The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel is Ranked In Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards for the Second Consecutive Year

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The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel is Ranked In Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards for the Second Consecutive Year

NEW ORLEANS, La. - (July 10, 2012) - The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, has been ranked once again as one of the top large city hotels in the Continental United States by the readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine.

The Roosevelt's number 28 ranking in the magazine's annual World's Best Awards surpassed a number of other properties in far larger luxury destination cities, including New York, Chicago, Vancouver, San Francisco and others. Travel + Leisure readers evaluated rooms, facilities, location, service, restaurants, food and value. The category in which The Roosevelt was rated includes large-city hotels with more than 100 rooms.

"We're thrilled that Travel + Leisure readers consider The Roosevelt to be one of the best hotels in the U.S.," said Tod Chambers, general manager, The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel. "Achieving a ranking for two consecutive years shows that our hotel guests truly appreciate our focus on luxury and dedication to providing the best amenities and experience to those who visit."

The city of New Orleans also earns a spot as Travel + Leisure readers' fifth favorite American or Canadian city. New Orleans moved up one slot on this year's list, behind New York City, Chicago, San Francisco and Charleston.

The Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel features 504 rooms, of which 135 are luxury suites; the legendary Blue Room; the Sazerac Bar and Restaurant, John Besh's Domenica Restaurant and Teddy's Cafe; state-of-the-art meeting and convention rooms; and a 12,000-square-foot, world-class Guerlain Spa and fitness center.

Other amenities designed to position The Roosevelt New Orleans as a destination favored by travelers include complimentary history tours, a comprehensive business center, private dining, an outdoor pool and courtyard, and a specialty gift shop.

Additional information and bookings are available by calling (504) 648-1200. For more information on The Roosevelt New Orleans, log on to http://www.therooseveltneworleans.com/.

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