2018 CNN, Top 20 of America’s Most Beautiful Hotels
"There may be newer and trendier hotels in New Orleans, but none can touch the beauty of The Roosevelt. The iconic property, opened in 1893, is reminiscent of a bygone era with its tiered crystal chandeliers, gold-gilded pillars and original floor mosaics -- discovered during renovations after Hurricane Katrina. Its 504 rooms are similarly aristocratic, with dark wood furnishings and rich fabrics. The hotel's legendary Sazerac Bar, located in the lobby, is the birthplace of the cognac-based cocktail, as its name suggests."
2018 Architectural Digest, 15 Most Beautiful Hotel Lobbies in the World
"A row of elegant chandeliers leads you through a luxurious marbled hallway to the concierge. The Roosevelt Hotel is the perfect mix of Southern style and old European elegance culminating in one spectacular lobby."
2018 USA Today’s 10Best, #1 Best Hotel Bar, The Sazerac Bar
"Named after the world's first mixed drink (according to some), The Sazerac Bar has been quenching New Orleans's thirst for decades. Located within The Roosevelt New Orleans, this classic space features an African walnut bar and murals by Paul Ninas; it was once a popular haunt of politician Huey P. Long."
2018 CNN, Top 15 Hotels in the World That Go All-Out for the Holidays
"The Roosevelt New Orleans' annual Teddy Bear Tea, complete with Santa and his elves, will be served on November 25, Saturdays and Sundays in early December and December 15-24. The tea is $52 for children ages 3-10 and $72 for ages 11 and above. Sparkling wine and mimosas are included in the price for adults. A Waldorf Astoria hotel, The Roosevelt is celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2018. The hotel's elegant lobby features 44 birch trees and glittering Christmas trees decked out for the season. On Christmas Day, brunch -- complete with seafood bar, omelet station, carving station and more -- will be served in the Crescent City Ballroom ($105 for ages 11 and up, $45 for children ages 3-10, excluding tax, gratuity and service charge)."
Image by Paul Broussard Photography
Full List of Awards
Since reopening in 2009, The Roosevelt New Orleans has won countless awards in hospitality, dining, and more. To view the full list click here. Here are the recent awards won:
- 2018 CNN, Top 20 of America’s Most Beautiful Hotels
- 2018 CNN, Top 15 Hotels in the World That Go All-Out for the Holidays
- 2018 Architectural Digest, 15 Most Beautiful Hotel Lobbies in the World
- 2018 Gambit’s Best of New Orleans, Best Hotel
- 2018 New Orleans CityBusiness Reader Rankings, Best Hotel
- 2018 USA Today’s 10Best, #1 Best Hotel Bar, The Sazerac Bar
- New Orleans CityBusiness Reader Rankings, Best Hotel, 2017
- Gambit’s Best of New Orleans, Best Hotel. 2017
- TimeOut, 15 Best Hotels in New Orleans, 2017
- Southern Living, The South’s Top 10 Hotels, 2017
