Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 15 miles.

Driving directions from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Head north on Airport Access Rd and then east on I-10. Take the Orleans Ave exit toward Vieux Carre (exit #235A). Continue on Orleans Ave, which becomes Basin Street. Turn left onto Conti St and then left onto N Rampart St. Continue approximately five blocks to the hotel.

Taxis are one of the most convenient ways to reach the hotel. For one or two people, the flat fee is $28; for three or more, the flat fee is $12 per person. Airport shuttles are also available for $5–$15 per person. Town Car service is another option for more than $36. All fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: The hotel's location on the edge of the French Quarter puts restaurants, shops, and live entertainment within walking distance. For even greater convenience, however, the hotel operates a complimentary scheduled shuttle service that loops around the outer edge of the Quarter. For travel beyond the immediate area, public transportation is convenient, both in the form of buses and historic streetcars. Fares are less than $5; fee subject to change without notice. Taxis are another reliable source of transportation and are best obtained via a phone call.

Amenity highlights: The refurbished rooms feature ceiling fans and views of the surrounding French Quarter, to which the hotel provides a complimentary scheduled shuttle service. The elegantly designed pool is the focal point of the interior courtyard and patio.

Insider tip: With the Quarter so close at hand, guests should remember not to neglect the rest of the city, such as the zoo, the aquarium, the Garden District, and the streetcar line. although there is no longer a streetcar named Desire, the Desire bus line runs along Rampart, stopping 5 blocks away.