Honeymoon stays at Le Méridien New Orleans: what to expect
Le Méridien New Orleans (333 Poydras Street) is a 4-star downtown hotel with a rooftop pool, a 24-hour fitness center, two on-site dining venues (Longitude 90 and LMNO), and a range of rooms and suites including Classic Room, Superior Room, River View, and several suites. Expect downtown convenience near Canal Street, the French Quarter, and Caesars New Orleans Casino, plus paid in-room Wi‑Fi, a mandatory destination fee, and 24-hour valet parking.
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Where the hotel sits and what’s within easy reach
Le Méridien New Orleans is at 333 Poydras Street in the Central Business District, a short walk from Canal Street and about a 10-minute walk to Bourbon Street and other French Quarter attractions.
Caesars New Orleans Casino is directly across the street, the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is only a few blocks away, and the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas and the National WWII Museum are walkable from the hotel.
- Canal Street: about a 5-minute walk
- Bourbon Street / French Quarter: roughly a 10-minute walk
- Audubon Aquarium: about a 6-minute walk
- Convention Center: about a 7-minute walk
- Caesars New Orleans Casino: steps away (across the street)
| Nearby spot | Approx. walk time |
|---|---|
| Canal Street | 5 min |
| Audubon Aquarium | 6 min |
| French Quarter / Bourbon Street | ≈10 min |
Rooms and suites for honeymooners
Room types include Classic Room (1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds), Superior Room, River View (1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds), Room, City View, Corner (1 King Bed), Executive Suite, Corner (1 King Bed), Urban, Suite, River View, Corner (1 King Bed), and Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View (1 King Bed).
For a honeymoon stay, consider rooms with river or corner views and the suites that separate living and sleeping areas for more privacy and space.
- Classic Room — standard choice (king or two queens)
- Superior Room, River View — river-facing option (king or two queens)
- Room, City View, Corner — corner king with city views
- Executive Suite, Corner • Urban, Suite, River View, Corner • Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View — suites with separate living areas
| Category | Why honeymooners might like it |
|---|---|
| Classic Room | Simple, comfortable base for exploring the city |
| Superior Room, River View | River views add a romantic backdrop |
| Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, River View | Separate living space and river outlook for more privacy |
On-site amenities you’ll use together
The hotel has a 4th-floor outdoor rooftop pool with lounge chairs, umbrellas, a poolside bar, and reservable private cabanas (cabanas incur an additional fee). Pool hours are listed variably across sources, so confirm current opening times with the hotel.
A 24-hour fitness center sits adjacent to the rooftop pool and includes cardio and strength equipment. Bike rentals have been offered at the property in the past and may still be available for exploring downtown.
- Rooftop pool deck (4th floor) — lounge chairs, umbrellas, poolside bar, reservable cabanas
- 24-hour fitness center — cardio and strength equipment
- Bicycle rentals — sometimes offered (confirm availability)
- No dedicated on-site full spa was verified; massage services may be available via a partner
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool | Outdoor, 4th floor; cabanas reservable for a fee |
| Fitness center | Open 24 hours; shares 4th-floor area with pool |
| Poolside bar | Drinks available at the pool deck |
Eating and drinking at Le Méridien
Longitude 90 is the lobby bar and café open daily (6:30 AM–11:00 PM) for coffee, grab-and-go breakfast items, light fare, and handcrafted cocktails. Dress code is casual and reservations are not required.
LMNO Restaurant serves Cajun- and Creole-inspired New American fare for breakfast, lunch, and weekend dinner; it accepts reservations and features small plates and signature entrees reflecting local flavors.
- Longitude 90 — lobby café/bar; coffee, breakfast, cocktails; hours 6:30 AM–11:00 PM
- LMNO Restaurant — Cajun/Creole-influenced New American menu; breakfast/lunch and weekend dinner
- 24-hour room service is offered at the property
- Vegetarian and vegan options are available on menus
| Dining spot | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Longitude 90 | Coffee, grab-and-go, cocktails (daily, 6:30 AM–11:00 PM) |
| LMNO Restaurant | Breakfast, lunch, weekend dinner; Creole/Cajun-inspired |
Practical information and booking tips for honeymooners
Standard check-in is 4:00 PM (late check-in available to midnight); check-out is 11:00 AM. The front desk is open 24 hours. The minimum check-in age is 21 for the registering guest.
Expect a mandatory destination/daily fee (applied locally) and paid in-room Wi‑Fi; on-site parking is valet-only for a daily fee. Pets are allowed (one pet per room, max weight 40 lbs) with a pet fee — service animals are accepted without fee.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age: 21 (ID and credit card required)
- Paid in-room Wi‑Fi (complimentary Wi‑Fi in select public areas)
- Mandatory destination fee charged locally (amount varies by source)
- Valet parking only (paid; confirm current daily rate)
- Pet policy: 1 pet per room, max 40 lbs; pet fee applies
| Pre-arrival item | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Valet parking | Current nightly rate and oversized-vehicle policy |
| In-room Wi‑Fi | Daily fee if you need guaranteed in-room access |
| Destination fee | What it covers and how it’s applied |
Romance extras, weddings and special requests
The hotel has multiple event spaces for weddings and receptions, including the Esplanade Ballroom, the Palm Garden outdoor space, and smaller rooms like The Marigny. Event capacities run up to roughly 500 guests in the largest ballroom; for wedding planning contact the hotel's Catering Sales Manager.
Le Méridien offers a Bridal Dressing Room and other event support; for wedding planning or in-room extras (champagne, room decorations, private dining), contact the hotel directly to confirm availability and any fees.
- Esplanade Ballroom: largest indoor venue (capacity up to 500 for receptions)
- Palm Garden: outdoor wedding space (listed capacity about 130)
- LMNO Bar and Pool Deck can host smaller receptions (capacities vary)
- Contact the Catering Sales Manager (Maggie Kelley) to plan weddings and request room-event add-ons
| Event space | Capacity (example) |
|---|---|
| Esplanade Ballroom | Reception up to 500 |
| Marigny Room | Smaller receptions / up to ~150 |
| Palm Garden | Outdoor ceremonies (≈130) |
