Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 30 minutes and distance is 12 miles.

Driving directions from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Head east on I-10 and follow the signs to the New Orleans Business District. Continue to follow I-10 E toward Slidell. Exit at Orleans Ave/Vieux Carre (#235A). Orleans Ave veers to the right and becomes Basin St. Turn left from Basin St onto Conti St. Continue three blocks and turn right onto Dauphine St. Continue three blocks and turn right onto Canal St. The hotel is on the right.

Taxis are one of the most convenient ways of reaching the hotel. They charge a flat fee of $28 for up to two people or $12 per person for three or more people. Town Car or limo service is another option for more than $36. Shuttle service is also available for $5–$15 per person. All fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are also available online.

Getting around: The hotel's Canal Street location makes the Central Business District and the French Quarter equally accessible, and many guests choose to walk to their destinations. For longer distances, taxis are a reliable option and are readily available by phone. Visitors also travel via historic streetcars or other forms of public transportation, which cost less than $5. Fees subject to change without notice. Rental cars are useful for travel to more outlying areas.

French Quarter Bar (FQB) - Lunch and dinner are served daily at this casually refined dining spot overlooking the French Quarter. Wrought-iron balconies and arched windows complement a menu rich in Cajun and Creole favorites. Menu highlights include red beans and rice, pork chops with oyster andouille dressing, and prime rib.

The Lobby Lounge - Antiques and original art set a refined mood in this lobby lounge offering daily afternoon tea complete with sweet delicacies and a wide selection of teas. The light menu also features sandwiches and salads as well as wine.

The Library Lounge - Rich wood accents and leather furnishings create a private club atmosphere in this lobby-level lounge overlooking the hotel’s enclosed courtyard. A wide selection of spirits is offered, and the lounge has its own walk-in humidor. A selection of books is available for fireside reading.

The Spa Café - Located on the mezzanine level, the Spa Café offers light and healthy meal choices all day. Spa robes are acceptable attire.

Amenity highlights: Guests enjoy 24-hour room service as well access to a 20,000-square-foot spa offering specialized treatments, including Napoleon’s Royal Massage, named after a treatment favored by the famous emperor himself. The hotel has four restaurants as well as a cigar-friendly Library Lounge. Other highlights include a health club, indoor “resistance” pool, beauty salon, and business center.

Insider tip: Trumpeter Jeremy Davenport is one of New Orleans’ most popular acts. He appears regularly in the Ritz-Carlton’s French Quarter bistro restaurant, drawing tourists and locals. Dancing is encouraged.

The hotel has four food and beverage outlets including a fine-dining restaurant, a lobby lounge serving afternoon tea, and a casual bistro restaurant. Room service is offered 24 hours a day.

The business center has two high-speed Internet-equipped workstations (fee charged). Business services include faxing, copying, printing, and shipping.