Virgin Hotels New Orleans
- Rooftop pool and lounge
- Views of New Orleans skyline
- Located in the Warehouse District
So, where next?
New Orleans holidays
The city of festivals.
On the banks of the Mississippi River, the ‘Big Easy’ is a city of eclectic music, world-class festivals and a fusion of Cajun and Creole cuisine. From the vibrant French Quarter to the extraordinary Mardi Gras, it’s among the most exotic cities of America’s South.
More hotels in New Orleans
Inn at Houmas House
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Historic Antebellum Estate
- Popular film location
- Gourmet restaurant/wine cellar
- Full breakfast included
Le Meridien New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Downtown hotel by Bourbon Street and Harrah’s Casino
- Complimentary entry at three art museums
- Rooftop pool
- The Hub – with dining, cocktail hour, and free WiFi
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Rooftop pool and lounge
- Views of New Orleans skyline
- Located in the Warehouse District
Sheraton New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Downtown location, close to the French Quarter
- Roux Bistro and Pelican Bar both on-site
- 8th floor swimming pool
- Full service Starbucks® coffee shop in-house
Aloft New Orleans Downtown
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Located close to Bourbon St and French Quarter
- Outdoor rooftop swimming pool
- Gym
- W XYZ Bar
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Located near the famous French Quarter
- Rooftop pool
- Complimentary WiFi
Hotel Monteleone
New Orleans, Louisiana
- Famous, historic hotel in the French Quarter
- Carousel Bar & lounge, the first and only rotating bar in New Orleans
- Rooftop pool
- Spa
Essential information for New Orleans
Do I need a visa?
To travel to the USA, you will need an ESTA visa. Please make sure that you have this approved at least 3 days before you head off on holiday.
When to visit New Orleans
New Orleans experiences lovely hot summers, and milder winters. If you’re looking at holidays to New Orleans, spring and autumn are both popular times to visit, as there’s plenty of sunshine and temperatures are comfortable for those sightseeing adventures.
Summer in New Orleans
Generally hot with the average high around 35°C. It doesn’t cool down too much at night either, so head to the bars and soak up the music and some long, cool drinks.
Autumn in New Orleans
A great time to visit the city, as temperatures drop a little and it’s more comfortable for kids or those who don’t like it quite as hot.
Winter in New Orleans
Iin winter, the average high is 18°C, and the average low is 8°C., and average temperatures range from highs of 18°C to lows of 8°C.
Spring in New Orleans
Spring is another popular time to visit New Orleans. The average high rises from around 22°C to 26°C, and the nights are refreshing and cool.
Discover the city of jazz: New Orleans Holidays
A waterfront city steeped in American musical tradition and famous for its creole, Cajun and international cuisine, New Orleans is a city that’s proud to be different. Known world-over as the city of jazz, gumbo and Mardi Gras, if you can’t have a good time on holiday in New Orleans, you might need to take a long, hard look in the mirror!
A culturally diverse city, New Orleans blends colonial French, Caribbean, Haitian and east coast American influences, and has emerged with a unique and quirky identity of its own. Whether you’re listening to one of the city’s many brass band parades, strolling down lively Bourbon Street, exploring the waterways of rural Louisiana, or enjoying a fresh beignet in a quaint café, you’re bound to fall in love with the joyous New Orleans spirit.
Things to do
Events and festivals
Food and drink
Take a tour of the historic neighbourhoods
New Orleans is home to some of the most incredible architecture of any city in the United States. The iconic French Quarter is a vibrant cultural district composed of French and Spanish colonial buildings, while there’s streets and streets of Victorian style mansions in Uptown.
Explore the spiritual home of Jazz
New Orleans is a music-lover’s paradise. A city in which it’s impossible to stop your foot tapping, hips swinging, or body grooving, it is the spiritual home of jazz, funk, and Cajun country music. We recommend trying to catch a show at Preservation Hall. But be warned, it’s best to buy tickets in advance, as this place gets busy.
Hop on a Bayou tour
New Orleans is surrounded by truly epic natural wonders, filled with some seriously big critters! Keep an eye out for ‘gators on a tour of the Louisiana swamps.
Mardi Gras
The biggest carnival in the USA, Mardi Gras has to be seen to be believed. A spectacular combination of parades, music, food, and perhaps a drink or two, Mardi Gras runs for two weeks around Easter, and is definitely one to tick off the bucket list.
French Quarter Festival
Music may come first in New Orleans, but food is its natural companion. If you want to taste the best gumbo in town while listening to some soul-searingly awesome jazz, visit in April for the French Quarter Festival. The best bit? It’s free!
New Orleans Pride
The loudest, brashest, and most colourful LGBTQ festival in the USA, New Orleans Pride is fabulous. All are welcome, and it’s a wonderfully warm, fun celebration that makes June one of the brightest months in the calendar.
Museum Month
August is the month to check out all of the city’s quirky little museums with a wealth of special events, exhibitions and shows on for the whole family.
Café Beignet
The beignet is a uniquely New Orleans food and is the city’s take on the great American doughnut. A beignet and coffee is the best way to start the day when visiting New Orleans. Café Beignet is the most famous vendor of these delicious treats, and a city institution.
Brennan’s Restaurant
New Orleans is a music-lover’s paradise. A city in which it’s impossible to stop your foot tapping, hips swinging, or body grooving, it is the spiritual home of jazz, funk, and Cajun country music. We recommend trying to catch a show at Preservation Hall. But be warned, it’s best to buy tickets in advance, as this place gets busy.
Cochon
Cochon is a great place to try some comforting Cajun grub. It is hearty and wholesome food, and representational of one aspect of Louisiana’s traditional cuisine.
