Perfect for guests who don't want the usual hassle getting to their flights, the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Airport stands three miles from the airport, overlooking Lake Pontchartrain and next to the Pontchartrain Convention Center and Treasure Chest Casino. Recreational enthusiasts will love the jogging and biking paths along the lakeshore.

This modern, three-story hotel, which opened in 2000, welcomes guests into a bright, sky-lit lobby featuring high ceilings, fireplace, live plants and overstuffed furnishings. Furthermore, guests don't have to go all the way into downtown New Orleans to enjoy fine dining. Within one mile, they will find a wide selection of restaurants specializing in New Orleans cuisine and seafood. The Hilton's Great American Grill serves prepared-to-order breakfast and dinners, ranging from jambalaya and crawfish etouffée to steak. The hotel's Pavilion Pantry is open 24-hours to satisfy late-night cravings. Guests also can enjoy a 24-hour business center with high-speed Internet access, fitness center, outdoor pool, whirlpool and complimentary shuttles to the airport and casino.

Festooned with floral bedspreads, green carpets, and cream-colored walls, guest rooms are equipped with spacious work desks, ergonomic chairs, data ports, high-speed Internet access, microwave ovens, refrigerators, coffee makers and fancy Neutrogena toiletries.

Business travelers appreciate the Hilton Garden's convenient location near the airport and an adjacent convention center. Vacationers choose the Hilton for its quiet lakeside location and four-block proximity to a casino.

Room Types:

Standard room:   One king bed or two double beds. Sofa bed or overstuffed chair with ottoman. Desk and chair. Dual-line phone with voice mail. Complimentary high-speed Internet access. TV with complimentary HBO. Pay-per-view movies. Video-game console. Refrigerator. Microwave. Coffeemaker. Iron/ironing board. Hair dryer. Complimentary weekday newspaper.

Driving Directions: From New Orleans International Airport: Take Airport Access Road to Veterans Blvd Exit. Turn right on Veterans Blvd, left on Williams Blvd. Continue on William Blvd approximately 2 miles. The hotel is located on the left hand side.