Poydras Street is one of primary thoroughfares in the Central Business District of downtown New Orleans, just upriver of the famed French Quarter. It is home to the Louisiana Superdome, and home of the New Orleans Saints football team. The hotels of Poydras serve fans of the Saints and Tulane's Green Wave football games, and then, during Mardi Gras season, are close to the parade routes and French Quarter revelry.
The Whitney Hotel is in central Poydras Street, and is housed in a converted bank building that was constructed in the late 19th century. The hotel uses many of the bank's features, including the "Private Vault" room, which is now used for private parties at the on-site Li'l Dizzy's restaurant. The restaurant serves Creole cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The hotel is within walking distance of locally owned restaurants. Lafayette Square, a European-style recreation area, features gardens and walking paths, and is across the street from The Whitney Hotel. Families can check out the marine wildlife exhibits at the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas on Canal Street, a 10-minute walk away.
The Whitney Wyndham Hotel
610 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-581-4222
wyndham.com
The historic Le Pavillon Hotel is located in a building that was constructed in 1907 and is a member of historic hotels of America. This hotel has the luxurious features of an upscale Parisian hotel, such as chandeliers and fine art, in the Crystal Room restaurant. The hotel also provides reasonable room rates in comparison to other historic hotels in New Orleans; rates begin at $179 per night, as of fall 2010.
The hotel is only a five-minute walk from the Louisiana Superdome. Downtown New Orleans museums, including the National World War II Museum and Ogden Museum of Southern Art, are a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The French Quarter is only a five-minute drive.
Le Pavillon Hotel
833 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
800-535-9095
lepavillon.com
Situated on the river end of Poydras Street, the Hilton's guest rooms offer scenic views of the Mississippi River, New Orleans' West Bank, and the skyline of downtown New Orleans. Seafood dining is available at the hotel's onsite Drago's restaurant, which serves fried shrimp, Maine lobster and oysters. The hotel also has a health club and two outdoor swimming pools.
Shopping and dining experiences are available at the Riverwalk Marketplace mall. Gaming opportunities at downtown New Orleans Harrah's Casino are a five-minute walk from the hotel. This Hilton hotel is only a five-minute walk from the French Quarter. Not only is this historic district home to Mardi Gras events, but it also features historic buildings, such as the 18th century St. Louis Cathedral, which are open to the public.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-561-0500
hilton.com
