Tipitina's "The Ruins" (music club) - across the street Ernest Morial Convention Center - 1 block Warehouse District (art studios, cafes, condos) - immediate vicinity Riverwalk Marketplace - 3 blocks National D-Day Museum - 4 blocks Louisiana Children’s Museum - 4 blocks Port of New Orleans - 4 blocks St. Charles Streetcar Line - 4 blocks Harrah’s Jazz Casino - 6 blocks Aquarium of the Americas - 9 blocks Canal Street - 10 blocks Riverboat Cruises - 10 blocks Cafe du Monde - 12 blocks Magazine Street (shops, cafes) - 0.5 mile French Quarter - 1 mile Louisiana Superdome - 1 mile New Orleans Arena - 1 mile Pat O’Brien's - 1 mile Audubon Zoo - 5 miles Six Flags New Orleans - 15 miles Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 14 miles. Driving directions from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Head north on Airport Access Rd and then east on I-10. Take exit 234A (US-90/Westbank/Superdome/Claiborne). Take exit 11C for Tchoupitoulas St/S Peters St. Continue straight ahead at the bottom of the exit ramp. At the third traffic light, turn left onto S Peters St. Continue four blocks to the hotel on the left. 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 local art galleries, shops, and restaurants. Complimentary shuttle service to Harrah's Casino and the French Quarter is also available seven days a week. 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. Insider tip: Many visitors enjoy a ride on the St. Charles Streetcar, just four blocks away. The line begins at the French Quarter and travels through the Central Business District and the historic Garden District, replete with stately homes. It then passes by 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. |