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New Orleans: Hot Deals for the Dog Days of Summer

MsRebecca — 2009-08-17T13:25:49-05:00

The dog days of summer are here, meaning everyone you know is on vacation, leaving you itching for some escapism, too. Where can you go on short notice and still get a good deal? Our vote is for New Orleans.

Sure, it’s hot and daily forecasts mention a chance of thunderstorms. But, hell, other cities are receiving similar weather reports, and New Orleans has a lot going for it: all that delicious food to sample, solid live music around every corner, and, right now, some fantastic hotel deals.

New Orleans: The Red-Headed Stepchild at The Loews New Orleans

globetrotting gourmet — 2009-07-16T16:55:29-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/redheaded_loewsnola.jpg" class="top">We've kicked off our <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/summer cocktails">Summer Cocktails</a> series where we profile fun new summer drinks that hotels are making. Got one we should know about? <a href="mailto:tips@hotelchatter.com">Send us the recipe with a photo of the drink.</a> Otherwise, enjoy and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/hotelchatter">@reply us</a> when you're wasted! We heart the Big Easy. Big time. Rock n Bowl at Mid City Lanes, music at Donnas Bar and Grill and famous drinking establishments with storied pasts make us swoon, but its the unforgettable meals weve had that makes New Orleans one of our all-time favorite dining destinations. Earlier this year, we had the pleasure of dining at the Bar Chef Table at <a href="http://www.cafeadelaide.com/">Café Adelaide & The Swizzle Stick Bar</a> in

New Orleans: Celebrate Papa Noel at the Loews New Orleans for $129

juliana — 2008-12-04T17:02:18-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/1425/papanoel.jpg" class="top">Papa Noel is a long-standing <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotels/city/us/LA/New%20Orleans">New Orleans</a> tradition celebrating their Santa Claus. This Claus is a little different from the one recognized in Christmas fairy tales flying in the skies with his reindeer crew. We like <a href="http://www.geocities.com/ladysylviaann/sylvia/xmas2001/xmas_2001g.htm">this description</a> of Papa Noel best: <blockquote>Papa Noel is the New Orleans Santa Claus, and, like New Orleans, a fog of mystery and myth surrounds him. He doesn't own a sleigh (it would sink in the bayou) and he has no need of reindeer (living on Cajun food, they'd be to full to fly). Instead he moves about in a pirogue, a narrow, flat-bottomed boat that can penetrate the deepest swamp. Some say he has 8 fat alligators and a

New Orleans: Partying with the Staff at the Loews New Orleans

pbb — 2008-02-26T15:48:01-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/admin/swizzle_stick_bar.jpg" class="imgborder">Last summer, we went down to New Orleans for a cocktail convention. (Tough life, right?) And while we did have lunch at the <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/hotel-reviews/Loews+New+Orleans+Hotel/local/690">Loews New Orleans Hotel</a>, we missed out on the latest innovation the hotel is hyping. Groups of four can book a "Bar Chef Table" at Cafe Adelaide, for ringside seats to a hand-crafted dinner from chef Danny Trace and bartender Lu Brow. The duo have put together a Creole-inspired menu that pairs up with Brow's fancy cocktails. Each course is presented by chef Trace, making you feel like you're on a tipsy version of Iron Chef. Meals at the chef's table are a totally reasonable $100 to $125 per person depending on what you

New Orleans: HotelChatter's New Year's Rockin' Eve: Help New Orleans

markj — 2005-12-16T17:24:52-05:00

<![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/3/loews_no.jpg"> It is definitely difficult to think of partying in New Orleans when so many people are far away from any sort of real recovery.  However, the president of the New Orleans CVB recently said this: <blockquote> It is hard to promote tourism because so many neighborhoods are suffering, but visitors don't realize how much they contribute to our recovery if they just come and have a good time. </blockquote> Since tourists are still leery of a post storm Big Easy, and the annual Sugar Bowl will be held in Atlanta instead of New Orleans, hotel rooms and restaurant reservations will be incredibly easy and affordable to book, even last minute. <a href="http://www.loewshotels.com/hotels/neworleans/default.asp">Loews New Orleans</a>, one of the swankiest