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The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

New Orleans • Downtown • SPLURGE

avg. $288 / night

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At a glance

An 1893 Beaux-Arts landmark on Canal Street with the legendary Sazerac Bar and Depression-era murals.

Best for: History buffs and New Orleans political culture enthusiasts

Highlights:

  • Beaux-Arts landmark from 1893 with terracotta facade
  • Sazerac Bar features Paul Ninas Depression-era murals
  • Restored 2009 after Hurricane Katrina damage
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PB hotel design editorial

When Huey Long effectively ran Louisiana from a corner suite rather than the governor's mansion, he was staying at the Roosevelt — a measure of how deeply this Canal Street landmark has been woven into the political and cultural fabric of New Orleans since its opening in 1893. The Roosevelt New Orleans, now part of the Waldorf Astoria collection following a major restoration completed in 2009 after Hurricane Katrina, fills a fourteen-story Beaux-Arts building whose white terracotta facade — elaborated with cartouches, keystoned arches, and ornate window surrounds visible in the exterior image — carries the grandeur of an institution that has always understood its own importance. Inside, the Sazerac Bar remains the property's most atmospheric room: dark walnut paneling, a long leather-railed counter, and Paul Ninas's Depression-era murals of Louisiana street life giving the space a compressed, burnished quality that no renovation has managed to dilute. Guest rooms toggle between two registers — some suites dressed in figured walnut bed frames with carved cresting rails and patterned Axminster carpet evoking the hotel's pre-war heyday, others reconfigured in quieter tones of cream and chocolate with ogee-patterned wool carpet and dark mahogany case furniture. The dining spaces introduce a more contemporary note, with chain-mail room dividers, reclaimed timber tables, and pendant crystal clusters that sit in productive tension with the building's century-old bones.

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Daily Mandatory Charge includes: Tourism Assessment Memories begin at The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Built with business and leisure travelers in mind, The Roosevelt combines old-world service with today's modern conveniences. Offering 504 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and suites, the Roosevelt is the ideal headquarters for your business meetings or that weekend getaway to New Orleans. The Roosevelt is adjacent to the world famous French Quarter (one block from Bourbon St.) and is convenient to the Canal Streetcar Line, Super Dome, Harrah's Casino, Mississippi River attractions, and the New Orleans Convention Center. Experience all of the perks and amenities of our luxurious property. Pamper yourself in the Waldorf Astoria Spa, listen to live jazz while sipping on creative cocktails in the Fountain Lounge, experience America's first cocktail, the Sazerac, at the Sazerac Bar, or treat yourself to a memorable dining experience at John Besh's Domenica.

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The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel Reviews

5,595 reviews

"We had a lovely stay at The Roosevelt — the lobby is stunning, the historic Sazerac Bar was a highlight, and the food was excellent throughout. Special shout out to Bethany Brown, who went above and beyond when we needed to combine two separate one-night bookings into a longer stay. She also picked up on the fact that this was our first time in New Orleans, and my partner's first trip to the US after moving here from Denmark. On our first night, prosecco and snacks showed up in our room with a sweet handwritten note from her — it really made us feel so welcome and special, and we'll always remember our trip and our first night in New Orleans with an extra special light because of her thoughtful gesture. It's awesome that she anticipated this and surprised us with it — it made our entire stay so much more special, and we felt so taken care of. We were surprised that in such a large hotel, someone would think to make a gesture like that. We'll definitely be coming back to The Roosevelt soon!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 29, 2026

"I was a guest at the hotel for a wedding. I received incredible service from the valet team there. Specifically, Randy and Tyron were true “GENTLE-MEN”, as they welcomed us with genuine kindness and care! Tyron deserves special recognition. When I needed assistance with a handicap issue, he stepped up with genuine, compassion, patience, and kindness. He didn’t just do his job. He sure we were taken care of, treating us with dignity and respect. Thank you, valet team at The Roosevelt for everything!!!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 13, 2026

"The Roosevelt New Orleans is a beautiful, historical hotel that fits well with the Waldorf Astoria name. Despite being old, the hotel is very clean and impressive, and the staff works hard to make the stay hospitable. I was also very happy to see them providing 2 bottles of water per night (I'm Diamond for reference so not sure of the criteria), which really helped considering the constant 90+ degree weather (also I'm a kidney donor so dehydration is a huge concern and danger to me when I'm traveling). I was impressed by the hotel's restaurant called the Fountain Lounge. While I didn't see a fountain, I enjoyed eating here daily, whether it was for breakfast, lunch, Happy Hour, or dinner. While hotel restaurant these days seem to have a bad rep for being both overpriced and boring, the dishes here were both a delight and competitive compared to a lot of quality sit-down restaurants nearby. It was good to see, as Waldorf Astoria was the brand that made eating out fashionable in the first place back before any of us were born. To set expectations, I don't expect perfection in this day and age as long as the basics are done right, and I even ran across some issues. But the staff were very willing to reasonably fix things so I can leave with a good experience, such as the front desk staff that fixed a check-in/credit issue, and a big shout-out to Ari, the F&B Manager who made my day on an unusually unlucky day for me. Next time I return, I do want to try more of their cocktails as they had many interesting ones. Sadly I started getting a fit of allergies, which may be related to the shampoo. They use Aesop products, which are high quality, but personally I find the fragrance strong and the shampoo seem to have some tree oil that makes my nose very unhappy. I may have to remember to bring my own shampoo next time, which is really unfortunately, but is no fault of the hotel. They do have valet parking, but sadly no EV charging. There are also many parking garages nearby for an extended stay if you don't mind carrying all your bags to and from the hotel. The location is good as well, as it sits right on the border of the French Quarter near Canal St, meaning you'll probably be able to get better sleep than being right in it, but it's also right next to public transit and a very short walk away from Bourbon St. All in all, highly recommend The Roosevelt!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 06, 2026

"My wife and I stayed at the location. To celebrate an anniversary. We had the pleasure to speak and meet with Jasmine Tyren , concierge Team, Mercy welcomed us and assisted with check in. Jasmine and Tyren provided us with incredible welcome upon arrival. Tyren and Jasmine completely went above and beyond to make me feel at home and provider outstanding service and celebratory accommodations. We had the pleasure to meet Ashante and Chad at the fountain lounge. They were fantastic, preparing absolutely delicious drinks with great skill.Eddie was incredibly pleasant and took the time to beautifully explain the food menu.The chefs and kitchen staff prepared impeccable food that exceeded expectations.From the drinks to the final bite, every staff member in the lounge contributed to a perfect experience. Thank you all for your hard work and dedication to excellent service which made our stay unforgettable."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jul 02, 2026

"What a beautiful and wonderful hotel. Staff were friendly and helpful and service outstanding. Rooms were large and well kept with visits from housekeeping during the day and in the evening. Large pool area and bar. Great position for walking everywhere. Fantastic value. My wife and I loved the five days we spent there. Would we go back? A resounding "yes" and we will be travelling back from Dorset, England!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jun 29, 2026

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