Omni Royal Orleans Hotel

Location. The Omni Royal Orleans Hotel is located in New Orleans, La., in the center of the French Quarter. The Riverfront Streetcar Line is located two blocks from the hotel and provides convenient access to popular city attractions. Bourbon Street and the Supreme Court Building are positioned within one block of the hotel. The La Petit Theatre, the Louisiana State Museum and Preservation Hall Jazz are located within two blocks of the hotel.

Hotel Features. Home of the "Washbucket Martini," the Rib Room serves beef, fowl and seafood specialties prepared on French rotisseries and mesquite grills. Big Easy flair is evidenced at the seasonal La Riviera bar which provides poolside service, and La Touche bar which serves light fare and libations. The 24-hour business center offers fax, print and photocopy services. Wireless Internet access is complimentary in public areas. A total of 14,000 square feet of function space accommodates events. A complimentary rooftop fitness center is equipped with treadmills, elliptical machines and free weights. The heated year-round rooftop pool offers panoramic views of the Mississippi River and French Quarter. The Omni Kids program provides goodie bags filled with coloring books, crayons and toys.

Guestrooms. Bedecked with richly patterned gold- and cream-colored fabrics, this property offers 356 guestrooms decorated in 19th-century New Orleans style. Floor-to-ceiling windows are dressed with flowing, scalloped drapes. Décor details include antique-style furniture, gilded wallpaper, crown molding and white iron rod beds. Select accommodations feature city or courtyard views. Bathrooms are clad in marble and contain bathrobes and makeup mirrors.

Expert Tip. Dalton Milton, maitre d' of the Rib Room, has been with the hotel since it opened in 1960. He loves to cook and does the majority of the cooking at home. Several of the dishes listed on the menu are the result of special requests from loyal customers.