charles avenue and dating from 1927, this sophisticated all-suite hotel is less than a mile from the the national wwii museum and 4 miles from the audubon zoo. plush suites are decorated with antiques, as well as modern elements and feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and minibars; some also have sitting areas and/or kitchens. dining options include 2 swanky restaurants serving cajun cuisine, and there's also a coffee shop and a rooftop bar. laundry facilities are available, as is a fitness center and a library/lounge with loaner books, a computer, and a flat-screen tv. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. overlooking st Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport 21 min
Ogden Museum of Southern Art (13 min) Compact shop at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art selling books, artworks, crafts, clothing & more. Preservation Hall (13 min) Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning. New Orleans Museum of Art (16 min) More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building. Audubon Park - St. Charles (10 min) Sprawling 19th-c. park with ancient live oaks, a golf course, a zoo, exercise paths & picnic areas. Audubon Zoo (15 min) Zoo, alligators, gorillas, swamp, and elephant Jackson Square (12 min) Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings. Harrah's Casino New Orleans (10 min) Casino, slot machine, roulette, table game, and poker The National WWII Museum (15 min) Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs. The Cabildo (12 min) The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum. City Park (14 min) This expansive urban greenspace with a lake & paths features a dog run, museums, disc golf & more. Mardi Gras World (6 min) Vast, 400,000-sq.-ft. complex where Mardi Gras floats are made & stored, with hourly tours. St. Louis Cathedral (12 min) Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation. Shops of the Colonnade - French Market (13 min) Old-fashioned shopping area featuring local vendors selling candy, clothing, gifts & souvenirs. Audubon Aquarium of the Americas (11 min) Marine exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with coral reefs, sharks, rays & a walk-through tunnel. Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2 (8 min) Occasional tours are offered of this historic Catholic cemetery with above-ground vaults. |