Stroll along the beautiful quaint streets of New Orleans Louisiana, you'll see just how much this city is steeped
in Creole, French and American tradition. The French Quarter's gracefully aged buildings are so beautiful with their ornate iron balconies and there is so much to do and see, you'll be coming back again. When you click on hotel information or maps for one of our Hot Rate New Orleans hotels, you will also find traveler reviews and current weather conditions for New Orleans Louisiana. HotelFavorites.com makes it easy to research, plan, and book your hotel reservations online at discount hotel rates in New Orleans at up to 70% off!
New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans is proud of its well-known nickname, "Big Easy", because it so aptly describes the relaxed, hospitable attitude of this lovely city, steeped in history and intertwining cultures.
Today, New Orleans continues to flourish. It is one of the largest ports in the United States and in the world. Millions have been invested in development and renovation. Yet, with all its modern innovations, the city retains an Old World charm, carefully preserving its history, its reputation for world-famous jazz and outstanding cuisine, and its romantic Creole heritage
Most visitors to New Orleans, begin their sightseeing at the French Quarter (Vieux Carre. This is the oldest part of the city: a mix of clubs, souvenir shops, restaurants, voodoo vendors, and beautiful homes. Some of the most attractive cast-iron balconies can be seen along Royal Street. Royal Street is known for its antique shops and art galleries. Bourbon Street and its cross streets house most of the tourist bars and clubs, but the place where most peope head for music in the French Quarter is in the area around North Peters, Decatur and North Rampart streets.
Another French Quarter center of activity near the river. is Jackson Square, the hub of that area. It was built as a parade ground for the French Army and was later used by the Spanish, the Confederate and the U.S. armies for the same purpose.
Take a break and climb aboard the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar (at the intersection of Carondelet and Canal), which passes by the Garden District. This area is home to beautiful 19th-century mansions that evoke the Old South. A stroll around the Garden District with its quiet, oak-shaded sidewalks is a welcome contrast to bustling Bourbon Street.
Among New Orleans' peculiarities, and unexpectedly popular tourist stops, are the cemeteries, which are aboveground because the city is well below sea level. The whitewashed tombs look like tiny houses, embellished with ornate ironwork and statues of lambs and angels.
TheBelle of Orleans, Harrah's New Orleans, and the Treasure Coast Casino offer 24 hour gaming, live music, and live entertainment.
At Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World you can watch artists preparing floats for Mardi Gras at the workshops and warehouses of the world's largest float builder. Towering figures of Caesar, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis and Godzilla set the scene.. To get there, take the free ferry at the foot of Canal Street. A free shuttle meets the ferry across the river.
Two of the best places to bike or run are Audubon Park, which has a bike trail, and the peaceful streets of the Garden District. One of the residents' favorite places to jog is along the streetcar lines. If you do this, watch out for cars making quick turns on the short cross streets.
Golf is popular in New Orleans year-round. Visitors can play at a number of public courses, including those in Audubon Park and City Park. For boating and sailing, head over to Lake Pontchartrain.
From art galleries and museums to professional sports, from the high life on Bourbon Street to enchanting riverboat casinos, New Orleans offers every visitor hundreds of entertaining and enjoyable attractions. No wonder New Orleans is known throughout the world as a city where hospitality never ends!
HOT Rate Hotels
New Orleans, Louisiana - Wyndham Bourbon Orleans Hotel from $81 per night
Overview | Rates | Map Claimed as one of the most unique and historic hotels in New Orleans, the Bourbon Orleans - A Wyndham Grand Heritage Hotel offers a glimpse of 18th century Book it now!
New Orleans, Louisiana - Chateau Sonesta Hotel from $101 per night
Overview | Rates | Map From the warm and welcoming lobby to the spacious, individually designed guest rooms, Chateau Sonesta combines a tradition of elegance with a flair for fun. All rooms and suites have grand, 12-foot ceilings and beautiful views of the pool, tropical courtyard or the city's famed French Quarter. Some have balconies overlooking Bourbon Street or Dauphine Street. Every one has a little something extra, or lagniappe as it's called in New Orleans! Book it now!
New Orleans, Louisiana - Place D'armes French Quarter Hotel from $84 per night
Overview | Rates | Map The Place D'Armes Hotel is an historic small hotel of 79 rooms in a superb location in the heart of the French Quarter at Jackson Square. It is comprised Book it now!
New Orleans, Louisiana - Omni Royal Orleans from $102 per night
Overview | Rates | Map Sitting on the corner of St. Louis and Royal Streets. This hotel is in the heart of the French Quarter, art and anitque district. Famous Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the Mississippi River are just one block away. Book it now!
New Orleans, Louisiana - Holiday Inn French Quarter from $76 per night
Overview | Rates | Map Full-service hotel 20 floors with 374 guestrooms. Hotel services include TGI Friday's Restaurant, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and provides room Book it now!
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New Orleans, LA: Bye-Bye Bayou Budget Blues
You don't have to spend beaucoup bucks to tap into the French Quarter's American je ne sais quoi. This endearing version of the mother country offers a host of cheap thrills, American style:
Pretend you're a penniless artist in turn-of-the-century France, and wander the cobblestone streets of the French Quarter--where wrought-iron railings and overhanging balconies conjure Moulin Rouge-style inspiration. Book it now!
New Orleans, LA: Kiss My Grits
Call it Cajun, call it Creole--or just call it a culinary crawfish adventure. Book it now!
New Orleans, LA: Plantation Punch (Flight Not Included)
Take a turn upriver from the bawdy streets of the French Quarter to the genteel and gracious plantations of the bayou. Book it now!
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