The Lafayette Hotel News & Updates

It seems like every classic New Orleans menu item has its own festival, and now, one of the city’s most iconic treats – the beignet – is coming to party in Lafayette Square! The inaugural Beignet Fest will be happening on October 8, and we’re looking forward to a sweet time across the street from […]

Visitors from around the world are drawn to New Orleans for plenty of reasons – not least, a slate of festivals that make the city a unique world class destination. In the heart of the New Orleans Central Business District, Lafayette Square Park plays host to events that have broad appeal across all ages and […]

Stay out of New Orleans’ heat this summer and explore the city’s exciting indoor activities! August is Museum Month in New Orleans, which involves a collaboration between museums of all sizes across the greater New Orleans area. This month offers museum members the chance to use their membership and allow two people admission to all […]

Imagine running for dear life as a half ton bull angrily chases after you through the streets of Spain. Sounds a little scary, right? Now imagine running from a group of women on skates, dressed up like bulls chasing you with a wiffle bat as you run through the festive streets of New Orleans, towards […]

New Orleans is a unique city full of rich history, culture, entertainment, and, of course, delicious food and drink! Visitors to the city will have the chance to experience a variety of upcoming festivals that will be taking place in New Orleans this summer. New Orleans is home to exciting festivals both big and small, […]

Escape the everyday work routine and enjoy summer in a beautiful balcony hotel room with special summer rates in downtown New Orleans near the French Quarter at the Lafayette Hotel! With the weather warming up and schools being let out, visiting New Orleans for a vacation is a great way to escape from the grind and discover all the […]

Whether you’re a local Louisianian looking for a fun weekend getaway or an out-of-towner coming to explore the city for the first time, French Quarter Fest near downtown New Orleans is a fantastic event to attend when you visit. Heralded as one of the largest free music festival in the country, this four-day event is […]

Everyone knows that the state of Louisiana is a place that contains a wide and vast amount of history as well as culture and music, and there are so many ways to visit and experience all that the Louisiana state has to offer both residents as well as tourists. One of the most iconic places […]

Every new season in New Orleans brings something special, and this coming spring we’re looking forward to festival fun. We invite you to enjoy all the entertainment and food the city has to offer before coming back to relax at our French Quarter hotel. Here is a rundown of some of the most exciting events […]

New Orleans is a city unlike any other. The Big Easy provides visitors with an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives. With so many exciting sights to see, places to go, and things to eat, you will never have a dull moment during your stay in the city! When you are […]