BARONNE PLAZA

The first class Baronne Plaza in the heart of the central business district stands one block from the upscale shopping of Canal Street and the party down and eat hearty ambience of the French Quarter. Travelers also are a half mile from the coffee and beignets of the historic Café Du Monde and short strolls from the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line, Mississippi River attractions, Jackson Square, Riverwalk, casinos, New Orleans Convention Center, Jax Brewery, Aquarium of the Americas, the Superdome, and dozens of arts and entertainment venues synonymous with the Big Easy. They also are a mere two blocks from the St. Charles Avenue and Canal Street streetcar lines and three miles from the Bayou Oaks Golf Facility in City Park, where golfers will find four 18 hole courses. The 1931 structure, fondly known by locals as the Sears Roebuck building, keeps its original Art Deco stone and granite façade and ornamental cast aluminum panels. The lobby's original terrazzo floors, stately columns and stained glass skylights boost even more the hotel's unique charm. In addition, guests can enjoy a business center, fitness facility and meeting space. The old New Orleans ambience continues in the 181 guest rooms, with dark, antique style hardwood furnishings, floral print fabrics and street scene prints complemented with modern whirlpools, microwave ovens, refrigerators and other amenities travelers expect of this type of hotel in this type of city. Families, leisure travelers and business travelers can expect a good night's sleep at this business district hotel located near the French Quarter but far enough outside to escape the noise.