Historic Roosevelt

Historic Roosevelt

Historic Roosevelt

  • Historic hotel exterior
  • Old Blue Room drawing
  • 1930s bar shot
  • An historic party
  • The Cave, Americas first nightclub inside The Roosevelt Hotel
  • Grunewald Hotel Lobby, now The Roosevelt New Orleans
  • Grunewald Interior Famous Marble Staircase
  • The Roosevelt New Orleans in 1960. The entrance to the Blue Room.
  • Many Presidents have visited The Roosevelt before they took office. From Left to Right: Richard Nixon, John F. Kennedy, Harry Truman.
  • Entrance to the Famous Blue Room at The Roosevelt New Orleans.
  • Ascot Cup Trophy Being loaded on to plane. You can now find it in The Sazerac Bar in the Lobby of The Roosevelt New Orleans.
  • After being closed for four years after Hurricane Katrina, The Roosevelt New Orleans reopens as a Waldorf Astoria Hotel in 2009.
  • The Main Bar at The Roosevelt New Orleans in 1938. The Sazerac Bar would move into this space in 1949.

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125th Anniversary Giveback Sweepstakes
125th Anniversary Giveback Sweepstakes

The Roosevelt is inviting guests to bring in items taken from the hotel in the past: hotel keys, pillow covers, robes, menus, décor— for the chance to win a seven-night stay in the presidential suite, and other prizes.

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Easter Brunch
Easter Day Brunch

Join us for Easter Day Brunch at The Roosevelt New Orleans

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Waldorf Astoria Spa
Waldorf Astoria Gift Cards

Give the gift of health & wellness with our Waldorf Astoria Spa Gift Card

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Best of Waldorf Astoria Experience
Best of
Waldorf Astoria

Expect exceptional dining, luxury spa, and amazing service when you arrive. Book now and receive a daily $50 credit to use on on-site amenities after two nights or more.

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Mother's Day Brunch
Mother's Day Brunch

Join us for a special Mother’s Day Brunch and savor a lavish buffet, live entertainment and champagne.

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Park and Stay
Park and Stay

Book the Park and Stay offer to get your next vacation started.

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AAA Members
AAA Members

AAA Members experience discounts & more with Waldorf Astoria.

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