set in a turn-of-the century building a half block from a streetcar stop, this casual hotel is a 2-minute walk from upscale shopping at the shops at canal place and a 5-minute walk from the nightlife on bourbon street. straightforward rooms offer traditional furnishings, and include tvs with premium cable channels, coffeemakers, and wi-fi (fee). check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. some rooms include seating areas and dining tables. complimentary continental breakfast is served in the lobby, and the hotel is adjacent to a lively regional restaurant with live music Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 23 min
City Park (17 min) This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more. Jackson Square (8 min) Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings. Preservation Hall (10 min) Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning. Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2 (18 min) Occasional tours are offered of this historic Catholic cemetery with above-ground vaults. New Orleans Museum of Art (16 min) More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building. The Cabildo (8 min) The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum. St. Louis Cathedral (9 min) Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (4 min) Marine exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with coral reefs, sharks, rays & a walk-through tunnel. Harrah's Casino New Orleans (4 min) Casino, slot machine, roulette, table game, and poker Mardi Gras World (9 min) Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours. The National WWII Museum (7 min) Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs. Shops of the Colonnade - French Market (10 min) Old-fashioned shopping area featuring local vendors selling candy, clothing, gifts & souvenirs. Louis Armstrong Park (15 min) 31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events. Audubon Zoo (24 min) Zoo, alligators, gorillas, swamp, and elephant St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (13 min) Burial site of voodoo queen Marie Laveau & other historical notables in 18th- & 19th-century vaults. |