Adjacent to the shops at Canal Place and set in the top half of a high-rise building, this upscale French Quarter hotel offers views of the Mississippi River, 2 blocks away, and is 0.7 miles from the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

Modern rooms with rich wood furnishings and oversized windows offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Suites add living areas; some also feature dining rooms. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include a heated rooftop pool, a 24-hour gym and a grand ballroom with glass chandeliers. There's also a casual restaurant serving Cajun cuisine, and a lobby sports bar with big-screen TVs.