What hotels are within 2-3 block of the Hilton Riverside? Is the area ok after dark to walk from the FQ?
Hotels within 2-3blk of Hilton RiversideThere%26#39;s the Wyndham Riverfront, Harrah%26#39;s, Loews and W hotels within a 2-3 block area from the Hilton Riverside. That area is usually busy even at night, since it%26#39;s right across from the Casino, so you should be fine to walk in a group. But since you%26#39;re in a big city, it%26#39;s important to use common sense and stick to the main roads after dark.
Hotels within 2-3blk of Hilton RiversideI would add the Doubletree to the list. ALways plenty of people on Canal Street well into the night, so I%26#39;ve never had a problem. But depending on where in the area you end up, it might be better to take a taxi after a certain point in the evening when street traffic dies down.
The area you aslk about in my opinion is probably one of the safest areas to stay. Yes, its safe to walk there %26amp; to the French Quarter after dark. After dark at 9pm is different than after dark at 3 am, so use good judgement.
Have narrowed down hotels to Hilton Riverside and W. Conference is at Riverside. The room rate @ Hilton is $62 more then the W for 2 nights. Is the Hilton that much nicer? and worth the extra $62. Thanks.
I%26#39;ve stayed at the Hilton 3-4 times. It%26#39;s certainly adequate (or I wouldn%26#39;t have returned!) but it%26#39;s a large convention hotel, nothing fancy about it. I wouldn%26#39;t pay $62 extra to stay there, but having said that I%26#39;ve never stayed at the W. My perception of W hotels is they are a step up from a Hilton, but I%26#39;ve only stayed at one in New York for one night. What do the reviews say?
(Aren%26#39;t there two W hotels in New Orleans? Which one are you asking about?)
W - Riverside. Reviews are marginal, but that might be unhappy campers as other gave good ratings.
I don%26#39;t think the Hilton is significantly nicer, and I actually like the W on Poydras, and it%26#39;s sleek, modern feel. It also has the very chill Whiskey Blue lounge inside, a great place to hang out and popular with the locals too!
I would pocket the $$ and splurge on some great restaurants instead!
San Antonio: The walk, from the FQ to any of the hotels mentioned in these posts, is quite a walk.
Strictly speaking, and of specific mention, the FQ ends one block before canal street and Decateur.
From that point, it would be a significant walking journey to the Hilton Riverside at Poydras and Exp. Blvd. Hope you brought your walking shoes.
Again, as far as street safety is concerned, that part of Canal street has fewer pedestrians in the late evening than I would like, therefore you would be advised to do a cab ride from the FQ in the return to the hotel thing if you are approaching the midnight time frame.
I am very cautious of this, especially for the travelers. We seem to have a little more activity in some of the areas that we did not have before.
Hope your walk is pleasant and your visit exhilarating.
The French Quarter is not very far from these hotels at all! At most about 3-4 blocks away, and the area around Harrah%26#39;s Casino is lighted and busy even late at night. Canal St itself is one of the busiest streets in the city, so you%26#39;ll see visitors, cabs, etc too late at night!
I will be there in June 10-12, so it should be light late. I doubt on this trip I will be up at midnight, programs start @ 8 AM. A night of hard boozing is not in the cards.
