New Orleans Hotels Resorts

There are many points of view about how to select a hotel, especially for a first time visitor to a major city. One rule of thumb is be visually connected to recognizable landmarks, yet remain somewhat insulated from the noise and the hustle and bustle.

Following that guideline, the best location for a hotel in New Orleans is within walking distance of the French Quarter, but not right in the heart of it. Fortunately, a large number of hotels fit the bill. The only caveat is that the best of these hotels tend to be pricey. For travelers on a budget, the best time to consider staying in this most coveted part of town is summer. If you do not mind the heat, you will invariably find greater availability and significantly discounted rates, even at the following hotels, which are the finest of the prime-location properties.

The Wyndham New Orleans at Canal Place is considered by many well-informed New Orleans visitors, to lay claim to the best location in town. While technically in the French Quarter, from a practical point of view it is not. It adjoins Canal Place mall and is across the street from Harrah's casino. From this ideal vantage point on one of the Mississippi's bends, it commands an unparalleled and unobstructed view of the river. Its 29th floor pool capitalizes on this, the Wyndham's major amenity. If prime location, coupled with old world elegance is your preference, there is no better bet than the Windsor Court Hotel. Voted one of the ten best hotels in the country by more than one travel magazine, it is reminiscent of a trip aboard the Orient Express. The award winning, Grill Room restaurant on the second floor, is one of the most elegant restaurants in all of New Orleans-no small compliment for a city noted for its eating establishments. The Windsor Court also offers an elegant pool and Jacuzzi, a rarity in luxury New Orleans hotels.