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Old New Orleans, polished. The Roosevelt opened as the Grunewald in 1893 and reopened as a Waldorf Astoria in 2009, and the Sazerac Bar is inside.
AAA rates it Four Diamond and Forbes lists it as Recommended. There's a rooftop pool, a spa, and beignets downstairs.
Valet is $57 a night, the pet fee isn't stated, and there's nothing about your cruise.
Have a drink at the Sazerac Bar, then book the car for the morning.
Book it if
- Anyone who wants the history with the room
- Cocktail people
- A rooftop pool the afternoon before
Look elsewhere if
- You want the parking price all-in.
- You want every policy in writing before you book.
What you’re paying for, and what you’re not
A splurge is worth it when you know exactly what the extra money buys. Green is on offer, gold comes with a cost or a catch, and grey isn’t there or isn’t stated.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what The Roosevelt publishes.
The Sazerac Bar, a restored landmark, has kept the cocktails flowing for decades. The Fountain Lounge does a fuller menu, Teddy's Café the beignets and the Waldorf Astoria red velvet cake, and the rooftop pool and bar are open 7 AM to 10 PM. There's a Waldorf Astoria Spa.
No port shuttle is published. The concierge arranges cars and cabs to the airport at prices it doesn't list. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
No breakfast policy is stated; Teddy's Café does coffee and beignets.
The hotel gives no distance to the cruise terminals. It calls the airport a 20-minute drive. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet for registered guests is $57 plus tax overnight. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself. At a splurge hotel, that’s usually the morning ride.
No shuttle; the concierge arranges cars and cabs, prices on request. The hotel calls it a 20-minute drive.
No port shuttle is published. The concierge arranges cars and cabs to the airport at prices it doesn't list.
The hotel gives no distance to the cruise terminals. It calls the airport a 20-minute drive.
From MSY without a hotel shuttle
The city sets a flat taxi fare from the airport to the CBD and French Quarter: $36 for one or two people, $15 a person for three or more. Taxis load outside Baggage Claim Door 7. Uber picks up at Doors 9 to 11 on the middle curb, Lyft at Doors 7 to 9.
Valet for registered guests is $57 plus tax overnight. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Parking for your stay: Valet $57 plus tax overnight ($64 oversized).
No port shuttle is published. The concierge arranges cars and cabs to the airport at prices it doesn't list.
The hotel gives no distance to the cruise terminals. It calls the airport a 20-minute drive.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Distance
No distance statedThe hotel gives no distance to the cruise terminals. It calls the airport a 20-minute drive.
Source: hilton.comCruise shuttle
No shuttle statedNo port shuttle is published. The concierge arranges cars and cabs to the airport at prices it doesn't list.
Source: therooseveltneworleans.comParking while you sail
At the hotel
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet for registered guests is $57 plus tax overnight. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
Source: therooseveltneworleans.comThe port’s own garages
$120–$350 by cruise lengthIf the hotel won’t hold your car, park at the port on sail morning.
The port runs two garages and charges by cruise length, not by the day: $120 for a 4-night cruise, $135 for 5, $160 for 6, $180 for 7, $200 for 8 and $350 for 14. Carnival parks in the Erato Street garage, on top of its terminal; Norwegian and Royal Caribbean at 100 Poydras, with a shuttle to Julia Street, which publishes only the 4-, 5- and 7-night rates.
Both open at 9 AM and take cards only. Reserving adds $1 a day; driving up doesn’t. The port’s FAQ still quotes $25 a day, which matches only its 8- and 14-night rates. Compare every parking option.
Source: portnola.comThe night you’re paying for
The evening
Pool · Food or drinks on siteThe Sazerac Bar, a restored landmark, has kept the cocktails flowing for decades. The Fountain Lounge does a fuller menu, Teddy's Café the beignets and the Waldorf Astoria red velvet cake, and the rooftop pool and bar are open 7 AM to 10 PM. There's a Waldorf Astoria Spa.
Breakfast
Not freeNo breakfast policy is stated; Teddy's Café does coffee and beignets.
Address
Roosevelt Way, off Canal Street130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA 70112
Hotel website
Ratings
AAA Four DiamondAAA rates it Four Diamond, and Forbes Travel Guide rates it Recommended. Both lists are for 2026.
Source: newsroom.aaa.comThe fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as The Roosevelt publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Not stated
Parking for your stay
Valet $57 plus tax overnight ($64 oversized)
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not stated; Teddy’s Café for coffee and beignets
Pool
Rooftop pool, 7 AM–10 PM
Pets
Pet-friendly, per Hilton; the fee isn't stated.
Food and drink on site
- Sazerac BarThe landmark bar
- Fountain LoungeCocktails and a fuller menu
- Teddy’s CaféCoffee, beignets, red velvet cake
- Rooftop at the RooseveltPoolside bar
Rooms
Deluxe and superior rooms, king suites and luxury suites.
Accessibility
The hotel’s pages don’t detail accessible rooms. Call before you book if you need one.
On site
- EV chargingNot stated
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Also worth knowing
- Opened as the Grunewald in 1893; reopened as a Waldorf Astoria in 2009
- Waldorf Astoria Spa
- AAA Four Diamond since 2010; Forbes Recommended
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Valet $57 plus tax ($64 oversized).
- Check-in and check-out times weren't on the pages we read.
- Hilton's pages list venues the hotel's home page doesn't; confirm what's open.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Distance to the terminals
- Pet fee
- Check-in and check-out times
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
The other splurges near the port
Wake up downtown, a short ride from the ship.
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The Roosevelt FAQ
Is The Roosevelt a luxury hotel?
AAA rates it Four Diamond, and Forbes Travel Guide rates it Recommended. AAA has rated it Four Diamond since 2010, and it opened as the Grunewald in 1893.
Does The Roosevelt have a cruise shuttle?
No. No port shuttle is published. The concierge arranges cars and cabs to the airport at prices it doesn't list.
Does The Roosevelt have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are options. No shuttle; the concierge arranges cars and cabs, prices on request. The hotel calls it a 20-minute drive.
Can I park at The Roosevelt while I cruise?
It doesn't say. Valet for registered guests is $57 plus tax overnight. The hotel doesn't mention cruise parking.
How far is The Roosevelt from the New Orleans cruise terminals?
The hotel gives no distance to the cruise terminals. It calls the airport a 20-minute drive.
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