New Orleans, Louisiana, dates to 1718, when it was founded by the French. It has become a popular destination for travelers seeking out blues, jazz, French and Cajun food and historical sights. A number of hotels in the metropolitan area of New Orleans offer easy access to city attractions, such as the French Quarter and Bourbon Street. Popular area golf courses include the City Park and Audubon Golf Courses.
Homewood Suites by Hilton
Homewood Suites by Hilton is located a few blocks from the Louisiana Superdome and not far from the French Quarter in the metropolitan area of New Orleans. The hotel features a pool, complimentary breakfast and a business center. Room amenities include a choice between a king-size bed or two double beds, high-speed wireless Internet, cable television, a microwave, refrigerator, and an iron and ironing board. The hotel is a short drive from the Audobon and Brechtel Park Golf Courses.
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans
901 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 581-5599
www.homewoodsuites1.hilton.com
Embassy Suites New Orleans - Convention Center
The Embassy Suites New Orleans is in metropolitan New Orleans near the Convention Center, Children's Museum and the Aquarium of the Americas. The hotel features a restaurant, pool, business and fitness center. Room amenities include high-speed Internet for a fee, cable television, a refrigerator, microwave, iron and ironing board. Embassy Suites is a short drive from the Brechtel and City Park Golf Courses.
Embassy Suites New Orleans - Convention Center
315 Julia St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-1993
embassysuites1.hilton.com
Sheraton New Orleans
The Sheraton is located in metropolitan New Orleans, walking distance from the French Quarter. The hotel has more than 1,000 guest rooms and offers a rooftop pool and sun deck, business center, concierge and tour desk, fitness center, and a sauna and steam room. Room amenities include cable television, high-speed Internet, coffee makers, microwaves and refrigerators. The hotel is a short drive from the City Park golf course and Aquarium of the Americas.
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
500 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 525-2500
www.sheratonneworleans.com
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