Christmas Tree

There was a Christmas tree in the Lobby, but it was more understated than in the past. Anyway, I took a couple of shots for the record. OK, I'm moving on to the Carnival Season. It started on January 6th.

Lobby

After dining I snatched some photos of the Lobby and few new pieces of art. I enjoyed seeing what was new. Too bad the gallery wasn't open.

Breezeway

In the space between the outer and inner front doors are two pieces of art. They had replaced the pieces I saw the last time I dined the hotel. I really liked these two.

Lobby Below

While on the second level I took a shot of the two sitting spaces in the hotel lobby. I love the bright colored spirals on the carpet. A skylight provides natural lighting during the day.

Courtyards Continued

The second courtyard had more pieces in it. I stopped to photograph each one. I wondered if someone would peek out from one of the rooms.

Courtyards

Above the lobby were two atrium courtyard spaces. Sculptures are spread among the flower beds. Most of them I've seen there before.

Back to La Côte Brasserie

This past Christmas my family dined at La Côte Brasserie at the Renaissance New Orleans Arts Hotel. It was three years ago since we last celebrated there. I took some photos again since some of the art has changed since that last time. Here are some photos of the restaurant.

Salads and Appetizers

The last area had a wide assortment of salads and appetizers. I had a hard time making up my mind earlier. When I took photos of the ice sculptures, I was told that the chef carved them himself. They were a built melted by the time I took the photos. As I stood there, the lights illuminating them
changed color.

A Tour of the Food Stations

After Christmas Dinner, I took a brief walk with my camera. Along the way I photographed the various food stations. There was even a special station just for kids’ appetites.

The Courtyard and Dining Room Entrance

After taking some photos in the courtyard, I noticed people starting to enter the dining area. So I went back inside. Our table took a bit longer. In the meantime, I explored a display that included a miniature town with lights and a train.