side, you're across from the French Quarter and three minutes from Bourbon Street on foot.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.