Caesars Entertainment recently celebrated the completion of its $435 million transformation of Harrah’s to Caesars New Orleans in full Mardi Gras style.
The ceremony kicked off with an iconic Mardi Gras float featuring Caesar and his court and a fireworks show to officially welcome Caesars to New Orleans. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed an authentic Big Easy experience with a “Taste of Caesars New Orleans,” featuring bites from all six restaurants at the property, along with entertainment from the Saints Cheer Krewe, Mardi Gras Indians, Zulu Tramps and showgirls galore.
“We’re incredibly proud to officially introduce Caesars to New Orleans,” said Anthony Carano, President & COO of Caesars Entertainment in a media statement. “From local favorite Emeril Lagasse to our long-time partner, Chef Nobu, to the beautiful state-of-the-art Caesars Sportsbook, all-new rooms and gaming floor, and of course, our gorgeous new center bar, Octavia, Caesars New Orleans offers something for everyone. It’s a world-class resort in the heart of the Big Easy.”
“This year marks 25 years since we opened in New Orleans and the completion of this project is the perfect way to usher in a new era with Caesars,” added Samir Mowad, SVP and GM of Caesars New Orleans.
Area’s Only Land-Based Casino
As the area’s only land-based casino, Caesars New Orleans offers gamers the full Caesars experience. Now boasting nearly 800 hotel rooms between its two hotel towers—the new Caesars Tower and the original hotel tower on Poydras Street—the destination provides more than 150,000 sf of upgraded gaming and dining space featuring 1,300+ slot machines, 120 table games, a 20-table World Series of Poker Room, three outdoor gaming courtyards and a 5,700-sf state-of-the-art Caesars Sportsbook.
Additionally, the property offers a host of culinary experiences, including Louisiana’s first Nobu, Emeril’s Brasserie by local favorite Emeril Lagasse, a celebrity-driven food hall featuring options by Bobby Flay, Buddy Valastro and Nina Compton and the new luxurious center bar dubbed Octavia.
Meeting Expectations
Blocks from the French Quarter and Caesars Superdome, the AAA Four Diamond Award-winning hotel also boasts more than 20,000 sf of meeting space along with an experienced events team.
