Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts Adds New Orleans Property to Its Expanding Portfolio in North America.Business Editors & Travel Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2002 New Hotel to Open on Original Site of the Astor Hotel The 515 room Astor Crowne Plaza This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. - New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded joins the upscale hotel portfolio of Six Continents Six Continents is a large retail PLC in UK which split into Six Continents Retail known as Mitchells and Butlers plc. The hotels and soft drinks business of Six Continents PLC is now known as InterContinental Hotels Group PLC. Hotels following a complete transformation of the early 1900's Astor Hotel. One of 10 Crowne Plaza hotels to open this year, the hotel is located at the gate of the famous French Quarter on the corner of Bourbon and Canal Streets, within the original facade of the Astor Hotel. Surrounded by historic buildings, the extraordinary property incorporates granite and marble to complement the wrought-iron chandeliers and French Quarter patio atmosphere. While the hotel is a modern facility, it portrays New Orleans flavor and old-world charm. The hotel hosts Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House Restaurant, owned by the Brennan family, the famous New Orleans restaurateurs. The restaurant's upscale dining menu offers New Orleans seafood and continental cuisine. Guest room amenities include: voice mail, coffee maker, hair dryer, in-room safe, make-up mirror, data ports, iron and ironing board, and desk with ergonomic chair. The Astor Crowne Plaza - New Orleans also offers a 24-hour reception desk, express checkout, fitness center, concierge, business center, valet parking, complimentary newspaper, 24-hour room service, outdoor pool and whirlpool. The hotel's second floor mezzanine level Mezzanine level The period in a company's development just before it goes public. offers a variety of meeting rooms, ideal for smaller gatherings to groups of up to 150. Two ballrooms with exterior balconies overlooking Canal and Bourbon Streets each accommodate up to 500 guests at one time, and are available for meetings and food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. functions. Same-day laundry service, a gift shop and future retail shopping also will be available. The Astor Crowne Plaza - New Orleans provides the perfect venue for both business and leisure travelers whether attending meetings, looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. a weekend getaway or sightseeing. Located in the French Quarter on Bourbon Street, the Astor Crowne Plaza - New Orleans is within walking distance to a variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues including the Superdome, Ernest Morial Convention Center, Aquarium of the Americas The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is a renowned aquarium in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Recognized as one of the leading aquariums in the United States, the Aquarium of the Americas is run by the Audubon Institute, which also supervises the Audubon Zoo and Audubon Park , Harrah's Casino and riverboat riv·er·boat n. A boat suitable for use on a river. tours. The hotel is 15 minutes from Louisiana plantations, swamp tours and Lake Pontchartrain. For reservations at Crowne Plaza properties, visit www.crowneplaza.com or call 1-800-2CROWNE. As part of the Six Continents Hotels (formerly Bass Hotels & Resorts) global portfolio, Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts offers upscale accommodations at a good value, at more than 165 hotels in 40 countries, with more than 48,000 guestrooms in major urban centers, gateway cities and resort destinations worldwide. Note to editors: Six Continents(SM) Hotels, the hotel business of Six Continents PLC of the United Kingdom [LON LON Longitude LON League of Nations LON Local Operating Network LON Labyrinth of Nightmare (Yu-Gi-Oh cards) LON Launch on Need (International Space Station) LON London - All Airports :SXC, NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :SXC (ADRs)], owns, manages, leases or franchises more than 3,260 hotels and 514,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories. The following are some of the service marks owned by Six Continents Hotels, Inc., its parent, subsidiaries or affiliates: Holiday Inn(R), Crowne Plaza(R), Holiday Inn Express(R) in the Americas, Express by Holiday Inn(SM) in Europe, the Middle East and Africa Europe, the Middle East and Africa, usually abbreviated to EMEA, is a regional designation used for government, marketing and business purposes. It is particularly common amongst North American based companies, who often divide their international operations into the , Holiday Inn Select(R), Holiday Inn Garden Court(SM), Holiday Inn SunSpree(R) Resort, Staybridge Suites(R) by Holiday Inn(R), Holiday Inn Family Suites(SM) Resort , Holidex(R), Priority Club(R), Inter-Continental(R) and Forum(R). Centra(R) in Canada and Mexico; Centra(SM) in the U.S.; Parkroyal(SM) in the U.S. and Canada; Parkroyal(R) in Mexico. Six Continents Club(R), Six Continents(SM), 6 Continents(SM) and the 6C logo are service marks of Six Continents PLC and used under license. Six Continents Hotels, Inc. offers information and reservations capability on the Internet - www.6c.com, www.intercontinental.com for Inter-Continental Hotels and Resorts, www.crowneplaza.com for Crowne Plaza Hotels and Resorts, www.holiday-inn.com for Holiday Inn hotels, www.hiexpress.com for Holiday Inn Express hotels, www.staybridge.com for Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn, and www.priorityclub.com. For the latest news from Six Continents Hotels, visit our online Press Office at http://www.pressoffice.sixcontinentshotels.com/. |
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