Dining at the hotel: Trenasse, Pete’s and poolside service
InterContinental New Orleans has two on-site restaurants—Trenasse (contemporary Cajun-Creole, lunch & dinner) and Pete’s (American pub breakfast and evening cocktails)—and a 15th-floor rooftop pool that offers daily poolside dining service. Pete’s handles breakfast and an evening Cocktail Hour; Trenasse runs lunch and dinner and is known for its oyster bar.
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Trenasse — lunch, dinner and the oyster bar
Trenasse is the InterContinental New Orleans’ signature Cajun-Creole restaurant, serving contemporary Gulf Coast dishes including seafood, shellfish and regional proteins. The hotel describes Trenasse as its signature restaurant and notes an extensive wine list and a noted oyster bar.
Hours: Trenasse is open daily from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with an earlier 10:00 AM opening on Sundays. Reservations are not required on the hotel site, but popular times (weekend evenings) can fill up.
- Cuisine: Contemporary Cajun-Creole / Gulf Coast (seafood, shellfish, duck, lamb, beef, frog listed in hotel materials)
- Best for: Lunch, dinner, oyster bar and wine selections
- Typical service: Full sit-down restaurant with bar-area quick items
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon–Sat | 11:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM–10:00 PM |
Pete’s — breakfast, light bites and Cocktail Hour
Pete’s is the hotel’s English-style pub offering daily breakfast service and evening cocktails in a dark-wood, muraled setting. The hotel advertises a breakfast buffet that includes items such as Creole Chicken & Waffles and the Louisiana Ambassador Breakfast.
Pete’s hosts a Cocktail Hour in the evenings (hotel listings cite Thursday–Saturday) and offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options at breakfast. The hotel states reservations are not required for breakfast or Cocktail Hour.
- Breakfast hours: 6:30 AM–11:00 AM (some listings show slightly earlier closing times on weekdays)
- Evening: Cocktail Hour / light bites 4:00 PM–10:00 PM (some sources list through 11:00 PM)
- No reservations required for Pete’s breakfast or Cocktail Hour per hotel information
| Service | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 6:30 AM–11:00 AM |
| Evening / Cocktail Hour | 4:00 PM–10:00 PM (Thu–Sat noted on some listings) |
Poolside dining and rooftop pool details
The InterContinental New Orleans has one outdoor rooftop pool on the 15th floor with a sundeck, lounge chairs, and changing rooms. The rooftop is open daily and the hotel advertises poolside dining service.
Pool hours listed in hotel and local listings are 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily. The rooftop area includes shower and changing facilities, and the fitness center is located nearby on the same level.
- Pool location: 15th floor rooftop
- Pool hours: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM daily
- Pool amenities noted: sundeck, lounge chairs, changing rooms and showers; poolside dining service available
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Access hours | 7:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Amenities | Sundeck, lounge chairs, changing rooms, showers |
| Food & drink | Poolside dining service offered daily (hotel listing) |
Breakfast options and timing for early mornings
If you need an early breakfast before sightseeing or a convention, Pete’s opens early (about 6:30 AM) and offers a buffet breakfast. The hotel notes that full breakfast is an extra cost and is not automatically included with standard room rates.
If you’re leaving early for an excursion, check Pete’s opening on the day of travel; some listings show slight variations in the published end time for breakfast service.
- Pete’s typical breakfast start: 6:30 AM
- Full breakfast is charged separately from room rates
- Buffet items listed in hotel materials include regional items like Creole Chicken & Waffles
| Need | Action |
|---|---|
| Very early departure | Confirm Pete’s opening time with front desk |
| Dietary needs | Pete’s offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options |
Practical tips: reservations, children and accessing dining from rooms
Trenasse and Pete’s are on-site and walkable from all guest rooms, including Classic Room, 1 King Bed; Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds; Premium Room; and Suite, 1 Bedroom Balcony. The hotel is family-friendly and both restaurants welcome guests of all ages.
Reservations are not required for Pete’s breakfast or Cocktail Hour, per the hotel, though you may want to call ahead for Trenasse at busier times. The property’s front desk and concierge can help with restaurant questions and real-time availability.
- Family policy: hotel welcomes children of all ages; meals are not included with standard room rates
- If you’re staying in a Suite, 1 Bedroom or Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, you still access the same on-site dining and rooftop pool
- Contact the front desk or concierge for current menus, hours or to check Trenasse availability
| Question | What to do |
|---|---|
| Do I need reservations? | Not required for Pete’s breakfast/Cocktail Hour; consider calling Trenasse for busy evenings |
| Can children dine? | Yes — both restaurants are family-friendly |
| Are meals included with room? | No — standard room rates do not include meals |
Where to eat off-site and timing around events
The hotel sits two to three blocks from the French Quarter and near many downtown restaurants, so you can easily combine a hotel meal with time in the Quarter, a riverfront stroll, or convention events. The St. Charles streetcar line runs by the hotel for quick access to other neighborhoods.
If you’re attending events in the LaSalle Ballroom or booking a wedding reception, the hotel’s event teams coordinate on-site catering; ask the event contact for menu and service specifics for receptions or plated dinners.
- Nearby: French Quarter is a short walk or streetcar ride (about two to three blocks)
- Streetcar fares and passes cover local travel to other dining neighborhoods
- For wedding or large-event dining, the hotel’s events team handles on-site catering in the LaSalle Ballroom and other function rooms
| Scenario | Dining option |
|---|---|
| Quick hotel breakfast before meetings | Pete’s buffet (6:30 AM start) |
| Business dinner or oysters | Trenasse (11:00 AM–10:00 PM) |
| Poolside lunch | Order from poolside dining service (7:00 AM–10:00 PM pool hours) |
