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The Fairmont New Orleans address: 123 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA zip code: 70112 hotel rating: 4 Star |
Find the hotel rates for The Fairmont New Orleans in the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Hotel Amenities: AM/FM Alarm Clock, Babysitting/Child Services, Bar/Lounge, Barber/Beauty Shop, Business Center, Concierge, 24 Hour Front Desk, Handicapped Rooms/Facilities, Express Checkout, Hairdryers Available, Modem Lines in Room, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, No Smoking Rooms/Facilities, No Smoking Rooms/Facilities, Free Newspaper, Pets Allowed, Pool, Parking, Restaurant, Room Service, Safe Deposit Box, Shops/Commercial Services, Fitness Center or Spa, Tennis, Television with Cable, Laundry/Valet Services,
Approximate Nightly Rates starting at $95.00.
Description of Property
First as the Grunewald, then as The Roosevelt and now The Fairmont New Orleans, the legendary hotel has created an enduring tradition of hospitality in New Orleans. The tradition began in 1893, when the Grunewald Hotel, a 200-room, six-story hotel named for owner Louis Grunewald, opened on Baronne Street near the fabled French Quarter. Grunewald added a 400-room, 14-story annex in 1908, now the hotel's main entrance. He also opened what is believed to be America's first nightclub. Called The Cave, this subterranean supper club featured waterfalls, stalactites and chorus girls dancing to Dixieland jazz. The hotel was later sold to a syndicate of New Orleans business leaders who renamed the hotel The Roosevelt in honour of Theodore Roosevelt. During this period, the hotel acquired the rights to the Ramos Gin Fizz, as well as the Sazerac Cocktail, a creation of The Fairmont New Orleans' Sazerac Restaurant and Bar. During its reign as The Roosevelt, the hotel flourished under the leadership of owner and general manager, Seymour Weiss. Weiss was an elegant Cajun who became friends with famed politician Huey P. Long. Long established his campaign headquarters in the hotel and moved in shortly after winning the election. Governor Long spent so much time at the hotel, Louisiana lore has it that he even built a 90-mile highway directly from the state capital in Baton Rouge to The Roosevelt. Even today, a right turn upon leaving the hotel will put you on Highway 61 straight to Baton Rouge. The Roosevelt became known as The Fairmont New Orleans in 1965. The Fairmont New Orleans continued the tradition of a grand hotel, pampering its guests with gracious hospitality. Adding to its already colourful history, the hotel served as the inspiration for Arthur Hailey's best-selling novel Hotel. Employees at the hotel during that era remembered Hailey taking copious notes throughout the hotel and could even identify some of the characters written about in the novel.
Room Description
Moderate Room
Moderate Rooms: These are our smallest rooms, perfect for the single traveler. The rooms offer all common amenities as well as an arm chair.
Bed Type: one King, one Queen or one Double bed
Size: approximately 250 sq. ft.
View: Limited or obstructed view
Fairmont Room
Fairmont rooms are ideal for a couple or business traveler.
Bed Type: One King, one Queen or two Double beds
Size: approximately 375 - 415 sq. ft.
View: Limited or obstructed view
Executive Suite
Executive Suites offer spacious accommodations with a King bed and connected sitting area with a sofa and overstuffed chairs.
Bed Type: one King or one Queen bed
Size: 525 sq. ft.
View: Limited or obstructed view
Residential Suite
Residential Suites consist of a bedroom and separate living area with overstuffed chairs and marble top dining table for four. These suites have one full bathroom in the bedroom section. There is also enough space to host a reception of about 20 people and a second bedroom can be added for guests wanting a two bedroom suite.
Bed Type: one King, one Queen or two Double beds
Size: from 450 to 640 sq. ft.
View: City view
Hospitality Suite
The elegant Hospitality Suites are comprised of a king-bedded bedroom with full marble bathroom featuring soaking tub and separate shower stalls. There is also vast living area with separate powder room. Receptions of up to 50 people can be held in the living section.
Bed Type: one King bed
Size: approximately 750 sq. ft.
View: Interior courtyard
Specialty Suite
Specialty Suites contain a large bedroom and separate luxurious living room. Mostly used for hospitality purposes, some feature two full bathrooms.
Bed Type: one King bed
Size: from 900 to 1300 sq. ft.
View: Interior courtyard
Deluxe Room
Located throughout the hotel, Deluxe Rooms are spacious guest rooms with a sleeping and sitting area all in one large room. They offer a small table with a couple of chairs. Popular with families. Beds: 1 Double or 2 Doubles
Size: 475 sq. ft.
View: City or interior courtyard view