Hotels Near the New Orleans Riverfront

Situated on a crescent in the Mississippi River, the French Quarter is not only a cultural center but also the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. With architecture inspired by French, Spanish and Creole sources, this area also has some of the most distinct buildings in North America. Cast-iron balconies, plastered walls and thickly grown gardens are all standard here. With this much history, the French Quarter is also home to some of the most spectacular hotels in New Orleans.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

A top-of-the-line luxury complex located on the river, the Hilton in New Orleans serves as a complete city. The hotel features its own restaurant, health club and casino. Tennis, racquetball and weight training are on hand at the gym, and fresh seafood is served at Drago's Seafood Restaurant. The hotel sits near a golf course, as well as several museums, historical sites, horseback riding and bike trails for travelers. Rooms feature a Hilton Suite Dreams bed, a work desk, Wi-Fi access and a 37-inch LCD television.

Hilton New Orleans Riverside
Two Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 561-0500
hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/MSYNHHH-Hilton-New-Orleans-Riverside-Louisiana/index.do

Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans

A well-situated hotel, the Wyndham offers a convenient position in the historic Warehouse District between Harrah's Casino and the Ernest Morial Convention Center. Rooms are modern, and the hotel offers an array of services and amenities. There are 202 guestrooms and suites, all of which offer air conditioning, cable television, in-room movies and a work desk. Room service is available 24 hours. The hotel can arrange several types of tours for guests, including ghost tours, a review of the Garden District and cemetery walks. Camping, a casino, fishing and golf are all available nearby and can be arranged with the concierge desk.

Wyndham Riverfront New Orleans
701 Convention Center Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 524-8200
wyndham.com/hotels/MSYRF/services/main.wnt

W New Orleans

In a city with world-class shopping, music and nightlife, the W hotel in New Orleans aims to fit right in. Rooms feature down-feather beds; 350 thread-count sheets; and a 27-inch television with DVD player, cable and on-demand movies. The hotel grounds offers 24-hour concierge, with a whatever/whenever promise, and an outdoor courtyard with a pool, and it is near Bourbon Street with its wild nightlife, music and delicious restaurants. Golf courses and a fitness center are nearby, and transportation can be arranged for tours of the city, to go shopping or to view any of the nearby museums and tourist spots.

W New Orleans
316 Chartres St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 581-1200
starwoodhotels.com/whotels/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=97508

Article Written By Sara John

Sara John is a professional writer and copy editor living in Des Moines, IA. She has worked professionally for seven years, and written articles for the Long Beach Press-Telegram, as well as other local publications. She is a graduate of Grand View University and holds a B.A. in journalism.

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