Boasting a rich history and deep-rooted heritage along with a melting pot of French, African, American and French-Canadian cultures that is reflected in its Creole and Cajun societies, Louisiana is colorful, dynamic, energetic and full of life. New Orleans is the largest city and is known for its colonial-era French Quarter. In addition to incredible sights and sounds, the Bayou State has a wealth of excellent places to stay while exploring the region, and here are some of them.
Margaritaville Resort Casino
Located on the Louisiana Boardwalk, the Margaritaville Resort Casino is a laid-back riverfront casino hotel that offers comfortable accommodations, an array of upscale facilities, including a casino with table games, slots, and live entertainment, and multiple dining options and bars. Located a short walk from the Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium and the Spring Street Historical Museum, the resort features casual, island-inspired guest rooms and suites with modern décor, plush beds, en-suite bathrooms, private balconies with river views, and modern conveniences such as flat-screen televisions with cable channels, mini fridges, and complimentary wireless Internet. Upmarket amenities include a deluxe day spa, an outdoor swimming pool and hot tub with a poolside bar, a fully equipped gym, and a buzzing restaurant with an erupting volcano.
777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City, LA 71111, Phone: 855-346-2489
Hotel Le Marais
One of the Hotel Le Marais is an award-winning, upscale boutique hotel in the French Quarter in New Orleans. Inspired by a seamless blend of classic style and modern facilities, Hotel Le Marais offers luxurious accommodations, four-star amenities, and gracious, attentive service. Located on Conti Street, the trendy hotel is just half a block away from the vibrant nightlife and the jazz clubs of Bourbon Street that New Orleans is so famous for. Hotel Le Marais features stylish French Quarter-style accommodations in the form of 66 beautifully appointed and tastefully decorated guest rooms. Hotel Le Marais offers an array of amenities, including complimentary wireless access in public areas and guest rooms, a delicious complimentary Continental breakfast served every morning and a welcome cocktail or beverage at Vive! Bar and lounge. The hotel has an outdoor heated saltwater pool and pool deck with outdoor furniture, a fully equipped business center with computers, printer and copying services, an executive boardroom for meetings and conferences, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and valet parking.
Map, 717 Conti Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, Phone: 504-525-2300 | Reservations: 800-935-8740
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Bourbon Orleans Hotel is an iconic New Orleans' hotel based in the heart of the vibrant and alluring French Quarter. Blending a long history and rich heritage with a vibrant present, this historic hotel has recently undergone a massive restoration to create an upscale haven for the modern traveler.
Set just half a block away from the vibrant nightlife on Bourbon Street, plethora of restaurants, art galleries, antique shops and boutiques on Royal Street, and some magnificent French Quarter architecture, the Bourbon Orleans Hotel promises an unforgettable stay.
Map, 717 Orleans Street | New Orleans, LA 70116 | Phone: 504-523-2222 | Reservations: 866-513-9744
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
One of New Orleans’ most iconic hotels, The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel has developed a reputation over the past century for its luxurious accommodations, exquisite cuisine, and world-class service. Exuding a rich tradition and history of hospitality, The Roosevelt is set in a beautifully preserved building that dates back to 1863 and is a short walk from the dynamic energy of Bourbon Street and Harrah's Casino. The iconic luxe hotel features elegant rooms and luxury suites with traditional décor, en-suite bathrooms with claw-foot tubs, lavish sitting rooms with bay windows, and modern amenities. Several restaurants offer outstanding cuisine, ranging from an elegant Italian restaurant serving regional Italian fare, a sophisticated lounge serving a creative menu of fresh seafood, a casual café, and the historic Sazerac Bar. A rooftop swimming pool boasts a hot tub, sun loungers, private cabanas and a poolside bar offering light meals, and other amenities include a fully equipped fitness center and a full-service spa.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112, Phone: 504-648 1200
Cypress Bend Resort, BW Premier Collection
Set on 600 acres of beautifully maintained gardens and forest on Toledo Bend Lake, Cypress Bend Resort, BW Premier Collection is a relaxed golf resort with an 18-hole championship golf course, comfortable accommodations, and a wealth of high-end facilities. Located a few miles from Cypress Bend Park, the resort offers warmly decorated guest rooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms and whirlpool tubs, as well as one and two-bedroom apartments with kitchens and cozy fireplaces. Modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with cable channels, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and complimentary wireless Internet, and facilities at the resort range from an indoor swimming pool and fitness center, to several restaurants, lounges and bars for dining and drinking, a conference center with ballroom for special events and functions, and fishing excursions on the lake.
Cypress Bend Resort, BW Premier Collection, 2000 Cypress Bend Drive, Many, LA 71449, Phone: 318-590-1500
Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel
Resting on the banks of the Red River in Shreveport, Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel is a modern casino hotel that offers slots, table games and a poker room, a variety of excellent dining options, including a prime steakhouse, a self-service deli, and a buffet, and an Art Deco lounge with live entertainment. Located a short way from Cross Lake, the family-friendly resort features comfortable guest rooms with spacious living areas, pull-out sofas, and wet bars, and en-suite bathrooms with whirlpool tubs and walk-in showers. Modern amenities include flat-screen televisions with cable channels, iPod docking stations, mini-fridges, and complimentary wireless Internet. Other facilities at Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel include a full-service spa with a steam room, sauna, and whirlpool.
Bally's Shreveport Casino & Hotel, 451 Clyde Fant Pkwy, Shreveport, LA 71101, Phone: 877-602-0711
Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino
Set on the Contraband Bayou waterfront in West Lake Charles, the Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino is a lavish casino and golf resort that offers deluxe accommodations, an array of excellent dining options, modern amenities and facilities, and gracious hospitality and service. Located five miles from Downtown Lake Charles, the hotel features plush, well-appointed guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, soaking tubs, and lovely lake views, as well as sleek suites with living areas, wet bars, flat-screen televisions with cable channels, iPod docking stations, mini-fridges, and complimentary wireless Internet. Upgrade suites have ample living areas with grand pianos, whirlpools, and private balconies with spectacular views. The resort is home to 11 restaurants and bars which serve a variety of globally inspired cuisine, and signature libations, along with a swimming pool and poolside bar, a marina and docking piers, a deluxe day spa, and a range of activities such as tennis, golf, fishing, and gaming at the casino.
Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino, 2550 Golden Nugget Boulevard, Lake Charles, LA 70601, Phone: 337-508-7777
Harrah’s New Orleans
Harrah’s New Orleans is a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel is located in the heart of the Big Easy. The 26-story hotel features 450 spacious rooms and suites with deluxe beds, pillow-top mattresses, and designer linens, en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, and modern amenities like flat-screen televisions with cable channels, and complimentary wireless Internet. Boasting spectacular views of the Mississippi River and New Orleans skyline, the hotel is located just steps from the French Quarter and Convention Center and a few blocks from the Superdome, making it an ideal base for exploring the city.
Harrah’s New Orleans, 228 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, Phone: 800-427-7247
Hotel Mazarin
The Hotel Mazarin is a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter. Located just a block away from the famous Bourbon and Royal Streets, Hotel Mazarin features 102 beautifully appointed and charmingly decorated guest rooms and suites set around an elegant courtyard with a magnificent fountain as its centerpiece. In addition to luxurious accommodations, the hotel features Patrick’s Bar Vin, a classic French Quarter wine bar with a casual ambiance, 24-hour fitness and fully equipped business center, a charming courtyard with a Renaissance-inspired fountain, and access to event and catering venues at the nearby La Louisiane. Bespoke services and complimentary amenities at the hotel include a delicious gourmet breakfast served every morning, wireless Internet, local phone calls, bottled water, in-room coffee, and daily newspaper delivery.
Hotel Mazarin, 730 Bienville St. | New Orleans, LA 70130, Phone: 504-581-7300
Hotel Monteleone
Located in the heart of the French Quarter, the Hotel Monteleone is a grand hotel set in a beautiful building with an opulent lobby that offers a luxurious and pampering retreat. The family-owned and operated grande dame features beautifully appointed and opulently furnished guest rooms and suites with marble en-suite bathrooms, whirlpool tubs, pull-out sofas and wet bars with ice makers, and modern conveniences such as flat-screen televisions with cable channels, mini fridges, and complimentary wireless Internet. The hotel has an acclaimed restaurant serving seasonal Louisiana cuisine and an exquisite gilded bar with a grand revolving 25-seat circus-themed Merry-Go-Round and stunning views of Royal Street. Additional facilities at the luxe hotel include a heated rooftop swimming pool surrounded by potted palm trees, a full-service spa, and a fully equipped fitness center. The Hotel Monteleone is situated a block from the vibrant Bourbon Street and is ideally located for exploring the city.
Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, Phone: 866-338-4684
L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Set on the Bayou Contraband waterway in Lake Charles, L'Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles is a luxury resort with a modern casino, acclaimed restaurants, world-class facilities, and unrivaled hospitality and service. The upscale casino resort hotel features stylishly appointed guest rooms with modern décor, en-suite bathrooms with claw-foot tubs, floor-to-ceiling windows boasting spectacular views, and private patio gardens with outdoor tubs. The onsite casino offers gaming tables and slots, along with a casual bar, and several dining options at the resort include a prime steakhouse and wine bar, an elegant Asian restaurant, and a casual coffee shop serving light fare and specialty coffees. Resort amenities range from an 18-hole golf course, an outdoor swimming pool with a lazy river and private cabanas, and a luxurious day spa offering indulgent massages and treatments.
777 Ave L'Auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601, Phone: 337-395-7777
Le Meridien New Orleans
Set within a beautifully renovated 23-story high-rise building in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, the Le Meridien New Orleans is a stylish and sophisticated boutique hotel that provides guests with an unrivaled experience. Situated close to the Contemporary Arts Center and Harrah's New Orleans casino, the luxe hotel features well-appointed modern rooms and suites with pillow-top mattresses and designer linens, en-suite bathrooms, work desks and chairs, and scenic river or skyline vistas. Deluxe amenities include a rooftop swimming pool with private cabanas, a fully equipped fitness center, a contemporary-chic restaurant and bar and a hip coffee shop and cocktail bar. The hotel is also home to a state-of-the-art business center and over 20,000 square feet of event and function space.
Le Meridien New Orleans, 333 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, Phone: 504-525-9444
Maison Dupuy Hotel
Exuding distinct mixture of history and luxury, the Maison Dupuy Hotel is a classic French Quarter hotel situated in the heart of the Vieux Carré district. Located just two blocks from Bourbon Street and a short walk from the Musee Conti Wax Museum, the upscale hotel is spread across five adjoining townhouses, which feature traditional guest room and suites with contemporary décor and modern conveniences. Some rooms boast wrought-iron balconies with lovely city views, while others have luxury whirlpool tubs for two, and a luxurious two-story cottage with a private courtyard and double whirlpool is available for guests wanting extra levels of luxury and seclusion. A casual American bistro serves delicious organic cuisine, and a lush tropical courtyard with a three-tiered marble fountain offers a serene oasis in which to relax. Other amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool and loungers and a fully equipped gym.
Maison Dupuy Hotel, 1001 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70112, Phone: 504-586-8000
Quarter House
Set in a beautifully preserved 19th-century building on the outskirts of the French Quarter, the Quarter House is an understated hotel with sophisticated, traditionally furnished suites, acclaimed cuisine, high-end amenities, and gracious hospitality and service. Located within a short walk from the historic Jackson Square, the upscale hotel features one-and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens, separate living rooms, en-suite bathrooms with whirlpool tubs, and complimentary wireless Internet. A delicious continental breakfast is served on Sundays, and weekly tours of the French Quarter, as well as Mardi Gras evenings with refreshments and live music, are available for guests to enjoy. Additional facilities include an outdoor plunge pool and fountain, a tranquil courtyard with a hot tub, and a fully-equipped gym.
Quarter House, 129 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, Phone: 504-523-5906
