The Ramada Plaza Inn, New Orleans, La., stands in the heart of the French Quarter at the lively Bourbon and Toulouse streets and epicenter of the city's energy and nightlife. In fact, the Ramada's balconies are often popular vantage points during the Mardi Gras parade. From the hotel, guests can stroll a block to the famous Pat O'Brien's Bar and Chris Owens burlesque club and skip across the street to the Tropical Isle for cocktails. Guests also are blocks from the eclectic shops and cafes of the Riverwalk Market Place, Harrah's Casino, and the Aquarium of the Americas.
At the hotel, guests can dine on American cuisine, gumbo, jambalaya and other local favorites at the Bourbon Street Café. The hotel also features an outdoor pool in a stone courtyard, fitness center, business center, 24- hour front desk, evening room service, bar and lounge, coffee shop and on-site gift shop that sells artwork and gifts. The 186 guestrooms come with balconies, paintings, and colonial-style wood furnishings. Additional amenities provided are satellite TV, high- speed Internet access, minibars, coffeemakers and private bathrooms.
