Located in southeastern Louisiana, New Orleans is the largest city in the state and the birthplace of jazz. The city was founded in 1718 and sits along the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast. The city is famous for its annual festivals, including Mardi Gras, which features parades, celebrations and musical acts. As of 2009, the city has a population of about 355,000.
The Hotel Monteleone has 600 guest rooms and 55 suites that are furnished with marble floors and granite countertops. The Spa Aria at the hotel offers massages, manicures, pedicures and body wraps.
Local attractions include the Aquarium of the Americas, Harrah's Casino and New Orleans African American Museum. Dining at the hotel is available at The Hunt Room Grill, Le Cafe and Carousel Bar.
With 28 guest rooms, the Bourbon Orleans Hotel is housed in the Orleans Theater and Ballroom. Amenities at the hotel include a gym, outdoor pool, bar and business center. Guests to the area can visit the World War II Museum, St. Louis Cathedral and the Odgen Museum of Southern Art. The Roux on Orleans is the restaurant on site and offers both dining and room service options. Guests can dine at various area restaurants including the Royal House Oyster Bar, Primo's Copeland's of New Orleans and Bubba Gump Shrimp Company.
The Royal Sonesta Hotel features 483 guest rooms and suites, and is located on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The hotel has 20,000 square feet of event space that comes with a professional staff to oversee events. Additional features include an outdoor pool, garden and tropical courtyard. Guests can visit the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, New Orleans Ballet Association and Saenger Theater.
Dining options near the hotel include the Pelican Club, Court of Two Sisters, 7 On Fulton, Oceana Grill and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant.
The Andrew Jackson Hotel is located in the French Quarter and has 22 guest rooms that include 18th-century style furnishings. In addition to overlooking a tropical courtyard, the hotel has a French Quarter fountain. Attractions near the hotel include the New Orleans Museum of Art, Contemporary Arts Center and Le Petit Theater. Restaurants located near the hotel include Brennan's, Embers, GW Fins, Cafe Giovanni and Byblos Mediterranean Cuisine.
