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Welcome to New Orleans

Known for its warm hospitality and gracious charm, the Crescent City of New Orleans is true to its motto Laissez le bon temps rouler! or ‘Let the good times roll!’ 

In a city famous for its 24-hour, wall-to-wall bar life on Bourbon Street, New Orleans is also the birthplace of Jazz, a haven for the most spectacular cuisine and home to literary greats, antebellum mansions and countless year-round festivals all leading up to North America’s largest annual Mardi Gras celebration.  

With its blend of rare cultural offerings and unique traditions, New Orleans is the ideal destination for leisure travelers and corporate groups alike.



 
 
Events calendar
Mardi Gras Celebrations
Jan - Feb 2009 (annual), New Orleans
Mardi Gras is one of the largest, most famous and most spectacular parties in the world, drawing hundreds of thousands of revellers each year. more »
Tennessee Williams Literary Festival
Mar 2009 (annual), New Orleans Convention Centre
For five days in March, New Orleans pays tribute to the great American dramatist Tennessee Williams with theatrical performances, literary walking tours, music and a book fair. The programme also includes readings and panel discussions by national and regional scholars. more »
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
Apr - May 2009 (annual), Fair Grounds Race Course
Spread over two weekends the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival attracts a plethora of international headline acts every year. Concerts take place at the Fair Grounds Race Course and other venues around the city. more »
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Windsor Court Hotel
Escape to the only 4 Star/4 Diamond hotel in the city located in the heart of it all. more »
 
The New Orleans Grill
Recognised as one of America's top restaurants, situated in a city known for spectacular foods. more »
 
Meetings & Events
An ideal conference venue and setting for memorable entertaining in the beautiful function rooms. more »
 
Leisure in New Orleans
Walk around and discover the history, architecture and culture of old New Orleans. more »
 
Club Level at Windsor Court
The four upper floors of the hotel are dedicated as Club Floors with the very best views of the City, Lake and River. more »
 
Special Offers
Unique opportunities to discover or re-discover the charm and style of New Orleans. more »
 


Language:  English

Currency: US Dollars

Climate: Moderate temperatures can be experienced during the majority of the year with the summer months bringing the most amount of rainfall and humidity.

Culture: New Orleans, capital of Louisiana, retains much of the French influences derived from its time as a French Colonial outpost. 

Places to visit:  The French quarter, Bourbon Street, New Orleans Museum of Art, French Market, St Louis Cathedral.



 
 
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