Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 26 minutes and distance is 12 miles.

Driving directions from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Head north on Airport Access Rd and then east on I-10. Take exit 234B for Poydras/Superdome and turn left onto S Claiborne Ave. Turn right onto Poydras St and continue 11 blocks. Turn left onto Carondelet St. Continue three blocks and turn right onto Gravier St. Continue one block and turn right onto St. Charles Ave. The hotel is between Union St and Perdido St on the right.

Taxis are one of the most convenient ways of reaching the hotel. They charge a flat fee of $28 for up to two people or $12 per person for three or more people. Town Car or limo service is another option for more than $36. Shuttle service is also available for $5–$15 per person. All fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: The hotel's location in the Central Business District and within two blocks of the French Quarter puts it within walking distance of numerous attractions. For longer distances, many guests choose to travel via historic streetcars or other forms of public transportation, which cost less than $5. Fees subject to change without notice. Taxis are another choice and are readily available by phone.

Insider tip: Many visitors enjoy a ride on the St. Charles Streetcar, which stops right outside the hotel. The line travels through the historic Garden District, replete with stately homes. It then passes by Riverbend, with its Victorian cottages housing shops and restaurants, and continues to Audubon Zoo and Loyola and Tulane universities. For $5–$15, a VisiTour pass provides on-and-off privileges all day. Fee subject to change without notice.

Amenity highlights: This hotel is home to Cobalt, an award-winning restaurant, featuring regional cuisine. Not only is the hotel pet-friendly, but guests who arrive without pets are provided goldfish upon request. The streetcar stops right outside the door. The 6,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space include such faux historical touches as pyramid bricks and angled doorways, and stained and leaded glass is predominant throughout the hotel.

Valet parking:
$26-35 per night. In/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured parking.
Note: Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.