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You are in luck—the New Orleans CVB and its members have compiled the hottest deals and vacation packages in New Orleans. From $7 po-boys to value-added hotel deals, New Orleans makes it easy for you to sit back, relax and enjoy the Creole City’s charm!
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This year try Thanksgiving dinner Big Easy style, with a special dinner and music experience complements of Avenue Inn Bed and Breakfast. Package includes three nights in a deluxe queen, dinner for two at the Upperline and entrance to Snug Harbor for an evening of live jazz music. Package begins at $599 per couple, non-inclusive of tax, available through Nov. 25, 2009 by calling 800-490-8542 or visiting www.avenueinnbb.com. |
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Don’t forget about Spot or Nemo this Thanksgiving! The Omni Royal Orleans is offering travelers the opportunity to pamper their pets over the holiday with a luxurious room accommodation, a gift basket especially for pets, and valet parking. Offer available for pets up to 20 pounds, through Dec. 31, 2009 starting at $111 per night. A non-refundable pet fee of $50 will be charged to the room. To book, call 888-444-OMNI or visit www.omnihotels.com and use promotional code “PK4.” |
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Ride the rails this fall and pick up some knowledge along the way with the Omni Royal Crescent’s “Streetcar & Museum package.” Starting at just $214 per night, guests can enjoy luxurious accommodations, two streetcar passes, and two passes to either the National World War II Museum or the New Orleans Museum of Art. Package available through Dec. 31, 2009 by calling 888-444-OMNI or visiting www.omnihotels.com when using promotional code “PK8JAC.” |
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Experience the charms of Plantation-style living at Nottoway Plantation just outside the city of New Orleans. The “Fall special” package includes a plantation breakfast, guided tour of the mansion, a welcome beverage and a second night free when booking the first night at $150. Price does not include taxes and is subject to availability. This special offer is available through Nov. 30, 2009 by calling 225-545-2730 or visiting www.nottoway.com. |
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Bourbon Orleans Phantom of the Bourbon Orleans Phone: 866-513-9744 www.ihrco.com |
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See one of the most haunted cities in America this November while staying at the Bourbon Orleans in the French Quarter. Book the “Phantom of the Bourbon Orleans” package and receive two tickets to the French Quarter Haunted History tour, two drinks at Bourbon Oh!, breakfast and discounted parking for just $195 per night. Package available through Nov. 30, 2009 when using promotional code “Haunted Pkg.” To book, call 866-513-9744 or visiting www.bourbonorleans.com/packages. |
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Fall means different things to different people—and if it sparks the romance bug in you, Le Pavillon Hotel has a package fit for your needs. Stay in a deluxe room and receive a chilled bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival, followed by a special breakfast for two and two embroidered bathrobes to take along as a keepsake. Package is available from $249 per night, representing a savings of 30 percent, valid through Dec. 30, 2009 by calling 504-620-4132 or visiting www.lepavillon.com. |
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This October, the 1870 Banana Courtyard French Quarter B & B is offering parents a refuge and a little bit of the TLC they give out so freely to their children. Starting at $299, guests can stay two nights in individually designed historic rooms and receive chocolate covered strawberries, flowers and champagne upon arrival, a gift certificate to Café du Monde, Angelo Brocato’s Italian Ice Cream Parlor and Bakery, and Legends Music Park. The rate also includes all local telephone calls, continental breakfast, internet usage, access to the property’s computers, taxes and other fees, valid through Dec. 24, 2010 by visiting www.bananacourtyard.com or calling 800-842-4748. |
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Thinking of a couples trip this November? Soak in the romantic culture of the Crescent City at the Inn on Bourbon with the hotel’s “Opera House Romance” package, which includes two nights in a deluxe bourbon balcony room, breakfast for two daily, a couple’s carriage ride in the French Quarter and in-room chocolates and wine upon arrival. Package begins at $515, though not valid during special events. Certain blackout dates apply. To book, visit www.innonbourbon.com/ or call 800-535-7891. |
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Celebrate fall with some female bonding and retail therapy with the Marriott’s “Gal Pal Getaway” package. Package includes deluxe accommodation, a $50 dining credit good at the hotel restaurant or cocktail lounge, a premier passport to the exclusive Riverwalk Marketplace with more than $250 in savings, and a Macy’s shopping pass offering 10 percent off. Rates starting from just $104 - $124 per night, depending on the property. Package available at Renaissance Arts Hotel, New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway, Renaissance Pere Marquette, New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center and JW Marriott New Orleans. To book, visit www.marriott.com and include promotional code “P51.” |
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The Whitney invites guests to treat themselves to a decadent weekend with all of the trimmings and indulgences for which they have been working so hard. Relax in a deluxe room in this beautiful historic hotel, (formally a bank) and be treated to a special turndown service complete with pralines and a disposable camera, while awaking to a delicious breakfast for two at Li’l Dizzy’s restaurant. This package starts at just $109 per night. To reserve a room, visit http://www.wyndham.com/hotels/MSYWW/main.wnt?cid=ROMLBCWYND or call 504-581-4222. |
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Halloween is all about costumes of course, and the Omni Royal Orleans is celebrating with the “Blue Dog Experience.” Cajun artist George Rodrigue painted The Blue Dog, which has been a popular icon in New Orleans, and a national favorite in the fall. This package includes deluxe room accommodations for two, Blue Dog cookies, Blue Dog martinis, a Blue Dog lapel pin, turndown service and valet parking all starting at $99 per night. Package valid through Dec. 31, 2009 by calling 888-444-OMNI or visiting www.omnihotels.com and mentioning promotional code “PKGART.” |
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Leave your worries behind and run to New Orleans for a weekend of romance and pampering with Omni Royal Orleans’ “French Kiss Romance” package. This offering includes deluxe room accommodations for two, French champagne upon arrival, a romantic turndown service, a french toast breakfast in bed, and a meeting with the hotel’s concierge in advance to assist with any additional special romantic requests all for $136 per night. Package valid through Dec. 31, 2009 by calling 888-444-OMNI or visiting www.omnihotels.com. |
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Dress to the nines as the locals do with this exceptional package, courtesy of the Omni Royal Crescent. The “Retail Therapy” package starts at just $99 per night, is available through Dec. 31, 2009, and includes pre-arranged experiences at a number of retail stores by the hotel concierge, a champagne turndown, and also an Envirosax bag and Laura Mercier lipstick. To book this package, visit www.omnihotels.com or call 888-444-OMNI and mention promotional code “CRPRET.” |
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Indulge your senses with Hotel Monteleone’s “Romantic Interlude” package this fall and be treated to the experience of a lifetime. Stay two nights and be greeted with chocolate covered strawberries and champagne, a three-course dinner for two at the hotel’s restaurant the Hunt Room Grill and top it off with breakfast at world-famous Brennan’s on Royal Street. Price for two-night package begins at $704, valid through Dec. 31, 2009 by calling 504-523-3341 or visiting www.hotelmonteleone.com. |
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This fall, celebrate with some female bonding and retail therapy with the Marriott’s “Gal Pal Getaway” package. Package includes deluxe accommodation, a $50 dining credit good at the hotel restaurant or cocktail lounge, a premier passport to the exclusive Riverwalk Marketplace with more than $250 in savings, and a Macy’s shopping pass offering 10 percent off. Rates starting from just $104 - $124 per night, depending on the property. Package available at Renaissance Arts Hotel, New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway, Renaissance Pere Marquette, New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center and JW Marriott New Orleans. To book, visit www.marriott.com and include promotional code “P51.” |
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Travel to the Big Easy has never been such a treat! Feel like the belle of the ball without breaking the bank courtesy of Le Pavillon Hotel’s “Big Easy Package.” Starting at just $169 per night, guests will be treated to a deluxe guestroom, complimentary parking and breakfast for two in the hotel’s beautiful dining room, The Crystal Room. Located in the heart of the Big Easy, travel to the Crescent City has never been such a breeze! To reserve this package, call 800-535-9095 or visit www.lepavillon.com. |
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Pack up the kids and take the gang down to New Orleans for the family fling of a lifetime! With so many things to do in the Big Easy, this package is the perfect one-stop-shop for families looking to satisfy needs across the generations. Le Pavillon is offering accommodation in a two-queen bedded deluxe guestroom for two adults and two children, passes for admission to either the Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium or the newest addition—Audubon Insectarium. This comes in addition to the evening snack of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, fresh fruit and milk, and is available starting at just $219 per night through Dec. 30, 2009, reflecting a savings of more than 20 percent. To book a family fling, call 800-535-9095 or visit www.lepavillon.com. |
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Chef hat not a good look for you? Sit back and relax as Zoe Restaurant’s master chef Robert Bustillo prepares his renown tapas menu and two big easy cocktails to welcome you. Package also includes wonderful room accommodation starting at just $229 per night. Offer valid through Dec. 31, 2009 at W New Orleans and W French Quarter, though rates may vary. To reserve, call 504-525-9444 or visit www.whotels.com/neworleans and enter promotional code “YUM.” |
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Celebrate Halloween by getting away for some quality time with the girls, taking advantage of W New Orleans’ “Getaway with the Girls” package, starting at just $269 per night. Package includes Six Slumber Party Sophia Coppola Champagne and a two-hour cabana rental by WET. Additionally, guests will receive a Bliss Six bag. Package available through Dec. 31, 2009 by calling 504-525-9444 or visiting www.starwoodhotels.com/whotels and mentioning promotional code “GIRLPK.” |
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The W Hotel takes guests behind the velvet rope and lets them skip the line at Preservation Hall, an institution in New Orleans’ music scene. Visitors looking for an insiders peek into the city’s music scene can experience the ultimate with the W’s “VIP Preservation Hall Jazz Experience” package. Starting at $129 per night, guests receive two VIP tickets to Preservation Hall, a Preservation Hall CD, a disposable camera to capture the experience and a wonderful guest room to which they can retreat. Offer valid through Dec. 31, 2009 at W New Orleans and W French Quarter, though rates may vary. To reserve, call 877-WHOTELS or visit www.whotels.com/neworleans and enter promotional code “WJAZZ.” |
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As we move into the Halloween season, we’ve gotta ask: who doesn’t love festivals? The W New Orleans is getting out all of its bells and whistles to make the most of this fall excitement. Guests booking the “Who Loves Festivals?” package will receive Bliss sunscreen, a mat and a bag to hold their essentials while out hitting the festivities. Rates start at $139 per night during the week and $189 per night during festival weekends, valid through Dec. 31, 2009. To book your room, call 877-WHOTELS or visit www.whotels.com/neworleans and enter promotional code “FST.” |
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Change is in the air. Instead of celebrating the changing of the seasons in Paris, head down to New Orleans and partake in the Halloween festivities. “Paris Without the Jetlag” package is available at The Ritz-Carlton and includes complimentary club level accommodations for one night, internet access and a hand-blown glass fleur-de-lis crafted by local artisans. Package is valid through December 2009, with rates starting at $349 per night, non-inclusive of tax. Reservations are subject to availability. To book your trip, visit www.ritzcarlton.com. |
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Expensive airfares got you singing the travel blues? Worry not, the Ritz-Carlton is thinking of you. Ride the rails from New Orleans on either of the Amtrak routes servicing the city and spend one night before your departure at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans in the property’s deluxe accommodations and receive rail meals for two (a.k.a. Flight Bites) on your scenic train ride. Package is valid through December 2009, with rates starting at $279 per night, non-inclusive of tax. Reservations are subject to availability. To book your trip, visit www.ritzcarlton.com. |
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Leave the party planning to us. We’ve consulted the experts and have the perfect bash waiting, starting off with a champagne toast and dinner at Mélange Restaurant, along with welcome amenities (which can cater to both bachelor and bachelorette bashes, with either martini bar, beer and pretzel, or champagne and strawberry set ups) and double-king accommodations. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans’ “Bachelor and Bachelorette Getaway” package is valid through December 2009, with rates starting at $409 per night (About a 20% savings), non-inclusive of tax. Reservations are subject to availability. |
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Enter Diva-land, a la The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans. True to word, the world will revolve around you, and then gently slow down as you enter absolute paradise, a place where whimsy trumps all. The “Signature Spa” package includes deluxe accommodations, the Ritz-Carlton Massage for two and an American Breakfast for two in the hotel restaurant, Mélange. Package are valid through December 2009, and prices begin at $399 per night, non-inclusive of tax. Reservations are subject to availability. |
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Gear up for the start of another exciting festival season in New Orleans and enjoy all that the birthplace of Jazz is known for—genuine hospitality and unbeatable music . Take on the night with Windsor Court Hotel’s “Rhyme & Views” package which includes a spacious suite, a specialty welcome cocktail in The Polo Club Lounge and a show at one of the city’s beloved night clubs, Snug Harbor or Tipitinas. Package starts at $255 per night, available now through Dec. 31, 2009, though booking is subject to availability. |
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Celebrate Earth Day a la Earth Worm. Get in touch with all of our great Earth’s creatures this April at the Audubon Institute Insectarium as part of Country Inn & Suites New Orleans celebration of the environment. Starting at just $115.25 per night, guests booking a minimum of two nights will receive admission to the Audubon Institute Insectarium for two adults and two children. Package valid through Dec. 31, 2009. |
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Take a trip down memory lane, or just hold up for a weekend with your loved one at Country Inn & Suites, New Orleans. The “Romance” package starts at $124 per night, representing a savings of over 10%, and includes deluxe accommodations in a beautiful suite, a celebratory bottle of bubbly champagne, gourmet chocolates to indulge the senses, breakfast and a late checkout so guests can relax and make the most of their time together. Booking requires two nights minimum. Package valid through Dec. 31, 2009. |
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History buffs can step back in time and explore yesteryear, Creole style. Whether retracing the steps of leaders like Andrew Jackson, musical legends that spawned the birthplace of Jazz or the treasures in the country’s National World War II museum, the Country Inn & Suites, New Orleans has the package that will make the historian in each of us swoon. The “World War II Museum” package starts at just $104 per night and offers guests breakfast, admission for two to the National World War II Museum as well as tips on where to find the top historical digs the city has to offer. Package requires a two-night minimum stay and is valid through Dec. 31, 2009. |
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Give back to the local community this Earth Day by participating in some “do-gooder” activities in New Orleans. In return for their hard work, groups receive a special nightly rate of $84, including all taxes, based on up to a quad occupancy, which could bring the price per person, per night to as low as $21! Also included in the “Build & Bond” package is access to a resource kit which includes information on transportation, city guides, a complimentary meeting room, parking for 15-passenger vans, 50% off parking for personal vehicles and discounts on boxed lunch options. This package is available for groups with 10 rooms or more through Dec. 31, 2009. |
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A truly timeless package for couples planning a romantic rendezvous this Valentine’s Day. The New Orleans Marriott will welcome guests with champagne, chocolates and strawberries upon arrival, provide deluxe accommodations, a private breakfast in bed (or downstairs in the hotel’s restaurant) and extend a late check-out for some added intimacy and time together. This package is available now through Jan. 20, 2010, with rates beginning at $139 per night, based on double occupancy and availability Thursday-Sunday. |
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Channel Marie Antoinette and enjoy an evening of laughter and getting silly with the girls, just as Scarlett and all the other belles have for centuries at Oak Alley Plantation. Reconnect and catch up in a historic, centuries-old plantation cottage and enjoy girly frills with the “Girlfriends Getaway” package. Gather the ladies for mint juleps, a camera to record the fun and a basket chock full of all the best junk food to nurture your inner child and possibly fuel a game of truth or dare. Breakfast is included. Package available now through February 28, 2010, with rates beginning at $200 per night, reflecting a savings of 25 percent. To reserve your night with the girls, call 800-442-5539 or visit www.oakalleyplantation.com/bed+breakfast/packages/. |
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