Loews New Orleans Hotel

Swanky. Ooo-la-la. These are the words that spring to mind as you enter the stylish, spanking-new Loews hotel. It's a sharp-dressed combo of modern and moderne, with judiciously applied sprinkles of New Orleans flavor. Maybe it's the newness of the place or that the front desk has a photo-tile collage featuring black-and-white shots of iconic local images. Maybe it's the fact that Loews was willing to renovate the adjoining Piazza D'Italia (a local landmark that had gone to seed; be sure to wander amid its fountain and neon-lit glory one evening). Whatever it is, we are quite smitten. The rooms are all spacious, starting with the "Luxury" rooms, at 346 square feet -- bright and decorated with art by a local photographer, with goose-down comforters and pillows. Bathrooms are small, but granite and wood vanities make up for the lack of space. "Grand Luxury" rooms and bathrooms are bigger (and more costly, naturally). Views vary from river to partial river plus piazza to New Orleans city skyline, which get better the higher up you go. Note that the hotel's lowest floor is the 11th, so this is not the choice for those with vertigo or other high-floor issues. Throw in a steamy indoor pool and a good-size workout room that could use more machines. Possibly best of all: Loews has a "Loews Loves Pets" policy, which practically encourages Fido to come join in the fun. Facilities: Restaurant; bar; pool; workout room; spa; concierge; business center; 24-hr. room service; babysitting; dry cleaning; laundry Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

Check-in Time:

4 p.m.

Check-out Time:

12 p.m.

Year Built:

Total Rooms:

285 rooms.285

Total Floors:

21 floors.

Rooms:

285 units

Price

$149-$279 luxury units; $189-$319 grand luxury units, P

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Directions

From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 13 miles. Take I 10 East to Exit 234B/Poydras Street. Proceed straight onto Poydras Street. The hotel is located on the right.

Area

NEW ORLEANS, LA, 70130, US

Parking

Valet parking $28

Pets

Pet-friendly (no deposit)

Attractions

French Quarter 3 BlocksHarrahs Casino Across From HotelRiverwalk Marketplace 3 BlocksErnest N Morial Convention Center 3 BlocksLouis Armstrong New Orleams 13 BlocksIntl Airport Msy Louisiana Childrens Museum 5 BlocksThe National D day Museum 7 BlocksLouisiana Superdome/New Orleans Arena9blocksBourbon Street 6 BlocksAudubon Zoo 5 Miles WAquarium Of The Americas/Imax Theatre3 BlocksJazz Fest/New Orleans Fairgrounds Racetrack4 MilesNew Orleans Museums Of Art Noma 5milesJackson Square/St Louis Cathedral 9 BlocksMardi Gras World 5 BlocksSt Charles Avenue/Riverfront Streetcar3 BlocksOgden Museum Of Southern Art 7 BlocksCanal Place Shopping 3 BlocksCommanders Palace Restaurant 2 MilesEntergy Corporation 8 BlocksShell Oil Company 3 BlocksChevron/Texaco 7 BlocksExxon Mobil 2 BlocksErnst Young 3 Blocks

Dining

Cafe AdelaideAWARD WINNING CREOLE CUISINE. RESERVATIONS STRONGLY RECOMMNENDED 504-595-3305Swizzle Stick BarLive Local Entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings. Specialty cocktails.

Information by Frommers