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...
by Andra Imbornone | Jan 10, 2017 | Blog
If you’ve never been to New Orleans during Mardi Gras, you’re missing out on the experience of a lifetime! While Carnival is celebrated throughout the world in Europe, Brazil and the Caribbean, the Crescent City’s take on Mardi Gras offers uniquely...
by Andra Imbornone | Jan 4, 2017 | Blog
Planning your first (or second, or third) trip to New Orleans and interested in visiting some historic sites in the French Quarter? We’re making it a little easier with our list of 7 favorite historic spots (in a part of the city that’s full of them)....
by Andra Imbornone | Dec 15, 2016 | Blog
If you’ve ever dreamed of visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras, but the big crowds are keeping you away, we have a solution for you: Join us for Twelfth Night. Around the Christian world, January 6 is celebrated as the Feast of the Epiphany, which marks the end...
by Andra Imbornone | Dec 13, 2016 | Blog
In New Orleans, cocktails are not just a drink to sip on, but a way of life. It’s in our spirited nature to celebrate all sorts of occasions with the perfect drink pairings, and because of this, New Orleanians have created and reinvented some of the most amazing...
by Andra Imbornone | Nov 30, 2016 | Blog
Bienville House’s prime location in the French Quarter gives guests an unforgettable New Orleans experience any time of year – but at Christmas, the scenery is even more magical. We’ve put together a list of the must-see spots for the holidays in the area, all within...
