http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2009-11-21T22:25:27Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelhotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/local/1423 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/23/125820/317 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/stormingsazerac.jpg" class="top"><p><i>Taken during the very first "stormin'" in 1949.</i><p>Some people go for Civil War re-enactments, some people prefer Jane Austen movies, but when it comes to historical fixes, we prefer the vintage booze that are making a comeback at hipster-frequented speakeasies across the country. That&#146;s why we want to tell you about the upcoming <b>&#147;Stormin&#146; the Sazerac&#148;</b> event at the landmark <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Roosevelt+Hotel+New+Orleans/local/1423"><b>Roosevelt New Orleans</b></a> on Friday, September 25.<p>Back in the day, women were only admitted to the Sazerac Bar at the Roosevelt on one day of the year: Mardi Gras (remember, this is New Orleans). Well, 60 years ago, a group of well-to-do New Orleans ladies decided they wanted a drink, and on September 25, 1949, they stormed EricRosen 2009-09-23T15:28:47-05:00 29.9540755 -90.071250 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/16/15945/4490 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/32083/rooseveltnyla.jpg" class="top"><p> <p>The Big Easy never really lost its swing, but it has had to significantly rebuild both literally and emotionally post-Hurricane Katrina. Nothing brings a commercial boost like an influx of out-of-towners, especially those willing to roll large and invest in a taste of <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Waldorf-Astoria%20Collection">The Waldorf-Astoria</a>'s opulence. <p><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Roosevelt+Hotel+New+Orleans/local/1423"><b>The Roosevelt New Orleans</b></a>&#151;known as The Grunewald and The Fairmont in its earlier incarnations&#151;recently underwent a whopping $145 million restoration, making it central to the city's rebirth. Located in the French Quarter, guests really can't get any closer to the core of life in New Orleans. <p>Reviews are <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60864-d111970-Reviews-The_Roosevelt_New_Orleans_A_Waldorf_Astoria_Collection_Hotel-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html">generally positive</a> across the board, but, honestly, it's hard to imagine such a massive project backed by a name like Heidi Atwal 2009-09-16T15:41:46-05:00 29.9540755 -90.071250 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/7/28/9298/07339 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/rooseveltnolaentrancejp.jpg" class="top"> <p><b><A href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Roosevelt+Hotel+New+Orleans/local/1423">The Roosevelt New Orleans</a></b> re-opened this month, with a brand new Waldorf-Astoria Collection flag, newly-renovated rooms, and a pretty hefty and impressive history &#151; but is all the hype and hooplah worth it? How are guests feeling about the place? <P>Natch, we checked in on the property <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60864-d111970-Reviews-The_Roosevelt_New_Orleans_A_Waldorf_Astoria_Collection_Hotel-New_Orleans_Louisiana.html">at TripAdvisor</a> &#151; and, sadly, there are only two reviews of the iconic hotel that have come in so far. <p>Still, reviews are...good, if not bland. As usual, there are some service glitches to work out. One guest who called the hotel "beautiful, beautiful, beautiful" also said this: <blockquote><p>I waited an hour for breakfast and it was alright,waited a bit for valet parking to bring my car but Jenna 2009-07-28T09:35:07-05:00 29.9540572 -90.071263 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/7/1/111134/9320 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/rooseveltlighting.jpg" class="top"><br><i>The Roosevelt's lighting ceremony, in May</i> <p>We just got word from a hotel rep that the famed <b><a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Roosevelt+Hotel+New+Orleans/local/1423">Roosevelt Hotel</a></b> in New Orleans, which has been undergoing a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/1/6/13168/10713/hotels/The_Re_Opening_of_The_Roosevelt_New_Orleans">major, <i>major</i> renovation and restoration</a> (and transition to become a part of the Waldorf-Astoria Collection), is officially opening up today. <p>We knew the place was running a special reopening promo starting July 26th and running through September 30th (<a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/6/22/15720/4171/hotels/The_Roosevelt_New_Orleans_Will_Re_Open_at_139_in_July">$139!</a> Seriously, get on this) and even though the last time we checked, rezzies were only available on July 11th and beyond, we actually can make reservations for tonight &#151; and the public is welcome to come in and walk through to check out the newly-restored property. <p>There will be Jenna 2009-07-01T11:13:55-05:00 29.9540572 -90.071263 http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/6/22/15720/4171 <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/6929/rooseveltnolalobby.jpg" class="top"> <br><i>Though most of the renos are done, all we've got are these cartoony renderings of the interior.</i> <p>Well, as they say in the South: hot damn. (Er, do they say that in the South?) <b><A href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Roosevelt+Hotel+New+Orleans/local/1423">The Roosevelt in New Orleans </a></b>is openin' its doors once again. And the ultra-posh rooms are goin' for cheap. Well, at first, anyway. <p>If you'll recall, we got the real, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/1/6/13168/10713/hotels/The_Re_Opening_of_The_Roosevelt_New_Orleans">super-detailed scoop</a> on what was happening with this iconic New Orleans property. Cliff's Notes version: after a $145-million restoration and renovation, the 116-year-old hotel is set to be reborn as a <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Waldorf-Astoria%20Collection">Waldorf-Astoria Collection</a> property (it has been closed since Hurricane Katrina). We knew the place was going to be shooting Jenna 2009-06-22T12:05:25-05:00 29.9540572 -90.071263 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/