Aug 02, 2011 9:40 - By: Jill K. Robinson
Chill out in comfort at the New Orleans Marriott
Believe it or not, New Orleans is great for bicycling. Besides being relatively flat, the casual city is extremely welcoming to nearly any type of transportation—without batting a glittery eye. On your New Orleans vacation, explore the Crescent City on two wheels with the New Orleans Marriott bicycle rentals.
Right at the edge of the French Quarter, the New Orleans Marriott is ideally situated for the beginning of a great bike tour. Start with a tasty beignet (or more) and cup of café au lait for breakfast, and hit the streets with your convenient bike rental, starting at just $15.99 per day.
For some simple style, grab a beach cruiser (rates start at $15.99). If you need a little extra juice, upgrade to an electric bicycle (rates start at $39.99 per day). If even that’s not enough, and you’re looking for something that’ll let you zoom, consider a Vespa or Harley-Davidson motorcycle (rates start at $49.99 and $101 per day, respectively).
Snag the perfect route from Bike Louisiana, create your own, or just meander from distraction to distraction. And when you’re done, turn your ride in at the hotel, get some good downtime and then hit the streets on foot to compare views.
New Orleans Marriott Hotel 888-364-1200
555 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Photo courtesy of the New Orleans Marriott Hotel
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Jun 21, 2011 9:40 - By: Jill K. Robinson
Hotel le Marais courtyard
New Orleans neighborhoods are full of little treats, whether it’s a small family restaurant, the perfect sno-ball stand for a hot day, or a hot jazz den. But if you want to be in the thick of the action in the French Quarter, the Hotel le Marais is a great spot to consider for your New Orleans home away from home.
The boutique hotel’s 66 rooms have flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, alarm clocks with iPhone/iPod docking stations and comfortable bathrooms. Continental breakfast is included, as is a welcome beverage. And for those who travel with a car, valet parking is available. Double room rates start at $169 on weekdays and $309 on weekends.
The hotel’s location smack in the middle of the French Quarter is ideal for getting out and seeing the wealth of sights, but when you don’t need to be seen yourself, just retreat to the brick courtyard with its saltwater pool. It’s one of the best ways to treat yourself during the heat of summer.
Hotel le Marais 800-935-8740
717 Conti St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Photo courtesy of Hotel le Marais
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May 24, 2011 9:40 - By: Jill K. Robinson
Bring the family to enjoy New Orleans
You may not immediately think of New Orleans as family friendly, but it’s a wonderland for kids as well as adults. This summer, the New Orleans Marriott makes it easy to bring the entire family along on your vacation to the Crescent City.
With the hotel’s Escape! Family Time package, visitors get a guest room with one king or two double beds and free meals in the hotel’s restaurant, 5 Fifty 5, for up to four children (ordering off the kids’ menu) aged 12 and under. The free meals are good for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and are valid with an adult-purchased meal (one adult per two children).
The package is good for stays through Aug. 31, 2011. Rates start at $99 per night and do not include taxes. For more information or to book the Escape! Family Time package, call 800-228-9290, or visit www.neworleansmarriott.com and use rate code MAJ.
Right at the edge of the French Quarter, the New Orleans Marriott is a great home base for family attractions, such as the Audubon Insectarium, Aquarium of the Americas, Jackson Square and the Natchez Steamboat.
New Orleans Marriott Hotel 888-364-1200
555 Canal St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Photo courtesy of the New Orleans Marriott Hotel
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May 17, 2011 9:40 - By: Jill K. Robinson
Sink into some milky suds at Loft 523
New Orleans is full of hedonistic treats: great music, luscious cuisine and a never-ending reason to party. So when you visit the Crescent City, it’s good to balance the fun with some relaxation. Loft 523’s milk bath and doughnuts package is a sweet way to unwind after a festive day.
The modern boutique hotel is just two blocks from the edge of the French Quarter, giving a balance between old and new New Orleans. The large bedrooms are sparingly furnished, but the details are just as hedonistic as the lush details of the city: limestone showers and spoon tubs, Frette linens and Fortuny lamps.
The milk bath package includes a one-night stay, double occupancy (some dates are excluded); an Oat Milk Bath by Archipelago in your own room’s spoon tub; a bath kit containing a loofah, bar of Oat Milk Soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash and body lotion (all by Archipelago); and tasty glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts. The package price is $495.
Once you’re refreshed, consider taking a late-night stroll to Café du Monde and getting an order of beignets for an additional sweet treat.
Loft 523, 504-200-6523
523 Gravier Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Photo courtesy of Loft 523
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