Top things to do within walking distance of New Orleans Marriott
New Orleans Marriott sits at 555 Canal Street on the edge of the French Quarter, putting Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and the Mississippi Riverfront within an easy walk. From the hotel you can board the Canal Street streetcar outside, visit the nearby Sazerac House, and return to on-site dining and a rooftop pool on the fifth floor.
In this guide
- Walk into the French Quarter and Bourbon Street
- Mississippi Riverfront, Aquarium and Sazerac House
- Museums and cultural sites within walking distance
- Ride the Canal Street streetcar and explore farther afield
- On-site dining, rooftop pool and hotel amenities
- Practical tips: rooms, check-in, parking and accessibility
Walk into the French Quarter and Bourbon Street
Leave the hotel and walk down Canal Street to enter the French Quarter within minutes. Bourbon Street’s restaurants, bars and nightlife are typically described as about a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France and Preservation Hall lie in the same walkable area; Jackson Square is roughly a 10-minute walk from the hotel. These pedestrian streets are where you’ll find most of the Quarter’s historic buildings, street performers, and sampling of local food.
- Bourbon Street — lively bars and late-night music (about a 5-minute walk).
- Jackson Square — plazas, artists, and the St. Louis Cathedral (about a 10-minute walk).
- Royal Street — galleries, shops, and antiques (immediately walkable from Canal Street).
| What to expect | Approximate walk time from hotel |
|---|---|
| Bourbon Street | ~5 minutes |
| Jackson Square | ~10 minutes |
| Royal Street | ~1–5 minutes |
Mississippi Riverfront, Aquarium and Sazerac House
The Mississippi Riverfront and Woldenberg Park are a short stroll from Canal Street; they offer riverside views and walkways along the river. The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas is also nearby, listed as about 1 mile from the hotel in destination listings.
Sazerac House, an interactive cocktail-history experience, is very close to the hotel — one source lists it at roughly 250 feet away — making it a quick stop for cocktail-history exhibits and tastings when it’s open to the public.
- Mississippi Riverfront & Woldenberg Park — easy riverside walk.
- Audubon Aquarium of the Americas — listed about 1 mile from the hotel.
- Sazerac House — listed roughly 250 feet from the hotel (check current hours before visiting).
| Attraction | Notes |
|---|---|
| Sazerac House | Listed ~250 ft from the hotel |
| Audubon Aquarium of the Americas | Listed ~1 mile from the hotel |
| Mississippi Riverfront | Walking paths and river views |
Museums and cultural sites within walking distance
Several major museums are within a mile: the National WWII Museum and the New Orleans musical scene (Preservation Hall, Frenchmen Street) are all accessible from the hotel. The hotel’s Canal Street address places you between the Warehouse Arts District and the historic Quarter, so museum and gallery visits are convenient by foot or a short streetcar ride.
If you plan to visit museum attractions, check current hours and ticketing online before you go; museums often post seasonal hours and special events that affect access.
- National WWII Museum — listed as about 1 mile from the hotel.
- Preservation Hall — roughly 0.4 miles from the hotel per listings.
- Frenchmen Street — known for live jazz; about 1 km from hotel in some sources.
| Venue | Walking note |
|---|---|
| National WWII Museum | About 1 mile away |
| Preservation Hall | ~0.4 miles away |
| Frenchmen Street | ~1 km away |
Ride the Canal Street streetcar and explore farther afield
The hotel sits directly on the Canal Street streetcar line, so you can board outside the hotel and use the streetcar to reach other neighborhoods and attractions without a car. The streetcar is a convenient way to reach places like the Garden District or museums farther from the French Quarter.
Streetcar times and fares change periodically; check local transit information or ask concierge at the hotel for current schedules and the best boarding location on Canal Street.
- Board the Canal Street streetcar right outside the hotel entrance.
- Streetcar is useful for reaching the Garden District and other districts without driving.
- Ask concierge for real-time route and fare details.
| Why use the streetcar | Useful for |
|---|---|
| Easy, frequent stops on Canal Street | Reaching other neighborhoods without driving |
| Scenic, historic transit | Sightseeing along fixed routes |
On-site dining, rooftop pool and hotel amenities
New Orleans Marriott offers multiple dining options on-site for different needs: 5Fifty5 Restaurant (breakfast and lunch with New Orleans dishes), Canal Street Pantry (pastries, sandwiches and pizza), Canal Street Burger Bar (burgers and a veggie Impossible option), and 55 Fahrenheit (cocktails and small plates).
The hotel’s rooftop pool is on the fifth floor and is heated; listings note a shallower area and a deeper area, plus an accessible entrance and pool hours commonly reported as early morning to late evening. A 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and a complimentary fifth-floor fitness center are also available to guests.
- 5Fifty5 Restaurant — breakfast and lunch; known for local New Orleans dishes and gumbo.
- Canal Street Pantry — quick bites and pastries (early morning through midnight).
- Canal Street Burger Bar — burgers from 1855 Farms beef plus an Impossible veggie burger (open 11:00 a.m.–midnight).
- 55 Fahrenheit — cocktail bar in the Greatroom with late hours on weekends.
| Venue | Typical hours (listed) |
|---|---|
| 5Fifty5 Restaurant | Breakfast & lunch; listings vary (early morning–midday) |
| Canal Street Pantry | 6:30 AM–12:00 AM (listed) |
| Canal Street Burger Bar | 11:00 AM–12:00 AM (listed) |
Practical tips: rooms, check-in, parking and accessibility
Check-in time at New Orleans Marriott begins at 4:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am per the hotel’s listed policy. The hotel lists a minimum check-in age of 21. If you have a late arrival, the hotel advises contacting the property in advance.
Room types at the hotel include Club Room, Superior Room, City View, Superior Room, River View, Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom (and several other suite and accessible room types). The property is smoke-free and does not permit pets per the hotel’s own listing. Valet parking is available on-site (the hotel notes a daily surcharge and limited parking during events).
- Check-in: 4:00 pm; check-out: 11:00 am.
- Minimum age to check in: 21 (per hotel listing).
- Valet-only parking on-site with a daily fee and possible event limitations.
- Hotel is smoke-free and lists pets as not permitted at this property.
| Item | Hotel policy |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | Check-in 4:00 pm / Check-out 11:00 am |
| Minimum check-in age | 21 (hotel-listed policy) |
| Parking | Valet only; daily surcharge and limited spaces during events |
