A Grande Dame from another big name hotelier, The Roosevelt has an old school, glamorous feel. Walnut panelling, dark wood furnishings, leather armchairs, chandeliers, gilt columns and low-level lighting create a Presidential atmosphere befitting its title. Rooms come with Waldorf Serenity beds, 42-inch flat-screen TVs, Ferragamo toiletries and minibars. The Roosevelt was built in 1893, but underwent major reconstruction in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, reopening in 2009. The Mississippi River is within strolling distance and its feature restaurant, Sazerac, is a destination dining venue. There’s also an Italian eatery, a rooftop poolside bar and Teddy’s cafe for coffee and fresh pastries.