I prefer a combination of activity (hiking, jogging, swimming) on vacation, relaxation (reading), and good meals. Small hotels are preferable to big chains and historical settings are ideal.
June 16 2007: The Windsor Court is an old, fancy New Orleans hotel with the amenities you need. Rooms are a nice size - couch, desk, comfortable bed, foyer. Traditional decor and good service (desk answers all night, room service, etc available). It is a walk to the French Quarter and tourist boating activities, which suits if you want to check it out but not be surrounded by inebriated kids. A mall and other shopping is also walking distance. Across the street from a huge Harrahs. Gym is so-so. Bathrooms are so-so (need to be remodeled).
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Active empty nest baby boomer. My husband and I enjoy gardening, the great outdoors, and of course travel! Prefer destinations with casual elegance away from hustle and bustle.
July 30 2008: Before Katrina, the Windsor Court was the place to stay in New Orleans. Today, I am looking forward to seeing the hotel return to its polished form. As a former New Orleans resident, I am cheering for their success! The first thing I noticed on a return visit is that the staff is really trying to please. The rooms are large and lovely. I usually stay in a suite so it is spacious and well appointed. My room showed evidence of fatigue, but not enough to make a big difference. I love having a sitting room and space to spread out. And I like having a hotel that is pleasant to be in - not just for sleeping. I had breakfast sent to the room. Room service includes white table cloths, silver coffee service, fresh flowers. My husband and I did have dinner one night at the hotel. Both service and food left us 'wanting'. Wait staff is not as it should be, inefficient and erred, but we were willing to overlook some things knowing that they are trying to get things to pre-Katrina standards. bottom line - we will continue to support this hotel because New Orleans needs it.
Date of stay: March 2008
Purpose of stay: Leisure (With Partner)
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Location. The Windsor Court Hotel, located in the Central Business District of New Orleans, La., is only one block from the French Quarter and two blocks from decadent Bourbon Street, and is adjacent to Harrah's Casino. Within two blocks are the Warehouse Arts District and the 140 shops and restaurants along the mighty Mississippi's Riverwalk. The Windsor Court Hotel is on Conde Nast's Top 100, Travel + Leisure 500, Institutional Investor World's Best Hotels and Andrew Harper Collection lists. Hotel Features. The hotel's English heritage is echoed in original works by Gainsborough, Reynolds and other masters. Evenings at Le Salon include champagne, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and jazz. The hotel's New Orleans Grill specializes in local and traditional cuisine, including roasted filet of angus beef and sautéed red snapper, and 10,000 vintages in its wine cellar. The Terrace creates Creole and Cajun spiced dinners, while the Polo Club Lounge presents a wide selection of wines, martinis, cognacs and cigars, along with live entertainment on the weekends. Recreational offerings include a 75 foot rooftop pool and health club. The fitness area provides fresh fruit, water, plasma televisions on the treadmills and a sauna. The concierge gives brief tours of the $8 million art collection on site.
Guestrooms. The 324 guestrooms and suites feature walk out balconies in select rooms. Beds include 285 thread count Italian Fili D'Oro linens. English Penhaligon toiletries Are provided. Complimentary high speed Internet access is available. Turndown service is enhanced with imported chocolates or pralines.
Expert Tip. Enjoy evening tea service at the elegant Le Salon three nights a week complete with Wedgwood china, petite sandwiches, truffles, scones, lemon curd and Devonshire cream. A harpist or a string quartet provide further enjoyment with soothing background music.
June 16 2007: The Windsor Court is an old, fancy New Orleans hotel with the amenities you need. Rooms are a nice size - couch, desk, comfortable bed, foyer. Traditional decor and good service (desk answers all night, room service, etc available). It is a walk to the French Quarter and tourist boating activities, which suits if you want to check it out but not be surrounded by inebriated kids. A mall and other shopping is also walking distance. Across the street from a huge Harrahs. Gym is so-so. Bathrooms are so-so (need to be remodeled). 
