The Ambassador Hotel in the heart of downtown's vibrant Warehouse Arts District is engulfed by upscale boutiques, restaurants and art galleries. Guests are within walking distance or short hops to not only the party down and eat hearty atmosphere of the French Quarter but also the Riverwalk Marketplace, Superdome, Harrah's Casino, Audubon Zoo, Jazzland Theme Park, the Living Science Museum and Morial Convention Center.

First built as a 19th century coffee warehouse, the Ambassador retains much of the original industrial flavor, with floor to ceiling windowpane doors and a spacious lobby with a main wall composed of a mix of worn stucco and exposed brick consistent with New Orleans's visual style.

Even the 165 guest rooms preserve the building's previous existence, complemented by hardwood floors; wrought iron four poster beds; and prints highlighting local jazz artists and venues. The rooms also come complete with desks, safes, spa services, data ports and coffee makers.

Meanwhile, concierges can help guests bag tour and restaurant reservations and land spots on fishing charters. Fitness fanatics can receive discount passes at a health club seven blocks from the Ambassador. Business travelers and hold meetings with up to 100 people in the hotel's 2,500 square foot banquet room.

The Ambassador Hotel attracts a blend of vacationers and business types who stay here exclusively for its character and location to everything synonymous with New Orleans and they'll definitely find both here.

This hotel is offering discounted Valet Parking through 3/31/05.

"50% Discount Valet Parking Only $10 Per Day" starting April 1st thru December 30, 2005 (excluding Jazz Fest April 22, 23, 29, 30 and Essence Fest July 1,2, and 3.