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Four Reasons to Escape to New Orleans this July

Four Reasons to Escape to New Orleans this July

June 30, 2023 News

New Orleans is hot in July and we're not just talking about the weather. There are four great events planned for the seventh month of the year. Make Hotel Provincial in the French Quarter your homebase for the fun. Book now. Essence Festival of Culture, June 29-July 3 This year, ... Along with music, there are always fascinating seminars at ESSENCE on tops such race, gender, culture, and art. Find out more.… Read More »

It’s June in NOLA and our calendar is heating up

It’s June in NOLA and our calendar is heating up

June 1, 2023 News

  Yeah, it’s hot in New Orleans in June. We’re not going to deny it. You could chargrill an oyster on the sidewalk if you were so inclined, but we have a better idea. Get yourself a big frozen daiquiri and walk around one of these festivals in the Vieux Carré and beyond. What? You’d rather stay home and mow the lawn? (We didn’t think so.) But here’s the best… Read More »

It’s Hurricane Season at the Ice House Bar

It’s Hurricane Season at the Ice House Bar

May 25, 2023 News

  How About A Tall, Cool One? Looking for a cozy French Quarter bar that makes socializing easy – even in this time of social distancing ? The Ice House Bar is just the place. Adjacent to the Hotel Provincial lobby, the Ice House Bar is known for its Bloody Marys, Sazeracs, Pimm's Cups and Hurricanes. Like one of our guests said, “Man o man, do they make some good… Read More »

Happy May from the Vieux Carré!

Happy May from the Vieux Carré!

May 1, 2023 News

  May is the time of year New Orleanians love best (okay, Mardi Gras is pretty cool and so is football season but you get the gist.) May means the second weekend of Jazz Fest. It also means crawfish season, Cinco de Mayo at area restaurants, and gyros at Greek Fest. Book your room in the French Quarter at the Hotel Provincial now and join the fun NOLA Crawfish Festival (May… Read More »

10 Mardi Gras Must Dos

10 Mardi Gras Must Dos

February 1, 2023 News

There are lots of things you shouldn’t do at Mardi Gras in New Orleans (flash, drink too much, tinkle where you shouldn’t), but here are 10 things you absolutely must do. Join us here at the Hotel Provincial during the Carnival season which lasts between January 6  and March 1 this year. You’ll be glad you did. Without further ado, here are ten Mardi Gras Must-Dos. 1. Wear – better yet… Read More »

NOVEMBER in the NOLA

NOVEMBER in the NOLA

November 1, 2022 News

Welcome to November in New Orleans when we say goodbye to hurricane season and hello to gumbo season. With an average high of 71 °F and an average low of 55 °F, November is one of the best times of the year to visit. Here’s what up down here. Day of the Dead Parade, November 2 At 7 p.m., celebrate the Mexican Day of the Dead New Orleans Style. Make no… Read More »

Hotel Provincial and a few other haunts to explore in NOLA

Hotel Provincial and a few other haunts to explore in NOLA

October 18, 2022 News

Five Places to Scare Up Ghosts in New Orleans You can’t be 300+ years old without having a few ghosts. New Orleans has been said to have its fair share–some even say Hotel Provincial is haunted! Here are a few places you should check out anytime the spirit moves you. Stay with us and maybe you’ll come home with a ghost story of your own. Hotel Provincial, 1024 Chartres Street… Read More »

Oktoberbests

Oktoberbests

September 27, 2022 News

Six Reasons to NOLA this October. Weather-wise, October is one of the best months for being outdoors in New Orleans. Take your pick of fests and join us for fall fun in the French Quarter and beyond. Make Hotel Provincial your home base as you enjoy the following unique October events in New Orleans, a one-of-a-kind city. Book now. National Fried Chicken Fest, October 1& 2 Why did the chicken cross… Read More »

Four Ways to Celebrate September in NOLA

Four Ways to Celebrate September in NOLA

September 1, 2022 News

Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop. Photo by Glynnis Perkins Most of the time, we're not into social media holidays, but we'll make an exception for September. Who could pass up Civic Day of Hacking on September 18 or Hobbit Day on September 22? There’s also National #TalkLikeAPirateDay on the 19th. We can’t think of a better day to have a Voodoo Daiquiri (a.k.a. The Purple… Read More »

Labor Day In New Orleans Means Southern Decadence!

Labor Day In New Orleans Means Southern Decadence!

August 8, 2022 News

Summer May Be Ending But the Fun is Just Beginning Southern Decadence, September 1-5 For the more than 50 years, Southern Decadence, one of the top five largest events in New Orleans, has taken place every Labor Day Weekend. Also known as the "Gay Mardi Gras" and "our Pride Week," Southern Decadence is the largest LGBT party of the year. Attendees typically arrive on the Wednesday before Labor Day and stay… Read More »