Hotel LE PAVILLON

Where else but the luxurious Le Pavillon near the French Quarter could guests nosh nightcaps of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, hot chocolate and cold milk? But that's exactly one of the touches The Belle of New Orleans in downtown New Orleans provides, as well as putting guests within walking distance or short rides to the central business district, Morial Convention Center, Harrah's casino and other Riverfront attractions. Two blocks away, guests can hop the famous streetcar on St. Charles Avenue for excursions from the French Quarter to the Garden District and its opulent mansions. An architectural landmark built in 1907, Le Pavillon's lavish lobby features Parisian woodwork, Italian marble flooring and Czech crystal chandeliers. Guests can enjoy continental and Creole cuisine in the award winning Crystal Room, which tempts tastebuds with gourmet style Cajun and Creole dishes, including Gulf Fish du Monde, Shrimp Scampi and Tchoupitoulas Pork Chops. Guests can follow up the dining with drinks and cigars in the Le Gallery Lounge. For relaxation, patrons can retreat to the roof of this 10 story building to swim in the 30 foot heated pool and soak in the spa tub, while marveling at sweeping views of the skyline and Mississippi River. The hotel also provides a fitness facility, business services, and concierges who can assist guests with bagging dinner and tour reservations. The 226 guest rooms are decorated with original artwork, antiques, custom bathroom sinks, comfy pillowtop mattresses and handmade bedspreads, as well as modern amenities like high speed Internet access, 32 inch TVs and coffee makers. Smokers, listen up: leave the cigs at home