What to expect: This suburban hotel's lobby has a modern look, with sleek glass walls, a polished stone floor, and a grand circular staircase leading up to the convention/meeting level. Located in Metairie, halfway between the airport and downtown New Orleans, the hotel attracts families and leisure travelers who appreciate the quiet and safe environment outside the city. Business travelers return for the modern rooms that offer high-speed Internet access (surcharge) and spacious work desks.

Amenity highlights: The hotel offers guests a fitness center, business services, and a rooftop outdoor lap pool. Room service is available, and the hotel has free parking.

Insider tip: The hotel is located less than a mile from Fat City, Metairie’s very own version of the French Quarter, with numerous restaurants, bars, and shops.