By Isabel Prontes
New Orleans is the largest city in Louisiana. A bustling port, it is one of the biggest tourist destinations in the
United States because of the French Quarter, various historic sites, cultural centers, museums, parks, Creole cuisine and festivals. For those planning on visiting this vibrant southern city, there are many hotels to consider.
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel is a comfortable and attractive accommodation situated in the midst of Canal Street, a short walk from the French Quarter. It also is close to the Aquarium of the Americas, the Riverwalk Marketplace and the Vieux Carre. The vast downtown hotel includes 1,110 spacious rooms and 53 roomy suites and has amenities such as a fitness center, heated outdoor swimming pool, steam room, massage treatments, sauna, room service and Starbucks coffee.
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
500 Canal St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 525-2500
www.sheratonneworleans.com
Hotel Monteleone
The Hotel Monteleone is an elegant, luxury accommodation on Royal Street in the French Quarter. The hotel is surrounded by shops and restaurants, all on cobblestone streets, and is near the Old French Market and Jackson Square. There are 600 guest rooms and suites at the Hotel Monteleone, and some of its features include wireless high-speed Internet access, a heated rooftop swimming pool, an extensive business center, an exercise facility and a wellness spa.
Hotel Monteleone
214 Rue Royale
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(866) 338-4684 |
www.hotelmonteleone.com
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
The Bourbon Orleans Hotel has a historic ambiance and is conveniently located in the center of the French Quarter. The hotel's decor is reminiscent of France in the 1800s. It is a short walk to the St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square and Royal Street. The hotel's modern comforts include wireless high-speed Internet access, free local phone calls, room service, luggage storage, free daily newspaper, security safe, valet, fitness center, guest laundry, meeting spaces, multilingual staff, concierge and automated teller machine (ATM).
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
717 Orleans St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
(504) 523-2222
www.bourbonorleans.com
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
The Hilton New Orleans Riverside overlooks the Mississippi River and is a contemporary, convenient hotel three blocks from the French Quarter. The hotel has a full-service restaurant (serving authentic Louisiana seafood), state-of-the-art exercise center, racquetball, tennis, large function space (130,000 square feet) and Starbucks coffee. The guest rooms are all equipped with amenities such as a 37-inch flat screen LCD television, large lounge chair, Hilton exclusive "Sweet Dreams" bedding and security safe.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 561-0500
www1.hilton.com
Windsor Court Hotel
Windsor Court Hotel is a luxury, 4-star French Quarter hotel. The hotel is a brief walk to the French Quarter and is suitable for both leisure and business travelers. Some of the hotel's conveniences include a large heated outdoor swimming pool, extensive fitness facility, business center, collection of English artwork, on-site boutique (with everything from jazz CDs and Mardi Gras items to toffee and chocolate truffles), afternoon tea and vast event spaces.
Windsor Court Hotel
300 Gravier St.
New Orleans, Lousiana 70130
(504) 523-6000
www.windsorcourthotel.com
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
