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The Pontchartrain Hotel2031 St. Charles AvenueNew Orleans, LA 70140 |
| The Pontchartrain Hotel Description | |
| 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... |
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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. |
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| Directions to The Pontchartrain Hotel | |
| -From New Orleans International Airport:*Exit airport at I-10 East*Follow I-10 to US 90 Business*Exit St. Charles Ave.*Turn right onto St. Charles Ave.*Hotel is 8 blocks down on the right. Coming from the West:-I-10 East toward New Orleans -Take Hwy 90 West Bank exit (that will remain straight) -Take the Carondelet St. / St. Charles Ave. exit -Get in the right hand lane and go through the light -Make a right on St. Charles Ave. -We are eight blocks down on the right @ 2031 St. Charles Ave Coming from the East:-I-10 West toward New Orleans -From the left-hand lane take the Business Hwy 90 West Bank exit -Stay in the left-hand lane and merge onto the bridge -Take the Carondelet St. / St. Charles Ave. exit -Get in the right hand lane and go through the light -Turn right on St. Charles Ave. -We are eight blocks down on the right @ 2031 St. Charles Ave Nestled peacefully in the lower Garden District at the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Josephine Street, the Pontchartrain Hotel is an imposing structure with its brick façade and architectural style. Five gas light standards line the hotel along the St. Charles Avenue sidewalk -- duplicates of the ones in the Place Vendome in Paris. The streetcar to the French Quarter and area attractions stops directly in front of The Pontchartrain, and we provide complimentary shuttle service to the convention center and downtown New Orleans. The Pontchartrain Hotel is located:-2 miles from French Quarter -14 miles from the New Orleans International Airport with easy access to Interstate 10 -1 mile to Convention Center -1/2 mile to Loyola and Tulane Universities -New Orleans International Airport -MSY- is located 17 miles west of The Pontchartrain Hotel.-Gulfport-Biloxi Airport -GPT- is located 77 miles east of The Pontchartrain Hotel. |
| Guarantee Policy | |
| -All reservations must be guaranteed to a major credit card upon confirmation. **If staying during Mardi Gras period, full stay deposit will be charged to your credit card upon confirmation. |
| Cancellation Policy | |
| -All cancellations must be processed 24 hrs. prior to arrival date to avoid one night penalty charge.**If staying during Mardi Gras period, must cancel at least 1 month prior to arrival date to avoid full stay deposit forfeiture. |