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The Roosevelt New Orleans Celebrates with Special Mother’s Day Brunch

Posted on: April 20th, 2010 by admin No Comments

The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Collection hotel, will combine New Orleans music with a gourmet meal to celebrate moms this Mother’s Day, May 9, all in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom.

Featured will be a live performance by the James Rivers Movement, along with gourmet entrees from executive chef Stefan Kauth and desserts by pastry chef Debbie Heyd.

“We invite guests to treat their mothers to an experience like no other in a setting like no other, at the historic Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel,” said Tod Chambers, general manager at The Roosevelt.

As guests are escorted to their tables, they will experience a feast for their eyes as they pass towering displays of food featuring seafood creations, carved meats and oysters, as well as a dessert station including Bananas Foster and strawberry shortcake.

The brunch is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adult plates are $79, excluding tax and gratuity, and include valet parking, champagne and a commemorative photograph. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 are served at $19, and children under 6 years are served complimentary. Reservations can be made by calling (504) 648-1200.

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The Roosevelt Celebrates 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Louis Prima with Performance by Daughter Lena Prima

Posted on: April 6th, 2010 by admin No Comments

The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel, part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection, will pay tribute to the late Italian-American singer, songwriter, trumpeter and New Orleans native Louis Prima with a performance by daughter Lena Prima, Friday, April 16.

The four-course dinner show will be set in the legendary Blue Room from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

The year 2010 is the 100th anniversary of the elder Prima’s birth.

“This tribute to Louis Prima is especially important to The Roosevelt because we’re celebrating the old with the new, something we took into consideration while renovating this historic property,” said Tod Chambers, general manager. “Lena Prima is a star herself, and we’re delighted to have her return to this legendary supper club.”

Born in Las Vegas, Lena and younger brother Louis, Jr., were raised in and around New Orleans, where her father grew up. Her mother is Gia Maione, her father’s fifth and last wife, who performed with him throughout the 1960s and 1970s until his death in 1978.

The family had homes with golf courses in both cities and moved back and forth during Lena’s formative years. Lena grew up singing and dancing on stage with her parents and touring with them every summer when school was out.

She began high school at Covington High. Later in life, she worked a regular job during the day and sang in rock ‘n’ roll clubs at night while writing and recording original music.

In 1991, Lena made singing a full-time career and began touring the casino and resort circuit. Since her debut performance in 2000 in Las Vegas, she has headlined to sold-out audiences around the country at festivals, theaters, performing arts centers, casinos and corporate events, including a two-year run at the Sahara Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip where her famous father performed in the early 1950s.
Tickets cost $225 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity, and include a four-course dinner, complimentary valet parking, champagne upon arrival and a commemorative photo. They can be purchased by calling The Roosevelt at (504) 648-5380.

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THE ROOSEVELT NEW ORLEANS OFFERS GRANDEST EASTER BRUNCH AROUND

Posted on: March 8th, 2010 by admin No Comments

The Roosevelt New Orleans, part of the Waldorf Astoria Collection, invites locals and visitors to Easter brunch in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom, where guests will enjoy a live performance by New Orleans saxophonist James Rivers, along with gourmet plated entrees from executive chef Stefan Kauth.

From the moment the doors to The Roosevelt’s grand lobby swing open, the experience of Easter Brunch in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom is a one-of-a-kind. As they are escorted to their tables, guests will experience a feast for their eyes as they pass towering displays of fare containing seafood creations and carved meats and oysters, as well as a dessert station including Bananas Foster and Crepes Suzette.

“We invite locals and visitors alike to experience an Easter brunch like no other,” said Tod Chambers, general manager at The Roosevelt. “With live music by New Orleans’ beloved saxophonist, James Rivers and Creole-inspired dishes, Easter Brunch at The Roosevelt will be one to talk about.”

Easter Brunch in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Adult plates are $85 and include valet parking and a glass of champagne. Children between the ages of 7 to 10 are served at half price, and children six and younger are served complimentary. For reservations, call (504) 648-1200.

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Posted on: March 4th, 2010 by admin No Comments

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THE ROOSEVELT NEW ORLEANS OFFERS A MARDI GRAS OASIS

Posted on: February 5th, 2010 by admin No Comments

The site of revelry throughout the hotel’s 117-year history, The Roosevelt New Orleans this year will deliver a luxurious Mardi Gras oasis, along with experiences fit for kings and queens both real and imaginary, as the landmark property hosts locals and visitors for the first carnival following its $170-million historic restoration.

The Roosevelt, located just steps from the French Quarter, will deliver an off-Bourbon Street experience throughout the carnival season, but with even greater luxury, elegance and pageantry from the weekend before Mardi Gras through Fat Tuesday.

Greeting guests as they arrive during the weekend preceding Mardi Gras will be the purple, green and gold colors of carnival executed in elaborate wreathes festooned with carnival images; imaginative lobby decorations; live music designed to prompt unscripted “second-line parades”; and, true to the Mardi Gras spirit, the costumed “King and Queen of the Roosevelt” bearing specially minted Roosevelt beads destined to become keepsakes.

“We’ve made a commitment to New Orleans to make every season as memorable as the hotel itself,” said Tod Chambers, general manager. “Few experiences in New Orleans can quite match that of carnival, and no other property is better suited as a Mardi Gras oasis than The Roosevelt New Orleans.”

On arrival, guests will be greeted by the hotel’s “monarchs,” presented with their commemorative beads and escorted in grand style to the front desk.

After long hours watching parades, the hotel’s guests and visitors can slip into a state of tranquility with a full line of spa services at the internationally acclaimed Guerlain Spa. From massages and facial treatments to hand therapies and complete day spa experiences, each is personally tailored to revive mind, body and soul.

Also available are the Sazerac Bar, featuring the world-famous Sazerac cocktail and Ramos Gin Fizz, both favorites of Mardi Gras royalty; the Sazerac Restaurant, featuring the creativity of executive chef Stefan Kauth; and Teddy’s Café, where lighter fare and relaxed surroundings will be especially appreciated.

“The Roosevelt New Orleans is perfectly situated for those arriving from out of town and those who call the city home,” Chambers said. “Vehicular access will be easy, and visitors on foot will find the hotel welcoming. We believe the tradition of ‘Mardi Gras at The Roosevelt’ will become a lasting one.”

Guests can experience Mardi Gras at The Roosevelt with rates starting at $289. For reservations, call (504) 648-1200.

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RING IN THE NEW YEAR AT THE ROOSEVELT HOTEL IN NEW ORLEANS

Posted on: December 21st, 2009 by admin No Comments

Celebrate the New Year in style inside the legendary Blue Room at The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel, Thursday, Dec. 31, from 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

New Years Eve at The Roosevelt will feature live music by the Tim Laughlin Jazz Band along with The Dawnbusters, featuring Debbie Davis. Each couple will receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine with dinner. Guests will also enjoy a Champagne toast at midnight to ring in the New Year 2010.

“2009 has been a landmark year for The Roosevelt New Orleans. The city has really embraced the return of the hotel and what it stands for in New Orleans. Now it’s time to celebrate that and cheers to another successful year ahead,” said Tod Chambers, general manager at The Roosevelt. “We are excited to have Tim Laughlin perform in the Blue Room and join a roster of great musicians that have entertained here in the past including Tony Bennett, Louis Armstrong, Marlene Dietrich, and Sonny and Cher.”

Tickets to New Years Eve at The Roosevelt are $199 per person, plus tax and gratuity, and include complimentary valet parking, party favors and a commemorative photo. To purchase tickets, call reservations direct at (504) 648-1200.

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A NEW ORLEANS TRADITION RETURNS TO THE ROOSEVELT WITH THE LIGHTING OF THE WALDORF WONDERLAND LOBBY

Posted on: November 25th, 2009 by admin No Comments

WHO: The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria hotel
WHAT: Lighting ceremony of the Waldorf Wonderland Lobby at The Roosevelt
WHEN: Tuesday, Dec. 1, 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
WHERE: The Roosevelt’s grand lobby, University Street entrance, New Orleans

A New Orleans tradition returns Dec. 1, 2009, through Jan. 3, 2010, in time for the start of the holiday season at The Roosevelt New Orleans, as the grand hotel lights its beloved decorated lobby, newly named the Waldorf Wonderland at The Roosevelt.

Guests are invited to attend the lighting of the lobby Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 5:30 p.m. In keeping with the Waldorf Astoria brand, the lobby will contain all of the charm guests have come to expect, with a sophisticated twist. This year, the grand lobby will be transformed into a canopy of white birch branches and thousands of twinkling lights. The lobby also will be lined with Christmas trees decorated with bows and ornaments, poinsettias and other holiday-themed displays. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature a live performance by Benny Grunch.

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THE ROOSEVELT NEW ORLEANS CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS IN HIGH STYLE WITH THE WALDORF WONDERLAND LOBBY, RETURN OF THE TEDDY BEAR TEA AND SPECIAL PAPA NOEL RATES

Posted on: October 29th, 2009 by admin 2 Comments

Two typically New Orleans traditions will return this holiday season to The Roosevelt New Orleans, as the grand hotel brings back the beloved Teddy Bear Tea and decorated lobby, newly named the Waldorf Wonderland at The Roosevelt.
“The holidays are such a wonderful time, especially for families,” said general manager Tod Chambers. “Families across the Gulf South grew up with these two marvelous traditions. That’s why we’re thrilled to be able to bring them back, this time under the Roosevelt name and with the same luxury that distinguishes every Waldorf Astoria hotel around the world.”
Keeping with the Waldorf Astoria brand, the Waldorf Wonderland Lobby at The Roosevelt will contain all of the charm guests have come to expect, with a sophisticated twist. This year, the grand lobby will be transformed into a canopy of white birch branches and thousands of twinkling lights. The lobby also will be lined with Christmas trees decorated with bows and ornaments, poinsettias and other holiday-themed displays.
“It was important to us when choosing a holiday concept that it accentuate and embrace the luxury and grandeur of the architectural detail uncovered through the restoration,” said Chambers.
The holiday delight has been a New Orleans tradition since the 1930s and returns once again from Dec. 1, 2009 through Jan. 2, 2010.
Teddy Bear Tea returns to The Roosevelt, Dec. 5 – 6, 12 – 13 and 19 – 23, inside the Crescent City Ballroom with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
The event, which is a family favorite during the holidays, hosts guests and their children for a special tea party featuring children’s menu items which may include some combination of hot chocolate, scones, pizza and petite sandwiches, as well as traditional tea, a cash bar and a menu for adults. Each child will receive a teddy bear upon arrival. Entertainment will include storytellers and trumpeters, as well as appearances by Santa, his elves and Mrs. Claus. Framed, commemorative photos with Santa will be available at an additional cost.
“Both of these events help put locals, visitors and their loved ones in the holiday spirit,” Chambers said. “To host these events at a grand hotel like The Roosevelt adds to the sense of amazement for children. We look forward to the big smiles and memories we can help create, for both the young and the young at heart.”
Tickets for Teddy Bear Tea are $49 for adults and $34 for children 10 years and younger, plus tax and gratuity, and can be purchased by calling The Roosevelt at (504) 648-1200.
Guests can extend their holiday cheer at The Roosevelt with the Papa Noel rates starting as low at $139 for a deluxe guest room and $199 for a suite. To take advantage of this offer, guests can call 1-800-WALDORF or visit www.therooseveltneworleans.com. Enter promotional code PN when booking. The special is available Dec. 9 – 29, 2009, based on availability. Rate excludes taxes, gratuities and incidental charges.

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PUBLIC INVITED TO TOUR HISTORIC ROOSEVELT NEW ORLEANS AS PART OF THE HOTEL’S GRAND OPENING

Posted on: October 16th, 2009 by admin No Comments

The Roosevelt New Orleans invites the general public to celebrate its $170-million restoration with a tour of the hotel Friday, Oct. 23, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Guests are asked to gather in the Blue Room. The Roosevelt Open House will kick off the grand opening celebration weekend, which will include music by New Orleans’ own Neville Brothers, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint and Tim Laughlin. Tickets and reservations are available by calling in-house reservations at (504) 648-5380.

The grand hotel boasts 504 rooms, of which 135 are luxury suites; the legendary Blue Room; the Sazerac Bar and Restaurant, John Besh’s Domenica Restaurant and Teddy’s Cafe; state-of-the-art meeting and convention rooms; and a 12,000-square-foot, world-class Guerlain Spa and fitness center.

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THE ROOSEVELT NEW ORLEANS INTRODUCES GRAND OPENING PACKAGE OPTIONS AT VARIOUS PRICES

Posted on: October 1st, 2009 by admin No Comments

The Roosevelt New Orleans today announced new ticket and lodging packages for guests wanting to celebrate the hotel’s historic grand opening Oct. 23-25.

Packages include:
• Tickets to Friday Night Celebration with the Neville Brothers: $150 per person
• Friday Night Celebration with the Neville Brothers and Take the Elevator Home: $679 for double occupancy and $529 for single occupancy
• Tickets to Grand Opening Gala Dinner with Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint: $250 per person
• Grand Opening Gala Dinner with Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint and Take the Elevator Home (includes four-course dinner): $879 for double occupancy and $629 for single occupancy
• Sunday Brunch in the Blue Room with clarinetist Tim Laughlin: $75 per person

These new packages are in addition to the Grand Opening Weekend Extravaganza Package which includes one deluxe guest room or luxury suite Oct. 23 and 24, two tickets to the Neville Brothers and two tickets to Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint, a welcome amenity and gift, and valet parking.

Prices for these packaged events are $1,500 per couple for guests choosing a deluxe room and $1,750 per couple for those preferring a luxury suite.

“We want to share the grand opening of this New Orleans icon with the entire city,” said Tod Chambers, general manager at The Roosevelt. “We’ve created these new packages at various price levels to make that possible.”

The events coincide with the opening of Domenica as well as the introduction of the 12,500-square-foot Guerlain Spa, which will feature 10 private treatment rooms, a fitness center, a couple’s therapy suite and more.

Reservations are available by calling in-house reservations at (504) 648-5380.

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