From a jazz happy hour to a signature spa service derived from voodoo traditions and the homecoming of a beloved chef, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans offers unique, cultural experiences for tenured and first-time travelers to this world renowned city.
STRESS RELIEF- Local’s Discount
Alleviate your stress in the city’s largest day spa and the only one that is open seven days a week. Locals receive a 30% discount Sunday through Friday. Select a Pedicure, Couple’s Bath, Royal Four Hands Massage, Magnolia Massage, Anti-Aging Facial, Café au Lait Scrub or the Drift to Sleep treatment (snoring allowed).
ANIMAL WELFARE- Linens and Things
This month, the hotel and spa will be donating linens to the LA/SPCA. Animal lover and Spa Director Daisye Dykes kick started this program earlier in the year and is now involving the hotel in the effort.
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING- Nurse Cindy Moran
From blood drives for Chef Murphy to flu shots, nutrition and H1N1 education, Occupational Health Nurse Cindy Moran looks after the health and well-being of the staff of The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott Hotels of New Orleans.
COSTUMES ENCOURAGED- Hobgoblin Tea
From tea servers to tea patrons (children and adults), costumes are encouraged for the annual Hobgoblin Tea on All Hallow’s Eve. Enjoy a costume contest and edible holiday creations from the pastry kitchen.
VOODOO LOVE- Ritual or Spa Service
The Spa’s most popular indigenous treatment is Marie Laveau’s Voodoo Love Massage and Bath. From authentic voodoo tribal drum music and red flickering candles to an essence of Voodoo Love-infused bath and massage, this spa service is more than a Halloween ritual, it’s an experience.
JAZZ HAPPY HOUR- Thursdays in The Davenport Lounge
Happy hour enthusiasts can enjoy a jazzed up version every Thursday from 5:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. thanks to the stylings of the hotel’s headliner, Jeremy Davenport, and complimentary Davenportinis. Mixologist Daniel Victory is always on hand to create a classic Sidecar, Martini or Ramos Gin Fizz.
B&B (Bubbles & Beauty) HAPPY HOUR- Thursdays in The Spa
To compliment the success of the Davenport Lounge on Thursdays, ladies can now enjoy champagne (bubbles) and makeup application lessons (beauty) as part of the B&B Happy Hour in The Spa.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS- Imagine-Tini
In conjunction with the 25th annual National Breast Cancer Awareness month, Mixologist Daniel Victory has created the Imagine-Tini (Pink Gin Martini; 4 ounces Bombay Gin and 1 teaspoon of Angostura Bitters). A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the New Orleans Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
HOLIDAY DECOR- Papa Noel’s Workshop
Take a tour of Papa Noel’s workshop where Joe Young, the hotel’s master carpenter, is designing and constructing this year’s two-story gingerbread house. The new design will be unveiled by a secret guest around the holidays. Also in the workshop are elements of the courtyard’s forty-foot Christmas tree along with dozens of smaller trees, wreaths, garlands and toy soldiers. Papa Noel room rates start at $159.
ART OF GIVING- One Child to Another
Every year, the children of The Little School at St. Martin’s come to the hotel to enjoy a reading of the story of the Gingerbread Man and donate a wrapped toy to children who might not otherwise receive a gift. This year’s recipients are the children of the Good Shepherd School and the New Orleans Battered Women’s Shelter.
MASTER OF TEA – Marc Roberson
Since the hotel first opened in 2000, Marc Roberson has served as the Master of Tea. His knowledge of tea service is only surpassed by his ability to remember every guest’s order, even special requests.
HOLIDAY HOMECOMING- Executive Chef Matthew Murphy
After a slip and fall accident at home left Chef Murphy in critical care, the hospitality community rallied around this beloved chef and father of quadruplets for a fundraiser in June that drew 2,000 patrons. A holiday homecoming is in store for Chef Murphy.
NEW YEAR, NEW RESTAURANT & NEW LOUNGE- Stay Tuned
With the return of Chef Murphy and the popularity of Jeremy Davenport, the hotel’s headline jazz entertainer, some changes are in store for the New Year. Will Mélange Restaurant be renamed and revamped with a new menu featuring Chef Murphy’s signature dishes? Will On Trois Lounge be renamed to reflect the popularity of Davenport and the newly launched Bar Experience cocktail and food menus? Stay tuned.
LAST BUT NOT LEAST- 20 Under $20
For the cost-conscious consumer, we offer at least twenty (20) items under $20 every day and one is free.
$1: Postcard
$2: Cup of Coffee
$3: Sushi
$4: Pot of Café au Lait
$5: French Market Beignets
$6: Jazzed Up Grits
$7: Bread Pudding
$8: Bloody Mary
$9: Gumbo Trio
$10: Bananas Foster
$11: Mint Julep
$12: Crawfish Concierge
$13: Classic Eggs Benedict
$14: Glass of Champagne
$15: Glenmorangie Scotch
$16: Kobe Beef Sliders
$17: Croft 1985 Port
$18: Ashton Robusto Cigar
$19: Spa Fresh Lotion
$20: Peacemaker and Beer
Free: Live Jazz
From a jazz happy hour to a signature spa service derived from voodoo traditions and the homecoming of a beloved chef, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans offers unique, cultural experiences for tenured and first-time travelers to this world renowned city.
About The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is situated on world famous Canal Street on the edge of the French Quarter. The hotel offers a sense of place, incorporating the best that New Orleans has to offer from classic culinary creations and libations to live jazz. Originally opening in 2000, the hotel was shuttered for fifteen months post-Katrina to undergo a $150M historic renovation and restoration. Since reopening in December of 2006, the hotel has reclaimed its title as the Crown Jewel of the Crescent City. The Ritz-Carlton Hotels of New Orleans (Ritz-Carlton, Maison Orleans and Iberville Suites) continue to garner accolades. The three-hotels-in-one complex features 757 rooms, one restaurant, two lounges, free live entertainment and a spa. The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans is located at 921 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122. For additional information, please go to ritzcarlton.com or call (800) 241-3333.
For more information contact The Ritz-Carlton toll free reservations at 1 (800) 241-3333, your travel consultant or visit ritzcarlton.com. The Ritz-Carton, New Orleans is located at 921 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112.