housed in 3 french colonial cottages from the 1700s, this french quarter hotel is a 4-minute walk from bourbon street's bars and an 11-minute walk from the french market. some rooms have 18th-century details, chandeliers and/or balconies. continental breakfast is complimentary, and the property features lush courtyards with brick pathways and patio furnishings, plus 2 outdoor pools. traditionally decorated rooms and suites include period-style furnishings, plus minifridges, microwaves, flat-screen tvs with cable channels, and free wi-fi. valet parking is available for a fee. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 21 min
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (19 min) Marine exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with coral reefs, sharks, rays & a walk-through tunnel. Audubon Zoo (21 min) Zoo, alligators, gorillas, swamp, and elephant City Park (13 min) This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (9 min) Burial site of voodoo queen Marie Laveau & other historical notables in 18th- & 19th-century vaults. St. Louis Cathedral (7 min) Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation. Shops of the Colonnade - French Market (8 min) Old-fashioned shopping area featuring local vendors selling candy, clothing, gifts & souvenirs. New Orleans Museum of Art (11 min) More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building. The Cabildo (9 min) The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum. Louis Armstrong Park (2 min) 31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events. Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2 (17 min) Occasional tours are offered of this historic Catholic cemetery with above-ground vaults. Harrah's Casino New Orleans (9 min) Casino, slot machine, roulette, table game, and poker Mardi Gras World (11 min) Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours. Preservation Hall (7 min) Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning. Jackson Square (9 min) Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings. The National WWII Museum (11 min) Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs. |