The hotel was built of wood. Gas was used to light the building.

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During Super Bowl XLVII, Anheuser-Busch completed the ultimate task of brand takeover when they transformed the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel in downtown New Orleans into the Bud Light Hotel.

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While many of these acts are performing at corporate parties, including the Bud Light Hotel and DIRECTV Beach Bowl, their presence in the city signals the impact music has had on restoring New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina.

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It was heavy on the condos, at 4, 000 units, and light on the hotel rooms, at 1, 200.

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