French Quarter - adjacent Ursulines Convent - 1 block Bourbon Street - 2 blocks Jackson Square - 2 blocks Cafe du Monde - 3 blocks Aquarium of the Americas - 10 blocks Riverwalk Shopping - 10 blocks St. Charles Streetcar - 10 blocks Harrah's Casino - 11 blocks Ernest N. Morial Convention Center - 13 blocks National D-Day Museum - 0.5 miles Audubon Park and Zoological Gardens - 4.5 miles Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 27 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 the Orleans Ave exit toward Vieux Carre (exit #235A). Continue on Orleans Ave, which curves to the right and becomes Basin Street. Turn left onto Conti St and then left onto N Rampart St. Continue seven blocks and turn right onto St. Philip St. Continue five blocks and turn left onto Chartres St. The hotel is on the right. Airport shuttles and taxis are the most popular means of reaching the hotel. Shuttles cost $5-$15 per person. Taxis charge a flat rate of $28 for up to two people or $12 per person for three or more people. Town Car or limo service is also available for more than $36. All fees subject to change without notice. Getting around: The hotel's location in the French Quarter provides easy access to restaurants, shops, and live entertainment. For travel beyond the Quarter, public transportation is convenient and costs less than $5. Fee subject to change without notice. A popular attraction in itself, the nearby Riverfront Streetcar follows the Mississippi for approximately 15 blocks. Taxis are another reliable source of transportation and are best obtained via a phone call. |