Omni Royal Orleans Hotel

Omni Royal Orleans occupies a full block at 621 St. Louis Street in the heart of the French Quarter, Louisiana, a short walk from Royal Street's antiques galleries, Jackson Square and the Mississippi riverfront. Canal Street and the streetcar lines are roughly ten minutes away on foot, and the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport lies about a 25-30 minute drive to the west. The property is among the Quarter's grandest hotels, with a marble-clad lobby, crystal chandeliers and architecture that echoes the historic European-influenced buildings around it. The setting suits visitors who want to be inside the old city rather than at its edge. Accommodation includes King and Double Queen rooms as well as suites, and the hotel falls in the luxury category, with rates typically running from about US$230 to US$520 a night depending on season and event calendar. Rooms are generally traditional in style, and many upper-floor rooms look out over the Quarter's rooftops and iron balconies. Amenities listed for the property include a restaurant, a bar, a swimming pool, a spa, a fitness center and a concierge desk. The rooftop pool area is a popular draw in warm months, giving a view across the Quarter's slate roofs toward the river. Dining on site centers on a formal restaurant and lounge, and the surrounding blocks hold many of the city's best-known Creole and Cajun restaurants within a few minutes' walk. The spa and fitness facilities give guests a quieter alternative to the nightlife on nearby Bourbon Street. The service character is polished and full-service, with a concierge able to arrange tours, dinner reservations and transport. It is well suited to couples, special-occasion travelers and visitors interested in antiques, galleries and historic architecture, though families also stay here. Because of its position, street noise can be noticeable in lower rooms during festivals such as Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest weekends, and advance booking is advisable for those periods. Parking is typically available through valet service for an additional daily fee, which is common among French Quarter hotels, and rideshare drop-off is straightforward on St. Louis Street.