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W New Orleans French Quarter316 Chartres StreetNew Orleans, Louisiana, 70130United States Phone: (504) 581-1200 Fax: (504) 523-2910 Reservations: (866) 716-8138 RATES & ROOMS: 199 - 409 USD 98 Rooms & Suites EXPERIENCE: A quiet spot in the city that purrs with nightlife during even the sun-drenched hours, W New Orleans French Quarter is adjacent to the historic Jackson Square and boutique shops, and is a short walk to art galleries and casinos. Savor the French Quarter’s charms. Lounge in the outdoor courtyard’s Living Room or by the fountain. Stroll along the gothic cast-iron gate surrounding the illuminated outdoor pool. Dine beneath Venetian chandeliers and angels at Bacco. Rooms at the W New Orleans French Quarter vary from Wonderful, Spectacular, Mega rooms and also feature Wow suites. Wonderful Rooms feature samples of local treasures, like favorite brews from the minibar, and surprises fill a gumball machine. Slip into the comfort of the legendary Bliss lemon + sage Sinkside Six and soft, cotton robes. Take in the view from the Spectacular Rooms, looking out on the French Quarter or European courtyard, the city’s pulse is within grasp. Lined with black and white photos and painted in neutral tones, the room’s possibilities reach into every corner. Indulge in the sultry city’s cooling pleasures. Take in the evening on the private patio or walk outside for a refreshing swim in the tree-lined pool. Or stay inside, and soak in the private hot tub of in the Mega Rooms. Stay a while in the sitting room of the Wow Suite and let the city sink in. Cool to the suite’s soft neutral colors and the walls decorated with black and white images of the city. Recline on the living room sofa, or relax in front of the 42” plasma television with a DVD or CD from the Whatever/Whenever® Library. If the gothic arches, golden cherubs, Venetian chandeliers, and inscriptions of Italian poetry don't transport you, the menu certainly will. Bacco, consistently voted one of the best restaurants in the city, offers contemporary Italian cuisine with a distinctive New Orleans flair. RECOGNITION: Travel + Leisure - 500 World's Best Hotels - 2009 AMENITIES: *Concierge (24-Hour) *Front Desk (24-Hour) *Gift Shop *Handicapped Facilities *High Speed Internet *Laundry Service *Non-Smoking Rooms *Pets Allowed (Restrictions may Apply) *Room Service *Turndown Service *Valet Parking FACILITIES: *Business Centre *Lounge/Bar *Meeting / Conference Rooms *Restaurant(s) *Spa Services *Swimming Pool - Outdoor ACTIVITIES: *Art/Cultural Venues Nearby *Shopping Nearby *Sightseeing