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Mother’s Day at The Roosevelt Hotel

Posted on: April 9th, 2013 by admin

Mother’s Day

At The Roosevelt Hotel, one does not just make memories, they make history.  From weddings to brunches, The Roosevelt has been a stopping place for many New Orleanians.  Our hotel has seen many generations grow and have become part of their family traditions.  This Mother’s Day let The Roosevelt Hotel assist you in picking the perfect experience for your Mother this year.

Mother’s Day Brunch

This year treat the woman at the heart of your family to an elaborate menu featuring more than 50 delectable offerings, including 11 serving stations and 12 desserts by Pastry Chef Deborah Hyde.  Brunch will be served in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom featuring Robin Barnes “The Longbird of New Orleans.”  In addition there will be complimentary valet parking and free flowing champagne.  The brunch is available from 10:30am-3:00pm.  Adult plates are $85 and children 6 to 10 are $41.  To make a reservation for this legendary of Mother’s Day brunches please call 504.648.1200.

Guerlain Spa

Indulge your mother with the comfort and luxury from the Guerlain Spa. Every treatment is transformed into a unique and personal occasion, a moment created especially for her.  Such signature touches epitomize the refinement of Guerlain, with attention paid to the smallest detail, enriching each treatment and creating an exceptional experience enhanced by an array of delightful additions.  The prestigious Guerlain name carries with it 180 years of beauty and relaxation.  Book your Mother a Spa Treatment Today or purchase a virtual gift card.  Either way your Mother will thank you for the much needed TLC.

Emporium Gift Shop

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift?  From books to jewelry to fashion must-haves and New Orleans classics, the Emporium Gift Shop, located on the lobby level of The Roosevelt Hotel, has just the thing for the mother in your life. Your one-stop shop for Mother’s Day shopping, the Emporium Gift Shop at The Roosevelt is open Monday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

 

Share your Mother’s Day Memories with us by email them to history@therooseveltneworleans.com

Easter Day Brunch

Posted on: March 7th, 2013 by admin

Easter Day Brunch in the Blue Room

Brunch will be served in the Blue Room located in the Lobby of The Roosevelt Hotel, Sunday, March 31st with special performance by Robin Barnes and her jazz band from 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. Seatings are available from 10:30am – 2:00pm at half hour intervals. Easter Day Brunch includes free flowing champagne and complimentary valet parking.

Pricing is $69 per adult and $29 for children 10 and under.  These prices include parking but do not include taxes and gratuity, nor do they include alcoholic beverages with the exception of champagne.

To make a reservation for this most legendary of Easter Day brunches, call (504) 648-1200

Easter Day Brunch Menu 2013

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the one you love at Guerlain Spa

Posted on: February 7th, 2013 by admin

Valentine's Day gift cards for Guerlain SpaEvery treatment is transformed into a unique and personal occasion, a moment created   especially for you — this is the essence of the Guerlain experience, the perfect union of effective know-how and aesthetic experience.

This Valentine’s Day give your loved one an unforgettable experience that will be treasured forever with a Infinitely Loving® Spa Treatments.

Infinitely Loving® Spa Treatments

Sole Mates:  Enjoy side by side pedicures while you sip Champagne.  This decadent treatment incorporates Infinitely Loving® organic bath salts, massage oil and lotion containing a blend of Chinese jasmine extract and essential oil, which balances the heart chakra. – $150.00/50 minutes

Couples Sweet:  Customized couples massage in our luxurious couples suite.  To make the moment special, Infinitely Loving® organic Chinese jasmine oil is applied, which balances the heart chakra and leaves your skin soft, smooth and glowing.  Includes a bottle of Champagne and Fleur de Lis chocolates. –  $350.00/50 minutes, $460.00/80 minutes

Currently in Love Facial:  Experience a facial like no other!  Using exclusive Guerlain skin care products, your face is cleansed, toned and moisturized using customized anti-aging serums.  Then, using NuFACE, a microcurrent anti-gravity device, your skin is lifted, toned and sculpted.   Results are immediate. – $150.00/50 minutes

 

The Guerlain Spa is one of two Guerlain Spas in the United States.  Treating each experience like a very personal one: All services are done in a personal suite, and our spa therapists go through a bevy of questions to make sure guests get the best experience possible.

Super Bowl + Spa

Posted on: January 4th, 2013 by admin

Super Bowl fans who may need to relax before or after the big game and pay some well-earned respect to themselves, the Guerlain Spa at The Roosevelt Hotel has crafted exclusive, appropriately named treatments perfect for any gridiron booster, all available Jan. 30 through Feb. 3.

 

Available from the spa’s Super-Super Bowl Services are:

  • Unnecessary Roughness: A Guerlain Deep Tissue Massage, perfect for tenseness resulting from cheering on the team.
  • Double Coverage: For old-fashioned R&R, a Swedish Massage perfect after swimming in a sea of Super Bowl fans.
  • The Linebacker: An Anti-gravity NuFace Microcurrent Treatment that gives weary-faced football fans a refreshed, rejuvenated appearance after a long season.
  • Face Mask: The Guerlain Radiance Facial that puts a smile on every game face.
  • Out of Bounds: An Aromatic Hydrotherapy Bath, perfect for fans who need a break at half-time.
  • Down and Out: A Full-Body Polish with Vichy Shower guaranteed to be a winner whenever a pick-me-up is required.
  • First and Ten: A Guerlain Classic Manicure, so hands are sure never to fumble.
  • Kickoff: The spa’s Classic Pedicure, so feet are field-goal-ready.
  • The Super Dome: Shampoo and Style for big events of all kinds.
  • Full Coverage: A Glamorous Makeup Application that brings radiance to center field.

The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf  Astoria Hotel, is one of America’s most luxurious and revered properties in one of the world’s greatest cities. This iconic hotel offers 504 rooms, including 125 suites, along with ballrooms and meeting space for every event from elaborate galas to private groups, weddings and more. Built in 1893 and boasting its signature block-long golden lobby with dozens of sparkling chandeliers, The Roosevelt has created its own history with the renowned Blue Room, Sazerac Bar, Guerlain Spa, fitness center, Rooftop Bar, Teddy’s Café, Emporium Gift Shop and world-class service. Located steps from the history and excitement of the French Quarter, The Roosevelt is the crown jewel of New Orleans luxury.

The Roosevelt New Orleans Makes Old Holiday Traditions New Again

Posted on: November 1st, 2012 by admin

Holiday Display Runs November 26 through January 6, Featuring Gingerbread
Village; 
Teddy Bear Tea Schedule Also Announced

 The Roosevelt New Orleans will continue its tradition of offering a spectacular display of New Orleans holiday wonderland decorations that are as luxurious and memorable as the historic property itself, this season scheduled for Nov. 26, 2012, through   Jan. 2, 2013.

The Waldorf Wonderland Lobby returns as the grand lobby is transformed into a canopy of white birch branches and thousands of twinkling lights.

A 6-foot by 12-foot gingerbread village depicting Storyland in New Orleans City Park, featuring 15 children’s storybooks, 10 buildings, more than 20 storybook characters and a revolving carousel, all made out of candy and gingerbread, will be displayed inside Teddy’s Café, located off the hotel’s grand lobby.

The lobby also will be lined with Christmas trees decorated with bows and ornaments, poinsettias and other holiday-themed displays. The festive attraction is a favorite near and far among locals and guests and is free and open to the public.

“The Waldorf Wonderland Lobby is a must-see for visitors and locals alike,” said Tod Chambers, general manager of The Roosevelt. “It’s our way of spreading the holiday cheer and offering guests and visitors a memory that will last a lifetime.”

The holiday delight, an attraction for everyone who visits New Orleans during the season, has been a tradition since the 1930s. Also adding to the holiday spirit is The Roosevelt’s beloved Teddy Bear Tea, which returns Dec. 1 with a special new set that is sure to impress. The vent hosts guests and their children for a special tea party featuring children’s menu items, as well as traditional tea, a cash bar and menu for  adults, plus complimentary free-flowing champagne. Children also will receive this year’s commemorative Roosevelt Teddy Bear. Entertainment will include storytellers and trumpeters, as well as appearances by Santa, his elves and Mrs. Claus. Commemorative photos with Santa will be available at an additional cost.

Guests can participate in Teddy Bear Tea Dec. 2, 8–9, 15–16 and 21–23 in the Crescent City Ballroom, with seatings at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Regular admission tickets for Teddy Bear Tea are $59 for adults and $39 for children 10 years of age and younger, plus tax and gratuity. VIP tickets are $74 for adults and $54 for children. All tickets may be purchased by calling The Roosevelt’s Holiday Line at (504)  335-3129. Children ages 3 andunder will be admitted free of charge.

Join The Roosevelt for Annual Stormin’ of the Sazerac Event, Sept. 28!

Posted on: September 25th, 2012 by admin

The Roosevelt New Orleans will pay tribute to its remarkable and colorful past through the re-creation of the historic “Stormin’ of the Sazerac” Friday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. in the hotel’s legendary Sazerac Bar.

The event commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the first occasion when women, normally admitted only on Mardi Gras, began to receive equal status year-round with men at the world-famous bar. There they could join their male counterparts anytime for the Sazerac cocktail made popular by the bar, the Ramos Gin Fizz that was the favorite of Gov. Huey P. Long and other concoctions.

To properly honor the original “Stormin’,” which took place in 1949, guests are encouraged to wear late-1940s attire.

Prior to the event, however, women will get a special treat, as the world-famous Blue Room offers a three-course, ladies-only lunch, featuring entertainment by The Nawlins’ Ramblers, beginning at 1 p.m. for just $29 (plus tax and gratuity).

The ladies lunch will also feature a fashion show with vintage runway looks by Retroactive, a display of vintage hats from Les Dame Chapeaux and lip makeovers courtesy of The Guerlain Spa. Guests will have their choice of four specialty cocktails, including “There’s no place like Holmes,” “Discover Krauss,” “Godchaux’s Glamour” and the “Maison Blanche Fizz.”

Luncheon guests can take part in a “vintage glamour” costume contest with local celebrity judges. The winner will receive a one-night stay at The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

Complimentary valet parking is available for those who dine in the Blue Room. Reservations for the ladies-only lunch can be made by calling (504) 335-3138.

Special Performance of “The Kingfish” Rescheduled to Sept. 27 in the Blue Room!

Posted on: September 19th, 2012 by admin

Two decades after its triumphant off-Broadway premiere, The Kingfish is back, with a special engagement of the one-man play depicting the life and times of famed Louisiana Gov. Huey P. Long at the location he called home in New Orleans – The Roosevelt New Orleans Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. in the world-famous Blue Room. Featuring actor John “Spud” McConnell, the performance also will celebrate Long’s 119th birthday. McConnell has received national acclaim for his on-stage portrayals of Louisiana’s most colorful characters, including Long (The Kingfish), brother Earl K. Long (Earl Long in Purgatory) and Ignatius J. Riley (A Confederacy of Dunces). His career also has taken him to Hollywood for three seasons on ABC’s hit television show Roseanne. In addition, he can be heard weekdays on The Spud Show on WWL 870 AM.

General admission for the show is $65 per person, and VIP preferred seating is available for $80 per person, exclusive of tax. For reservations, call The Roosevelt at +1 (504) 335-3138. Complimentary valet parking is available for those who attend the show.

Performances of “The Kingfish” Canceled Due to Hurricane Isaac

Posted on: August 30th, 2012 by admin

Performances of the acclaimed one-man play, “The Kingfish,” previously scheduled for Aug. 30 and 31 in the Blue Room, along with “Seersucker and Fizz” in the Sazerac Bar, have been canceled due to Hurricane Isaac. We apologize for any inconvenience. Ticketholders will be contacted directly by Roosevelt staff members.

The Roosevelt New Orleans Pays Tribute to Its Past with Re-creation of “Stormin’ of the Sazerac,” Sept. 28!

Posted on: July 31st, 2012 by admin

The Roosevelt New Orleans will pay tribute to its remarkable and colorful past through the re-creation of the historic “Stormin’ of the Sazerac,” Friday, September 28, at 3 p.m. inside the hotel’s legendary Sazerac Bar.

The event commemorates the 63rd anniversary of the first occasion when women, normally admitted only on Mardi Gras, began to receive equal status year-round at this world-famous bar. Female guests would join their male counterparts anytime for the Sazerac cocktail made popular by the bar, the Ramos Gin Fizz that was a favorite of Gov. Huey P. Long, and other concoctions.

To properly honor the original “Stormin’,” which took place in 1949, guests are encouraged to wear late-1940s attire and partake in a “vintage glamour” costume contest with local celebrity judges. The winner will receive a one-night stay at The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The event will also include hourly drawings for special giveaways beginning at 3:30 p.m.

As part of the festivities, team members from The Roosevelt Emporium Gift Shop will model era hats while guests enjoy lip makeovers by Guerlain Spa and a vintage fashion show from RetroActive.

For more information on The Roosevelt New Orleans and the Sazerac Bar, visit www.therooseveltneworleans.com.

Share Your Memories!

Posted on: June 18th, 2012 by admin No Comments

We want to hear about your most memorable visit to The Roosevelt New Orleans. When were you here? What did you order? What do you remember most about your trip?

Email your pictures and stories to cdevries@theehrhardtgroup.com for consideration for posting on our blog!