Windsor Court Hotel — New Orleans, LA, United States

Style: Super Luxury.

Awards

Conde Nast Award Winner, Travel & Leisure Award Winner

Note Bene

The Windsor Court Hotel is known for its superb art collection of museum quality assembled for the guest's pleasure and edification. Among the prominent artists represented are Gainsborough, Reynolds, Van Dyck, Huysman and de Largilliere. Most of the collection is of British origin and the emphasis is on Windsor Castle and the life of the Royal Family.

Recommended Rooms

Two spectacular ten-room penthouses on the 22nd floor afford the ultimate luxury and privacy. Popular with the rich and famous, the magnificent suites each measure 2000 square feet. Celebrities are so fond of the two ten-room penthouse suites that they return often. Complete privacy comes with such glamorous extravagancies as secluded terraces overlooking the city skyline and the Mississippi River, original artwork of museum-quality, Italian marble floors, a library, a full kitchen and a baby grand piano. Exquisite furnishings are of the finest quality, and the Grand Salon boasts a full entertainment center.

Banquets & Meetings

The Windsor Court Hotel prides itself on hosting the most prestigious conferences and board meetings with great style and unparalleled personal attention to every detail. Successful Meetings Magazine has honored the hotel with their Pinnacle Award, and the hotel also received the Gold Key Award from Meetings & Conventions. The Windsor Court's meeting rooms are unusually lovely, with museum-quality art and gracious interiors more commonly found in the grand houses of England. Each has its own unique character, with pleasing architectural elements, such as terraces, lofty windows, and breathtaking views of the city. The rooms also boast the latest in technical equipment, including high-speed internet access. The Library and Board Room are perfect for intimate dinners and small receptions. The Gallery overlooks the landscaped pool terrace and can accommodate 300 people. The two magnificent Chinoiserie ballrooms on the 23rd floor can receive as many as 500 guests, all of whom thrill to breathtaking views of the city from on high.

Business Center

Around the clock, your office away from home is only as far as the hotel's state-of-the-art Business Center, located on the fourth floor of the Hotel. Services and facilities include: the latest in computer hardware and software, high-speed internet access, office equipment, including FAX and photocopying in color, office supplies, packaging and shipping services, meeting and presentation supplies, cellular phones, pagers, teleconferencing. You'll even have an assistant- the hotel's knowledgeable on-site staff of professionals is here for you seven days a week for clerical and technical support.

Disabled Access

Windsor Court Hotel offers 19 specially-equipped guestrooms for the physically challenged.

Fine Dining on Site

In a city known for spectacular food, The New Orleans Grill, formerly named the Grill Room, has long been recognized as one of the Nation's top restaurants. Executive Chef Jonathan Wright's contemporary European cuisine draws on his French training and the bounty of Louisiana products. Quickly named "New Orleans' Best New Chef" by New Orleans Magazine (October 2003), Wright was named "one of three Chefs to keep an eye on" in the U.S. by Esquire magazine (November 2003). The restaurant's elegant setting features fine furnishings and a warm palette of gold, coral and cinnamon accentuated with polished marble and custom floor coverings. Three new museum quality murals by renowned local artist Auseklis Ozals are focal points of the room and complement the Windsor Court Hotel's magnificent collection of European masterpieces. Measuring approximately 17 x 7 feet, each mural captures a different New Orleans scene: tranquil plantation countryside, Jackson Square and the bustling French Market. Complementing the food, The Windsor Court's sommelier maintains a unique, world-class wine cellar built on springs to protect the 10,000 bottles of exceptional vintages in case of hurricanes or earthquakes. A significant collection of Bordeaux Grand Crus crowns an award-winning list of some of the world's finest wines. In addition, Polo Club Lounge, the classy cigar-friendly lounge adjacent to the Grill Room, resembles a private English club. Piano music adds to the convivial atmosphere, along with appetizers, a light menu and the finest of spirits. Le Salon: Over the years afternoon tea with classical music in the plush comfort of Le Salon has become a time-honored ritual for both locals and hotel guests. By night Le Salon converts to a chic smoke-free lounge for cocktails and jazz.

Fitness Center

The hotel's rejuvenating health club on the fourth floor features exercise, cardio-respiratory and strength-training equipment, sauna, steam room and massage facilities with on-staff masseuse and masseur, who can also come to your room if you wish.

Child Programs

Youngsters 17 and under stay free in the same suite as the parents. Babysitting services available. Many nearby family-friendly attractions along the riverfront and around the city.

Pool, Outdoor

Enjoy the expansive 18 x 65 outdoor pool and sundeck and de-stress in the large Jacuzzi whirlpool, both with a bird's-eye view of the city. Full beverage service and delectable poolside snacks are offered throughout the day.

Spa Facility

Sauna, steam room and massage facilites. In- room services also provided.

Casino Gambling

Harrahs Casino is across the street

Fishing - Ocean

Fishing trips can be arranged.

Golfing

In New Orleans, besides great food, great music and great times, golfers find great links. The perfect challenging greens await the Windsor Court Hotel's golfing guests, who can easily add tee times to their itinerary. The concierge staff can arrange play at a number of highly-rated private, semi-private and public golf courses, including Tournament Players Club of Louisiana, English Turn Country Club, Audubon Park Golf Course, Eastover Country Club.

Hunting

Expeditions for huntsmen can be arranged by the concierge.

Shopping

The Signature Boutique in the Windsor Court Hotel is the specialty shop of your dreams. While small and intimate, like a jewel-box it overflows with the most exclusive and unusual treasures, such as the glittering crystal adornments by Swarovski and the exquisite Frisson jewelry of rare freshwater pearls.

Tennis Courts Nearby

Tennis and racquetball and squash courts are available two blocks away from the hotel. All courts are indoor and air-conditioned.

Theatre & Museums

Although it's hard to tear yourself away from the rich warmth and comfort of the Windsor Court Hotel, the many fascinations and mysteries of old New Orleans demand their just due. The hotel is just steps away from the French Quarter, the riverfront, Saks Fifth Avenue and Riverwalk. Across the street is Harrah's Casino. A treasure trove of artistic expression can be found on Magazine Street and in the nearby Warehouse Arts District. With advance notice, the concierge staff can arrange private outings with a new twist. Your host/guide is a well-connected New Orleanian who knows all the intriguing, behind-the scenes stories, and your chariot is the chauffeured vehicle of your choice. Options include: Meet the owners of River Road plantations; Behind-the-scenes "foodie" outings inside famous restaurant kitchens; Special microbrewery tours; Meet the owners of private French Quarter homes and courtyards; Authentic musical evenings with a music "insider" and introductions; A bayou native swoops through swamps with you in a private airboat; Shopaholic jaunts with a local shopaholic; Forays through the best shops and galleries with art and antique pros; Bow-hunting expeditions for serious sportsmen; Meet the owners of private Garden District mansions and gardens; Private guided tours of local museums.

Hotel Amenities

• - Banquets & Meetings
• - Business Center
• - Meeting Space
• - Disabled Access
• - Executive Retreat
• - Fine Dining on Site
• - Fine Dining Nearby
• - Fitness Center
• - High Speed Internet
• - Child Programs
• - Pets Allowed
• - Pool, Outdoor
• - Spa Facility

Available Activities

• - Casino Gambling
• - Dining
• - Fishing - Ocean
• - Golfing
• - Hunting
• - Shopping
• - Tennis Courts Nearby
• - Theatre & Museums