The Embassy Suites in the heart of the chic Arts and Warehouse district is just steps away from the Morial Convention Center, the National D Day Museum, Louisiana Children's Museum, Riverwalk Marketplace shopping mall, Riverfront Streetcar Line, Cruise Ship Terminal and Harrah's Casino. Guests also are within walking distance or short rides to the Aquarium of the Americas, the French Quarter's vibrant nightlife, Louisiana Superdome and New Orleans Arena.

Julia Street is home to some of the city's best art galleries, as well as star chef Emeril Lagasse's namesake restaurant, which is only a block away. In addition to enjoying complimentary cooked to order breakfasts and complimentary beverages at evening receptions, guests at the hotel's Sugar House, guests can enjoy gumbo and jambalaya and then kick back in Madeline's Lounge.

Upon first entering the hotel, guests are drawn to the six story garden atrium, where a recreation of Bourbon Street, complete with colorful mannequins of jazz musicians, fills the wall of the lobby. The hotel also features a sundeck with heated lap pool and spa tub perfect for social soaking.

The 372 suites include New Orleans theme objects de art, separate bedrooms and parlors, sofa beds, two interactive televisions, high speed Internet access, microwave ovens, refrigerators and coffee makers.

The Embassy Suites Hotel in New Orleans is a fav of both leisure and business reputation and want a close location to all the Big Easy's sights and revelry. And in this spot, the art galleries are among some of the best in the world.