HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS NEW ORLEANS - ARTS DISTRICT BY IHG, New Orleans

The hotel sits on the main Mardi Gras parade route and within a 3-minute walk of the National WWII Museum and Ogden Museum of Southern Art. The St. Charles streetcar stops directly outside, providing easy access to Canal Street, the French Quarter, and the Garden District for a nominal fare. Bourbon Street is 1 km away (20 minutes on foot or a short streetcar ride). The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is 1 km (10-minute walk), and the Caesars Superdome and Smoothie King Center are just a few blocks away. The cruise ship terminal is 1 km distant, and the train station is a 10-minute walk. For drivers, parking is available at nearby lots (not affiliated with the hotel) at around $36-$50 per night.

Bed options include one king, one queen, two queen beds, or a bunk bed. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, work desk, safe, ironing board, and hair dryer. The private bathrooms include a bath or shower. Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab bars and adequate turning space are available. While some rooms are described as spacious, others are small (similar to boutique hotel rooms in New York). Rooms on higher floors are quieter; those on lower floors may hear street noise, especially during parades. A few units have windows opening onto an interior hallway rather than outside, so request an exterior window if natural light is important. Air conditioning and heating are provided, but some units have reported temperature and water pressure inconsistencies.

Breakfast is included for all guests and typically offers scrambled eggs, a meat option, pancakes from a self-serve machine, yogurt, juices, cereals, oatmeal, and breads. The breakfast area is spacious with plenty of seating. A small snack bar sells TV dinners and other items that can be heated in the room microwave. For other meals, several restaurants are within a short walk, including Mother's Restaurant (1 km), Peche Seafood Grill (0.5 km), and True Food Kitchen (0.5 km). The front desk can recommend and call for delivery options.

The fitness centre is free for all guests and includes elliptical machines, free weights, a stationary bicycle, and a treadmill. It is open 24 hours with key card access. There is no swimming pool, hot tub, spa, or sauna on the property. The hotel's location on the St. Charles streetcar line makes it easy to reach City Park (600 hectares with walking trails, golf, and the New Orleans Museum of Art) within 15-20 minutes.

WiFi is free in all rooms and public areas. The 24-hour front desk offers express check-in/out, concierge service, ATM, and luggage storage. A business centre with free fax/photocopying and a small meeting room (the Lagniappe Boardroom, ground floor, seats 15) are available. Dry cleaning and laundry valet can be arranged for a fee. The hotel is wheelchair accessible, with ADA-compliant elevators, accessible parking spaces, and accessible rooms. Security features include CCTV, key card access, and safety deposit boxes. Parking is not provided on-site, but several paid lots are located behind and around the hotel. No airport shuttle is available; the nearest public transport is the streetcar and train station.