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 St. The hotel is 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 just four blocks from the French Quarter makes many destinations accessible by foot. 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 line. The line begins at Canal Street and Bourbon Street and travels through the Central Business District. It continues through the historic Garden District, filled with opulent mansions. 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.

Amenity highlights: The Whitney is home to one of the city's few Asian fusion restaurants, the celebrated 56 Degrees, which was founded by a Vietnam-born chef. There's a small fitness center with cardio and resistance equipment, and the lobby is set up for complimentary wireless Internet access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.