Westgate Travel Guide
New Orleans
Popular places to visit
Canal Street
Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.
Bourbon Street
The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.
Port of New Orleans
Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Caesars New Orleans Casino
Why not roll the dice by visiting Caesars New Orleans Casino where you can enjoy the entertainment at this popular casino in New Orleans? Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this walkable area.
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, a top convention centre in New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and great live music in this walkable area.
Caesars Superdome
Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Things to do
New Orleans Voodoo, Ghost, Murder, True Crime and Vampire Tour
New Orleans Pass: Save up to 50 Percent - Includes National WWII Museum
Swamp & Bayou Tour with Optional Transportation from New Orleans
Airboat Adventures: Airboat Swamp Tour
New Orleans Historic French Quarter, Voodoo & Cultural Tour
Top hotels in Westgate
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
"The staff was very helpful! Roy in particular. The location was the best! Easy walk to everything in he French Quarter. We will be back!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter
"Loved our stay!! Everybody was so friendly and it was super close to canal st. We will definitely stay again!"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
"Older property. Pricey restaurants. Beware the minibar and snack bar have pressure sensors that will charge you if something is removed for more than 30-45 seconds. Don't forget anything in the room because you're not getting it back. Left a nice HydroFlask water bottle there that they couldn't find ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor by IHG
"We selected this hotel because of the price and location but it could have been better. It was just “meh”. The lobby was nice-ish but beyond that it felt dated and dirty. The pool needed to be cleaned, broken sun lounger was just shoved the corner and other chairs were in disrepair. Rooms and corridors ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans
"Such a great hotel and prime location. Probably best spot in all of the French quarter."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
New Orleans Marriott
"You can't beat the location - on the edge of the Quarter, across the street from the streat car line, 3 blocks from Bourbon and the St. Charles street car, walkable to the art district. My only rub is that the property charges a "destination fee" which is really a cost that should be reflected in ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westgate
Uptown and Carrollton District
If you're spending time in Uptown and Carrollton District, check out sights like Audubon Zoo or Magazine Street and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Tulane/Loyola Stop or St. Charles at Tulane University Stop.
Audubon
While you're in Audubon, take in top sights like Audubon Zoo or Magazine Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Saint Charles at Exposition Stop or Saint Charles at Calhoun Stop.
Mid-City
Appreciated for its gardens and live music, you might consider exploring Mid-City. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Dreux Monument, and jump on the metro at Canal at Lopez Stop or Canal at Jeff Davis Stop to get around the city.
Uptown Historic District
Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.
Mid-City District
If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or Louisiana Museum of African American History and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.
Tulane - Gravier
When in Tulane - Gravier and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Canal Street or Caesars Superdome and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at Galvez Stop or Canal at Tonti Stop.
