Le Pavillon, New Orleans, Louisiana

Where else but the luxurious Le Pavillon, near the French Quarter, could guests enjoy nightcaps of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot chocolate and cold milk? But that's exactly one of the touches this hotel in downtown New Orleans provides, as well as placing guests within walking distance and short rides to the Central Business District, Morial Convention Center, Harrah's Casino and other Riverfront attractions. Two blocks away, guests can hop the famous streetcar on St. Charles Avenue for excursions from the French Quarter to the Garden District and its opulent mansions.An architectural landmark built in 1907, Le Pavillon's lavish lobby features Parisian woodwork, Italian marble flooring and Czech crystal chandeliers. Guests can enjoy continental and Creole cuisine in the Crystal Room, which serves gourmet-style Cajun and Creole dishes, including the Gulf Fish du Monde, shrimp scampi and Tchoupitoulas Pork Chops. Guests can follow the dining with drinks and cigars in the Le Gallery Lounge. For relaxation, patrons can retreat to the roof of this 10-story building to swim in the 30-foot heated pool and spa, while taking in the sweeping views of the skyline and the Mississippi River. The hotel also features a fitness center, business services and a concierge who can assist guests with dinner and tour reservations.

The 226 guestrooms are decorated with original artwork, antiques, custom bathroom sinks, comfortable pillow-top mattresses and handmade bedspreads, as well as modern amenities like high-speed Internet access and 32-inch televisions. Vacationers and business travelers choose Le Pavillon for its grand opulence and convenient location near the French Quarter and the Central Business District.
Hotel Advisory - Recovery efforts are still under way in the New Orleans area in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Some attractions, as well as hotel facilities and amenities may be limited. Now available: -Restaurant: a la carte service for all meals - Bell Service: limited from 3 p.m. through 11 p.m. Tues.- Sat. -Concierge Service: limited

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