Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 26 minutes and distance is 14 miles.

Driving directions from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Head east on I-10. Take exit 234B for Poydras St/Superdome. From the exit ramp, take an immediate left onto Claiborne Ave. Continue five blocks and turn right onto Canal St. Continue three 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. 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 is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Guests also appreciate the hotel's complimentary shuttle service to the French Quarter and Riverwalk, a popular shopping area. The shuttle runs hourly from 10:00 a.m. to midnight; schedule and availability subject to change. 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 reliable option and are readily available by phone.

LaSalle's - Cafeteria-style food court with wide-striped green and white walls; faux brick floor; various eating nooks separated by iron gates. Separate stations offer Pizza Hut fare, local favorites (red beans and rice, for example), a fully stocked bar, plus a video-game room.

Spirits - Piano bar with lounge seating, just off lobby.

Amenity highlights: The rooftop houses a pool and spa, and features a 180-degree view of the downtown area. The hotel also offers a fitness center. Several restaurants serve local fare, and just off the lobby, there is a piano bar. Meeting space totals 59,000 square feet.

Insider tip: Though not in the French Quarter, the hotel is centrally located—just 4 blocks from the tip of the Quarter, and less than half a mile from the Superdome. Also nearby (less than half a mile away), is the 200-year-old St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, burial site of the great Voodoo Queen (Marie Laveau); the city's first mayor (Etienne de Bore); the city's first African-American mayor (Ernest "Dutch" Morial); and the tomb of the Barbarins, an eminent jazz family.