Hotel de L'Eau Vive, New Orleans

Whether traveling to New Orleans for business or pleasure the Hotel de L'Eau Vive puts the guests at the center of many of the city's attractions. The hotel has been recently remodeled. It is considered a five star luxury accommodation. It is a National Historic Landmark with four stories of large suites. They offer personalized service in an unhurried atmosphere.

Attractions that are in close proximity to the hotel are the Mississippi River Steamboat tours, the French Quarter, Mardi Gras, the Aquarium of the Americas and Harrah's Casino. There are trolleys that can take you on a tour of the east bank of the Mississippi. Music, fine dining and shopping are close at hand and the Super Dome is available to catch a sporting event. If the trip is for business the International Trade Mart, the CBD and the Morial Convention Center are all within walking distance of the Hotel de L'Eau Vive.

The hotel offers all suites with one, two or three bedrooms available. There are newly completed kitchens with a dining area and a living room for entertaining. Special suites are available for Honeymoons. The Penthouse and Presidential suites can offer views of the city.

Bedrooms are luxurious and the bathrooms can come equipped with a whirlpool tub. The rooms are all non smoking and have a VCR. Twenty four hour service is provided at the front desk. There is a rooftop patio and a small intimate pool area. A waterfall is present in the courtyard.

The hotel is located at 315 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans. The phone number is 504-592-0300. They offer packages for special events such as the Mardi Gras, Jazz Festival, Sugar Bowl, Essence Festival and the Bayou Classic. Reservations can be made by phone or on the internet. Room rates start at $190.00 double occupancy for up to four people in a one bedroom suite. Two bedroom suites that can accommodate up to six people begin at $230.00. Two bedroom/two bath suites are $250.00 and three bedroom/two bath suites begin at 315.00. The Presidential Atrium Suite with double occupancy and up to six people has a regular rate of $315.00. The Penthouse Suite that has a private sundeck and double occupancy for six people starts at $360.00.

Some of the restaurants that are close to the Hotel de L''Eau Vive are Galatoire's, Fiorella's, K-Pauls Louisiana Kitchen and Mr. B's Bistro. Breakfasts and Po-Boys are the specialty of Fiorella's. There are two entrances so it is easy to access and it is very close to the French Market.

If visitors are looking for the famous chef Paul Prudhomme they will find his Cajun cuisine at K-Paul's Louisiana Kitchen. The restaurant is in an 1834 building and features several areas in which to dine. Ground level is for the casual diner while the second floor requires reservations and more formal attire. There are balconies and an outdoor courtyard that also have seating. Mr. B's Bistro serves dinner every night and lunch Mon-Sat. Brunch is offered on Sundays. These are only a few of the many restaurants that are in the surrounding area of the hotel.