The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel

130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA

300+ guest capacity

This venue can host 300+ guests

About this vendor

Intimate celebrations and lavish affairs are both welcome here. Our impeccable service and historic venues are unrivaled. Bring your dream wedding to life at The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Through the years, generations of brides have made their grand entrance at The Roosevelt. Become part of that history when you celebrate your love with us. At The Roosevelt, every wedding is grand. From intimate gatherings to lavish affairs, our historic venues and unrivaled service provide the ideal setting for your dream-come-true wedding. Allow our seasoned wedding professionals to coordinate the most intricate details of your wedding arrangements while you find serenity in the exclusive Waldorf Astoria Spa before your shining moment.

Amenities + details

Dressing Room

Handicap Accessible

Indoor Event Space

Liability Insurance

On-Site Accommodations

Outdoor Event Space

Reception Area

Wireless Internet

Covered Outdoors Space

Ceremony Types

Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony

Guest Capacity

300+

Settings

Ballroom
Historic Venue
Hotel
Rooftop

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff

4.7

out of 5.0

20 reviews

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12/03/2023 • lexy m

I will start with the positive by saying overall we had a beautiful time here and beautiful wedding and venue. Food I heard was delicious although I didn’t really eat (will get to that), our cake they made was beautiful and tasty. Our guests all said they had a wonderful time and it was a wonderful wedding and I do not think they were affected by any of the negative things I’ll get to. There were amazing positives about the experience, such as the beauty of the christmas lights, the bellhops, concierge especially Cody, were great. We had chocolate strawberries and champagne in our room after the wedding which was nice, but had hoped for a ornament or something nicer for the price we paid.. Especially since seeing what they send influencers/customers whole welcome boxes. The suite was nice and spacious but I wasn’t blown away for the price. Upon checking in we also had to cover the night that was free in full and are expecting a refund or void soon on our card. The main negative things I experienced were all attributed to the coordinators/catering staff. I had read rave reviews about Earl and Michelle’s work. This is not what I experienced. Amy was our coordinator start to finish, and mary helped the day of the event. They do seem like very nice people, however our experience was ver disappointing. From the beginning of planning contact was very sparse, response time was very long and very often she did not even receive emails that I sent, and did not answer questions I asked, just moved on to other questions.. We also planned the wedding in under 6 months which I know it very crammed and are out of state. But here are the worst parts. The Few days up to the wedding again it was not easy to get in touch with her. I also never heard from a day of coordinator that was supposed to be Earl and a coordinator is supposed to be in touch 30 days before the event. I believe it ended up being Mary but idk. The day of arrival was rough because I couldn’t check in until 3, it was a little past 3 before the room was even ready. I called amy several times this night , the night before the wedding to drop off a cake topper and chat and I couldn’t reach her. The next day we’re all getting ready and my bridal party is so shocked that she hasnt gotten in touch with us. I We finally reached her through the hotel phone. First thing she says is why didnt I call her to check in yesterday.. I said I did many times etc. MY PHOTOGRAPHER actually saved my wedding day. She was calm collected and directed us through the day and each detail and timeline. Amy was also asking me questions all throughout my literal wedding and reception about whats next etc bc none of us were on the same page bc we had barely talked before that. All of this made the day so so so stressful and hard for me. I tried so hard to enjoy our day and relax but I felt like I couldn’t because I had to coordinate everything. I also had no time to eat my own food and was told I couldn’t save it and have it brought to my room. They gave us free room service but ofc it wasn’t like the good wedding food we hand picked. The drinks were ok, but pretty weak and my server barely got me I think 2-3 drinks all night. She was so nice but busy. Overall you need a wedding planner if u pick this venue 100%. Its wonderful but I would not rely on any planning. Trying to not focus on negatives but the experience was so disappointing and the night went so fast I feel like I didn’t experience alot of it.

11/13/2022 • Emily D

We had our wedding reception in the Blue Room at the Roosevelt Hotel, and it was incredible. From our initial meetings to our wedding day, everything about our experience was perfect. The food was incredible, the bridal suite was beautiful, and the spa was so accommodating. I cannot say enough good things about Earl and his team. They thought of things I hadn't even considered, such as a plan to take photos if it rained, which it did. Planning a wedding can be so stressful, and I honestly can say I wasn't stressed about a thing on my wedding day. If you are thinking of having your wedding here, do it! You won't regret it.

5/19/2022 • Taylor S

I had my wedding at the Roosevelt in the Blue Room this past Saturday, and the service was top notch! We worked primarily with Michelle leading up to the wedding, and then Earl took over about a month out. We very much enjoyed working with both of them. The food, drinks, and level of service on the wedding day was spectacular and we were very happy with our decision. The only thing that could have been better is the room booking situation. We had about 40 rooms booked for the wedding weekend through a room block, and several rooms were not ready on time. Several bridesmaids and groomsmen were late to the rehearsal because they could not get ready in their rooms. While this may be unavoidable at times, it was not an ideal way to start the weekend, especially when my guests traveled several hours and paid high rates to stay at the Roosevelt. All in all, I am still very pleased with my decision to have my reception at the Roosevelt and would recommend it to others as well.

7/19/2021 • Amy L

I want to write a review and a thank you for Michelle McDuffie, Earl Lizana, and the staff at The Roosevelt New Orleans. We met with Michelle two years ago to begin planning our daughter's May 2020 wedding. Michelle guided us through each detail of the planning with expertise. She was an invaluable source of information. Planning a wedding as the mother of the bride, I found her guidance to be a welcomed comfort. The wedding date was then postponed twice due to COVID. Michelle wasn't on site during this period and in stepped Earl. He patiently answered all my phone calls, kept us up to speed on the current New Orleans guidelines, and was an overall sense of calm for me. The big celebration finally came to fruition on July 10, 2021. Michelle returned about a month before and carried out every detail we had planned two years prior. It was the venue we wanted as it was beautiful and within walking distance to their church, Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church. Upon our arrival a few days before the event, we were met with welcoming arms and an attentive staff to help with any needs. To say the venue, food, and atmosphere were impeccable is an understatement. Walking into the Waldorf Astoria Grand Ballroom for the first viewing of your daughter's wedding reception was amazing! Every detail was met with such care and thought. The menu, which we decided upon at an intimate food tasting previously, offered a lot of variety and New Orleans' classics. Everything was delicious! Michelle and Earl, thank you! Your professionalism and enjoyment of your careers is evident. Thank you for helping us to host a beautiful wedding reception for our daughter and son-in-law. We will forever have lovely memories of our special day at the beautiful Roosevelt Hotel. I highly recommend this beautiful hotel and it's wonderful team for your celebration! Amy Lewis

3/29/2020 • Carly B

We had our wedding reception in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom and it was everything we ever dreamed of! Everything was absolutely gorgeous and the entire reception went perfectly. All of our guests raved about the service, food, and cocktails and especially our cakes, a huge 5 tier 3 flavor wedding cake plus a giant king cake. We ended the night with an incredible second line through the French Quarter to an after-party location on Bourbon Street - the location of the hotel made this possible! We also hosted a post-wedding Sunday brunch in The Blue Room and our guests loved it! We so enjoyed working with Earl through the whole process, he is attentive and professional! I highly recommend The Roosevelt for your New Orleans wedding!

10/23/2019 • Cathy R

My daughter held her reception in the Blue Room at the Roosevelt. Earl handled all of our arrangements. From start to finish, Earl made the process a memorable occasion. Many of our guests stated the reception was the best one they had attended. The food, cake, and drinks were wonderful and the service was the best. We were greeted at check in at the curb, and taken care of until we checked out several days later. I gave each area of the evaluation 5 stars. If you are planning a wedding.. call Earl, you won't be sorry.

1/04/2019 • Libby G

We had our rehearsal dinner in the Roosevelt’s Blue Room and it was absolutely gorgeous. The staff and chef were incredible, and I’ll never forget our tasting. The food was so delicious we had trouble narrowing it all down! The chandeliers and entire set up of the room was flawless, and we felt so lucky to celebrate such a special moment at this historic New Orleans hotel. From the cocktail hour on the roof to the second line out of the Blue Room, everything was perfect. Thanks to everyone who made our night so memorable!

5/27/2018 • Taylor T

We worked with Earl Lizana at the Roosevelt Hotel and had an amazing experience. He was extraordinarily helpful in the planning process, but his expertise really showed on the day of the wedding - he really is the best. He made sure our entire wedding weekend ran very smoothy and was always available to help. The Roosevelt was also incredibly accommodating and made all of our guests feel welcomed. They went out of their way to help us celebrate our wedding! We loved getting married here and would 100% recommend it to any engaged couple!

1/14/2018 • Jennifer B

The Roosevelt and Earl Lizana were great! We had our ceremony in the Orpheum room and the reception in the Blue Room. The food was great and the Blue Room is absolutely beautiful. We had a 20 minute private dinner between our ceremony and reception which I highly suggest regardless of what venue you use.It was great to have a moment to relax with my husband and enjoy all the delicious food. Earl was calm, knowledgeable and approachable though out the entire process. Our only suggestion would be that they discuss groom's cake cutting fees if you use a different bakery and the sound plan for the ceremony earlier on. We did end up using the Roosevelt for the groom's as well as wedding cake and both were beautiful and delicious. We had a wonderful server Erin who stayed with is a throughout the reception and made sure our cocktail and water glasses stayed full. Great experience- I would choose The Roosevelt again in a heartbeat. Thanks for helping us have our dream wedding!!!

6/25/2017 • Serena M

I highly recommend the The Roosevelt Hotel for your wedding! It's pricey, but you get what you pay for. Our coordinator, Michelle, was so great during the planning process & put us at ease. The hotel was very flexible & accommodated our requests from adding culturally specific hors d'oeuvres from outside for the cocktail hour to late check-outs the next morning. It was a beautiful wedding & my family is very happy we picked The Roosevelt for our wedding reception. Also, this venue makes THE BEST cakes I've ever had, because their baker Deb is simply amazing. Everything went so well & I couldn't be happier.

5/20/2017 • Carolyn D

We had a brunch reception in the Blue Room and it was amazing. The only reason I am giving it 4 stars is because we had several vegetarian guests that I specifically requested accommodation for that were not taken care of. The pastry chef was OUTSTANDING creating the most delicious and wonderful cake. The service and banquet staff were top-notch and the attention to detail outstanding.

1/13/2017 • Kelly J

Having our wedding at the Roosevelt was such a great decision. Michelle worked to make sure that everything went well for us. Chef Deb also makes the most amazing cakes. The food was amazing. Michelle was also very helpful at staying within a budget that we were comfortable with, thankfully. All of our guests absolutely loved the reception there. We got married at Immaculate Conception, and this hotel made it be so convenient for all of our out of town guests. The options they have available for if you have a big budget are amazing. I wish we could've done more, but even with what we did, it was amazing, and I am so happy and thankful to have been able to have our reception at the Roosevelt Blue Room. And if you're willing to have a week day wedding like us, the cost is somewhat reduced. We had our wedding right after Christmas when many of our guests had taken off from work. The lobby was still beautifully decorated for Christmas, and we got the most amazing pictures. This hotel is out of this world. Definitely worth checking out! And the best part of it for me was the history. How amazing to get to have your wedding reception in a room where legends once performed when the Blue Room used to be a supper club?! To name a few, Louis Armstrong, Judy Garland, and Ella Fitzgerald. Amazing experience.

12/15/2016 • Madeline C

Everyone there made the planning so easy and fun! The Blue Room was gorgeous and the food was amazing! They even did our cake and grooms cake which was delicious incredibly beautiful! The staff at the Roosevelt made our day so special and they truly went above and beyond!

1/28/2016 • Melissa G

Perfect down to every detail. I had my wedding reception at The Roosevelt in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom. We worked with Earl Lizana and his wonderful staff. Earl was amazing to work with. It was obvious that wedding planning (his exact job title is Director of Catering, I believe) was Earl's passion and calling in life. From the initial tour to the food tasting, Earl provided us with 5-star treatment. We felt as if we were the only people he was working with, and that everything we wanted was his top priority. I must admit, I was not the easiest bride to work with - very indecisive and asking a million and one questions - but Earl did not mind and was there for me whenever I needed him. Not only did I receive first-class service, but my guests who stayed at the Roosevelt did too! One of my bridesmaids was even given a tour of the hotel at check-in and had chocolate-covered strawberries in her room when she checked in (no, she is not a hotel rewards member, nor did she book an expensive room, just your run-of-the-mill guest). The wedding reception went off without a hitch. After the ceremony at Immaculate Conception across the street, Earl greeted my husband and I and led us to our private room to relax and eat before going into the reception. During the reception, we had an attendant making sure we were not thirsty throughout the night, and even our families had their personal attendants that provided them with all of their needs. Earl worked with us to get a special type of rum to be provided at the bars. I would say the most amazing part about the whole experience was the bartenders. My groom had chosen a groom's cake that was an Old Fashioned Cocktail (from Melissa's Fine Pastries - also recommend). Upon seeing that, the bartenders started telling our guests that the specialty cocktail of the night were Old Fashioned cocktails! All of our guests LOVED them and were shocked that we didn't arrange that ourselves! Needless to say, our guests partied the night away and had their fill of amazing food and drinks! And the food - absolutely DELICIOUS! I absolutely recommend The Roosevelt, Earl Lizana, and all of the staff for a wedding, event, or even visit! To catch a glimpse of our wedding, visit http://www.mywedding.com/articles/melissa-thomas-elegant-new-orleans-la-wedding-by-arte-de-vie-photography/.

11/04/2013 • Shelly G

I was sold on a Waldorf-Astoria experience (i.e. luxurious, convenient, worry-free, etc.) when I selected The Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, LA as my wedding venue. They were aware this was going to be a Hindu ceremony; we were assured multiple times they had a lot of experience with this. We were also assured that all precautions would be taken to ensure the safety of our 200+ guests- most of which stayed at the hotel. On the day of the wedding, there was no mitigation for smoke indoors. The fire alarms went off the ENTIRE ceremony. None of the guests could hear our vows. The event coordinator (EC) was on her walkie-talkie loudly and slamming doors while she attempted to coordinate with the security staff. She later explained the hotel took the position that it was the fault of my priest; she also stated that "most brides do not care about their weddings; it's the party they care about." She also stated that the ballroom looked like that of a smoky bar when we were done with it, as though it was our fault the hotel did not respect our traditions and did not have a mitigation plan in place. For six months prior to the wedding, I prepped her with multiple scripts and timelines. I even held a coordination meeting with her, our floral decorator, our wedding decorator, our priest, and our musicians. Approximately, half an hour before the wedding, she approached me asking me to walk her through the first sighting. I responded that I was done spoon-feeding her. Not the frame of mind a bride needs to be in right before she is about to see her groom for the first time. She later approached members of my bridal party asking "now what?" DURING THE WEDDING. Later, she also had the audacity to tell me she felt "there were too many cooks in the kitchen" because I had a separate day-of coordinator to help with my family. My wedding ceremony was ruined and my cultural and religious traditions were belittled, and while I am still quite upset with the The Roosevelt and their lack of professionalism and disrespect, I am most concerned with a potential compromise of the safety of my guests and the safety of their guest, as I suspect they did not file for the appropriate permits required for this type of event. They lied STRAIGHT to my family; I checked with the Orleans Parish FD. They never applied for the appropriate paperwork so there was NO fire marshall- another lie. The morning after the wedding, we were basically kicked out of the Suite by the hotel as we requested one extra hour after check-out time. The bell staff did not have a clue as to how they could store our items while my new husband and I just wanted to grab lunch. Finally, after an hour and a half of discussion and a screaming phone call to their manager on duty, they moved our items into a storage area so he & I could go eat. One week prior to the wedding, the hotel attempted a breach of contract trying to up charge the corking fee (which was already $20/bottle). During my follow up on the pitfalls of the ceremony, the EC stated "it wasn't like it was that much money" as though it would diminish the magnitude of what they had done. She additionally stated that it would be good if I would write a nice survey even though nothing would be done to her even if something mean was written. I later received a two night complimentary stay at this specific hotel and a standard note that read they were sorry I was unhappy.

4/17/2013 • Jessica D

We recently had our reception at the Blue Room of the Roosevelt and our Ceremony upstairs in the Orpheum ballroom. We couldn't be happier with our choice of venue. The staff at the Roosevelt were professionals through and through and each and every individual takes their job of providing excellent service very seriously. Though it's not an inexpensive place to host a wedding, you more than get what you pay for. Our guests were blown away by the quality and quantity of food, the look of the room, the drinks, the cake (included) and the sheer beauty of the venue. The coordinator (Michelle) was super sweet and willing to work with us to bring our vision to life. We are so happy we went with the Roosevelt (instead of our original choice: Latrobe's). We ended up getting so much more and actually paying a little less. And we were taken care of at every step with such attention to detail that we were surprised and delighted by so many details that were thought of and simply handled for us. The convenience of having it in one of the nicest hotels in the city can't be overstated. I stayed in the bridal suite the night before and got ready up there which was one of the best decisions we made. The room was a delight and the level of service overwall was phenomenal. And for your wedding it's worth it.

2/05/2013 • Aneta H

We had our rehearsal dinner in the Blue Room, but had invited the whole wedding party so had about 130 people... it was AMAZING. They dimmed the lights to create an incredible mood, the food was to die for, and all the staff was helpful and very courteous. Loved it, loved it.

12/31/2012 • lauren H

Michelle and her amazing staff were simply wonderful. I could have not asked for a better set of hands to have had in charge. The food was delish- especially Debbie's pastries! The decorations at Christmas were breath taking. The staff from the reception, check in, and all were polite and there if we needed anything. We chose the perfect place to start our marriage!

5/21/2012 • Rachel L

Earl Lizana, the Director of Catering, is amazing to work with. He considers everything, calmly works with you to execute, and is by your side during the entire event. The menu was fabulous and the wedding cake - designed in house - was simply beautiful and delicious. The blue room has an amazing history, so guests (all out of town) were very excited to be a part of it's history. Earl and his team set everything up with the vendors. The cake, flowers, band, tent cards, wedding favors - you name it, Earl had it in order! I didn't have to worry with a thing. We stayed at the Roosevelt and it is the most decadent hotel and appropriate for the occasion. The pool area was a great place for mingling before and after the wedding. After the wedding ceremony, Earl and his staff were waiting at the door with two glasses of champagne for my husband and I. They were with us throughout the wedding reception. After the wedding, they brought everything to our honeymoon suite, with a complimentary bottle of champagne. The hotel upgraded us to a presidential suite which was HUGE and totally unexpected. Ordered room service the next day, which arrived with a sweet note from housekeeping congratulating our marriage and making the breakfast complimentary. It is difficult to express our gratitude for this perfect hotel and staff, but please at least visit it in person when trying to make your decision for a reception/wedding location. Your guests will be amazed and you will have the best time.

1/31/2012 • christian n

Everything about our Dec. 23 wedding at the Roosevelt was absolutely perfect. The lobby was decorated so beautifully for the holidays, which was one of the reasons we picked this location. The two rooms we rented for the ceremony and reception were beautiful. The food was amazing!! The cooperation,advice,help,attention & service we recieved before AND during the event was far above our expectations. We would not hesitate to recommend the Roosevelt for any event.