The Blake Hotel New Orleans, an Ascend Collection

Located in the heart of Downtown New Orleans, the hotel is only 500 m from the French Quarter, 1.6 km from the Superdome and close to the Convention Center. Authentic New Orleans style restaurants surround the property, with several museums scattered throughout the historic neighbourhood. Shops can be found around 10 minutes' walk away at Canal Place, and there are long-distance bus and rail connections in the vicinity. The hotel is situated along the historic St. Charles street car line and during Mardi Gras it is the perfect place to watch the parade pass by.||This city hotel offers a total of 120 rooms and welcomes guests in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service. Additional facilities at this air-conditioned business hotel include a hotel safe, lift access, bar and Internet access.||The cosy and contemporary rooms overlook St. Charles Avenue and Lafayette Square. All are en suite with shower, bath and hairdryer. In-room amenities include direct dial telephone, 37-inch LCD television with cable channels, radio, complimentary Internet access, an in-room safe, tea and coffee making facilities and an ironing set. Daily housekeeping is also provided, and air conditioning/central heating features as standard.||The hotel has a swimming pool.||The hotel features a restaurant called Café at the Square. The café serves breakfast, brunch and lunch.||From Louis Armstrong International Airport, take Interstate 10 East toward New Orleans, exit at Poydras/ Superdome and then turn right onto St. Charles Avenue. The hotel will be on the left.