Away from the hustle of the decadent French Quarter, the Best Western Avalon Six Flags makes an ideal base for families who want an easy two-mile trek to the rides and excitement of Six Flags New Orleans. The official hotel of Six Flags Jazzland Theme Park offers scheduled shuttles to the park and 15 minutes away to the French Quarter's sights and sounds. The French Quarter shuttle service is on a first-come, first-serve basis - and is subject to sell outs.

At the hotel, Lamar's Creole Restaurant, which specializes in home-style cooking and Creole cuisine, offers complimentary continental breakfasts with views of the large outdoor pool and wading area for children. Two 1,100-square-foot meeting rooms are perfect for business travelers and event planners.

Guest rooms feature floor-length drapes, textured-stucco walls, armoires, desks, black- and-white photographs of the French Quarter, data ports and coffee makers. Twenty miles from the international airport, the Best Western Avalon Six Flags attracts cost-conscious travelers, especially families and recreation-vehicle enthusiasts who appreciate the ample parking. Tycoons also come here looking to make deals while staying in the Big Easy - at prices that won't extinguish the company's pension fund.

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Driving Directions: From Louis Armstrong International Airport: Take I-10 East to Exit #244/"Read Boulevard". Make a turn on Read Boulevard. Proceed under I-10 to the 2nd street light. Make a left turn onto the service road. Go 1/4 mile to the hotel.