The Fairmont
New Orleans, Louisiana
The Fairmont is a hotel located in New Orleans.
First as the Grunewald, then as The Roosevelt and now The Fairmont New Orleans, the legendary hotel has created an enduring tradition of hospitality in New Orleans.The tradition began in 1893, when the Grunewald Hotel, a 200-room, six-story hotel named for owner Louis Grunewald, opened on Baronne Street near the fabled French Quarter. Grunewald added a 400-room, 14-story annex in 1908, now the hotel's main entrance. He also opened what is believed to be America's first nightclub. Called The Cave, this subterranean supper club featured waterfalls, stalactites and chorus girls dancing to Dixieland jazz. The hotel was later sold to a syndicate of New Orleans business leaders who renamed the hotel The Roosevelt in honour of Theodore Roosevelt. During this period, the hotel acquired the rights to the Ramos Gin Fizz, as well as the Sazerac Cocktail, a creation of The Fairmont New Orleans' Sazerac Restaurant and Bar.During its reign as The Roosevelt, the hotel flourished under the leadership of owner and general manager, Seymour Weiss. Weiss was an elegant Cajun who became friends with famed politician Huey P. Long. Long established his campaign headquarters in the hotel and moved in shortly after winning the election. Governor Long spent so much time at the hotel, Louisiana lore has it that he even built a 90-mile highway directly from the state capital in Baton Rouge to The Roosevelt. Even today, a right turn upon leaving the hotel will put you on Highway 61 straight to Baton Rouge.The Roosevelt became known as The Fairmont New Orleans in 1965. The Fairmont New Orleans continued the tradition of a grand hotel, pampering its guests with gracious hospitality. Adding to its already colourful history, the hotel served as the inspiration for Arthur Hailey's best-selling novel Hotel. Employees at the hotel during that era remembered Hailey taking copious notes throughout the hotel and could even identify some of the characters written about in the novel.
Local dining options close to The Fairmont include Cajun Mike’s Pub & Grub, Domenica, Gallier Restaurant & Oyster Bar, and Cleo’s.
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Amenities
24 Hour Front Desk. AM/FM Alarm Clock. Babysitting/Child Services. Bar/Lounge. Barber/Beauty Shop. Business Center. Concierge. Express Checkout. Fitness Center or Spa. Free Newspaper. Hairdryers Available. Handicapped Rooms/Facilities. Laundry/Valet Services. Meeting/Banquet Facilities. Modem Lines in Room. No Smoking Rooms/Facilities. Parking. Pets Allowed. Pool. Restaurant. Room Service. Safe Deposit Box. Shops/Commercial Services. Television with Cable. Tennis.
Location details / directions
Starting at From Moisant Intl Airport to Hotel -From the airport, follow signs that lead to Interstate 10-East.
-Once on I-10 East, travel through suburb of Metairie.
-Follow all signs that lead to the New Orleans Business District, I-10 East.
-Continue to follow Business District signs until one that says 1-10 East to Slidell.
-Follow that sign to exit 234-B (on left) This is Poydras Street exit.
-Go straight down Poydras. After eight traffic signals turn left on O'Keefe St.
-Follow O'Keefe four blocks (it will turn into University Place.
-Hotel is on right.
Moisant International Airport Kenner, LA
Tel: (504)464-0831
Distance to hotel: 13 miles
Driving Time: 25-35 minutes
Approximate cab fare: $21 two people
Shuttle service from airport: Airport Shuttle every 5 minutes, $10 per person, one way
Starting at East approach to the City -Follow 1-10 East from Slidell into New Orleans.
-Exit at 234 B Poydras/Superdome.
-Follow Poydras to Eight Signal Lights to O'Keefe.
-Turn Left. Hotel is located four blocks on right.
Starting at West Approach to City -Follow I-10 West.
-Exit at 235 B Canal Street.
-Turn Right on Canal, travel eight blocks.
-Turn right on Baronne Street (back door of hotel is on right).
-Turn right on Common and right on University Place.
-Main entrance is on the right.
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