Omni Royal in New Orleans, Louisiana
One of several hotels located in the French Quarter and certainly one of the most luxurious, Omni Royal Orleans is a long time 4-diamond award winner and is an ideal choice for visitors who wish to be in the middle of all the action. Just steps from all the French Quarter attractions and within close proximity of other New Orleans sights, the Omni Royal stands out as a gem in a city that so recently suffered much tragedy.
There are a total of 346 guest rooms and suites at this luxury establishment and all are tastefully appointed in 19th Century-style furnishings, many with French- and Creole-inspired accents. Guest rooms are divided into three categories. The Deluxe rooms include one queen or two twin beds, some with views of the St. Louis Cathedral and Royal Street. The Premium Rooms are similar but with larger beds, and the Premier Rooms include one king bed with a French Quarter View. Some of the Premier rooms include balconies.
One-bedroom suites are about twice the size of the standard guest rooms and include a king-sized bed and a separate sleeping area with a queen sofa bed. Some have spacious balconies. Petite suites are similar in amenities but smaller than the one-bedroom units. Jacuzzi Suites include a combination bedroom and sitting area and a large bathroom with a two-person Jacuzzi tub. The hotel also has two premium suites: The Royal Suite, which is 750 square-feet in size and includes a separate living room, separate dining area with bar and 6-person table, a master bedroom with four-poster bed, and 1.5 baths; and The Penthouse Suite, 850 square-feet with an elegant foyer, private balcony, Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower, wet bar, and dining area. In-room amenities for all guestrooms include robes, safes, hairdryers, coffee makers, and large desks.
Like many New Orleans Hotels, many of the guest amenities at Omni Royal Orleans are located on the rooftop. Here, guests were find a sizeable outdoor heated pool and an observation deck that provides great views of the city. There’s also a fitness center at the top of the hotel, featuring cardio machines and weights. Other guest amenities include a gift shop, beauty salon, 24-hour self-serve business center, concierge services, currency exchange, separate barber shop for the men, newsstand, shoe shine, and twice daily maid service (on request).
The Omni Sensational Kids Program, available at this location, provides young visitors with gifts like a free backpack and lots of things to do, including books and games. The restaurants on site also have special children’s menus.
When it comes to dining at Omni Royal Orleans, you can’t get any better than the Zagat-rated Rib Room, which is known for their steaks and seafood dishes, prepared on a giant French rotisserie or mesquite grill. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and also holds a Sunday Jazz Champagne Brunch each weekend. Guests can also visit the Touche Bar for drinks and light fare. In addition, the poolside La Riviera serves beverages, light lunch, continental breakfast, and more. Room service is also available.
The Omni Royal Orleans boasts more than 14,000 square-feet of flexible function space including the posh 5,300 square-foot Grand Salon, which is ideal for weddings or other formal affairs. In-house audio visual services are available for corporate functions and a wedding specialist is on hand to help with all wedding plans, including the ceremony, reception, rehearsal dinner, and morning-after breakfast.
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