Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): Approximate driving time is 25 minutes and distance is 13 miles.

Driving directions from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport: Head north on Airport Access Rd and then east on I-10 toward New Orleans Business District and Slidell. Take exit 234B for Poydras/Superdome and continue straight for 8 blocks. Turn left onto Camp St, which becomes Chartres St after crossing over Canal St. Continue 2 blocks past Canal St on Chartres St and turn left on Bienville St. The hotel's garage entrance is on the left.

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.

Getting around: The hotel's location in the French Quarter provides easy access to restaurants, shops, and live entertainment. For travel beyond the French Quarter, public transportation is convenient, both in the form of buses and historic streetcars. Fares are less than $5; fee subject to change without notice. Taxis are another reliable source of transportation and are best obtained via a phone call.

Insider tip: Many visitors enjoy a ride on the St. Charles Streetcar. The line begins 1 block from the hotel at Canal St and Bourbon St and travels through the historic Garden District, replete with stately homes. It then passes by Riverbend, with its Victorian cottages housing shops and restaurants, and continues to Audubon Zoo and Loyola and Tulane universities. For $5–15, a VisiTour pass provides on-and-off privileges all day. Fee subject to change without notice.

• In historical district
• In entertainment district
• In city center
• Water nearby

214 Rue Royal New Orleans, LA 70130 USA Nearest major airport: New Orleans, LA (MSY-New Orleans Intl.) Area: French Quarter (New Orleans) The historic birthplace of jazz oozes Old World charm. Streets are lined with wrought-iron balconies and shaded courtyards. Elegant antique shops on Royal and Chartres streets co-exist with funky Bourbon Street. Encompasses Jackson Square, Saint Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, and the Ursuline Convent. Close to Central Business District.