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 one mile 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. Rental cars are also available online.

Getting around: The hotel's location puts it within easy walking distance of shops and restaurants. Buses and historic streetcars 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. Many visitors enjoy the ride 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.

Dominique’s - French tropical menu complemented by upbeat Caribbean decor.

Amenity highlights: The hotel's restaurant features local cuisine, with dishes such as gumbo and red beans and rice; it also doubles as a lounge. The hotel's Pro Spa health club (fees vary) offers a wide variety of exercise equipment, from free weights to cardiovascular machines. Guests also enjoy access to a ground-floor outdoor swimming pool as well as a rooftop spa and wooden sundeck with a 360-degree view of the city.

Insider tip: The antebellum Ashley House, built in the 1840s, is located behind the hotel. It reportedly served as a boarding house for Confederate prisoners of war.