Renaissance Arts Hotel Reopens in New Orleans' Arts District

The Renaissance Arts Hotel, a 217-room property, has reopened in New Orleans' Arts District, one of the few hotels in the city that sustained no damage from Hurricane Katrina. The hotel is currently housing hurricane relief workers and provides essential services, including limited housekeeping, core restaurant menus, and high-speed Internet access. General Manager Thomas Foti praised his associates for their hard work in reopening the hotel as quickly as possible.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Renaissance Arts Hotel has 217 rooms and is one of the few hotels in New Orleans that sustained no damage from Hurricane Katrina.
  • The hotel is currently housing hurricane relief workers as part of the effort to rebuild and restore New Orleans.
  • La Cote Brasserie, the hotel's restaurant, was one of the first full-service restaurants to reopen and is serving over 300 meals daily.
  • General Manager Thomas Foti and his associates have worked around the clock to ensure a quick reopening and provide the highest level of service to relief workers.
  • The hotel is providing essential services, including limited housekeeping, core restaurant menus, and high-speed Internet access.
  • The hotel is located in the heart of the city's Arts District and is rated Four Diamond by AAA.
  • The hotel was voted #1 in Overall Guest Satisfaction by event planners.

Statistics:

  • 217: The number of rooms at the Renaissance Arts Hotel.
  • 300: The number of meals served daily by La Cote Brasserie.
  • 1910: The year the hotel's historic New Orleans warehouse was built.
  • Four Diamond: The rating given to the Renaissance Arts Hotel by AAA.
  • #1: The hotel's ranking in Overall Guest Satisfaction by event planners.

Sources:

  • Renaissance Hotels & Resorts press release, citing General Manager Thomas Foti.