Mardi Gras Lounge

The bar itself is nice enough… But thats about the only positive thing I can say about this place… any time I wanted a drink I had to go up to the bar to order one and the sever never once asked if I needed anything… The bartender literally bussed the table next to me and didn’t even acknowledge me… I’d definitely recommend this bar if you enjoy horrible customer service and you’ve always had a fantasy about being your own server

Very friendly with a great knowledge of mixology. Made a daiquiri while squeezing fresh limes, it was great! New looking and very clean. Great place to relax.

The Mardi Gras Lounge is the hotel bar located inside the Holiday Inn Downtown. This bar just got renovated this month and is now looking stellar.
I just quit working at a hotel this summer but I have worked in the hotel industry for the past 14 yrs. I have yet to go to or work at a hotel where the hotel bar is «the neighborhood bar» or even a top choice for a meeting place with friends. Hotel bars, in general, are much more subdued than other bars.
This bar is now a beautiful bar that is visually appealing. It also has very nice lounge chairs and tables. But, as is the case with all other hotel bars, there is no jukebox. Or pool table or dart boards. Nor is it open ²⁴⁄₇ like some bars around here. So the fun factor at this bar is somewhat low. Drinks are pricey here because it is a hotel and hotels overcharge for everything. I ordered a few beers and they charge $ 4.75/bottle for Michelob Ultra. Expect likewise overpricing for cocktails.
I would recommend this bar if you want a nice trendy bar to hang out at. If you want to be rowdy and crazy with your friends this may not be the right place for you. Of course every bar gets rowdy and crazy when the Saints are playing and this bar is no exception. My friend Scott bartends here and he said during Saints games the bar is packed and loud. Otherwise you can hear the crickets.

One of my favorite spots. Been sitting at this bar for every Saints home game for 5 years. Bartender Bydrow is the best. Good times, all the time. Lot’s of tradition.