By Patrick M. Lind
New Orleans has proved ever-resilient in the face of the adversity. The city has rebounded from disaster to recover much its former glory. From the French Quarter to the Mississippi River, New Orleans is steeped deep with history, not to mention jazz, cuisine and architecture.
The Queen and Crescent Hotel
The Queen and Crescent Hotel puts guests just three blocks from the French Quarter and only a few blocks from the bank of the Mississippi River. The historic Queen and Crescent Hotel offers rooms with high-speed Internet access (fee), coffee maker and hair dryer. All rooms are decorated with original art work. A complimentary continental breakfast is available to all guests. There is a 24-hour fitness studio at The Queen and Crescent Hotel.
The Queen and Crescent Hotel
344 Camp St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 587-9700
(800) 455-3417
www.queencrescenthotel.com
Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
Located at the heart of the French Quarter, The Omni Royal Orleans Hotel puts guests just two blocks from Bouron Street. The Omni Royal Orleans Hotel offers four types of guest rooms and six suite types. All rooms at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel have complimentary wireless Internet access, cable television and complimentary daily newspapers. The Omni Royal Orleans Hotel has a restaurant, a full-service bar and a poolside bar on the property.
Omni Royal Orleans Hotel
621 St. Louis St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70140
(504) 529-5333
www.omnihotels.com
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Guests of the Hilton New Orleans Riverside in downtown are within walking to the Riverwalk Marketplace and just over a mile from the French Quarter. The Hilton offers rooms with a variety of amenities including wireless Internet (fee), flat-screen televisions and iPod docking stations. The Hilton has a pool, fitness center and tennis courts. Pets are allowed at the Hilton for a one-time, non-refundable fee ($75).
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 561-0500
www.hilton.com
About the Author:
Patrick M. Lind has been freelance writing since 2007 and has worked as an editor and journalist for ChicagoSporting.com. He received a Master of Arts in history from the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands and has traveled extensively throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Middle East.
