New Orleans is a wonderful place to spend Christmas, we tend to go all out for the holidays. From the twinkling lights on Canal to the enchanted Christmas in the Oaks display, we sure do know how to get into the holiday spirit. If you’re looking for a beautiful New Orleans Christmas display that doesn’t involve long lines and makes for the perfect holiday greeting card, look no further than The Roosevelt Hotel. It’s been a New Orleans tradition for over 80 years, and if you’ve never been, you’re in for a treat!
The Roosevelt Hotel has been a Canal Street landmark since it opened in 1893.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel/Facebook It originally opened under the name “The Hotel Grunewald,” and changed ownership (and names) several times over the next century before being purchased by the Waldorf Astoria Collection in 2007.
The entire hotel is truly stunning, but the star of the show is the hotel’s lobby.
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Every year, the hotel pulls out all the stops to transform this block-long lobby into a Waldorf Wonderland that’s so spectacular, even the Grinch would smile.
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The massive lobby is transformed into a winter wonderland with 112,000 lights, 1,600 feet of garland, 4,000 glass ornaments, 78 birch trees, 40+ Christmas trees, and 300 festive bows.
The Roosevelt New Orleans
The magic of Christmas surrounds you everywhere you look.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel/Facebook It’s quite the display!
It makes for the perfect photo opportunity, too.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel/Facebook It’s a tradition for many New Orleans families to have their photo taken against this gorgeous backdrop.
And during the holiday season, the hotel hosts several events, which you can find here.
The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel/Facebook You never know who may make an appearance!
For more information, be sure to visit their website. Is the New Orleans Christmas display in the Roosevelt Lobby part of your holiday traditions? Let us know in the comments!
The Roosevelt New Orleans, a Waldorf Astoria Hotel/Facebook
It originally opened under the name “The Hotel Grunewald,” and changed ownership (and names) several times over the next century before being purchased by the Waldorf Astoria Collection in 2007.
Roosevelt New Orleans/Wikimedia
The Roosevelt New Orleans
It’s quite the display!
It’s a tradition for many New Orleans families to have their photo taken against this gorgeous backdrop.
You never know who may make an appearance!
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Address: The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
