Back by popular request, our Winter-Spring 2012 Creole Romance Package offers great French Quarter hotel values and the unique enchantment of the Big Easy, all in one. The Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are located steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the French Market. Relax and enjoy our newest package, a taste of elegance and New Orleans fun at French Quarter Inns!

Two night French Quarter Romance Package Featuring:

$175.00 per person/double occupancy (Monday-Wednesday)

$215.00 per person/double occupancy (Thursday-Sunday)

· 3 days/2 nights, delightful Deluxe King Sized or Double/Double accommodations including complementary Continental Breakfast each morning

· Dinner or Brunch at the renowned Muriel’s Restaurant ( www.muriels.com ) on Jackson Square.

· Beignets and Cafe au Lait at the world famous Café Du Monde

· Historic French Quarter Carriage Ride

New Orleans Music: A Few of Our Favorites! New Orleans embraces almost every kind of music imaginable.  Here are a few places that the locals will say are the best to hear your favorite local tunes!

House of Blues: House of Blues is a home for live music and southern-inspired cuisine in an environment celebrating the African American cultural contributions of blues music and folk art. In 1992, our company converted a historical house in Cambridge, Massachusetts into the original House of Blues®. The original House of Blues opened its door on Thanksgiving Day, 1992 feeding the homeless before opening to the public. In our Music Halls you will find almost every music genre imaginable: Rock n’ Roll, Punk, Alternative, Heavy Metal, Rap, Country, Hip-Hop, Rhythm and Blues, Rock en Español, Jazz, Zydeco, Folk, and Electronica.

Preservation Hall: Since 1961, Preservation Hall has devoted itself to keeping one of America’s precious and creative resources alive — New Orleans Jazz. Every night people come through Preservation Hall to hear the best local New Orleans music. In addition, Preservation Hall spreads this musical spirit worldwide, over 150 days a year.

Tipitina’s: Music clubs are rarely dedicated to a single musician, and few as influential as performer, composer, and pianist Professor Longhair. Henry Roeland Byrd, (a.k.a. Professor Longhair) is one of the most revered rhythm and blues musicians in the legacy of New Orleans music. Tipitina’s began as a neighborhood juke joint, established in 1977, by a group of young music fans (The Fabulous Fo’teen) to provide a place for Professor Longhair to perform in his final years. In the past 25 years, Tipitina’s has grown from a small, neighborhood bar into an international music icon.

Snug Harbor: This is the most prestigious Jazz venue in New Orleans. Combine the intimacy with an ever-changing line up of some of the best musicians in the world and you end up with an up-close and personal music experience that can not be matched anywhere else in the city. On almost any night you are guaranteed to bear witness to the forefront of contemporary jazz in the making. The performance hall boasts 25 foot ceilings and several tables lined up in front of an elevated stage. The action starts early here–sets are at 9pm and 11pm nightly–long before the rest of the colorful Frenchmen Street scene begins percolating.

While in town enjoying our local music scene, stay with us in the French Quarter!  Centrally located in the heart of the French Quarter, the Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from world famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market and the parade routes. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy delightful guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & fabulous, authentic Creole architecture. Our courtyards are in bloom so come on down, we have budget minded New Orleans French Quarter Hotel 2012 Hot Rate specials all year long. Some restrictions apply; book early for best availability. Easy on-line reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!

New Orleans Restaurants: A Few of Our Favorites! New Orleans is famous for its food, and many of the best restaurants are within the French Quarter or just a short ride away:

Antoine’s Restaurant: 713 St. Louis St. A New Orleans classic, where the local tradition is to always ask the waiter’s advice on the best dishes of the day. 504.581.4422

Arnaud’s Restaurant: 813 Bienville St. A favorite for business lunches and elegant dinners. The dining room has mirrored walls, and is a favorite place to see and be seen. 504.523.5433

Bacco: 310 Chartres St. Famous for its longtime lunch promotion…10¢ Gin or Vodka Martinis. 504.522.2426

Bayona: 430 Dauphine St. Chef Susan Spicer has created her own unique version of contemporary cuisine, full of wit and flavor. 504.525.4455

Bourbon House Seafood Restaurant: 144 Bourbon St. The latest addition to the Brennan Family restaurants, serving classic New Orleans seafood with a contemporary touch.504.522.0111

Brennan’s Restaurant: 417 Royal St. Famous for its elaborate breakfasts, but equally wonderful at lunch and dinner, this is the place that invented Bananas Foster, so be sure to try it. 504.525.9711

Broussard’s Restaurant: 819 Conti St. A New Orleans classic, the favorite of local families for several generations, run by Chef Gunter Preuss and family. There is a local joke that refers to his famous Escargot en Croute as a Snail Sandwich. 504.581.3866

Commander’s Palace: 1403 Washington Ave. You will probably want to take a cab to this uptown classic, beloved of locals and visitors alike, where Paul Prudhomme and Emeril LaGasse are among the historic chefs who helped to redefine New Orleans cuisine. 504.899.8221

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse: 716 Iberville St. A great steakhouse and unmistakably New Orleans. 504.522.2467

Emeril’s: 800 Tchoupitoulas St. A few blocks away in the neighboring warehouse district, near the Convention Center, this is his original restaurant and home base. 504.528.9393

Galatoire’s Restaurant: 209 Bourbon St. The queen of the great Creole restaurants, Galatoire’s has maintained its traditions. Go there to experience the relaxed splendor of old New Orleans. The Pompano en Pappillote is a favorite. 504.525.2841

G.W. Fin’s: 808 Bienville St. Featurung an ever-changing menu to reflect the peak seasons of local seafood. 504.581.3467

K-Paul’s Louisiana Kitchen: 416 Chartres St. The home base of Chef Paul Prudhomme, who invented Blackened Redfish, Popcorn Shrimp, and Cajun Martini’s, and brought his mother’s Cajun home-cooking to the whole world. 504.524.7394

NOLA Restaurant: 534 St. Louis St. This is one of Emeril LaGasse’s restaurants, with an eclectic contemporary menu and a great loft-like atmosphere. Make reservations, it gets busy. We like the planked fish. Great vegetarian dishes, too. 504.522.6652

Palace Cafe: On Canal Street between Chartres and Royal, this Brennan family restaurant combines elegance and unpretentiousness. It’s a local favorite. Crabmeat Cheesecake is their signature dish 504.523.1661

Red Fish Grill: 115 Bourbon St. Casual New Orleans seafood dominates a menu peppered with Big Easy favorites like Sausage & Seafood Gumbo, Bananas Foster ‘Up’ and at least seven types of Gulf Fish available every night. 504.598.1200

While in town enjoying all of our delicious local cuisine, stay with us in the French Quarter!  Centrally located in the heart of the French Quarter, the Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from world famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market and the parade routes. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy delightful guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & fabulous, authentic Creole architecture. Our courtyards are in bloom so come on down, we have budget minded New Orleans French Quarter Hotel 2012 Hot Rate specials all year long. Some restrictions apply; book early for best availability. Easy on-line reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!

French Quarter Shopping: A Few of Our Favorites! Care for some shopping? Whether its antiques or alligator heads, the French Quarter has it all.
Royal Street’s renowned art galleries and antique shops are a Mecca that is well deserved. A treasure trove of precious goods can be found in its shops. Here are a few of our favorite shops:

• French Antique Shop Inc.
• Keil’s Antiques
• The Brass Monkey Antiques
• Moss Antiques
• Rothchild’s Antiques

And no trip to New Orleans is complete without a stroll through the historic French Market. Covering five blocks near the Mississippi River, this open-air market is almost as old as the city itself and sells everything imaginable under one roof.

On the edge of the French Quarter, The Shops at Canal Place and The Riverwalk showcase the best in designer boutiques and haute couture.

While in town enjoying shopping and antiques, stay with us in the French Quarter!  Centrally located in the heart of the French Quarter, the Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from world famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market and the parade routes. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy delightful guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & fabulous, authentic Creole architecture. Our courtyards are in bloom so come on down, we have budget minded New Orleans French Quarter Hotel 2012 Hot Rate specials all year long. Some restrictions apply; book early for best availability. Easy on-line reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!

Located steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the French Market, French Quarter Inns welcomes you to the Big Easy! Enjoy lively Bourbon Street: Take in some jazz, crawfish, gumbo or jambalaya. New Orleans is a city that knows how to have fun. Whether you take time to savor authentic Creole cuisine, view the mighty Mississippi River, browse through quaint antique shops in the French Quarter, or take a historic mansion tour, you’re sure to find dozens of things to delight you in this happy, spirited port city that pulses with the beat of authentic New Orleans jazz. Before or after your 2012 cruise, enjoy charming hotel accommodations in the Heart of the French Quarter…Stay with us at the Hotel St. Pierre & Andrew Jackson Hotel. Book early for the best availability!

New Orleans Fun: 5 Places You Can Visit By Streetcar! There are very few historic landmarks that visitors are encouraged to ride, but when it comes to New Orleans’ streetcars, feel free to hop on! For more than 150 years, the city’s streetcars have been providing an inexpensive means of transportation while keeping old traditions alive — not to mention, it’s a great way to see the city’s iconic landmarks without the hassle of driving. Here are some of our favorite places to visit, all easily accessed from the streetcar routes:

1. National WWII Museum (St. Charles Streetcar Line)
There’s nothing like riding a streetcar to transport you to a bygone era, whether it’s the clanging bells, authentic brass fittings or mahogany wooden seats. Keep with the theme and ride the St. Charles Streetcar all the way to the National WWII Museum, where you can spend the day among authentic war artifacts like photographs, original film footage, personal documents and heavy artillery. While you’re there, catch a show at the museum’s Stage Door Canteen, a live theater with vintage musical and comedic performances.

2. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (Riverfront Streetcar Line)
If a day near the water sounds appealing, there just happens to be a streetcar for that, too. Venture to theAudubon Aquarium of the Americas by hopping on the Riverfront Streetcar, which follows the shoreline of the mighty Mississippi River. While you’re riding, catch a glimpse of massive cruise ships, small boats and old-fashioned steamboats like the Steamboat Natchez and the Creole Queen. After a ride along the waterfront, you can explore the aquarium’s extensive underwater habitats, featuring sea turtles, Southern sea otters, sharks, stingrays and more.

3. New Orleans Museum of Art (Canal Streetcar Line)
Who would have known that a streetcar could transport you to a world of culture, art and history? Well, when you take the Canal Streetcar to the New Orleans Museum of Art, that’s exactly what you’ll find. With more than 40,000 objects in its permanent collection, frequently changing exhibitions and a lush, five-acre sculpture garden, this cultural institution has plenty to see and explore.

4. Audubon Park Golf Course (St. Charles Streetcar Line)
It’s no secret that New Orleans is a great golfing destination, but you might find it surprising that many of the city’s best courses are so easily accessible. For a game at the Audubon Park Golf Course, pack up your golf clubs and catch the St. Charles Streetcar from the French Quarter. On the way, you’ll see Lafayette Square, the historic Garden District and Loyola University before getting off at stop 292, directly across the street from Audubon Park. Here you’ll find a par-62, 18-hole course designed by Dennis Griffiths, which includes noteworthy features such as contoured Bermuda fairways, Tif-Eagle greens, lush landscaping and lagoons.

5. Old U.S. Mint and Louisiana State Museum (Riverfront Streetcar Line)
You might not find a pot of gold coins at the end of a rainbow, but at the end of the Riverfront Streetcar line, you’ll find where they were made. The Old U.S. Mint was built in the 1830’s and has produced both Confederate and U.S. coins throughout its history. Currently, the mint is part of the Louisiana State Museum, which is comprised of a number of historic landmarks, including Madame John’s Legacy, The Cabildo, The Arsenal and The Presbytere.

While in town for all the fun,  stay with us in the Heart of the French Quarter!  Centrally located in the French Quarter, the Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from world famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market and the parade routes. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy delightful guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & fabulous, authentic Creole architecture. Our courtyards are in bloom so come on down, we have wonderful New Orleans French Quarter Hotel 2012 Specials all the way through the Spring and Summer. Some restrictions apply; book early for best availability. Easy on-line reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!

New Orleans Museums: A Few of Our Favorites! New Orleans is a city with a unique culture, and there is much to preserve for generations to come. Whether you are an art lover or a history buff, there is a wonderful museum close by for all ages to enjoy!  Here are some of our favorites!

New Orleans Museum of Art: Opened in 1911 as the Isaac Delgado Museum of Art, the New Orleans Museum of Art has grown into an invaluable cultural, recreational and educational resource which serves the City of New Orleans and the Gulf South. Ranked in the top 25 percent of the nation’s 140 largest and most important art museums, NOMA’s mission is to preserve and present a representative survey of the finest art mankind has produced, from antiquity to the present — extraordinary art from every century and every culture. NOMA’s exhibitions and programs are designed to cultivate, promote and inspire appreciation and knowledge of the fine arts.

The National World War II Museum: Dr. Stephen Ambrose, University of New Orleans Boyd Professor of History, founded The National D-Day Museum Foundation in New Orleans in 1991. The Museum, which opened on June 6, 2000, is the only museum in the United States that addresses all of the amphibious invasions or “D-days” of World War II, paying tribute to the more than one million Americans who took part. It is located in New Orleans, Louisiana because it was here that Andrew Higgins built the landing craft used in the amphibious invasions; the landing craft which President Eisenhower believed won the war for the Allies.

Louisiana Children’s Museum: Find something new and fun to do each time you visit the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Explore and experience 30,000 square feet of hands-on fun, engaging exhibits and exciting programs – all designed with curious kids (and grown-ups) in mind. Pilot a towboat down the Mighty Mississippi. Shop until you drop in a pint-size grocery store. Dine in a five-star, role-play café. Ride a bike with Mr. Bones. Lift 500 pounds. Hoist yourself up a wall. Trap your shadow. Anchor the evening news. Stand inside a gigantic bubble. Create a masterful work of art and much more! Even little ones have a special space to climb, crawl, hide and explore. Learning has never been more fun!

Ogden Museum of Southern Art: The mission of The Ogden Museum of Southern Art, University of New Orleans, is to broaden the knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the visual arts and culture of the American South through its permanent collections, changing exhibitions, educational programs, publications, research center, and its Goldring-Woldenberg Institute for the Advancement of Southern Art and Culture. To that end, the museum will collect, conserve, exhibit, study, and interpret the art of the South within the context of the region’s history and culture.

Confederate Museum: Confederate veterans of Louisiana founded Memorial Hall, also known as the Confederate Museum, in New Orleans in 1891 as a repository for their memorabilia from the War Between the States. Memorial Hall contains the second largest collection of Confederate memorabilia in the United States, and is the oldest continually operating museum in Louisiana.

Contemporary Arts Center (CAC): Since 1976, the Contemporary Arts Center has been home to artists’ bold experiments in painting, theater, photography, performance art, dance, music, video, education, and sculpture. The CAC and local performers stage several dozen plays, dance events, music concerts and performances in our two theaters. In our Rehearsal Hall and Art Lab, Artists For a Day workshops introduce young minds to artful excitement. Renovated in 1990, the CAC’s building mixes the timelessness of New Orleans’ historic architecture with contemporary materials, open spaces and site-specific art works created by Louisiana artists.

While in town, stay with us in the French Quarter.  Centrally located in the heart of the French Quarter, the Hotel St. Pierre and Andrew Jackson Hotel are steps from world famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, French Market and the parade routes. French Quarter Inns welcomes you to enjoy delightful guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & fabulous, authentic Creole architecture. Our courtyards are in bloom so come on down, we have budget minded New Orleans French Quarter Hotel 2012 Hot Rate specials all year long. Some restrictions apply; book early for best availability. Easy on-line reservations or call us at 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040!

Join us as we celebrate Springtime Fun and the Spring Festival Season, right here in the French Quarter! Located steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the French Market, enjoy the charm and ambience of the French Quarter at the Hotel St. Pierre & Andrew Jackson Hotel.

• Sunday – Thursday: Spring Rates Starting at $79*
• From our wonderfully located French Quarter Hotels to our Free (limited) French Quarter Parking, Free WiFi, and Free Continental Breakfast, we offer the best hotel deal in the French Quarter, New Orleans.
• Enjoy delightful guestrooms located amid centuries-old, landscaped courtyards & fabulous, authentic Creole architecture.
• *Some blackout dates apply; weekends and special events excluded.

Enjoy with us as we celebrate Springtime in the Heart of the French Quarter.  Book on-line or call 504-524-4401 or 1-800-225-4040 to make your French Quarter Hotel SummerFest reservations!

Natchez Riverboat French Quarter Cruise is a great way to enjoy three attractions-in-one: New Orleans cuisine, live jazz music and journey along the Mississippi past the famous French Quarter. Along the way, you’ll hear the striking music of its calliope: A musical instrument powered by steam that is atop the steamboat Natchez! Choose a daytime cruise or a dinner/jazz cruise featuring the live jazz band: Dukes of Dixieland. As the Natchez rolls past the French Quarter, down one of the world’s most dynamic ports, enjoy the magic of the mighty Mississippi River. One of a handful of true steam powered stern-wheelers on the Mississippi today, the Natchez reminds us of the grand old paddle wheelers of the Gilded Age. Come on down and stay at the Hotel St. Pierre & Andrew Jackson Hotel, in the Heart of the French Quarter. Located steps from Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the French Market, French Quarter Inns welcomes you to our two fabulous French Quarter Hotels. Great French Quarter hotel 2011 hot rates are available!