3 Reasons To Book The New Caesars New Orleans For Super Bowl LIX


 

If you’re attending New Orleans’ Super Bowl LIX on February 9, you have to wait until January 26 to decide who to root for. What you shouldn’t wait on, though, is choosing a hotel. Time is ticking away: Accommodations at the Holy City’s most established properties have been quickly snapped up, but one hotel still has a few rooms left—perhaps because it’s the newest one in The Big Easy.

Opened to much fanfare on October 22—picture a Mardis Gras float, fireworks display, and live performance by the iconic Zulu Tramps—Caesars New Orleans is where the old meets new. Caesars Entertainment invested a hefty $435 million to dramatically transform what used to be the 25-year-old Harrah’s into Caesars New Orleans, where world-class gaming experiences meet an urban resort. In short? Caesars New Orleans offers a stay unlike any other hotel in town.

Below are three reasons what makes Caesars New Orleans one of the city’s best new places to stay, long after the SuperBowl has ended.

Location

Situated on the main thoroughfare of Canal Street and a short walk to the lively French Quarter and the hip Warehouse District, Caesars New Orleans is conveniently close to all the action—but removed enough for peace and quiet when it’s time to rest. The hotel is also steps away from the Mississippi River—where you can enjoy the famous Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise—and also right across the street from Vue Orleans Observatory, a 34th-floor panoramic observatory offering unparalleled views of the city. The biggest perk to booking a room here for Super Bowl LIX, however, is how a 20-minute stroll will lead you right to the Caesars Superdome. Imagine attending one of the world’s biggest sporting events, and not having to deal with cars or traffic.

Food and Drink

Like many of Las Vegas’ best hotels, Caesars New Orleans strategized by attracting well-known chefs and culinary stars to give travelers yet another reason to book here. Nobu New Orleans serves up all the signature dishes we’ve grown to love (black cod miso, spicy tuna crispy rice) in a dimly-lit and swanky space. (Request to be seated in one of the semi-private pods.)

Meanwhile, beloved local chef and restaurateur Emeril Lagasse spearheaded two concepts for the property. Emeril’s Brasserie may bill itself as a French spot, but it’s clear the influences come from all over the world; the spicy-sweet Nuoc Cham Crab Claws are downright delectable. Adjacent to Emeril’s Brasserie is Emeril’s Petite Brasserie, a to-go counter for unfussy morning and daytime fare. Even the food court—which rarely gets the celebrity treatment—stands out, with Bobby’s Burgers and Nina’s Creole Cottage by acclaimed local chef Nina Compton. But no stay would be complete without dropping by Octavia, a dazzling lounge—note the $750,000 chandelier—whipping up locally-inspired libations like Back O’Town Coffee infused with Cafe Du Monde’s famous coffee and chicory.

Accommodations

Getting a good night’s sleep is always important, but it’s even more so in a leisure destination associated with revelry and excess. The new tower boasts 340 rooms and suites crisply done up in blues and golds, plush platform beds, and Caesar-inspired wallpaper, and include other smart details like blackout curtains and backlit mirrors in the bathrooms. Seeking a more intimate experience? Then book the just-opened Nobu Hotel New Orleans. Occupying two floors in the new tower, the 54 guest rooms and suites here feature a sleeker, more elevated design envisioned by Rockwell Group.

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