NEW ORLEANS – March 14, 2017 – DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans is pleased to unveil its $25 million renovation to its guest rooms, pool, lobby and meeting spaces. Located at the base of Canal Street overlooking the Mississippi River, the hotel will celebrate its newly-refurbished features with a show-stopping launch party at the end of March. Planned for the celebration is an interactive art project that will have guests taking a double take during the festivities that will include New Orleans’ own The Nayo Jones Experience, cocktails by Ghost Tequila and of course, champagne.
With hospitality, service and the art of a warm welcome in the forefront of daily operations, the hotel commissioned local artist Ron Domingue to create a custom art installation in the main staircase above the new lobby. Utilizing a unique double exposure technique, Domingue took images of DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans staff members and overlaid them with scenes from New Orleans hallmarks, including jazz bands, the St. Louis Cathedral, French Quarter balconies and the Big Easy’s skyline. The result is an eye-catching shout-out to the city DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans calls home.
Located just minutes away from the city’s entertainment district, the hotel provides guests with key access and inclusion to all the Crescent City’s greatest attractions. The remodeled property features 367 guestrooms geared toward providing guests with a more comfortable and welcoming stay. Rooms are fully equipped with mini-fridges as well as brand new LED televisions. The hotel’s lobby has been revived and now features several seating areas decked with plush, chic furniture, transforming the space into a style hub for business travelers. Topping off the hotel’s renovation is 16,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space that offers a bird’s eye view of the city’s historic and romantic scenery.
“We are pleased to unveil our rejuvenated look and believe it will definitely have visitors doing a double take,” said Scott Ward, general manager, DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans. “Our property is situated in a prime location, centric to the heart of everything in downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter. This updated aesthetic showcases all we have to offer our guests, no matter if they are in town for business or leisure.”
These renovations are not meant to just be eye-pleasing. The team at DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans remains committed to reducing its carbon footprint. At the guest level, recyclable containers and A/C filters have been added to each room. Additionally, each room features a digital thermostat, new state-of-the-art water softeners and toilets that reduce water usage. The hotel also installed three high efficiency hot water heaters and an energy management system that will control heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) as part of its renovation.
One thing that has not changed is the award-winning customer service that all DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans employees are proud to provide, starting with brand’s signature warm DoubleTree Cookie upon arrival. Named one of New Orleans City Business’ Best Places to Work, the hotel is a thriving work environment for all employees.
To learn more about DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans and to follow along with our progress, please visit our website, call (504) 581-1300 or follow us on Facebook or Instagram. Share your excitement about our new look by posting what made you do a #DoubleTreeDoubleTake.
