Honeymoons at New Orleans Marriott — practical considerations
New Orleans Marriott at 555 Canal St is a large, all-ages downtown hotel on the edge of the French Quarter that can work well for honeymoon stays when you want walkable access to Bourbon Street, riverfront views, and rooftop pool time. Plan around the hotel’s check-in/check-out hours, valet-only parking, and that meals and drinks are not included in room rates.
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Location and nearby attractions
The hotel sits at 555 Canal Street on the edge of the French Quarter, giving easy, walkable access to Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, the Mississippi Riverfront and the Canal Street streetcar line. The Sazerac House is only about 250 feet away, and many French Quarter sights are within a 5–10 minute walk.
For honeymooners who want quick New Orleans experiences — music, beignets, riverfront strolls, and short streetcar rides — the Marriott is a practical base. The hotel is also near the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center if any conference events overlap with your travel dates.
- Bourbon Street: about a 5-minute walk
- Jackson Square: about a 10-minute walk
- Canal Street streetcar: board directly outside the hotel
- Sazerac House: ~250 feet away
| Nearby spot | Typical walk time |
|---|---|
| Bourbon Street | ~5 minutes |
| Jackson Square | ~10 minutes |
| Sazerac House | ~a few minutes (~250 ft) |
Which rooms and suites are practical for honeymooners
Room choice depends on privacy and views. If you want river or skyline views and more living space, consider one of the suites; the property lists Suite, Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Tower, and several Executive One-Bedroom options by exact name.
If you preferClub-level amenities and a quieter room type, the Club Room options come in 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds configurations; Club Room (, Tub) is also a listed variant. Exact room names you can request include Club Room, Superior Room, City View, Superior Room, River View, Deluxe Room, Room (and mobility/accessible variants), Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Tower, Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Tower (, Tub), and Suite. Ask the front desk about high-floor or Riverview rooms for better scenic views.
- Suites: Suite; Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom; Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom, Tower; Executive One-Bedroom suite types
- Club options: Club Room; Club Room (, Tub)
- Standard choices: Superior Room, City View; Superior Room, River View; Deluxe Room; Room (plus accessible variants)
| Type | Why couples might choose it |
|---|---|
| Suite / Executive Suite | More living space and windows for city/river views |
| Club Room | Club benefits and a focused guest offering |
| Superior Room, River View | Smaller footprint but river or skyline views |
Dining, bars and late-night options
Meals and drinks are not included in room rates; on-site dining options cover breakfast through late night so you can plan meals without leaving the hotel. 5Fifty5 Restaurant serves breakfast and lunch with New Orleans cuisine (listed as serving breakfast & lunch), Canal Street Pantry offers pastries, sandwiches and pizza throughout much of the day, and Canal Street Burger Bar serves burgers and casual fare (open 11:00 a.m. – midnight).
55 Fahrenheit is the hotel cocktail bar in the Greatroom for pre-dinner drinks or late-night cocktails; hours vary by day with later weekend hours. For honeymoon evenings you can use in-house restaurants for a relaxed meal or step out to nearby French Quarter dining.
- 5Fifty5 Restaurant: breakfast & lunch (serves New Orleans cuisine)
- Canal Street Pantry: pastries, sandwiches, pizza; open early to midnight
- Canal Street Burger Bar: burgers and an Impossible option; 11:00 a.m.–midnight
- 55 Fahrenheit: cocktail bar with light bites; later weekend hours
| Venue | Typical service |
|---|---|
| 5Fifty5 Restaurant | Breakfast & lunch (New Orleans cuisine) |
| Canal Street Pantry | All-day pastries, sandwiches, pizza |
| Canal Street Burger Bar | Lunch & dinner burgers (11:00 a.m.–midnight) |
Pool, fitness and onsite amenities
The hotel has an outdoor heated rooftop pool on the fifth floor with both a shallower section and a deeper section; listings report shallow water near 3 ft and a deeper area around 8 ft. Pool hours are listed on some sources as daily access (examples show 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.). A pool bar is listed in some sources with varying hours.
A complimentary fitness center is on the fifth floor with cardio machines and free weights; the fitness center entrance is accessible. The property has a 24-hour front desk, concierge services and a Canal Street Pantry grab-and-go market for snacks during late arrivals.
- Rooftop pool (5th floor): heated, shallow and deeper areas; accessible entrance
- Pool hours and pool-bar hours vary by listing; some sources show 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. pool access
- Fitness center (5th floor): cardio machines and free weights; complimentary
| Amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool | Heated; shallower (~3 ft) and deeper (~8 ft); accessible entrance |
| Fitness center | Complimentary; cardio & weights; 5th floor |
| Canal Street Pantry market | Grab-and-go snacks and basics |
Accessibility, family and pet rules — what honeymooners should note
The New Orleans Marriott is an all-ages property that welcomes families; the hotel provides family-friendly rooms and a rooftop pool area with a shallow section suitable for children. The property is smoke-free and offers wheelchair-accessible paths of travel, public washrooms, an accessible registration desk and accessible parking spaces.
Pets are not allowed at the New Orleans Marriott according to the hotel’s own policy in the dossier. If any third-party sites list a different pet policy or other exceptions, contact the hotel directly to confirm before booking.
- Children: welcomed; family-friendly rooms and shallow pool area
- Accessibility: accessible path of travel, registration desk, and accessible pool and fitness entrances reported
- Pets: hotel listing states pets are not permitted
| Topic | Property status |
|---|---|
| Children | Welcomed; family-friendly |
| Accessibility | Accessible public routes and facilities available |
| Pets | Not allowed (per hotel listing) |
Practical considerations: check-in, parking, Wi‑Fi and transport
Check-in begins at 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am; the minimum age to check in at the hotel is 21 per the hotel’s stated policy. The hotel operates a 24-hour front desk and recommends contacting them if you expect an unusually late arrival.
On-site parking is valet-only; the dossier lists a daily valet fee reported by a third-party source and notes limited parking during special events. The hotel does not provide airport shuttle service; Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is the nearest airport, commonly cited about 15–20 minutes by car depending on traffic.
In-room Wi‑Fi is available; Marriott Bonvoy members booking directly can receive complimentary in-room internet access under Marriott’s policy, though some third-party listings disagree on fees — confirm at booking if free Wi‑Fi is essential to your stay.
- Check-in: 4:00 pm; Check-out: 11:00 am
- Minimum check-in age: 21 (per hotel policy)
- Parking: valet only; limited availability during events; fee reported by third parties
- Airport: MSY (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport); no hotel shuttle
- Wi‑Fi: in-room available; complimentary for eligible Marriott Bonvoy direct bookings (confirm at time of booking)
| Practical item | What to do |
|---|---|
| Late arrival | Contact hotel in advance if arriving very late |
| Valet parking | Plan for valet-only service and possible event limitations |
| Wi‑Fi | Confirm inclusion when you book, especially if not a Bonvoy direct booking |
