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New Orleans in November: Beautiful weather, Bayou Classic, and more!
November 13, 2014 NewsThis busy November slow down at Hotel Provincial with beautiful weather, the Bayou Classic, and the Big Easy. With mild winter weather, November is a great time to escape to New Orleans. Highs typically reach the mid to upper 60s with lows generally staying in the low 50s. For the most comfort, we recommend packing light layers—and of course your walking shoes. It’s the perfect time to get out and… Read More »
Chef Alex Harrell to Open Restaurant at Hotel Provincial
October 24, 2014 NewsWe’re excited to announce award-winning Chef Alex Harrell will be opening his new restaurant, Angeline, inside Hotel Provincial, in the Chartres Street space! This will be a perfect place for locals and guests to can come in, enjoy a glass of wine and share great conversation over a delicious appetizer or meal. The restaurant, named after Harrell’s mother, will fit right in at Hotel Provincial with its relaxed Southern… Read More »
Slide into New Orleans This Weekend
September 9, 2014 NewsIt’s always the perfect time to plan a trip to the Big Easy, but we must admit—September is one of our favorite times of year. With temperatures are slowly starting to cool down (lows in the 70s), there’s plenty to do without the crowds. The best part: enjoy our special summer rates through the entire month of September! Lounge by our pool, located in our own piece of paradise. Enjoy… Read More »
No Labor Day plans? Don’t Sweat It, Literally
August 26, 2014 NewsLabor Day Weekend is this weekend (eeek!) If you haven’t made plans, don’t sweat it (literally). We still have availability. Relax while you lounge by our beautifully landscaped pool or dive in and cool down---the water feels great! Enjoy serenity with rooms overlooking the Mighty Mississippi River, and sleep like a baby on our plush mattresses. Feeling adventurous? Make the long weekend a few days longer! The Saints take… Read More »
Things to do in New Orleans this summer
July 3, 2014 NewsIt’s summer in New Orleans, and there are plenty of things to do to keep busy. Here are a couple of events we recommend attending if you're staying with us: Fourth of July weekend The city of New Orleans celebrates Independence Day with its yearly Go 4th on the River celebration. Besides getting great discounts at local stores and attractions (like reduced priced tickets at Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium!), there… Read More »
Greek Fest, Oyster Fest, and other May fun in New Orleans!
May 20, 2014 NewsApril showers bring May flowers, and man, the flowers are in full bloom in New Orleans right now. With beautiful weather and something happening every weekend, it’s a great time to be in The Big Easy. We’re expecting to see a lot of people Memorial Day weekend, and as always, there’s a great event happening in town. The 41st annual New Orleans Greek Festival is taking place May 23 –… Read More »
Wish You Were Here: Spring in the French Quarter
March 20, 2014 NewsToday kicks off spring, and it’s a beautiful time to visit New Orleans. The mild weather has locals wishing the weather could be like this year round. Temperatures are in the 60’s and 70’s, the skies are a relaxing shade of blue, and even when it does rain, it’s just for a few minutes. But it’s not just the weather that makes it a perfect time to visit here. Festival… Read More »
Free Lenten concerts at the Ursuline Convent
March 6, 2014 NewsRight next door to us, St. Mary's Church, at the old Ursuline Convent, is hosting free Lenten concerts every Thursday at 6PM. Read More »
Mardi Gras isn’t a day, it’s a season
January 31, 2014 NewsMany New Orleans visitors think that Mardi Gras only last a day. They think it’s 24 hours of parades and masks, then everyone goes home and waits another 365 days to do it all over again. Well, good news: They’re wrong! Much like Christmas, Mardi Gras is a season. This year, the season officially kicked off Jan. 6, the day of the Twelfth Night, also known as The Epiphany. From… Read More »
Why NBA fans should be planning a trip to New Orleans
January 24, 2014 NewsFor the 16th straight year in a row, L.A. Lakers’ Kobe Bryant has been selected to play in the NBA All-Stars game, which will take place in New Orleans on Feb. 16. That makes Bryant the second all-time player behind Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Bryant isn’t the only big name in basketball that will be heading to New Orleans for the game, though. The New Orleans Arena, home of the New Orleans… Read More »