| Attractions |
area attractions aquarium of the americas 2 blocks audubon zoo 5 miles bus terminal 1 mile ferry - algiers point 2 blocks french quarter 1 block harrahs casino 1 block lakefront district 7 miles loyola university 3 miles magazine street 3 miles morial convention center 3 blocks new orleans museum of art 5 miles preservation hall 3 blocks railroad station 1 mile riverboat casino 2 blocks riverwalk area 4 blocks st. charles avenue 4 blocks superdome 1 mile tulane university 3 miles university of new orleans 5 miles . tourist information - 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. here are a few options and others can be custom-tailored to your special interests. - 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 . - of course/ from your base at the windsor court hotel its easy to explore and shop on your own. the hotel is just steps away from the french quarter/ the riverfront/ saks fifth avenue and riverwalk. across the street is harrahs casino. a treasure trove of artistic expression can be found on magazine street and in the nearby warehouse arts district. just moments away/ the superdome not only hosts sports events but is a popular attraction in its own right. |
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| Awards |
rating - four diamonds - AAA american automobile club - 2000-08 - four stars - mobil travel guide - 2000-2008 . awards gold list award - conde nast - 2005/2006/2007/2008 - conde nast TOP 100 u.s. hotels 2007 - travel and leisure TOP 500 hotels in the world 2005/2006/2007/2008 - travel and leisure TOP 100 hotels in the u.s. and canada 2005/2006/2007/2008 - zagat survey TOP hotel in new orleans 2007/2008 - zagat survey americas TOP restaurants the new orleans grill 2006 |
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| Childrens Programs |
| - babysitting available with 24 hours prior notice. |
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| Credit Cards |
credit cards accepted for guarantee ax american express cb carte blanche dc diners club ds discover card jc japan credit bureau ca mastercard vi visa . credit cards accepted for deposit ax american express cb carte blanche dc diners club ds discover card jc japan credit bureau ca mastercard vi visa . credit cards accepted for payment ax american express cb carte blanche dc diners club ds discover card jc japan credit bureau ca mastercard vi visa |
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| Directions |
- from the following directions- . louis armstrong international airport - msy 15 miles kenner/metairie - 7 miles baton rouge - 55 miles . take i-10 east to downtown superdome/poydras exit 234b. continue on poydras street approximately 1 mile. turn left on s. peters street. go 1 block down to the left the hotel entrance is located at the corner of gravier street and south peters. . - from the following directions . lake front airport - 15 miles new orleans east/ slidell - 30 miles mississipi - 60 miles . take i-10 to downtown - do not take 610-. take canal street exit 235b. turn right at the traffic light onto canal street. go approximateley 1 mile. turn right on tchoupitoulas. go 1 block down to gravier street turn left on gravier. the hotel is located on the right. . |
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| Extras/Options |
meal plan - ALL rates are european plan - no meals included unless otherwise stated in rates and availability . tax and service charges - 13.00 percent government tax not included in rates. - USD 2.00 per person per room occupancy tax not included in rates. |
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| Facilities |
53 rooms 271 suites built- 1984 23 floors 1 wing . on property facilities banquet rooms bar / lounge boutiques conference facilites elevators entertainment fitness center hotel safe meeting rooms parking garage pool - outdoor restaurants sauna terrace . business services a full range of business services are available through the hotels 24-hour concierge desk or at a nearby 24-hour business center. services include - service fee service fee binding y cellular phone rental y computer rental y conference room rental y dictation/transcription y facsimile- send/receive y interpretation n laser printing y mail/courier service n photocopying n translation y typing y video conferencing y word processing y . fitness/health facilities windsor court offers a fitness center on property/ open daily 0600-2200. guests are also offered access to a nearby full service health club and spa through the concierge desk. on-property facilities include - . facility fee facility fee free weights n jacuzzi/whirlpool n lifecycle n massage y pool - outdoor n sauna n stairmaster n steam room n weight equipment n . accessible facilities windsor court hotel is compliant with the a.d.a. - american disabilities act and offers 19 specially- equipped guestrooms for the physically challenged. ALL public areas in the hotel are accessible. accessible facilities include - . braille elevator numbers elevators - 3 grab bar in bath level entrance lighted doorbell-request special bath/shower fix. strobe fire alarms wide bath door entrance . meeting and conference facilities a wide range of special event needs can be accommodated in windsor court hotels 12 meeting and banquet rooms. meeting rooms range in size from 418 to 2730 square feet. the hotel offers a total of 10000 square feet of meeting space. the maximum number of persons that can be accommodated in various configurations is as follows - . reception theatre banquet classroom 350 270 240 180 . safety - fire sprinklers located in ALL guestrooms - fire sprinklers located in ALL public areas - hard-wired smoke detectors located in ALL guestrooms - hard-wired smoke detectors located in public areas - guestroom windows open - closed circuit television surveillance - 24 hours security staff on duty - single public entrance to lobby after 2200 |
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| Minimum/Maximum Length Of Stay |
- minimum stay may apply for the following special event dates - - mardi gras - minimum 2 night stay - jazz festival minimum 2 night stay - essence festival minimum 3 night stay - new years period - minimum 2 or 3 nights stay - ALL other dates - no minimum stay required unless otherwise stated in availability. |
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| Miscellaneous |
time zone GMT -6 hours central standard time . weather information hi temp / low temp avg. rainfall january 17 c 63 f 7 c 45 f 140 mm 5.5 in february 19 c 66 f 9 c 48 f 118 mm 4.7 in march 23 c 73 f 13 c 55 f 134 mm 5.3 in april 26 c 79 f 16 c 60 f 127 mm 5.0 in may 29 c 85 f 20 c 68 f 129 mm 5.1 in june 32 c 90 f 23 c 73 f 160 mm 6.3 in july 33 c 92 f 24 c 75 f 177 mm 7.0 in august 33 c 92 f 24 c 75 f 161 mm 6.3 in september 31 c 88 f 22 c 72 f 153 mm 6.0 in october 27 c 81 f 17 c 62 f 74 mm 2.9 in november 22 c 72 f 12 c 54 f 128 mm 5.0 in december 18 c 65 f 9 c 48 f 118 mm 4.7 in frequent guest - windsor court hotel participates in the leading hotels of the worlds leaders club program. . seniors programs . . contacts general manager mr. david teich dir. of sales/marketing mr. barry rodriguez front office manager rooms executive mr. scott dirks reservations manager ms. jennifer mose revenue manager ms. maria manzella concierge ms. noel mintrin guest relations mr. jackie doise . corporate locations near property . . visa/travel requirements - contact your local consulate for specific infromation. . travel agent rates - windsor court hotel offers reduced rate accommodation to bona fide travel agents subject to availability and management discretion. requests for travel agent rates should be sent in writing to the hotels director of sales and marketing. - iatan travel agent identification required at time of check-in. |
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| Policies |
guarantee policy - ALL reservations require a guarantee at time of booking/ except for the following dates/ where full prepayment is required - - 01jan09 to 03jan 09 sugar bowl game - 20feb09 to 24feb09 mardi gras - 17apr09 to 19apr09 french quarter festival - 24apr09 to 26apr09 jazz festival -1- - 01may09 to 03may09 jazz festival -2- - 14may09 to 17may09 citywide - 02jul09 to 04jul09 essence festival - accepted for guarantee - - credit card - deposit - guaranteed reservations are held until midnight local time day of scheduled arrival. . deposit policy - deposit is optional and accepted in lieu of guarantee. - accepted for deposit - - cash - checks - credit cards - wire transfer - deposit amount is one night room and tax except for the following dates/ where full prepayment is required - - - - 01jan09 to 03jan 09 sugar bowl game - 20feb09 to 24feb09 mardi gras - 17apr09 to 19apr09 french quarter festival - 24apr09 to 26apr09 jazz festival -1- - 01may09 to 03may09 jazz festival -2- - 14may09 to 17may09 citywide - - 02jul09 to 04jul09 essence festival - wire transfers should be sent to the following - capital one bank 313 carondelet street new orleans/ louisiana 70119 account number - 882109542 aba number - 0650-00090 . check-in 1500 check-out 1200 . commission - 10 percent commission paid to bona-fide travel agents on ALL published rates. contract or negotiated rates are non-commissionable. . family plan - children ages 16 and under sharing existing bedding with adults stay free. - maximum 2 children per guestroom on the family plan. - rollaway beds are complimentary - baby cribs are complimentary. . occupancy - maximum 4 persons per guestroom or suite. - maximum 2 children per guestroom or suite. - extra adult fee is USD 50.00 per night for persons 17 years and older. - rollaway beds are complimentary - rollaway beds are not allowed in deluxe guestrooms and junior suites. - baby cribs are complimentary. . pet policy - pets are accepted with a USD 150 non-refundable cleaning fee. - pets are not allowed in restaurants/ polo club or tea room. . early departure policy - an early departure fee equal to one nights room and and tax charge will be applied - for special event dates the early departure fee is equal to the full balance of the confirmed booking . group policy - maximum of 10 rooms can be reserved electronically from the same booking source or agency location for arrival on the same date. requests for additional rooms are welcome and should be directed to the hotels sales office. - 5 or more reservations under the same name requries a one night deposit. . seasonal closings - windsor court hotel is open year-round . cancellation/refund - cancellation policy for the the following requires that reservations be canceled by 21 days prior to date of scheduled arrival local time to avoid a penalty equal to room and tax charges for the entire length of stay - - 01jan09 to 03jan 09 sugar bowl game - 20feb09 to 24feb09 mardi gras - 17apr09 to 19apr09 french quarter festival - 24apr09 to 26apr09 jazz festival -1- - 01may09 to 03may09 jazz festival -2- - 14may09 to 17may09 citywide - 02jul09 to 04jul09 essence festival . - cancellation policy for ALL other dates is 48 hours prior to scheduled arrival local time to avoid a penalty of one night room and tax charges. |
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| Property Description |
Located in the heart of New Orleans business district and just one block from the French Quarter, Windsor Court Hotel is ideally positioned to meet the needs of both business and leisure travelers. Many times named "The Worlds Best Hotel", Windsor Court Hotel offers the finest accommodations and dining experience. Top rated facilities and services include 324 accommodations, 264 of which are suites with 4 floors dedicated concierge/club floors. Prominent in the hotel is the New Orleans Grill Restaurant. The hotel also features an impressive collection of 17th to 20th century art and furnishings, outdoor swimming pool, elegant meeting and banquet facilities, and exercise facilities, as well as 24-hour concierge, 24-hour room service and 24-hour valet. Windsor court hotel is fully compliant with the American Disabilities Act and offers 19 specially-equipped guestrooms for the physically challenged. Guestrooms and suites feature color cable television, video player, dataports, work desk, 3-line IDD telephones, fully-stocked mini-bar and hair dryer. Some suites feature a butler's pantry, balcony or terrace and wet bar. All rooms and suites are elegantly furnished and are clearly the finest accommodations New Orleans has to offer. Guestrooms and suites feature color cable television, video player, dataports, work desk, fax machines in all suites, 3-line IDD telephones, fully-stocked mini-bar and hair dryer. Some suites feature a butler's pantry, balcony or terrace and wet bar. All rooms and suites are elegantly furnished and are clearly the finest accommodations New Orleans has to offer. Ideally situated in the heart of New Orleans business district and only one block from the famous French Quarter, World Trade Center, New Orleans Convention Center, art and antique shops, world-famous jazz clubs and legendary paddle-wheeler boats. A short streetcar ride from the hotel are charming antebellum homes and the garden district. Guests at Windsor Court Hotel are especially pleased to find everything they want within an easy walk or streetcar or taxi ride. Most attractions and convention facilities are located in one compact area adjacent to the riverfront.
Website- www.windsorcourthotel.com |
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| Restaurants |
dining on property --- new orleans grill --- one of the citys greatest restaurants offering the finest cusine served flawlessly. the cuisine is drawn subtly and carefully from the rich culinary heritage of new orleans/ evolving as the seasons bring in fresh local ingredients. . to complement the wonderful food/ the sommelier maintains a unique/ world-class wine cellar built on springs to protect the 10000 bottles of exceptional vintages. the grill features a significant collection of bordeaux grand crus and the most recent acquisition is a vertical selection of dom perignon- 1966/ 1975 and 1978. . the new orleans grill has garnered some sixty awards in just the last five years/ including number 1 in new orleans by gourmet magazine/ number 3 in the usa by conde nast traveler/ five diamonds from the american automobile association and five stars from the exxon mobil travel guide. open every day of the week/ reservations are suggested. sunday-thursday breakfast 0600-1000 lunch 1100-1400 dinner 1800-2200 sunday brunch 1000-1400 dress code - upscale casual price range - dinner at USD 75 per person . --- le salon --- for years/ one of the citys most beloved traditions is afternoon tea at the windsor court hotel english-style in the gracious surroundings of le salon. le salon reawakens with a new image - champagnes and classic cocktails supplement tea as the beverage of choice. an elegant array of appetizers and desserts and rifts of sensual contemporary jazz envelope the air. . chosen from 18 of the finest loose-leaf varities/ your tea arrives in fragile wedgwood china. in the background/ a harpist or a string quartet performs. by night. in the same gracious setting/mellow with soft lighting/ choose from fine wines/ mixed drinks and more than a dozen champagne cocktails. if coffee is your brew of choice/ ask for the grill rooms strong rich windsor court blend/ ground on site. our chef has designed a delicious sampling of small tastes handsomely presented on a tiered tray and customized to your preferences. . open sun-thu seatings 1400 and 1630 fri-sat full bar 1730-2000 . --- the polo club lounge --- polo club lounge evokes an 18th century -gentlemens withdrawing room- with soft/ intimate lighting to enhance the rich tobacco color scheme and embracing/ overstuffed chairs and sofas. open from morning until late at night/ the bar serves a light menu/ hors d oeuvres and of course/ your chosen beverage. it is best known for an extensive martini menu and a selection of wines/ ports and cognacs unequaled in the city. humidors filled with a wide variety of cigars are also available. . equestrian bronzes and oil paintings decorate the lounge / along with a grand piano played nightly by favorite pianists. a jazz trio also entertains on fridays and saturdays. open daily 1100-2400 fri-sat 1100-0100 valet parking available dress code - proper dress is required after 1800 - jacket not required/ but no jeans/ shorts or tennis shoes/ please. music- sunday - thursday/ 1830-2300 solo pianist friday - saturday/ 1930-2030 solo pianist friday - saturday/ 2030-2400 jazz trio |
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| Room Description |
room types a2d deluxe guestrooms with two double beds a1j junior suite with 1 king bed a1s one bedroom suite with 1 king or 2 double beds acr club level room with two double beds acj club level jr suite with 1 ki acs club level one bedroom suite with 1ki or 2dbl . room descriptions a2d deluxe guestrooms with two double beds . spacious and well-appointed rooms with two double beds and lofty windows/ featuring italian marble bathrooms. each room offers three 2-line idd telephones/ dataports/ high-speed internet access/ voice mail/ work desk/ hair dryer/ plush bath robes/ italian fili d oro linens of 285 thread count and egyptian cotton/ iron and ironing board/ fully-stocked mini-bar/individual climate control/ soundproofed walls and 110v/220v dual voltage. approximately 400 square feet/ 37 square meters. . a1j junior suite with 1 king bed . elegant king-bedded suites with separate living room area and double balcony. ALL suites feature lofty windows/ a large italian marble bathroom. each rooms offers three 2-line idd telephones/ dataports/ high-speed internet access/ voice mail/ work desk/ hair dryer/ plush bath robes/ italian fili d oro linens of 285 thread count and egyptian cotton/ iron and ironing board/ fully-stocked mini-bar/ individual climate control/ soundproofed walls and 110v/220 dual voltage. approximately 600 square feet / 56 square meters. . a1s one bedroom suite with 1 king or 2 double beds . spacious suites furnished and decorated to the highest standards/ offering lofty windows/ a large living room/ adjoining dressing area/ butlers pantry/ large italian marble bathrooms. each room offers three 2-line idd telephones/ dataports/ high-speed internet access/ voice mail/ work desk/ hair dryer/ plush bath robes/ italian fili d oro linens of 285 thread count and egyptian cotton/ iron and ironing board/ fully-stocked mini-bar/ individual climate control/ soundproofed walls and 110v/220v dual voltage. approximately 800 square feet / 74 square meters. . acr club level room with two double beds . spacious room on private club floors/ private concierge services. breakfast 0700 to 1000/cocktails and hors deouvres served daily 1700 to 2000/coffee and tea service throughout the day. rooms feature double beds/ italian marble bathrooms. each room offers high speed internet rainforest showerheads. each room offers high speed access/ latest bose technology cd wave music system/ plush bath robes/ hair dryer/ rigato 100pct egyptian cotton linens and private pantry. approximately 400 square feet / 37 square meters. . acj club level junior suite with 1 king bed . elegant suite on private club floors and private concierge services. breakfast 0700 to 1000/cocktails and hors deouvres served daily 1700 to 2000/coffee and tea service throughout the day. rooms feature king-bedded room with separate living room area and double balcony/ italian marble bathrooms. each room offers high speed internet access/ latest bose technology cd wave music system/ plush bath robes/ hair dryer/ rigato 100pct egyptian cotton linens and private pantry. approx. 600 square feet / 56 square meters. . acs club level one bedroom suite with 1ki or 2dbl . spacious suites on private club floors and private concierge services. breakfast 0700 to 1000/cocktails and hors deouvres served daily 1700 to 2000/coffee and tea service throughout the day. suites are furnished and decorated to the highest standards offering one king bed or 2 double beds/ with separate living room area and double balcony/ italian marble bathrooms. each room offers high speed internet access/ latest bose technology cd wave music system/ plush bath robes/ hair dryer/ rigato 100pct egyptian cotton linens and personalized private pantry. . room amenities air-conditioning alarm clock bathrobes climate control coffee maker dataport - rj11/rj45 desk dressing mirror dressing area/room dual voltage 110v/220v fax hook-up in room hair dryer high-speed internet access in-room movies in-room safe iron and ironing board italian linens marble bathrooms mini-bar soundproofed walls telephone - 3 idd 2-line voice mail . - some rooms and suites offer - balcony butlers pantry non-smoking refrigerator terrace . . |
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| Services |
on property services a-v equipment rental baby-sitting bell service business services-24 hr car rental check cashing concierge - 24 hours currency exchange-24 hr dry cleaning laundry service massage - fee physician on call porter room service - 24 hours secretarial services security - 24 hours shoe shine turn down service valet - 24 hours valet parking - 24 hr . languages spoken at property english french german spanish |
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| Sport And Recreation |
- recreation available at the hotel - -health club - massage - fee - pool - outdoor - 18 x 65 feet - sauna - steam room - sun deck - whirlpool . - recration located nearby - the hotels concierge can assist with arranging ALL of the following activities - - aerobics - basketball - beach - beach volleyball - bicycle rental - boating - boat tours - canoeing - casino - fishing - golf - golf driving range - horseback riding - jet skiing - jogging trails - playgournd - pool - indoor - racquetball - 2 blocks away - rock climbing - scuba diving - spa - tennis - 2 blocks away . - golf courses nearby the hotel - the hotel concierge can arrange tee times and transportation - . english turn country club one clubhouse drive new orleans/ la 70130 504-391-8018 fees and hours of operation vary - jack nicklaus designed course - host of pga tours compaq classic - carts equipped with gps technology for accurate distance - 20 - 25 minutes from the windsor court hotel . lakewood country club 4801 general de gaulle drive new orleans/ la 70131 540-393-1010 fees and hours of operation vary open- monday 0900-1830 / tues-sun 0700-1830 - 7000 yard championship course designed by robert bruce harris - host to the pga tour for 26 seasons - located five miles from downtown new orleans . eastover country club 5889 eastover drive new orleans/ la 70128 504-245-7347 fees and hours of operation vary - new orleans only 36 hole semi-private golf course - designed by award-winning golf architects joe lee and rocky roquemore - located 20 minutes from downtown new orleans - named one of the TOP five coursed in louisiana by golf digest places to play . - the concierge staff can also arrange hunting trips or deep sea or bayou fishing excursions/ as well as tickets to the many sporting events held in the nearby superdome. |
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