It was the most magical time of the year – well, one of them, anyway. New Orleans always brings unforgettable experiences, whether during the holidays or during festival season, but Mardi Gras is definitely one of our favorites. The 2015 Mardi Gras season was a great one at Bienville House! Our guests enjoyed all the festivities of the French Quarter in addition to beautiful decorations right within our hotel.
We taught everyone a few Mardi Gras traditions and terms, and if you weren’t here to get a king cake baby for yourself, don’t worry! Bienville House’s on-site restaurant, Latitude 29, has incredible drinks with just the right amount of kitsch – and their Mississippi Mermaid drink features a plastic bauble not unlike a king cake baby.
We’ve collected a few of our favorite photos from inside our hotel during the Mardi Gras season. Take a look below!
Our hotel was full of decorations in the Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold.
The balcony from our interior courtyard joined in on the Mardi Gras festivities.
Our lobby decorations were a nod to the lavish floats during the parades.
Bienville House also participated in a joint effort on behalf of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau and tourism leaders (including our sister hotel, Hotel Monteleone) to help fund additional state police presence during Mardi Gras and through the duration of the festival season. With added police in the city through May, visitors can enjoy a sense of security that will allow them to truly enjoy their stay.
Whether you decide to visit for festival season or want to plan your trip for Mardi Gras 2016 (Carnival season starts on Jan. 6, and Fat Tuesday is on Feb. 9), Bienville House provides a perfect venue close to all the action.