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. When the interstate forks, continue on I-10 toward the Central Business District. Take exit 234A for Hwy 90 Business W–Westbank. Take the Tchoupitoulas exit ramp, which becomes Calliope St. Continue southeast on Calliope St toward the convention center and turn left onto S Peters St. Cross Julia St; the vehicle entrance is on the right.

Taxis and shuttles are the standard means by which travelers reach hotels in the Arts and Warehouse District, where the hotel is located. Taxis charge a flat fee of $28 for up to two people or $12 per person for three or more people. Shuttle service costs $5–$15 per person. Fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: Guests enjoy walking to numerous local attractions, including the art galleries up and down Julia Street. For less than $5, many buses and historic streetcars also crisscross the city, making public transportation a convenient option. Fee subject to change without notice. Taxis are another reliable source of transportation and are best obtained via a phone call.

Sugar House - Lunch and dinner, including menu selections such as gumbo and jambalaya, are served in this well-lit, carpeted restaurant with windows on Julia Street.

Madeline's Lounge - In addition to cocktails, this low-lit lounge just off the lobby offers food from the Sugar House restaurant.

Amenity highlights: The Embassy Suites has a 75-seat casual restaurant that specializes in New Orleans cuisine. On the ground floor amid potted plants is a narrow pool that is just long enough for laps, as well as a secluded hot tub. A 24-hour, mirror-walled fitness room is just off the lobby.

Insider tip: Julia Street is home to some of the city's best art galleries, as well as star chef Emeril Lagasse's namesake restaurant, which is only 1 block away.