Garden District Hotels in New Orleans, LA

New Orleans is a popular vacation destination because of its cool jazz, spooky vampire lore and spicy gourmet food. Whether you're arriving to spend your days on the city's many walking tours, exploring the above-ground cemeteries, gambling in the riverboats, having your fortunes told or shopping for incense and beads, the city's accommodations are as wide and varied as its activities. The Garden District, which is centrally placed and easy to access via the jump on/off streetcar system, offers travelers a choice of hotels and quaint inns to return to after a day of adventure and exercise.

Prytania Park Hotel

After taking a voodoo walking tour or visiting the above-ground cemeteries, check into the Prytania Park Hotel, which offers free breakfast and Wi-Fi, plus passes to nearby gym facilities.

Prytania Park Hotel
1525 Prytania St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(800) 862-1984
prytaniaparkhotel.com

Best Western St. Charles Inn

The Best Western offers New Orleans revelers exercise facilities, a business center, free breakfast and high-speed Internet access. It is conveniently located on the streetcar line so guests will not have to use taxis to get around the city.

Best Western St. Charles Inn
3636 Saint Charles Ave.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70115-4690
(800) 489-9908
bestwestern.com

Maison Perrier

Feel the French vibe at Maison Perrier. Consider it your spot to celebrate setting a new hiking record with their free wine and cheese evenings, honor bar, Southern breakfast and concierge service. Airport transportation is also available.

Maison Perrier
4117 Perrier 13
New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
(888) 610-1807
maisonperrier.com

Magnolia Mansion

Hikers looking to mix a little spook with their exercise will thrill to stay at the "2006 Most Haunted Inn in America." The Mansion is a bed and breakfast, catering to romantic stays and wedding packages. Please note that the mansion is not handicap accessible.

Magnolia Mansion
2127 Prytania St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(504) 412-9500
magnoliamansion.com

The Green House Inn

Nature lovers will enjoy their stay at The Green House Inn, where every room is dedicated to a specific tropical flower. Naturalist will enjoy the clothing-optional pool. Other amenities include a high-speed computer in the library, heated saltwater pool, free breakfast and wine and cheese evenings.

The Green House Inn
1212 Magazine St.
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
(800) 966-1303
thegreenhouseinn.com

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