The land of bayous, steaming pots of gumbo, sweet, golden beignets and intoxicating currents of Jazz swirling along the length of New Orleans' Bourbon Street.
Where to stay in Louisiana
Hotels in Louisiana
Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
6,081 reviews4 stars
- Established luxury hotel
- World-famous Bourbon Street location
- Landmark restaurants and bars
Aloft New Orleans Downtown
New Orleans, Louisiana
1,382 reviews3.5 stars
- Located close to Bourbon St and French Quarter
- Outdoor rooftop swimming pool
- Gym
- W XYZ Bar
Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
536 reviews3.5 stars
- Luxury Hotel adjacent to Bourbon Street
- Stylish recently renovated guestrooms
- Pool area with bar and live music
Le Meridien New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
419 reviews4 stars
- Downtown hotel by Bourbon Street and Harrah’s Casino
- Complimentary entry at three art museums
- Rooftop pool
- The Hub – with dining, cocktail hour, and free WiFi
Sheraton New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
3,349 reviews4 stars
- Downtown location, close to the French Quarter
- Roux Bistro and Pelican Bar both on-site
- 8th floor swimming pool
- Full service Starbucks® coffee shop in-house
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
1,109 reviews4 stars
- Rooftop pool and lounge
- Views of New Orleans skyline
- Located in the Warehouse District
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter
New Orleans, Louisiana
2,753 reviews3 stars
- Located near the famous French Quarter
- Rooftop pool
- Complimentary WiFi
Inn at Houmas House
New Orleans, Louisiana
2,453 reviews3 stars
- Historic Antebellum Estate
- Popular film location
- Gourmet restaurant/wine cellar
- Full breakfast included
St James Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans, Louisiana
1,811 reviews3.5 stars
- Short Walk from the French quarter
- Complimentary WiFi
- Complimentary Continental breakfast
Essesntial information for Louisiana
Time Zone
UK - 6hrs
Language
American English
Currency
US Dollar $
Flight information
9h 30m direct
Flight schedule
Fly direct to Atlanta with Virgin Atlantic from Heathrow or Manchester then onwards to New Orleans.
Do I need a visa?
To travel to the USA, you will need an ESTA visa. Please make sure that you have this approved at least 3 days before you head off on holiday.
Getting around
Strolling New Orleans’ French Quarter is an unforgettable experience - the elegant colonial architecture, cobblestone streets of the city's oldest neighbourhood provides the perfect backdrop to world-class Cajun and Creole cuisine, plus more jumping live music venues than you can shake a tail feather at.