Best hotels in New Orleans
The Mercantile Hotel
727 S Peters Street, LA 70130
The Mercantile Hotel embraces the best of the Big Easy, from the music in the halls, to the artwork on the walls. Each boutique suite features the easy-going, exposed brick, industry-chic, and speaks to New Orleans’ unmistakable aura. From 48-inch flat screens, record players to jazz out, and coffee makers, the Mercantile provides all the amenities to enjoy New Orleans in style.
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
717 Orleans Street, LA 70116
The decadent Bourbon Orleans Hotel is a treasure, beautifully nestled in the French Quarter only ten minutes from our New Orleans rental car pick-up. Find yourself whisked away in gilded grandeur, as you stroll through this once-upon-a-time-ballroom-turned hotel. Its timeless design and marble décor are a love letter to authentic Louisianan-style.
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center
101 Saint Peters Street, LA 70130
Conveniently situated just a ten-minute drive from our New Orleans HLE location, the Hilton is perfect for those visiting both the Convention Center and the city’s most revered streets and attractions. Survey your route from the rooftop pool, work out in the fitness center, or prepare for your night out in comfortable cooled rooms.
Best restaurants in New Orleans
Grand Isle Restaurant
575 Convention Center Boulevard, LA 70130
Indulge in fresh catches and Creole cuisine in Grand Isle’s eat-easy, laid-back restaurant. From crab to crawfish, chargrilled oysters, and crostini, to a succulent sirloin with sautéed spinach—the menu is as diverse and flavorful as the streets of NOLA.
Cochon Restaurant
930 Tchoupitoulas Street Suite A, LA 70130
Enjoy locally sourced pork, fresh produce and seafood plucked from cool waters. Cochon has captivated local restaurant-goers with its Cajun-country flavors and uniquely contemporary rustic restaurant vibes.
Mambo’s
411 Bourbon Street, LA 70130
Mambo’s is New Orleans personified, a refuge for the soul and a place to feast and re-energize from the bustle of the busy streets. The menu focuses on Cajun and Creole cuisine, recognized for their plump crab-cakes and spicy crawfish with a creamy mushroom sauce.
Best things to do in New Orleans
New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Avenue, LA 70116
If a city has a heart, then New Orleans’ beats to the rhythm of jazz. The New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates the birthplace of the genre, a historic testament to NOLA’s musical renaissance. With exciting exhibits, performances, and educational programs, it’s perfect for both Jazz-heads and those just learning to tap their feet.
Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal Street, LA 70130
Adjacent to the French Quarter, located on the Mississippi River, the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is deep-dive into diverse, delicate, and fascinating underwater ecosystems. Discover the secret worlds of the Amazon Rainforest, the Caribbean, and the lifeblood of New Orleans: the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp Street, LA 70130
The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) celebrates the art of our time across many disciplines and is dedicated to its production, promotion, and preservation. It’s a focal point in the rejuvenated Warehouse Arts District, featuring sculptures, cutting-edge performances, photography, paintings, and more.