this modern hotel is a 10-minute walk from lively bourbon street, a 12-minute stroll from jackson square and 6. there's also a regional grill, a breezy cafe and a hip bar; hot breakfast is available for a surcharge. 3 miles from the audubon zoo. upgraded rooms come with shared balconies and/or separate living areas. modern rooms feature flat-screen tvs, minifridges and keurig coffeemakers. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. amenities include an outdoor pool and a fitness center, along with a business center and 10,600 sq ft of meeting space Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 21 min
Preservation Hall (9 min) Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (10 min) Marine exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with coral reefs, sharks, rays & a walk-through tunnel. Audubon Zoo (22 min) Zoo, alligators, gorillas, swamp, and elephant New Orleans Museum of Art (14 min) More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building. The Cabildo (11 min) The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum. Louis Armstrong Park (9 min) 31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events. Shops of the Colonnade - French Market (13 min) Old-fashioned shopping area featuring local vendors selling candy, clothing, gifts & souvenirs. Harrah's Casino New Orleans (10 min) Casino, slot machine, roulette, table game, and poker Jackson Square (12 min) Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (8 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. City Park (14 min) This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more. The National WWII Museum (7 min) Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs. Mardi Gras World (9 min) Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours. St. Louis Cathedral (11 min) Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation. |