Hold up at the Roosevelt during Tales

A generous gentleman gave Drue and me a two-nights stay at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans and we decided to fold it into our Tales of the Cocktail experience. The grand lobby with its decadent chandeliers, gorgeous dark wood finishes and mosaic tile lined floors, always screams luxury and wealth. I've attended many parties and events at the Roosevelt, but this was the first time, we would actually check in and spend a couple nights. 

The room was on the 12th floor on the corner of the newer tower overlooking Canal Street and facing the French Quarter. The king deluxe room was just the right size to set up our Tales headquarters, stash our swag, take a disco nap and enjoy another shower of the day. Salvatore Ferragamo products in the bathroom was an added treat. 

Mornings spent by the pool enjoying the quiet surroundings and the view of the onion domes on the church across the way were just the peaceful retreat necessary before returning to the madness of thousands of folks swarming the Monteleone for Tales. 

The gift shop at the Roosevelt is one I will add to my favorites in New Orleans. All the adorable New Orleans stuff, clothing, products and more made this a great gift shop for any occasion and the prices were so reasonable for a hotel gift shop. 

I'd be remiss to not mention our delightful and much needed stop in at Domenica for Happy Hour. I was fading and my mood was anything other than pleasant, but a couple of slices of one of Domenica's pizzas and I was good as new and ready to hit the Wednesday evening Tales parties.