Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 26 minutes and distance is 13 miles.

Driving directions from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Head east on I-10. Take exit 234B for Poydras St/Superdome. Continue on Poydras St and turn left on Camp St, which becomes Chartres St after crossing Canal St. The hotel is on the corner of Chartres St and St. Louis St.

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: Conveniently located in the French District, the hotel is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, entertainment, and other 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 popular choice and are readily available by phone.

Rib Room - Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this award-winning restaurant has a rustic feel, with its ceiling of exposed wooden beams and thick columns of antique red brick. The menu features meat and fish dishes, including slow-roasted daily specials.

Esplanade Lounge - Just off the hotel's marble-floored lobby, this carpeted lounge serves drinks and desserts. There's seating for 75, a piano, and a floor-to-ceiling golden map of the French Quarter.

Touche - This street-side bar serves light entrees and has a small, recessed lounge with a large-screen TV for watching sports events.

La Riviera - This small bar next to the seventh-floor rooftop pool overlooks the Mississippi River and serves sandwiches and other light fare until dusk.

Amenity highlights: The hotel has a bar right off the lobby, one that opens to the street, and one adjoining the rooftop pool, which features oversized tiles, potted palms, and panoramic views of the Mississippi River and bridge. The Omni's barbershop offers antique chairs and a genteel atmosphere.

Insider tip: Nearby are some of the Quarter's oldest sites, including Jackson Square (2 blocks away), where the Louisiana Purchase was signed in 1803. The New Orleans School of Cooking is a half-block away, with classes available all week except Sunday.

Valet parking only:
$16-25 per day. In/out privileges. Underground/covered/secured lot.
Note: Fee may not include tax and is subject to change without prior notification.