Spots for Locals & Travelers to Cool Off This Summer

Some local hotels have offers and promotions aimed at locals and visitors, including poolside happy hours and discounted staycations: 

HOTEL MONTELEONE

• Golden Hour Wednesdays (Book via ResortPass)
  • WHEN: Every Wednesday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  • WHERE: The hotel’s Rooftop Pool & Acqua Bella Bar
  • WHAT:  A rotating selection of cocktail specials, brand pop-ups, local food vendors, live DJs, and city views.
  • Upcoming:
    • 7/2: Pop-Ups from Krewe, The Nell Shell, and music from DJ Kelly Green
    • 7/9: Playa Bowls + Live DJ
• Friday Fixe Lunch Special
  • WHEN: Every Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • WHERE: Criollo Restaurant
  • WHAT: Diners can indulge in a three-course pre-fixe lunch menu, sip $1 martinis, and to top it all off, complimentary parking followed by live music at the Carousel Bar every Friday beginning at 1 p.m. through the evening.

BIENVILLE HOUSE

• Bienville House is home to a courtyard with a saltwater pool for hotel guests enjoying a staycation with the Summer Escapes offer to relax poolside, followed by a visit to Beachbum Barry’s Latitude 29 to cool off with Tiki-inspired cocktails all summer long.

THE PONTCHARTRAIN HOTEL

• Heatwave Hideaway Package: targeting locals looking to beat the heat without leaving town, this package includes up to 20% off a stay, two roundtrip streetcar tickets, two cooling towels, and a $50 dining credit at any of The Pontchartrain’s culinary outlets.
• Jazz at Bayou Bar Package: for stays on Tuesday-Thursday nights, guests can enjoy a late check out, live music at Bayou Bar, and two complimentary Sazeracs.