Marrero Hotels - United States, US

Avenue Plaza Hotel & Spa
 

The Avenue Plaza is a first class hotel located in the Garden District of New Orleans. The hotel is on the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, which can whisk guests through downtown New Orleans and onto the French Quarter. Guests at the hotel will enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the historic uptown area when they visit this all-suites hotel. The Avenue Plaza's poolside patio is adjacent to The Ashley House, an 1840 antebellum home. The hotel's staff is friendly, warm and welcoming. The guest rooms at the Avenue Plaza are richly appointed and cozy. The hotel offers smoking, nonsmoking and ADA approved guest rooms, available upon request, to better serve all the needs of the valued guests. The Avenue Plaza features a pool and a gym for the fitness-minded guest. The hotel also boasts a rooftop jacuzzi with a sundeck. The Avenue Plaza is the perfect accommodation for the business traveler, featuring a meeting room available upon request. This hotel is just minutes to fine dining, shopping and entertainment venues.

Pontchartrain Hotel
 

Location. With Old World elegance and Southern hospitality, the Pontchartrain Hotel in the opulent Garden District of New Orleans, La., puts guests right on the parade route during Mardi Gras and just two miles from the French Quarter. Providing a subtle ambience of a small European inn amidst stately mansions, the 12- floor Pontchartrain Hotel is just one mile from the Morial Convention Center, Tulane University and Loyola University. Hotel Features. Every night is a sensory feast at the hotel's Cafe Pontchartrain, where Creole and Cajun specialties like seafood bisque, andouille gumbo, oyster po-boys and the eatery's famous mile-high pie, a takeoff on Baked Alaska, fill the menu. Guests also can kick back in the Bayou Bar among murals depicting swamp flora and fauna and relax to live piano and jazz. The hotel features complimentary wireless Internet access, tour assistance and concierge services. Amenities include dry cleaning, shoeshine and complimentary access to a nearby fitness center. Guestrooms. The 118 individually designed guestrooms feature European antique-style furnishings, plush bedding, art depicting the city and its culture and Internet access. Expert Tip. The Pontchartrain Hotel suites are named after celebrities who have stayed there, including Richard Burton and Carol Channing. Hotel Advisory: Recovery efforts are still under way in the New Orleans area in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Some attractions, as well as hotel facilities and amenities, may be limited. Please Note: The following services are temporarily unavailable: -Bellhop/porter service -Room service -Fitness center -Valet parking -Newspapers Please Note: This hotel is a non-smoking facility. Smoking will only be permitted in the bar.

Clarion Grand Boutique Hotel
 

Combining Old World Southern hospitality with the irrepressible spirit of New Orleans and an avant-garde ambience, the Clarion Grand Boutique Hotel in New Orleans, La., is an ideal destination for discerning business travelers and couples looking for a romantic weekend getaway. This boutique-style hotel, located 14 miles from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, is nestled in the historic Garden District, along the Mardi Gras parade route, one mile from the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, the Riverwalk and Harrah's Casino. Guests will enjoy the convenience of streetcars that easily transport them through the scenic streets to area attractions. The three-story Clarion Grand Boutique Hotel is in a renovated century- old brick building with an eclectic lobby with its purple crescent-shaped sofa, period chandelier, Art Deco décor and mirrored elevators that whisk guests to their floors. Guests are invited to take advantage of discounted passes to the spa and fitness center located two blocks from the hotel. Complimentary continental breakfasts are provided and Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro serves regional specialties for lunch and dinner with a selection of cheesecakes as decadent and unforgettable as New Orleans itself. The 44 junior guest suites of the Clarion Grand Boutique Hotel feature 10- foot ceilings and large windows that offer spectacular views of the city. Separate sitting areas are divided by pillars and strategically placed settees or love seats. Each guest suite offers a refrigerators, microwave ovens and 27-inch television with video game consoles. Large work desks with comfortable padded chairs feature two telephones with data ports and complimentary wireless Internet access available throughout the hotel. span style="color: black;font-weight: bold"> Insurance Fee: /span> A security insurance fee of $1.50 plus tax per night applies to all reservations.

Tower Hotel
 

Conveniently located in the business district, across the river from New Orleans and five miles from the convention center, The Tower Hotel is ideal for budget- conscious business travelers to the Gretna, La., area. Guests can enjoy easy access to the casinos and high- energy entertainment venues of the French Quarter, less than six miles from the hotel. Rising 13-stories, The Tower Hotel features a seasonal outdoor pool and a lobby-level restaurant that serves an American menu with regional specialties for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The 176 guestrooms of The Tower Hotel are decorated with contemporary furnishings and feature a refrigerator, microwave oven and choice of one king or two double beds. Video game consoles and Internet access is available at a fee. span style="color: black;font-weight: bold">Please Note:/span> Major renovations are currently underway and will affect different areas of the hotel at different times thru the remainder of 2005, so guests may be inconvenienced due to the construction. The Tower Hotel is a budget hotel offering basic comfort.

Best Western - Westbank
 

With easy access to the French Quarter, the Best Western Westbank is just 15 minutes from downtown New Orleans, and only 22 miles from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Tulane and Loyola Universities are each within 13 miles of the hotel. This Best Western which offers a weekly Cajun cookout, a courtyard bar, an outdoor pool and hot tub in a beautifully landscaped setting. The lobby offers an inviting sitting area with a view of a beautiful wood spiral staircase. Guests will appreciate the complimentary continental breakfasts and the laundry facilities, while business travelers will enjoy the convenience of having meeting rooms on site. Copelands restaurant offers Cajun and American cuisine. This three story hotel has 140 guestrooms, built around an outdoor courtyard. Each room offers a work station including a desk, Internet access and voicemail. Guestroom amenities refrigerators, cable television, Coffeemakers and complimentary local calls. With two casinos within 10 miles, the New Orleans Museum of Art the Aquarium of the Americas within 13 miles, guests of the Best Western Westbank can relax in the serenity of the suburbs and still be close to Big Easy.

The Queen Anne Hotel
 

The Queen Anne is located in the heart of the Garden District, one of New Orleans' most historic neighborhoods. Situated 16 miles from Louis Armstrong Airport, this hotel is just seven blocks from the National D Day Museum and just nine blocks from the Convention center. Reasonably priced and ideally located, the Queen Anne is one of New Orleans' best hotel values. Set off from the hotel on a walking tour, then catch the streetcar to the French Quarter. Rooms are the picture of elegance, featuring four-poster beds, gorgeous mantles, and marble floor bathrooms complete with chandeliers. Each room comes equipped with modern amenities including coffeemakers, microwaves, safes, and refrigerators. An elegant 1890's Victorian mansion, it is a prime example of the spacious homes built by Americans who settled the area following the Louisiana Purchase. Recently restored to its original grandeur, the Queen Anne has been filled with exquisite antiques, tapestries, gilded mirrors, and Oriental rugs. Enjoy a complimentary Continental breakfast every morning in the lobby. Or simply sit outside on the lush patio and soak in that distinctly New Orleans ambiance. span style="color: black;font-weight: Bold'>Hotel Advisory:/span>Recovery efforts are still under way in the New Orleans area in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Some attractions, as well as hotel facilities and amenities may be limited.