Escape to New Orleans this fall. Arrive at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, located just behind the St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square, and receive two welcome drinks at Bourbon Oh! Start your day with breakfast for two with rates starting from $104. Click here to reserve online.

New Orleans is one of America’s most haunted cities. Stories of the rooms and corridors of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel being haunted are about as old as the hotel itself.  The hotels was built in 1964, but before it was a hotel, the site was home to the Orleans Ballroom and Orleans Theater before it was converted to a convent in the late 1800’s. 

Ghosts who roam the halls and rooms of the Bourbon Orleans today, lived in all different eras of the building’s history. The following are the most identified ghosts at our historic hotel.

The Confederate Soldier:
Stories of the Confederate soldier surround both the sixth and third floors.  His footsteps can sometimes be heard in the hallways.

The Children:

The ghost children found in the Bourbon Orleans hotel are from the time when the Sisters of the Holy Family operated a girls school (St. Mary’s Academy), medical ward and an orphanage expanding from the Orleans Ballroom through the entire block.  The most frequently told tale is of a little girl rolling her ball and chasing it down the sixth floor corridors. There have been several reports by guests of apparitions of ghostly women with children.

The Orleans Ballroom:

The Orleans Ballroom, home to the grandest social events in the 1800s, is also home to a lonely ghost dancer.  Occasionally, a young girl wil be seen dancing underneath the crystal chandelier.

Learn more about the haunted past the historic French Quarter. Reserve your stay at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel & receive two tickets to the Haunted French Quarter Walking Tour that begins and ends at Bourbon Oh!, breakfast daily and discounted parking. Click here to reserve our phantom package online. 

Book by Sep 30 for stays through Jan 2011 & receive free parking, 2 for 1 admission to Mardi Gras World & 2 drinks with rates starting from $89 for midweek stays and $129 for weekend stays. Click here to reserve online.

For the first time in NFL Kickoff history and in the spirit of New Orleans, the NFL will host a parade to ring in its 91st season and celebrate the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl XLIV championship. The Kickoff celebration will take place September 9, preceding the 2010 NFL kickoff game of the Minnesota Vikings vs. the New Orleans Saints.  The celebrations will be just steps from the Bourbon Orleans Hotel in Jackson Square. This nationally televised event will feature performances by the Dave Matthews Band and Taylor Swift.

In true New Orleans fashion, the Krewe of NFL Kickoff parade celebrating the Super Bowl XLIV Champs, the New Orleans Saints and the 91st NFL season is produced by Kern Studios at Mardi Gras World and will roll through the French Quarter, stepping off at 5:00 p.m. (CT) on Esplanade Ave. and North Peters, heading downtown on Decatur and North Peters crossing Canal St. to Tchoupitoulas and ending at Julia Street.

The floats of the Krewe Of NFL Kickoff Parade include:

• Rex Streetcar Float, a New Orleans-themed float celebrating that night’s match-up between the Saints and the Minnesota Vikings.
• Lombardi Riverboat Float commemorating the Saints Super Bowl XLIV championship.
• Smokey Mary Train featuring local kids who are part of the NFL’s PLAY 60 campaign, committed to making the next generation of youth the most active and healthy.
• NFL sponsors EA SPORTS, VISA, Snickers and Pepsi also will have floats celebrating Kickoff.

 Visit www.nfl.com/kickoff for the most up-to-date information about the parade and festivities.

As a celebration of the launch of EA Sports Madden ‘11 featuring our own Drew Brees as the cover athlete, Madden Gras will take place all day Monday, August 9th right here in Jackson Square ending featuring a parade from 7-9pm.  Our Executive Chef, Guy Sockrider will prepare the food for the VIP tent in Jackson Square. 

Those coming in town for Madden Gras can stay as close to the action as it gets. The Bourbon Orleans is just behind Jackson Square and rates start at $99!  Click here to reserve your hotel stay for Madden Gras!  See you there!

New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp

The New Orleans Musicians Assistance Foundation is sponsoring a Jazz Concert Celebration at the Orleans Ballroom Friday, August 6 ,2010 from 7-9pm. 

Free admission
Cash bar
Jazzy Casual Dress

Summer is the best time to find the best New Orleans hotel rates. Stay at the Bourbon Orleans for summer getaway rates starting at only $59 for midweek stay and $119 for weekend stays!  Click here to reserve online.

Connect with the Bourbon Orleans Hotel on Twitter at @bourbonorleans and find out about upcoming events and special offers.

New Orleans plays homage to Pamplona’s famous running of the bulls at the San Fermin running of the bulls, organized by the NOLA Bulls, taking place July 9-11, 2010.  The ”encierro” begins right here in the  French Quarter on the morning of July 10 and the streets will be packed with “bulls” or members of the Big Easy Rollergirls and several roller derby leagues across the country along with thousands of runners dressed in white with red sashes.

The Bourbon Orleans and the New Orleans Hotel Collection is proud to be a hotel sponsor of this event. Stay at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel during this weekend and save 15% off our best available rates.  Click here to learn more.