Bourbon Orleans Hotel

allroom. We also had a welcome celebration at the Bourbon O Bar and personally stayed there during our wedding week. I would HIGHLY recommend this venue. First off, the ballroom is beautiful and incredibly historic. Secondly, the staff, including Alyssa, are AMAZING. Alyssa was so incredibly helpful during the wedding planning process, especially for being a destination bride. We only were able to make a couple of trips to New Orleans prior to the wedding but I wasn't once concerned since I knew Alyssa had everything under control. She is incredibly organized and on top of everything. In addition, she is incredibly sweet and kind and was a pleasure to work with. The staff at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel is incredibly helpful. We stayed in a couple of the larger suites and had food catered in the day of. It was such a relief to not have to think about these items on the day of and the staff/Alyssa made that possible. The food for the reception was excellent and we received multiple compliments from our guests on how great it was. If you want a historic, beautiful and New Orleans wedding, the Bourbon Orleans Hotel is an excellent fit for you. I would 100% recommend the venue and wouldn't have changed one thing from our wedding.

ied that they need to get married there. It was amazing. Now to begin my gushing- Megan was our coordinator and she was AMAZING. Janae ( I hope I'm spelling her name right!) was our day-of attendant and she was THE BOMB. We didn't want or need for anything, she was on top of everything and frequently one step ahead. She was an absolute delight- I wish I could have her with me all the time. From the moment we arrived the staff was so friendly and attentive- and I mean everyone from valets, bellman, desk clerks, everyone. Every detail was attended to. Everything was handled flawlessly. Megan made sure I knew exactly what was going on. She made sure I had a detailed itinerary that we discussed and planned together, and for things I was clueless on she helped guide me. She answered endless questions. She was so amazing, I could probably sing her praises forever. The food! Oh my goodness, pardon my caps lock but- THE FOOD. It was TO DIE FOR. Seriously- life changing. I'm going to have to figure out how to get my hands on some of it again. Janae brought my husband and I plates before anyone else got any (Yes- I got to eat at my own wedding- a lot. It was amazing.) When she saw what we loved, she brought us platefuls more. If I even casually mentioned something to someone, they made sure we got it. I always had a full drink or a bottle of water. They even helped pack up some of our decorations, which they weren't at all responsible for doing, but they did it. When we got up to our room there were plates and plates of leftovers for us to munch on, as well as a bottle of sparkling cider (we don't drink alcohol, and they remembered), and some chocolate covered strawberries. They really thought of everything (including things I never would have thought of) and made us feel so special. You hear so many horror stories about weddings, but the Bourbon Orleans staff are pros and you can tell. This venue is amazing. It's beautiful, it's historical, the food was outstanding. I honestly don't know what else you could ask for. All our friends and family agreed that it was amazing and have been gushing about it since. I haven't heard a single complaint, and I'd say it's a miracle but I really do think they just know what they're doing here. I am one happy bride!

s, and due to that, my standards are very, very high. My (now) husband and I had decided on a destination wedding in The French Quarter, because it has a very special meaning to us. We live in Austin and could not make frequent trips to NoLa, so we spent months researching and calling/writing venues. I had a lot of trouble getting ahold of most of the venues during planning. It sometimes took weeks for them to write us back, and they’d miss scheduled phone calls. This is where Alyssa and The Bourbon Orleans began to shine. When we toured all of our options for venue Alyssa was the *only* representative that we met with that was prepared . After meeting with her, we knew this was where the reception had to be. Just a few examples of how Alyssa and the staff went above and beyond: **Our wedding was DIY centerpieces and decorations, the staff made certain everything was delivered up to our rooms immediately so that flowers would not wilt.** ** Checked in on us after Hurricane Harvey** **Included a conference room for us to get ready in** **Located a space for my fiancé and his groomsmen to get ready at on the day of, because he had forgotten to set one up ** **Granted all the rooming requests we made (we had a block of about 20 rooms and almost everyone had some kind of request; this was no easy feat)** The day of, everything went on without a hitch. Jonae, our bridal attendant made sure our drinks were always full, and food was on our plates. She also went out of her way to make sure the immediate family was happy and treated as well. During cocktail hour and the rest of the night, all of the wait staff and Culinarian attendants were awesome! They all seemed to be truly enjoying themselves. They also went out of their way to make sure one guest with a food allergy was specially taken care of. A big thank you to all who worked our wedding night : Gregory Smith – Food and Beverage Manager Jonae Mack – Bridal Attendant Kelvin Avila – Bartender Gregg Glasper – Bartender Felix Rainey – Server and Bartender Felicia Mercadel – Server Sylvania Dix – Server Pat Martin – Culinarian Attendant Tabitha LeFleur – Culinarian Attendant When we got back to our room that night, we saw the waitstaff had left us a sample of our menu including the hors d’oeuvres we had ordered ( nice touch given that we didn’t get to have any of those!!!) as well as a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries and a hand written congratulations note from Alyssa. The service did not stop the night of either! After the wedding, they upgraded us in order to let us stay in the same room, instead of moving into a smaller one, and continued to be awesome all the way through the weekend. A big shout out to Phillip as well, for helping my mother and aunt with drinks and also making the best Bloody Mary’s in the quarter. You all made our weekend perfect! If you are looking for a fairy tale wedding in The French Quarter, I highly, highly suggest booking the Bourbon Orleans. You will not regret it.

crown molding. From the moment I booked the wedding Alyssa the wedding coordinator was so proactive in getting involved in my planning. Alyssa was interested in my vision of my wedding and definitely made that vision a reality. Alyssa went above and beyond and when my day of coordinator backed out the week of my wedding. She took the roll and confirmed all my vendors, I can not thank her enough. Alyssa worked with me weeks prior laying out every little detail of the wedding set up. Alyssa also assisted in helping recommend vendors through all the craziness of planning. She was very prompt with communication through email and telephone. Alyssa spent time sending me photos from previous weddings and layouts. I could go on and on alyssa went above and beyond. Alyssa you made my entry table and last minute candy bar look fantastic!!! . I could go on and on alyssa went above and beyond.As far as the wedding at the Bourbon Orleans was extraordinary and beyond my expectations. Starting Thursday night we were welcomed into a suite with a personal card and complimentary gift from the hotel. The staff consistently check on us leading up to the wedding. The staff at the Bourbon Orleans went above and beyond keeping our rooms clean and accommodating us carrying our luggage etc. The wedding day I could go on and on from the setup to ever detail I got so many compliments on how beautiful everything was. We arrived at the Bourbon Orleans after our ceremony they set up a private dinner in our suite so we could eat before entering the reception. We had a very attentive bridal attendant Kishon who was awesome! The food was amazing shout out to Charles the catering manager the food rocked!!! The staff in the ballroom were so attentive to everyone providing them with drinks and food especially the elderly. My friends grandmother couldn’t stand and they ensured her seat did not get taken and provided her with food through the night. Once we arrived to the ballroom for our grand entrance alyssa had it organized where we immediately went to the cake table for cake cutting and pictures. From their on out we were able to enjoy the wedding and dance the night away. The staff made us feel so royal. Felix was our personal body guard, he followed me around the whole night ensuring no one spilled anything on me and provided me with drinks. He was the best. If you choose the Bourbon Orleans for your wedding venue you will not be disappointed. Thank you to the venue and the staff for giving me the most perfect and beautiful wedding day I could of ever dreamed of. We will definitely be coming back to visit soon. So sad it’s over!!

stions. She helped us use every bit of this hotel to our greatest advantage to execute our plans: cocktail hour in Roux, reception in the Ballroom, after party at the Bourbon O, farewell brunch at the St Ann Cottage. She and the rest of the staff at the hotel also worked hard for us to make us feel comfortable and at home, which was desperately needed as a hurricane threatened to derail our wedding plans and we were quite stressed. Thankfully, the hotel and our vendors were flexible, and so we were able to move everything up 3-hrs on short notice rather than cancel (which many other people did around town). Ultimately, I don't believe we could've chosen a more perfect place to celebrate our love with family friends and I can't wait to return many times in the years to come to celebrate our anniversaries.

spitality team were perfect - so responsive and dealt with our planner so well. The food was DELICIOUS. The room is so beautiful, many of our 90 out of town guests (from 8 countries) took photos of the decor! We really didn't need to do much to make the space pop. The pool courtyard was perfect for our spring ceremony. 6 months later, and everyone is STILL talking about our wedding.

We knew we wanted a space that felt historic with vintage elegance, somewhere that you couldn't find just anywhere in America. That's exactly what we found with the Bourbon Orleans. We researched and viewed countless spaces and no other venue came close to the Bourbon Orleans' New Orleans charm, decor, and customer service. We knew we needed to find a venue that not only fit our vision, but also had exceptional customer service since we couldn't be in New Orleans ourselves. We worked with Alyssa throughout the planning process and she was nothing short of amazing! She completely outdid herself and made our dream wedding become a reality. She was so easy to get in touch with and made sure we were always on track with our plans so that everything ran smoothly. She gave us so many wonderful ideas to truly make our wedding special and memorable for my husband and I as well as all of our guests. Not only was every little detail perfectly executed, but all of our expectations were exceeded. The food blew us away in taste and quality. We had the best steak of our lives at the wedding! Not only was the food fantastic, but all of our guests commented about how wonderful the bartenders and cocktails were throughout the night. Every little detail was perfect and my husband and I were made to feel like royalty. We had a personal attendant the entire evening who made sure our every want was met. Our wedding felt like something our of a fairy tale. Every detail was perfection. All of our guests raved that it was the best wedding they had ever attended. We truly can't recommend the Bourbon Orleans enough. Do yourself a favor and book this venue - you will be so, so glad you did! Thank you for giving us a fairy tale, Alyssa!!!

with Alyssa and she showed us the guest rooms, the ballroom, and the balcony. She even had a table set up so we could get a better feel for the decor. Alyssa was incredible to work with. She's kind, attentive, and very prompt in her responses. She was also able to provide a number of suggestions for small touches that would help to bring the whole day together. All weddings take a lot of work and planning. A destination wedding adds in the additional factor of the unknown and Alyssa helped to make it all seem so easy. She made sure that all of our guests that were staying at the hotel were well taken care of, as well as providing our parents with some additional amenities. The food was spectacular! It's always difficult to serve to a large group, but the staff had the experience to make everything come together seamlessly. The ballroom is gorgeous and feels like you're in a different era, which is exactly what we were going for. Since this is a historic hotel, my husband and I also like the idea of being able to return here for significant anniversaries throughout our marriage. Alyssa was very accommodating to all of our requests. She even coordinated for our Second Line band to play for our guests in the lobby before stepping off for our parade between the ceremony and reception. One key factor to planning a wedding or any large event is having exceptional vendors. Alyssa and the team at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel are exactly that.

went off without a hitch. We highly recommend a wedding here and if you have a chance to work with Megan, she is wonderful in helping plan every step of the way!

dding venue. If you love New Orleans, there are only a handful of balcolnies that you can get married on. I highly suggest this one!

ith our budget and coming up with ideas to customize our options. The ballroom itself is beautiful and there is so much space to accommodate large parties. You'll know from your site visit (and other reviews) that you're in good hands. We really enjoyed trying the shrimp and grits (served in martini glasses) and etouffee. All in all, it was clear that Alyssa would be a great partner in planning an event and that Bourbon Orleans had the experience to pull of a party without a hitch.

Having our guests stay onsite was so easy (all out of town guests). The balcony made it special and the ballroom was so gorgeous with the chandeliers. We did a sit down dinner and everyone raved about the food. I highly, highly recommend having your wedding here and working with Alyssa! Our day couldn't have been more perfect!

made sure we were taken care off throughout the night by even making sure I had hot tea in my room waiting for me as I was losing my voice from all the fun. Alyssa, who helped us coordinate throughout the year, was super attentive and great to problem solve with. Our wedding literally went off without any problems. So happy we picked the Bourbon Orleans Hotel for our destination wedding - we can't wait to visit them again!

amazing everything was for our wedding. Everything was so beautiful at the reception and the ballroom was such a perfect fit for us (classic, romantic, grand, but not oversize). All of our guests loved the food, bar, and balcony. Everything was just so amazing. Ballroom was so beautiful--did not need much for decoration--just used the candle votives provided by Hotel (Alyssa did a fantastic job of placing them in nice places) and had 1-2 modest bouquets done by the florist. Besides, the votives, I asked Alyssa to place some framed photos of my bridal portraits and some of our engagement shots around the guest book table, stairwell tables, and up in ballroom and by the bar. She did a perfect job, making all the little details just perfect and beautiful. We didn't have a wedding planner, so having Alyssa, our coordinator associated with the Hotel, was a lifesaver. She was very helpful and so professional during the event and earlier in the day (even when our limo bus didn't show up). Alyssa and the General Manager were also great to work with during the planning. They worked so well within our budget--maximized our value for the money we could spend. I had specialty beer flown in and delivered and the bar staff was helpful in holding the beer until my new husband, me, and the wedding party could get there. We had a live bind play as well as a Second Line parade at the end of the night--Alyssa was fantastic at coordinating all of it! It was a magical night! Our guests (half from out of town) were able to get a great experience of New Orleans. Hotel rooms were nice and clean--great location for out of town guests. The Corner Balcony suite worked great for my bridesmaids and me to get ready in. One small tip for Brides--if you're planning on getting a sound night of sleep the night before--ask for a room on the internal corridor--away from Bourbon street! Corner suite the night before was a bit loud but the hotel was able to provide earplugs which helped. :)

ics. Our wedding coordinator Megan did an amazing job and was very well organized. We didn't have anything to worry about on the day of the wedding, she took care of everything. Had great food and staff during the reception. We had a blast!!

r fears were gone. All of our remaining questions about logistics were answered before we even asked them. The day of went smoothly, even with a short rain shower. Megan had a backup plan & moved our ceremony into an indoor room. We held our reception in the St. Ann Cottage, which was a perfect size for our 35 guests. The courtyard is gorgeous, even on a hot & humid evening all of our guests danced out there non-stop. The food was delicious, our guests raved about all of it, in particular the shrimp & grits! My wife & I were disappointed we didn't get to eat more of it! I want to make a special mention about the staff, we had a super sweet attendant who didn't let our glasses or plates go empty; the head server had kind words for us whenever he saw us throughout the weekend; and one of my favorite memories is dancing with my family & friends and seeing some of the servers dancing through a window, and then later joining in our conga line! Finally, for any LGBT+ couples looking for a venue, you couldn't ask for a better, more welcoming venue. We used their #lovewins package & every element was perfect. Thanks to everyone at the Bourbon Orleans!

elping to make our special day unforgettable.

rleans! It is historic and lovely, and the balcony adds a little something extra (lagniappe as they say in NOLA). What really put it over the top, however, was the excellent impression made by the Senior Catering Manager Alyssa. Not only could I tell she was attentive and on top of things (something very important for a busy, nervous, type A bride), but she helped us come up with the most amazing and unique specialty cocktail for our big day! The entire experience working with the team at Bourbon Orleans was easy and pleasant. Our big day went off perfectly. Our guests raved about the food and drink, and the service was impeccable. The team also took very good care of my husband and I, and our family and friends during the entire stay. I cannot say enough how happy I am that we chose the Bourbon Orleans for our venue!

his hotel after our first venue visit. Megan made me feel so comfortable with having a destination wedding and answered the million emails I sent her promptly. She has the patience of a counselor and she deserves to be recognized for the amazing work she does. During our stay the staff was very friendly and night of reception staff treated us like family! Food was excellent! Would not change a thing! Thank you again for making our day so special!!!!

lish, then the Bourbon Orleans is the place for you. Worst experience I have ever heard of and wouldn't wish it upon my worst enemies. Along with cancelling at the last minute, they have been very un-accommodating in trying to work with us to rectify the situation. For the rest of my life, i will recommend to anyone I speak to to stay away from this place.

uldn't know. Megan made everything so incredibly seamless and easy! I had originally chosen the St. Ann Cottage for our intimate Halloween wedding of 50. The weather wasn't cooperating, so Megan provided a couple of options. She was totally prepared. (You can tell this is not her first rodeo!) We opted for the ballroom. Although the rain held off (until after the Second Line parade, thankfully!), I was so pleased with the venue change, as it was absolutely beautiful. Everything was set up so perfectly! From the food to the staff to the gorgeous ballroom to the AMAZING bridal attendant, Kate...I could not have been happier! I lost count of how many “this is the best wedding I’ve ever been to” we got! Megan and her team gave us our dream wedding!

wanted our wedding to be intimate and fun. She and I emailed very often and she always responded quickly. As the big day got closer we would email at least once a day. I can’t say enough about the staff. MR CHARLES is AWESOME!!! The executive chief accommodated my food allergy which was greatly appreciated. He even made me a special shrimp appetizer. Going on 2 weeks later I am still receiving compliments on the appetizers and main course that were served. I got the chicken which was beyond delish but the pork chop had everyone talking. And it was not a little pork chop… it was HUGE! The bar… ahhhhh the bartenders made great drinks! The Bourbon Orleans is in great location so there were many options for our wedding guest. The room was always clean, huge bathroom and comfy bed. From the moment you open your car door at the valet you feel so welcome! Every person we came across was very helpful and you could tell they generally cared about us being happy. We are planning on going back in July 2016 for our 1 yr. anniversary. The hotel is beautiful and great location but the staff makes it a great place to stay! Thank you Megan and all the staff for making our wedding amazing and memorable. Mrs. Murillo

est ballroom in the city and has a glamorous feel and retains a lot of old-world charm. It has beautiful chandeliers, high ceilings, wonderful balcony and very classic window dressings. We worked with Alyssa who was fantastic from day one. The staff at the Bourbon Orleans are incredibly friendly and accommodating. They provided us with an amazing bridal suite and all our guests were very happy with their rooms. It was the best day of my life. Every detail was handled incredibly well and we had many compliments on the food. We ordered a large buffet selection for about 60 people and everyone loved it. They don't scrimp on anything here, and they treat you like royalty from the moment you arrive. Our photographer even commented that this was one of the best hotels he works with in the city, since so many other hotels treat a lot of the outside vendors for a wedding like they're a nuisance, but the Bourbon is very flexible and accommodating. I absolutely loved this hotel. In fact, I am currently suffering from post-wedding depression because I had such an amazing day and I have Alyssa and the Bourbon staff to thank for that!

the food was good (I didn't eat any other than the food they took to our room for after the wedding). Megan Emboulas was wonderful to work with and was always available to talk and quick to respond to emails. All of my guests enjoyed staying at the hotel. My advice is to rent chiavari chairs and not us the banquet chairs or chair covers. Heavier looking chairs are too much for this space. Overall we were very happy! Selecting a wedding venue in New Orleans is overwhelming because there are so many options. You can't go wrong with the Bourbon Orleans.

my needs and requests. If I was to do it all over again, I would choose this place again and again.

nightmare, my stuff would repeatedly go missing and take forever to find, and the hotel staff seemed generally clueless about what was going on or that a bridal party was in the bridal suite. Probably the worst part though was that a bunch of the guests left early because no one from the hotel told them where to go (the ballroom) during the second line. On the plus side they boxed up a ton of food that we got to eat, so that was nice.

too:) Also, the lobby is gorgeous! Perfect for the guests to sit and chit chat if they're not up for hitting the streets. The rooms are nice but if you wanna splurge, get a balcony suite. It's worth every penny! So many great things here at the Bourbon Orleans including the joyful staff, that made my wedding weekend absolutely perfect. I worked closely with my wedding coordinator Alyssa Mistretta who put me totally at ease when I stressed to her any worries or concerns about the big day. She was wonderful!! She made sure we had everything we wanted and was very easy to work with. Obviously everyone gets super stressed over all the details that go into planning a wedding so a BIG shout out to her for making it so easy and being literally THE BEST DAY EVER!!

he food at the wedding. The food was so good that no matter how much we gave the guests they could not get enough. One of my friend's husbands could not come at the last minute, so they told the wait staff he was in the restroom when they were serving each course and then the table split the extra meal. The only downside to having food so good was that we were all so full by the end of the night. Alyssa made the whole planning process so simple. She was always available when I needed her and made sure I got everything I wanted. Thanks to Pinterest I was a bride with a very clear vision and Alyssa did everything I asked of her. If I had to do it all again I would absolutely use the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. The only negative I have is that they wanted our guests to book their rooms 2 months before the wedding which seemed a little far in advance to me. I thought by having the reception at a hotel I would have more flexibility with this.

ed B.O. for our wedding reception (we got married in Jackson Square) -- it's a boutique hotel, meaning this is no "wedding mill" where brides are rotating in and out all day long. And we hoped the staff would provide a level of personal service we might not receive at some of the area's larger hotel spots. But we were not prepared for the above and beyond attention the staff -- in particular, our wedding attendant, Megan Emboulas -- provided. Every step of the way, our requests were met, and then some. No special request went unheard, particularly when it came to the dinner at our wedding. We had a sit down, 5-course dinner, highlighting traditional New Orleans cuisine. Because we had a lot of "foodie" types as guests (a chef, a food writer, some wine aficionados), we wanted an amazing culinary experience. The bar was high. To get it right, the chef prepared 2 tasting meals before hand, and also agreed to a follow-up conference call in the days before the big event. "Cook like you're cooking for your mama," I told him. "Don't hold back on the flavor and the spice!" In the end, the food was outstanding. "Best gumbo I have ever had," a New Orleans native exclaimed. "I kept stealing from other people's plates," another guest confessed. Well done, Chef Joey Wells. Well, done. And even though we wanted certain wines and specialty beer that the hotel does not traditionally serve, they went out of their way to have those on hand for us, too. The reception was held in the quaint St. Ann Cottage, where a small bricked courtyard proved the perfect setting for our small wedding (we had about 40 guests). Servers were plentiful, so no one was left wanting for a wine pour or stuck with dirty plates for long. My husband's 13-year-old daughter even decided, last minute, to join us for dinner, and the kitchen happily threw together her favorite meal offering (grilled cheese sandwich and fries). And when, again last minute, we decided to continue the celebration in our huge Andrew Jackson Suite, with a wrap-around balcony overlooking Bourbon Street, the staff scrambled to set up a wine, beer and munchies station in our room. Our guests loved the hotel's location, too -- in the heart of the French Quarter, behind the famous Jackson Square and walking distance to so many iconic FQ destinations. Not to mention the hotel's wonderful history (for example, this is the spot where Andrew Jackson announced his candidacy for president... And yes, like most of best old places in the French Quarter, the hotel has it's own ghost stories, too -- ask about the confederate soldier often spotted wandering certain floors). "Best wedding I've ever been to," we were repeatedly told. And I largely credit the staff and this very old, very special hotel for that. Thank you. Thank you. www.bourbonorleans.com/weddings/‎

derful individual to work with for this special event. From the day I signed my contract through the 18 months until my wedding day, Alyssa was always there to help me plan and coordinate the day. She offered USEFUL advice and was not always on a mission to upsell me at every opportunity. The staff was exceptional at the banquet and the valets took extra special care to ensure I was taken care of from the moment I stepped into the hotel. Louis at the front door in particular is a New Orleans gem. I noticed that he not only attended to me on an individual basis but treated every guest like a star - above and beyond in every respect! Although I did not really eat much at the reception (of course!), my guests RAVED about everything which was served - the shrimp and grits in particular was a crowd favorite. The room is exceptional, and the banquet staff was courteous and professional throughout. This was truly one of the most exceptional and definitely the most memorable events of my entire life, and the staff at the Bourbon Orleans ensured I and my family was well cared for throughout the week.

didn't have the same character. The Bourbon Orleans gives you the character and history of a historic ballroom AND can hold a larger wedding. It also has great spaces around the hotel that are great for other parts of your wedding. We did photos on the balconies of the suites, our first look in the cute courtyard at St. Ann's Cottage and our cocktail hour by the pool in the other courtyard. It's also great to have your guest stay at the hotel. Both sets of parents got an awesome room upgrade and my husband and I found champagne in our room when we arrived and plates of food, dessert and wedding cake wrapped and waiting for us when we got back on wedding night. Alyssa, the event coordinator, is awesome to work with. She's very responsive to email (I was an out-of-town bride) and very thorough. She even helped me track down a lost item after the wedding! She also was very level headed when we were trying to figure out how to modify our outdoor ceremony and second line plans when it looked like a hurricane would hit! The only reason I'm not giving five stars is because some of the fees were a little annoying (they charge for handing out welcome bags and their charge for chair covers was pricey) and at one point they didn't have all the food out when people were going to the buffet for dinner. All in all, the staff there is so welcoming and accommodating and the hotel itself is beautiful and old world. And definitely get Alyssa as your coordinator if you book here!

equest or random question Alyssa was there to help us and work with us to make our stay and wedding day exactly what we wanted! We had our reception there as well as a block of rooms and they made us all feel like we were the most important people visiting that week. It was amazing! The Ballroom is absolutely gorgeous and gives you that true New Orleans feel. As well as the location and proximity to everything your guests would want to do can't be beat! Everything is right there! Service was wonderful, rooms were a great size & clean and most importantly everyone had a BLAST! We couldn't have been more pleased with all the organization and the way the details of our wedding came together. Best. Day. Ever. Would recommend to anyone!

a did an amazing job with helping me organize my wedding, suggesting/arranging small details, and then keeping things smooth the week and day of the weeding. I couldn't have asked for a better day!

oordinate a second line from the ceremony to the reception site, so location was a top priority. You will not find a better location than the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. It is central and very classic feeling. You will find that the ballroom is extremely small compared to other reception sites in the area. If you are planning a wedding with more than 120 guests, Bourbon Orleans is a no. We had in the 130s and it was VERY tight. Alyssa Mistretta, the wedding coordinator, really went above and beyond for my husband and I. She kept the night moving on time, which I liked. The reason that I didn't give all 5 stars across the board is because I did feel the Bourbon Orleans charged a lot in terms of the catering cost and the room cost. I did not think they gave my guests and myself a good price for the rooms (a lot of my guests stayed more than 3 nights, so I think they could have done better by us). The tasting that I did with my family months before the wedding was very nice and the food well made. I did not have anything to eat the day/night of the wedding, but my guests did say they enjoyed the food. If you love this location, which I did, you just have to work hard at making the ballroom itself what you want and communicating as much as possible with Alyssa, so she understands your vision too.

se any additional lighting because it was beautiful all on its own. The ballroom has a balcony our guests were able to use. The location of the hotel is exceptional as well, being on both Bourbon and Orleans streets, with the entrance on Orleans Ave. The food was really good too and the prices were very reasonable. My only issue with the Bourbon Orleans was our point of contact - the wedding coordinator / Sr. Catering Manager, Alyssa Mistretta. She was wonderful before we signed the contract, but after we signed the contract she became less responsive. She also changed the terms of some of the things we agreed upon, including pricing. I was very upset by my treatment by her and her lack of help in coordinating this event. I had to fight for just about everything that she was initially very eager to supply before we signed the contract. There were things that she should have seen to - such as sending us some food to our room after the reception and asking us what we wanted to do with the left over cake / food. But she never broached these topics with us. Other than Alyssa, the Bourbon Orleans was absolutely amazing as a venue for our reception.

g. The food was great. We had no complaints about the evening. Everyone had a great time.

y constant requests for updates and expansion of number of rooms. Would be happy to go back and stay there anytime!

k dropped something and there was a large crash. I understand that they were trying to get ready for the service, but it took a way from the ceremony. Also, the groomsmen and parents of the groom could have used some more guidance, as none of them had been in a wedding before and were seating people all wrong and walking down the aisle with the wrong people. Part of this was my fault, as I did not anticipate that I would have to be so forward!! None the less, it was so beautiful and gorgeous, I just loved it. The balcony really makes the setting unique to New Orleans and the room is elegant. I would recommend getting the gold chairs rather than the slip covered because it looks so beautiful with the gold in the room.

ith and made sure that everything was in order right down to the last detail. Throughout my 10 months of planning she was always there to answer any questions and help make things so that they were just the way I wanted them. This was a destination wedding for us and she made the planning so easy with great suggestions and ideas. She made sure everything was in order and perfect for our guest, everyone was treated like VIP the entire stay. We had 50 guest travel in for the wedding and all but 4 stayed at the BOH and every rared about the hotel, the customer service and how well they were treated during their stay. The service and food for our wedding was incredible, I have had many people tell me that it was the best wedding food they have ever had. The entire reception set up was absolutely beautiful. Megan went above and beyond with helping us get everything organized and helping with the decorations. I really can't say enough about her and the whole team there at the BOH. Thank you so much for making my wedding perfect and a day I will never forget! I would not change a single thing!

ith the wedding planner and catering manager. They seemed disorganized and weren't very responsive. About 4 months into planning they changed up people and hired Alyssa Mistretta which was the best thing they could have ever done. She was beyond fantastic, responsive, and dealt with some of the most ridiculous questions we could think of. I cannot think of a better person to be with me throughout the entire day thinking of everything I hadn't even thought of. The hotel and rooms are very nice and the staff extremely helpful. The ballroom is gorgeous and has a balcony (ideal for smokers) that overlooks bourbon and the back of the cathedral. It is one big room which keeps everyone together. We had about 200 people and thought it was a good amount. The suites are great too, perfect for the bridal party to hang out in until its time for the ceremony. Alyssa handled all the vendors the day of all i had to do was enjoy the moment which was perfect. We about cried tears of joy when we went back to the room after the reception and they had food set out for us. We were walking back and both commented about how we were starving so it was a very welcome surprise. The food was delicious too. Last but not least you cannot beat the location and charm of this hotel.

and one step ahead of everything. Just can't say enough good things about them. When you don't have to worry about anything and can just enjoy the wedding and reception, its awesome. The courtyard and cottage rooms were beautiful. Megan from the hotel made sure everything went as planned, and coordinated all the events that we had planned. The Cool Bone Brass Band came and played for an hour before a parade in the French Quarter, which just happened to be during French Quarter Fest and when we came out and started the parade, there was a fireworks show in Jackson Square that seemed like it was planned also. This was something no one will ever forget! I highly recommend the Bourbon Orleans Hotel and staff for a wedding or any festive occasion.

e under the stars. The best part was that a wedding planner came included! (I didn't even know how valuable this would be, but trust me, if you are planning your first wedding, you want one!) Megan helped me coordinate every detail in advance. Then, when the weekend finally arrived, she was there every moment to make sure everything went perfectly. I didn't have to worry about a thing! She coordinated the delivery of all flowers and sound equipment, the arrival of the hair/makeup artist, and the first shots with the photographer. For the ceremony, she timed our processional to the SECOND; she stayed through the reception to make sure everything was timed accordingly. Needless to say, the whole affair was perfect. Guests commented that the plated dinner was one of the best they had ever had - you could cut the steak with a butter knife. (We're "foodies", so this meant a lot.) The decor was beautiful and the service was five-star. My only regret was that we should have scheduled the reception to last longer! Throughout the weekend, the staff was pleasant and professional, and the newly renovated rooms were positively luxurious. Megan also helped us coordinate shared balconies on Bourbon St. for an after-party, with Sunday brunch on the balconies the next morning to complete the weekend. And above all, the price was perfectly manageable. My husband and I are so glad we chose the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. This was our one and only chance to have the perfect wedding and BOH made it happen. I would recommend this hotel to anyone. Thanks BOH!

ions for delivery. we ended up giving them to a bellman and they were delivered to the guests DURING the wedding!!!! forgot about the directions to the ceremony OR the time that the shuttle was going to pick up the guests that were in that bag. the room was not clean and the sofa that was there had stains on it. they put my MIL in a room and then it leaked so they moved her. then checked a friend into a room and went get him out and said that they had given him the big room by mistake and he needed to go to move his stuff and go to the smaller room. NOT COOL considering this was most of the guests first time to new orleans. we spoke to the manager and nothing was said or done to us to further annoy the complaint. i will not stay there again....there are other great hotels in the area!!!

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The days before the wedding were flawless and Claudia really made the big day incerdible!!! I could not ask for more from the staff at the reception. They made sure that everyones drink was full and our attendant made sure that we ate, which is something that you don't remember to do on that day. We had such a wonderful time with our family and friends, and with the help of the staff we were able to direct our attention to them!!! They made it such a wonderful and stress free event!!It was perfect and could not ask for more!!!! I am so happy that we chose the Bourbon Orleans and would do it again!!!

money we spent upgrading to the best suite's in the house. The furniture, bedding and decorations were old and outdated. There was nothing special about the suite's outside of the balcony. There wasn't even a king size bed. Parking was a nightmare for myself and my wedding guest. It took 30 minutes or more for the valet's to find your car when you were ready to leave. When you are on a tight wedding schedule, that's not an option. Check out on Sunday was not well organized and everyone was running around backed up. My husband and I left a sign that friends made us on the balcony and called the lost & found department several times and never recieved a call back, so it's lost forever. Overall, not worth the money just for a nice balcony.