Pontchartrain Hotel

New Orleans, Louisiana Hotels & Resorts

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September To December	US $69	US $169

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Surrounding Area

Nestled peacefully in the lower Garden District at the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Josephine Street, the Pontchartrain Hotel is an imposing structure with its brick façade and architectural style. Five gas light standards line the hotel along the St. Charles Avenue sidewalk -- duplicates of the ones in the Place Vendome in Paris.

The streetcar to the French Quarter and area attractions stops directly in front of The Pontchartrain, and we provide complimentary shuttle service to the convention center and downtown New Orleans.

The Pontchartrain Hotel is located:
2 miles from French Quarter
12 miles from the New Orleans International Airport with easy access to Interstate 10
1 mile to Convention Center
½ mile to Loyola and Tulane Universities

Accommodations

A cherished landmark in the historic Garden District of New Orleans, The Pontchartrain Hotel has been satisfying the desires of its discerning guests since the 1920s. With our beautiful, historic location and longstanding tradition of hospitality, The Pontchartrain Hotel truly is the heart and soul of New Orleans ... whether you're a first-time guest or making a return visit, we look forward to welcoming you!

Rooms/Suites

Old World elegance meets Southern hospitality in the Pontchartrain. Each of our 118 guest rooms and suites is individually designed and exquisitely furnished, offering the splendor of a bygone era while providing luxurious, modern amenities. No other hotel in the world more appropriately conveys the feeling of being an honored guest in someone's home than does the Pontchartrain.

Amenities

In the heart of New Orleans' historic Garden District, The Pontchartrain offers European-style service, unpretentious charm and southern hospitality. Services include valet parking, local club privileges, business conference center, room service, turndown service, complimentary shuttle service & safety deposit box. Room amenities include cable television, tea/coffee-making facilities, hair dryers, iron/ironing board and more!

Décor
From the polished marble floor and walls to the gleaming chandeliers suspended from an arching, sky-blue tray ceiling, the magnificent lobby of The Pontchartrain promises luxury within. The barrel-vaulted lobby has columns and walls whose simulated marble decoration continues an age-old tradition originally imported into Austria from Italy.

The elevator is adorned with floral decorations hand painted by Elizabeth Hadden. Exquisite canvas murals depicting scenes of Louisiana bayous, birds, and aquatic flowers painted by the noted New Orleans artist, Charles Reinike, grace the walls of the Caribbean Room, Patio Room, and Bayou Bar ... and are considered priceless works of art. In addition, the lobby, corridors and guestrooms are furnished with priceless antiques and art work.


Bayou Bar
Guests can also experience the authentic atmosphere of New Orleans' nightlife at the Bayou Bar, where cocktails and camaraderie combine crescent city-style. Added in 1947, the Bayou bar remains a popular meeting place for local professionals as well as guests. (A favorite hangout for Frank Sinatra and Frankie Laine when they visited New Orleans, the Bayou Bar was also the place where the New Orleans Saints NFL agreement was signed.)
Hours: 7 days/week -- 11:30am - 1am
Entertainment: Piano Bar -- Thurs - Sat, 9pm - 1am
Daily Happy Hours.
Today the Pontchartrain Hotel remains a testimonial to the tradition of impeccable taste and attention to detail. Always luxurious but never ostentatious, the Pontchartrain exudes warmth from the moment you enter the lobby. Our undertaking of a multi-million dollar renovation program assures the continuation of this legendary institution's outstanding reputation as one of the great Hotels of the world.

Services Offered

In the heart of New Orleans' historic Garden District, The Pontchartrain offers European-style service, unpretentious charm and southern hospitality. Services include valet parking, local club privileges, business conference center, room service, turndown service & complimentary shuttle service. Room amenities include cable television, tea/coffee-making facilities, hair dryers, iron/ironing board and more!

Décor
From the polished marble floor and walls to the gleaming chandeliers suspended from an arching, sky-blue tray ceiling, the magnificent lobby of The Pontchartrain promises luxury within. The barrel-vaulted lobby has columns and walls whose simulated marble decoration continues an age-old tradition originally imported into Austria from Italy.

The elevator is adorned with floral decorations hand painted by Elizabeth Hadden. Exquisite canvas murals depicting scenes of Louisiana bayous, birds, and aquatic flowers painted by the noted New Orleans artist, Charles Reinike, grace the walls of the Caribbean Room, Patio Room, and Bayou Bar ... and are considered priceless works of art. In addition, the lobby, corridors and guestrooms are furnished with priceless antiques and art work.


Bayou Bar
Guests can also experience the authentic atmosphere of New Orleans' nightlife at the Bayou Bar, where cocktails and camaraderie combine crescent city-style. Added in 1947, the Bayou bar remains a popular meeting place for local professionals as well as guests. (A favorite hangout for Frank Sinatra and Frankie Laine when they visited New Orleans, the Bayou Bar was also the place where the New Orleans Saints NFL agreement was signed.)
Hours: 7 days/week -- 11:30am - 1am
Entertainment: Piano Bar -- Thurs - Sat, 9pm - 1am
Daily Happy Hours with complimentary hor d'oevres
Today the Pontchartrain Hotel remains a testimonial to the tradition of impeccable taste and attention to detail. Always luxurious but never ostentatious, the Pontchartrain exudes warmth from the moment you enter the lobby. Our undertaking of a multi-million dollar renovation program assures the continuation of this legendary institution's outstanding reputation as one of the great hotels of the world.

Rates & Availability

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Other Information

The Pontchartrain Hotel, long considered New Orleans' premiere address for southern tradition and elegance, continues to reign as the City's Grand Dame of Hotels. No hotel in the city of New Orleans can boast of a more illustrious or fascinating history than that of the Pontchartrain.

Named in honor of Count de Pontchartrain from the court of Louis XVI, the doors of the Pontchartrain Hotel were first opened in March of 1927. The impressive 12-story hotel included 80 apartments.

In 1940, the Pontchartrain secured ownership of the coffee shop, naming it "The Silver Whistle" after a play starring Jose Ferrer, a frequent guest.

In 1941, as the nation was thrust into war, the hotel converted some of the apartments into transient rooms. The timing proved excellent as the demand for hotel rooms reached an all time high due to the many travelers the war brought to New Orleans.

For more than 20 years, the Pontchartrain was the tallest commercial building in the city's renowned Garden District and until 1990, the hotel continued to house "permanent residents."

In 1947, the cypress-beamed lounge, the Bayou Bar, opened, making way for the elegant and award-winning Caribbean Room Restaurant. The instantly-popular restaurant received numerous awards including the Travel Holiday Award for "excellence of cuisine" in 1958, an honor received every year in operation since. Its famous Mile High Pie made culinary history.

The beautiful setting of the Caribbean Room Restaurant soon became the most sought-after venue for special events. Aglow in pink and rose luxury, the Caribbean Room now exclusively hosts group functions, weddings, and banquets with its adjoining private rooms. The Bayou Bar remains a popular meeting place for locals and out-of-town visitors today, and features sophisticated live entertainment. Exquisite canvas murals depicting scenes of Louisiana bayous, birds, and aquatic flowers adorn its walls.

By 1949, a steady stream of celebrities regularly returned to the Pontchartrain Hotel on their visits to New Orleans, and it was often the setting for receptions and private parties. By 1951, the Patio Room opened ... a lovely addition to the Caribbean Room with a mural of Louisiana flowers by local artist Charles Reinike. Overlooking beautiful St. Charles Avenue, it continues to offers lovely views and a garden-like setting for many special events.

In 1966, each room of the Pontchartrain was individually furnished with period antiques. As celebrities stayed in the newly decorated suites, they began naming suites in their honor. Suites are now named for Mary Martin, Richard Burton, Joan Fontaine, Carol Channing, Helen Hayes and many others who considered the hotel their home in New Orleans.

In 1988, The Pontchartrain Hotel began a $1.2 million renovation, and in 1990, it began a new tradition with construction of its new $300,000 conference center, providing complete facilities for social and business functions. The expansion included 3,000 square feet of property adjacent to the hotel.

Directions

Nestled peacefully in the lower Garden District at the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Josephine Street, the Pontchartrain Hotel is an imposing structure with its brick façade and architectural style. Five gas light standards line the hotel along the St. Charles Avenue sidewalk -- duplicates of the ones in the Place Vendome in Paris.

The streetcar to the French Quarter and area attractions stops directly in front of The Pontchartrain, and we provide complimentary shuttle service to the convention center and downtown New Orleans.

The Pontchartrain Hotel is located:
2 miles from French Quarter
14 miles from the New Orleans International Airport with easy access to Interstate 10
1 mile to Convention Center
½ mile to Loyola and Tulane Universities

Discounts Offered

For the month of December we are offering special holday rates starting at $69.00 per night.

New Orleans, Louisiana Hotels & Resorts

New Orleans, Louisiana Hotels & Resorts