The Roosevelt Red Velvet King Cake
A Marriage of Celebrated Legacies!
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel is proud to unveil our 2025 Red Velvet King Cake. Made in house by Pastry Chef Kareena Dennis, the cake is a marriage of the celebrated legacies of the Waldorf Astoria brand and New Orleans Mardi Gras! Cakes are available in large (serves 18 people), are filled with red velvet cream cheese and dark chocolate chunks and topped with cream cheese frosting.
King cakes are $32.99+ tax and may be ordered for pickup only. Please allow two (2) days advance notice for pickup orders.
Recover & Recharge
In the Waldorf Astoria Spa
Detox, Recover & Recharge in the Waldorf Astoria Spa's new Recovery & Contrast Therapy Lounges. Try our new infrared sauna and cold plunge treatments or relax on an anti-gravity lounger for the ultimate rest. Available to book now in the Waldorf Astoria Spa!
The Waldorf Astoria Spa Pop-Up Makeup Bar
Get Mardi Gras Glam on the Go!
Need to touch up your eye makeup or enliven your look with a little glitz and glitter? The Waldorf Astoria Spa is setting up a Pop-up Makeup Bar in the lobby—with estheticians ready to customize your Mardi Gras look with a dramatic eye or a cheery cheek. You can also choose from a selection of festive accessories for a little more bling along the route.
The Details:
Feb. 28th–March 2nd
10am-4pm
No appointment necessary.
Glam Gear
At the Emporium Gift Shop
Need the perfect Mardi Gras outfit? Or maybe a celebratory place setting? The Roosevelt Emporium Gift Shop is full of clothing, accessories and decor to make sure every one of your Mardi Gras moments is sequined and celebratory!
Mardi Gras Pastries
Indulge Your Sweet Tooth in Teddy's Cafe
From our Mardi Gras-themed cinnamon rolls and cupcakes to our king cake snickerdoodle cookies, Pastry Chef Kareena Dennis has created an exciting tour of celebratory flavors for the carnival season. Available now in Teddy's Cafe located in the grand lobby of The Roosevelt Hotel.