Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 20 minutes and distance is 13 miles.

Driving directions from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Head north on Airport Access Rd. Take I-10 east to Exit 234B (Poydras St) and follow Poydras St to its end at the hotel's entrance.

Taxis are the most convenient way of reaching the hotel; the flat fee is $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. Fees subject to change without notice.

Getting around: The hotel is within walking distance of many attractions, including Riverwalk Marketplace, the French Quarter, and the Riverfront Streetcar. Visitors can use the streetcar to travel up and down a 15-block portion of the Mississippi. The buses and historic streetcars in New Orleans cost less than $5, providing an economical means of travel. Fee subject to change without notice. Taxis are another transportation option and are readily available by phone.

Rooms have a contemporary decor with floor-to-ceiling windows. Features include include quality hardwood furnishings, work desks with multi-line phones, minibars, and 27-inch TVs with Lodgenet for games and Internet browsing (surcharge). Bathrooms have marble countertops and double shower curtains.

Kabby's Sports Edition Grille - Sports memorabilia and 52 television screens have made Kabby’s the neighborhood’s go-to sports bar. Lunch and dinner are offered daily in this casual eatery offering sandwiches, salads, ribs, seafood, and an extensive selection of draft and bottled beer.

Le Croissant - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily are offered at this casual restaurant where diners can watch passing trolley cars. Lunch and dinner offerings include burgers, pasta, steak, pork shops, shrimp dishes, and a Louisiana seafood stew.

Churchill’s English Bar - This cigar-friendly bar in the hotel’s atrium lobby offers afternoon and evening drinks along with appetizers and snacks.

The French Garden Bar - Cocktails are available daily in this casual bar located in the lower lobby next to Le Croissant Restaurant.

CC's Coffee House - Continental breakfast daily and premium coffee all day long are available at this casual spot in the lower lobby.

Amenity highlights: This hotel offers wireless Internet access in public areas (surcharge) as well as extensive business services and equipment rental through its business center. Guests enjoy two pools and a health club (surcharge) with a fitness center, basketball and tennis courts, squash and racquetball courts, and an indoor golfing facility. Dining options include two restaurants—one with views of the river—and a sports bar, lobby bar, and coffee shop.

Insider tip: This hotel borders on New Orleans’ arts district, home to numerous private and public art galleries, including the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. The neighborhood also offers the National D-Day Museum and the Louisiana Children’s Museum.