:: INTRODUCTION :: A cherished landmark in the historic Garden District of New Orleans, The Pontchartrain Hotel has been satisfying the desires of its discerning guests since the 1920s. With our beautiful, historic location in New Orleans and our longstanding tradition of hospitality, The Pontchartrain Hotel truly is the heart and soul of New Orleans ... whether you're a first-time guest or making a return visit, we look forward to welcoming you! :: HOTEL FACILITIES :: In the heart of New Orleans' historic Garden District, The Pontchartrain offers European-style service, unpretentious charm and southern hospitality. Services include valet parking, local club privileges, business conference center, turndown service & complimentary shuttle service. Room amenities include cable television, tea/coffee-making facilities, hair dryers, safe deposit box, iron/ironing board and more! Decor From the polished marble floor and walls to the gleaming chandeliers suspended from an arching, sky-blue tray ceiling, the magnificent lobby of The Pontchartrain promises luxury within. The barrel-vaulted lobby has columns and walls whose simulated marble decoration continues an age-old tradition originally imported into Austria from Italy. The elevator is adorned with floral decorations hand painted by Elizabeth Hadden. Exquisite canvas murals depicting scenes of Louisiana bayous, birds, and aquatic flowers painted by the noted New Orleans artist, Charles Reinike, grace the walls of the Caribbean Room, Patio Room, and Bayou Bar ... and are considered priceless works of art. In addition, the lobby, corridors and guestrooms are furnished with priceless antiques and art work. Bayou Bar Guests can also experience the authentic atmosphere of New Orleans' nightlife at the Bayou Bar, where cocktails and camaraderie combine crescent city-style. Added in 1947, the Bayou bar remains a popular meeting place for local professionals as well as guests. (A favorite hangout for Frank Sinatra and Frankie Laine when they visited New Orleans, the Bayou Bar was also the place where the New Orleans Saints NFL agreement was signed.) Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 4:30 pm - until; Friday - Sunday 11am Live Entertainment: Friday - Saturday, 9pm - 1am Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 5pm - 7pm Today the Pontchartrain Hotel remains a testimonial to the tradition of impeccable taste and attention to detail. Always luxurious but never ostentatious, the Pontchartrain exudes warmth from the moment you enter the lobby. Our undertaking of a multi-million dollar renovation program assures the continuation of this legendary institution's outstanding reputation as one of the great hotels of the world. :: RESTAURANTS & DINING :: Lafitte's Restaurant Cafe au lait and beignets in the morning ... Fried green tomatoes in the afternoon ... Classic Creole and Cajun specialties in the evening ... Dining at Lafitte's Restaurant contains all the ingredients to satisfy one's taste for New Orleans' renowned cuisine without ever having to leave the hotel! Our signature dessert, The Mile High Pie, is an exuberant celebration of New Orleans' richly-deserved reputation for fine dining. Its introduction in 1948 made culinary history. The sunny Lafitte's Restaurant is the chosen breakfast nook for the city's politicians and civic leaders. Decorated in an attractive, cozy French Country design, it is often depicted in novels set in New Orleans as "the" place for breakfast. Lafitte's and the Hotel are also the settings for a portion of author Anne Rice's novel, "The Witching Hour." Hours of Operation: Breakfast : Monday - Sunday 7am - 11:30am Lunch : Monday - Sunday 11:30am - 2pm Dinner : Monday - Sunday 5:30pm - 10pm Room Service : Monday - Sunday 7 am - 10 pm Capacity: The restaurant seats 71 guests and 100 guests for catering reception. Diners enjoy complimentary Valet Parking. :: ROOM AMENITIES ::   Old World elegance meets Southern hospitality in the Pontchartrain. Each of our 118 guest rooms and suites is individually designed and exquisitely furnished, offering the splendor of a bygone era while providing luxurious, modern amenities. No other hotel in the world more appropriately conveys the feeling of being an honored guest in someone's home than does the Pontchartrain. Over the years, the hotel's portals have welcomed dignitaries, royalty, diplomats and stars of stage and screen. To preserve this wonderful guest history, a number of our more illustrious guests have graciously allowed us to attach their names to some of our guest rooms and suites ... and frequent guests have had suites decorated in their own distinctive styles. For every guest, the Pontchartrain offers the subtle ambience of a small European inn, a refreshing change from ordinary accommodations ... Queen Cozy, charming European style room with a queen bed and shower or French Demi bath. 200 square feet Double Queen Richly appointed room with two queen beds and a large full bath. 370 square feet King Beautifully decorated and comfortable king bedded room with a full bath. 370 square feet Deluxe King Spacious and uniquely designed King bedded room with a sitting area, full bath and dressing area. 500 square feet Executive Suite Unique original apartment, distinctly decorated with a living room, dressing area, full bath and separate king bedded sleeping room. 850 square feet Grand Suite A luxury suite decorated in the distinctive style preferred by famous frequent guests of the The Pontchartrain including Mary Martin, Joan Fontaine, Helen Hayes, Carol Channing. The Presidential Suite is decorated for the hotel's founder, Mr. Lyle Aschaffenburg. Each provides a living/dining area, wet bar and a large bath with dressing area. 1000 square feet Penthouse Garden A luxurious intimate suite with a living room and study with built-in entertainment center, King bedded guestroom with a dressing area and shower. This suite is enhanced with a large split-level balcony overlooking the Historic Garden District with Jacuzzi and sun deck. 800 square feet Penthouse Terrace This elegant and spacious suite includes a full kitchen, gas lit fireplace, full bath, extraordinary dressing area and king bedded master bedroom. The terrace offers a panoramic view of the city. 1,200 square feet The two Penthouse Suites can be combined to provide a unique setting with unsurpassed luxury, featuring two King sized beds, 2 ½ baths and a large living/dining area. Capacity to 45 people for receptions. 2000 square feet. :: HOTEL ADDRESS :: :: Pontchartrain Hotel :: 2031 St. Charles Avenue New Orleans, LA 70140