| surrounded by palm trees and featuring a quaint inner courtyard, this storied hotel is set in several early 19th-century buildings where john james audubon once painted and is a block from bourbon street and a 9-minute walk from jackson square park. a complimentary welcome cocktail is served in the bar that was once a bordello. some rooms have original architectural details, balconies and/or whirlpool tubs. other amenities include an outdoor saltwater pool and a fitness room. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. breakfast is available (fee). rooms are individually decorated with contemporary furnishings and offer flat-screen tvs, coffeemakers and wi-fi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 22 min
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (6 min)
Burial site of voodoo queen Marie Laveau & other historical notables in 18th- & 19th-century vaults. Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2 (13 min)
Occasional tours are offered of this historic Catholic cemetery with above-ground vaults. Jackson Square (9 min)
Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings. St. Louis Cathedral (8 min)
Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation. Audubon Zoo (22 min)
Zoo, alligators, gorillas, swamp, and elephant Mardi Gras World (11 min)
Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours. The National WWII Museum (8 min)
Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs. The Cabildo (7 min)
The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum. Louis Armstrong Park (7 min)
31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events. City Park (13 min)
This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more. Harrah's Casino New Orleans (13 min)
Casino, slot machine, roulette, table game, and poker Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (13 min)
Marine exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with coral reefs, sharks, rays & a walk-through tunnel. Preservation Hall (5 min)
Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning. New Orleans Museum of Art (13 min)
More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building. Shops of the Colonnade - French Market (11 min)
Old-fashioned shopping area featuring local vendors selling candy, clothing, gifts & souvenirs. | 
