Hotels in West Bank, Louisiana

By Dionna Harding

West Bank is eight miles away from the French Quarter.
Metropolitan New Orleans is divided by the Mississippi River into the areas of the East Bank and West Bank. The West Bank is south of Lake Pontchartrain and residents of New Orleans describe it as being on the western banks of the river. Local activities include golfing at the Timberlane Country Club that has been opened for 50 years and has 18 holes of par-72 golf. Those who are visiting this part of the city will have several hotel choices.

Best Western Westbank

Within eight miles of the Best Western Westbank are New Orleans attractions, such as the French Quarter, the Riverwalk Marketplace, Louisiana Swamp Tours and the Superdome, home to the Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints. This hotel has a décor reminiscent of a luxurious lodge with its wooden spiral staircase, wood pillars and dark brown shades. There is a separate conference center that is fashioned after a bungalow and is appropriate for a wide variety of social and business functions. The spacious guest rooms have lounge chairs, work areas and flat-screened TVs. Amenities include an outdoor pool, hot tub, fitness center, business services, complimentary breakfast and high-speed Internet.

Best Western Westbank
1700 Lapalco Blvd.
Harvey, LA 70058
504-366-5369
bestwesternwestbank.com

Holiday Inn Hotel New Orleans West Bank Tower

The Holiday Inn Hotel New Orleans West Bank Tower sits above the Mississippi River in the West Bank city of Gretna. With its convenient location off of U.S. Highway 90, downtown New Orleans is approximately five miles away from this property. This circular building has an elegant design scheme complete with hues of crème, brown, and mint green and modernist furnishings in the hotel's lobby. The categories of guest rooms and suites include the spacious king bed suite that has views of the city, work desk with lamp and elevated ceilings. Amenities include an outdoor pool and laundry services. Dining is available at the Road House Bar and Grill, which serves traditional New Orleans fare.

Holiday Inn Hotel New Orleans Westbank Tower
275 Whitney Ave.
Gretna, LA 70053
504-366-8535
holidayinn.com

La Quinta Inn New Orleans West Bank / Gretna

La Quinta Inn West Bank is within two and a half miles of the Harra's New Orleans Casino, Gretna's historic district and the Louisiana's Civil War Museum. Accommodations include a king room with a microfridge and recliner. All of the units have plush beds, free wireless, and are decorated in hues of dark green. Amenities include outdoor pool and complimentary Bright Side Breakfast. There are several restaurants within three miles of this property that includes Chinese and Belgian fare.

La Quinta Inn New Orleans West Bank/Gretna
50 Terry Pkwy.
Gretna, LA 70056
504-368-5600
lq.com

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About The Author

Based in St. Louis, Dionna Harding has been writing professionally since 2009, penning articles and information for sites such as eHow and GolfLink. Harding holds a Master in Educational Administration from the University of Missouri-St.Louis.

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