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 north on Airport Access Rd and then east on I-10. Continue east on I-10 to New Orleans/Slidell. From the left lane, take exit 234B for Poydras St. Continue to St. Charles Ave; the hotel is at the intersection on the right.

Airport shuttles and taxis are available for the 12-mile drive from the airport to the central business district, where the Parc St. Charles is located. Shuttles cost $5–$15, and taxis charge a flat fee of $28. Fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: The hotel is within walking distance of shops, restaurants, art galleries, and entertainment. Buses and historic streetcars are available for transportation in and around the city for less than $5. Fee subject to change without notice. The hotel is directly on the St. Charles Streetcar line, which passes through the Garden District, with its stately homes. Taxis are another reliable source of transportation and are best obtained via a phone call.

The Corner Pub - Cocktails are offered nightly at this casual lobby-level lounge overlooking the street.

Amenity highlights: The hotel has a “petite” pool located on a rooftop deck affording views along busy Poydras Street toward the Louisiana Superdome. A fitness center provides a treadmill, stationary bicycle, step machine, and TV. The hotel has a fine-dining restaurant specializing in Asian cuisine, and a lobby lounge that’s open every evening. Guests also enjoy complimentary local calling.

Insider tip: The Parc St Charles is located next to Lafayette Square, one of the oldest parks in the city, with giant oaks and shaded benches. It is also three blocks from the Warehouse District, a refurbished and increasingly upscale neighborhood where visitors are more likely to find art galleries than loading docks.