InterContinental NEW ORLEANS

444 ST CHARLES AVE
New Orleans, LA 70130
Nightly Rates: ( 319.00 - 319.00 )
4 Star

Property Description

Situated just two blocks from the historic French Quarter, six blocks from the river and front row for Mardis Gras, this luxury hotel in New Orleans is coveted for its location and Four-Diamond status. In the heart of the business district, the hotel is convenient for executives and leisure breaks. From fine, alfresco dining to stunning views from the 15th floor outdoor pool, this contemporary gem is perfectly appointed to explore the best New Orleans has to offer.

Hotel Exterior

Amenities

· ATM/Cash machine
· Accessible facilities
· Air conditioning individually controlled in room
· Bathrobe
· Bathtub
· Beauty shop/salon
· Bell staff/porter
· Car rental desk
· Cocktail lounge
· Coffee/Tea maker
· Color television
· Complimentary newspaper in lobby
· Concierge desk
· Connecting rooms
· Cribs
· Currency exchange
· Desk with lamp
· Direct dial telephone
· Dry cleaning
· Executive floor
· Free newspaper
· Gift/News stand
· Golf
· Hairdryer
· High speed internet access for laptop in public areas
· High speed internet connection
· Housekeeping - daily
· Housekeeping - weekly
· Ice machine
· Interior corridors
· Ironing board
· Late check-out available
· Late check-out available
· Limousine service
· Live entertainment
· Lounges/bars
· Minibar
· Outdoor pool
· Pets allowed
· Premium movie channels
· Private bathroom
· Public area air conditioned
· Restaurant
· Rollaway bed
· Room service
· Safe
· Safe deposit box
· Satellite television
· Separate closet
· Shops and commercial services
· Spare electrical outlet available at desk
· Speaker phone
· Stereo
· Telephone jack adaptor available
· Tennis court
· Tour/sightseeing desk
· Turn down service
· Two-line phone
· Valet parking
· Valet same day dry cleaning
· Voice mail
· Weight scale
· Wireless internet connection
· Wireless internet connection in public areas

Room Information

Miscellaneous Information

· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 4:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· Time Zone is GMT
· Opened in 1998
· Renovated in 01/01/2000
· 479 rooms.
· 31 suites.
· 14 floors.

Restaurant Information

The Veranda

Contemporary Louisiana cuisine.

Acme Oyster House

Traditional Cajun and Creole food.

Bon Ton Cafe

The flickering gas lights and canvas canopy that announce the entrance to the Bon Ton Cafe are the first hints to an experience in dining that has almost vanished in our fast paced lives. Housed in the historical 1840s Natchez building, within earshot of

Commander's Palace

Since 1880, Commander's Palace has been a New Orleans landmark known for the award winning quality of its food and many commodious dining rooms. The history of this famous restaurant offers a glimpse into New Orleans' antebellum past.

Emeril's

The food at Emeril's is somewhat eclectic, but leans more toward what Chef Emeril calls "New New Orleans" cuisine. Although the menu often abounds with an array of tempting dishes in the style of Southwestern, West Coast, or New England cooking, the roots

Gumbo Shop

Established in 1948, The Award Winning Gumbo Shop features a wide range of New Orleans cuisine at its finest. Enjoy fantastic customer service and great food. Patrons are also welcome to order from our full wine list including 30 Wines by the Glass.

Soiffaim

Soiffaim is located in the lobby across from the front desk. It opens for lunch and goes into the evening. Food is available while the bar is open. Dinner service for the hotel is served in the SoifFaim

Pete's Pub

Pete's Pub is an English style bar. It is open Monday - Friday from 4pm - late. It's a great place to meet up with friends, grab a drink or just get some lite food.

Meeting Facility

Acadian I Acadian II Acadian Audubon Boardroom Cabildo Cypress Fulton La Salle Ballroom A La Salle Ballroom B La Salle Ballroom C La Salle Ballroom La Salle Pre-Function Area La Salon Pre-Function Area Les Continents Magnolia Oak Orleans Pelican I Pelican II Pelican Pelican Pre-Function Area Pontalba Poydras Vieux Carre A Vieux Carre B Vieux Carre

Recreation Information

Outdoor pool

Fitness center on-site

Fitness center off-site

Children's program - The Louisiana Children's Museum is located within walking distance from the hotel. From more information go to www.lcm.org.

Area Attractions

New Orleans International Airport One Hour: Cemetery tour

Since New Orleans is situated below sea level, burial practices adapted the unique technique of utilizing above-ground tombs. Take a stroll through St Louis Cemetery #1 just outside the French Quarter, and see the oldest of what are called the cities of t

Ernest N. Morial Two Hours: Aquarium of the Americas

Visit the Aquarium of the Americas, one of America's top five aquariums featuring exhibits of the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean reef, the Mississippi River and the Amazon rainforest.

Half a Day: New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA)

N.O.M.A. features an extensive permanent collection with works of art from ancient to modern times and hosts many national and international exhibits.

Two Hours: St Charles Streetcar

Enjoy a ride on the St Charles Streetcar, the oldest continually running streetcar line in the world, and see the magnificent Victorian mansions and oak trees that line the Avenue.

Half a Day: Plantation tour:

The Mississippi River is home to many Antebellum plantations which survived the Civil War. Take a trip back in time and relive the splendor of the Old South.

Central Grocery

Tip: Try to go before or after lunch and be patient. Authentic Italian grocery in the French Quarter famous for the original muffaletta.

NEW ORLEANS Amtrak Mother's Restaurant

Tip: Always a line on weekend mornings. Popular New Orleans diner famous for all-day breakfast, po-boys and the world's best baked ham.

Frenchmen Street

Tip: Weekend nights are best. Frenchmen Street has a wonderfully artistic and bohemian street atmosphere and is where locals go for live music.

Ernest N. Morial The Mississippi Riverfront

Take a romantic stroll along the mighty Mississippi River from the Riverwalk to the Moonwalk.

St. Charles Avenue

St Charles Avenue is the perfect place to run. Most joggers run right along the streetcar tracks.

Café du Monde

Tip: Avoid weekend mornings. After dinner is a good time. This original French Market cafe; serves cafe au lait and beignets, the powdered-sugar covered French doughnuts.

Bourbon Street

Tip: Bourbon Street is much more active in the evening. Stroll along world-famous Bourbon Street and experience the nightlife, jazz clubs, burlesque clubs and restaurants that make it New Orleans' wildest street.

One Hour: Royal Street

Take a stroll down Royal Street, famous for its art galleries and antique shops, to visit Jackson Square, truly the heart of New Orleans.

Half a Day: The National World War II Museum

The National World War II Museum celebrates the American spirit, the teamwork, optimism, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who helped win World War II.

Two Hours: French Market

Visit the French Market. Enjoy a café au lait at Café du Monde and take a stroll through the Farmers' Market and the Flea Market.

One Hour: The Garden District

Populated by the first Americans to settle in New Orleans after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, architecturally the Garden District reflects an exciting and prosperous period of time. Walking tours through this residential neighborhood are popular and esp