by Andra Imbornone | Feb 21, 2017 | Blog
If you’ve ever been in New Orleans during that oh-so-festive time of year we like to call Carnival season (leading up to Mardi Gras), you’ve probably experienced the joy of tasting a king cake. Searching for one of the biggest signs it’s Carnival...
by Andra Imbornone | Feb 13, 2017 | Blog
Whether you have booked a room at our hotel for this year’s Carnival season or are planning on visiting next year, it can be hard to navigate all the New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions and terms. Learn to celebrate like a local with our handy guide – we suggest...
by Andra Imbornone | Feb 7, 2017 | Blog
With its multicultural history, music and fine dining, New Orleans is an inherently romantic city. Whether you’re exploring the streets of the French Quarter or watching the sunset over the Mississippi River, there are plenty of ways to woo your one-and-only in...
by Andra Imbornone | Jan 30, 2017 | Blog
With enough adult themes to make you blush, Krewe du Vieux is a fun (and funny) satirical parade that is a fan favorite year after year. It’s also one of the few parades that has a downtown route — one that goes right past our French Quarter hotel. Learn...
by Andra Imbornone | Jan 23, 2017 | Blog
Mardi Gras may technically be a single holiday, but Carnival season is packed with weeks of partying and parades. Even if you won’t be here on Fat Tuesday (February 28, 2017), there’s still plenty to enjoy leading up to the big day. Grab a slice of king cake (try a...
