Garden District - outside the door
Convention center - 1 mile
Tulane University - 1 mile
Loyola University - 1 mile
Bourbon Street - 2 miles
French Quarter - 2 miles Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 16 miles.
Driving directions from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Head east on I-10. Take exit 234A for the Business District/Hwy 90 W. Then exit at Carondelet St/St. Charles Ave. Turn right at the second stoplight onto St. Charles Ave. Continue eight blocks to the hotel 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. Shuttle service is also available for $5–$15 per person. All fees subject to change without notice.
Getting around: The hotel's Garden District location puts it within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. The hotel also provides complimentary shuttle service to the convention center, the Central Business District, and the French Quarter. Many guests use buses and historic streetcars, which are available for transportation in and around the city for less than $5. Fee subject to change without notice. Because taxis are readily available by phone, rental cars generally are not needed.
Insider tip: The hotel is located right on the St. Charles Streetcar line. The line begins at the French Quarter and travels through the Central Business District. It continues through the historic Garden District, replete with stately homes. The streetcar also stops at 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.