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The Fairmont New Orleans
123 Baronne Street
New Orleans LA 70112 US
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General Information:
Meeting Square Feet: 32767 square feet
Number of Floors: 12
Total Rooms: 700 Luxurious Guest Rooms
Ratings: CAA/ FOUR AWARDMOBIL TRAVEL GUIDE, FOURSTAR AWARD
Description: The Fairmont New Orleans is one of the Luxury Hotel in New Orleans. 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.
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Amenities / Services at The Fairmont New Orleans:
AM/FM Alarm Clock;
Pets Allowed;
Pool;
Parking;
Restaurant;
Room Service;
Safe Deposit Box;
Shops/Commercial Services;
Fitness Center or Spa;
Tennis;
Television with Cable;
Free Newspaper;
No Smoking Rooms/Facilities;
Meeting/Banquet Facilities;
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;
Laundry/Valet Services;
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Location of The Fairmont New Orleans:
Nearest Hotels around The Fairmont New Orleans:
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans: 0.03Mi / 0.04Km
Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel: 0.08Mi / 0.12Km
Quality Inn & Suites: 0.09Mi / 0.14Km
Holiday Inn Express NEW ORLEANS-FRENCH QTR/DWTN: 0.1Mi / 0.16Km
Hampton Inn New Orleans-Dtwn French Qtr Area: 0.11Mi / 0.17Km
Located on Baronne Street between Canal and Common Streets, one block from the French Quarter. Built in 1893, The Fairmont New Orleans is a magnificently restored hotel in the heart of the city's business district, and a short walk to the convention centre and thriving riverfront.
Near by Airport: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport: 13mi/ Driving time approx 25-35min
Areas Served: Altanta, GA-approx 7hr45min driving: Houston, TX-approx 6hrs: Dallas, TX-approx 8hr45min: Little Rock, AR-approx 9hrs: Baton Rouge, LA-approx 1hr25min: Lafayette, LA-approx 2hrs15min.
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Attractions:
Aquarium of the Americas: - - The aquarium is about a 10-minute walk, (approx. 3/4 mile) from The Fairmont New Orleans
Imperial Ballroom: - - The Imperial Ballroom: Nearly 19,000 sq ft. Comfortably seats 1,800 banquet style, or 2,500 for an elegant reception and 2,800 theatre style.
Golf: - - Nearest 18 hole golf course (504) 393-1010 Lakewood, 15 minute drive
Sazerac Grill: - - Open Daily 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Harrah's Casino: - - Harrah's New Orleans - A Jazz casino
International ballroom: - - The International Ballroom: A spectacular gold eagle rising behind the podium - the 13,776 square foot International Ballroom is ideal for a variety of important events, from receptions and banquets to conferences.
Tennis: - - Two outdoor courts
Sazerac Bar: - - Open Daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
French Quarter: - - SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS: LOWER FRENCH QUARTER AND FAUBOURG MARIGNY
The Blue Room: - - The Blue Room: The historic Blue Room, formerly the hotel's famous nightclub, captures the imagination as well as the nostalgia from a bygone era and is a memorable backdrop to any function.
Fairmont Court Bar: - - Open daily from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Imax Theatre: - - The wonder of nature is magnified at the Entergy IMAX® Theatre, where bigger-than-life adventures illustrate the world's most advanced motion picture technology.
Gold Room: - - The Gold Room: The 1,440 square-foot Gold Room is ideal for a 100-guest banquet, a 125-guest reception, or a theatre-style meeting for 60. The Gold Room can also be joined with the Rex Room to increase its dimensions.
In-Room Dining: - - 24-hours room service available.
Louisiana Superdome: - - Located: approx. 6 blocks away from the Fairmont New Orleans
Tulane Room: - - Tulane Room: Located on the second level, the 405 square-foot Tulane and Loyola Rooms, and the 570 square-foot Mayor's Chamber are perfect for gatherings of 25 - 45 guests.
Museums: - - D-Day Museum
New Orleans Botanical Garden: - - Location: The garden entrance is located at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters on Victory Avenue in City Park behind the New Orleans Museum of Art and across Victory Avenue from the City Park Tennis Center.
Riverboat Cruise: - - Natchez Company offers day and evening riverboat cruises, with or without a meal on board.
Riverwalk Marketplace: - - The "River Walk" area is about 8 blocks from The Fairmont New Orleans, or about a 10 to 15 minute walk.
"Must-dos" in New Orleans: - - Some fun things to do during your visit; all within either walking distance to the destination or points of origination.
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Driving Directions:
From Moisant Intl Airport to Hotel - -
From the airport, follow signs that lead to Interstate 10-East.
East approach to the City - -Follow 1-10 East from Slidell into New Orleans.
West Approach to City - -Follow I-10 West.
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Reservation Policies:
Cancel Policy - 72HRS prior to arrival *EXCEPT: Dec31/04-Jan3/05; For 2005: Feb4-8, Apr8-10, Apr22-24, Apr29-May1, Jul1-3, Sep18-22, Oct22-25, Oct29-31, Nov14-17, Nov25-27 *XCL=60DAYS prior to arrival, NONREFUND FullStay charged
Guarantee Policy - Credit Card Guarantee required upon booking.**For SPECIAL EVENTS: Within 60 DAYS PRIOR TO ARRIVAL NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OF FULL STAY TAKEN on credit card. See XCL policy for dates
Check-In Time - 4:00pm
Check-Out Time - 1:00pm
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