Windsor Court Hotel

Location. The Windsor Court Hotel, located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, La., is only one block from the French Quarter and two blocks from decadent Bourbon Street, and is adjacent to Harrah's Casino. Within two blocks are the Warehouse Arts District and the 140 shops and restaurants along the mighty Mississippi's Riverwalk. The Windsor Court Hotel is on Conde Nast's Top 100, Travel + Leisure 500, Institutional Investor World's Best Hotels and Andrew Harper Collection lists.
Hotel Features. The hotel's English heritage is echoed in original works by Gainsborough, Reynolds and other masters. Evenings at Le Salon include champagne, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and jazz. The hotel's New Orleans Grill specializes in local and traditional cuisine, including roasted filet of angus beef and sautéed red snapper, and 10, 000 vintages in its wine cellar. The Terrace creates Creole and Cajun spiced dinners, while the Polo Club Lounge presents a wide selection of wines, martinis, cognacs and cigars, along with live entertainment on the weekends. Recreational offerings include a 75 foot rooftop pool and health club. The fitness area provides fresh fruit, water, plasma televisions on the treadmills and a sauna. The concierge gives brief tours of the $8 million art collection on site.

Guestrooms. The 324 guestrooms and suites feature walk out balconies in select rooms. Beds include 285 thread count Italian Fili D'Oro linens. English Penhaligon toiletries Are provided. Complimentary high speed Internet access is available. Turndown service is enhanced with imported chocolates or pralines.

Expert Tip. Enjoy evening tea service at the elegant Le Salon three nights a week complete with Wedgwood china, petite sandwiches, truffles, scones, lemon curd and Devonshire cream. A harpist or a string quartet provide further enjoyment with soothing background music.