Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 12 miles.

Driving directions from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Head east on I-10. Take the Poydras St/Superdome exit (#234B), continuing on Poydras. Turn left onto Carondelet St and left again onto Common St. Proceed to the hotel.

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 near Canal Street makes the Central Business District and the French Quarter equally accessible, and many guests choose to walk to their destinations. For longer distances, visitors often 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.

Insider tip: Many visitors enjoy a ride on the nearby St. Charles Streetcar. The line begins at Canal Street and Bourbon Street and 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: The hotel's Rene Bistrot is one of the city's most celebrated French restaurants. A secluded outdoor pool is located on a patio lined with palm trees that abuts the brick wall of a historic church.