Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, New Orleans

The staff is very friendly and helpful, that's the best thing. The breakfast buffet is good and not too expensive. The hotel is 1/2 a block away from the convention center, so if you are going to be at the convention center for a meeting or conference, then this is a great place to stay. Hotel is too far from the French Quarter to walk, so if your plan is to hang out in the French Quarter a lot, you probably want to stay somewhere else. The hotel is about 3 blocks from the Ogden Museum of Southern Art and the World War II museum, so you can walk to those pretty easily. The aquarium and Harrah's Casino are also within walking distance - but it would be kind of a long walk. There are A LOT of good places to eat and drink within 2-3 blocks of the hotel, so that is good. Rooms and common areas are clean. We sort of had a problem with street level noise even though we were on the 6th floor. Not sure if that was atypical or not, but it was a little annoying and made it hard to sleep at times. Not a huge thing, but a little annoying. I guess the bottom line for me is this - if you have business at the convention center or in the warehouse district, this is a very good choice. If you are looking to be near the French Quarter or Superdome, you probably want to stay somewhere else.

This place looks nice and is well kept. However, the pool and the gym were small. One of the managers on duty was pretty rude as well. On the positive side, it was really close to lots of tourist areas including the french quarter. I don't think that I would recommend this hotel though.

Me and My girlfriend have visited this Hilton on two occassions and it was wonderful both times. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Valet is fast. The breakfast is of great quality and last but not least its inexpensive!! Whenever we know we're going to N.O. we reserve our room here right away!!!

I really like ever thing there nice room nice people (sweet people) very clean. great food. You could not as for a better staff. I was so comfortable. I have a hard time falling asleep in new places. But it so nice and comfortable and clean the room, beds and the pillows I slept like a baby Thank you Hilton Garden Inn in New Orleans staff thank you for making my Dad and my stay great time to remember.

poor customer service

My family visited New Orleans in July 25 through August 3, 2005. My son competed in the 2005 AAU Junior Olympics. We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center which was located right near the convention Center where we spent most of out time and within walking distance of all we wanted to do. Thank you for a memorable vacation.

Being from Canada, I am always a bit timid about visiting larger centers in the United States. I had always associated New Orleans with drunken parties. I was to be speaking at a conference there and had to decide whether or not to make a family holiday of the trip. Well, all I can say after visiting New Orleans is that I would recommend it, and indeed have recommended it, to every family I know! Our of respect for those who come to New Orleans to party, we decided to stay out of the French Quarter. Still, we walked everywhere from our hotel in the upscale Warehouse District and found the city clean and safe. We took a boat ride to the zoo and our son enjoyed the boat ride almost as much as the zoo itself. We also went to the aquarium and went on a hourse drawn carriage through the French Quarter. Our son also enjoyed the fountain near the French Market. Our son loved the Children's Museum so much we spent the better part of two days there. We went just before Easter and the Easter day parade is not to be missed. Traveling with a little one, we got extra attention as people got off their floats to give us stuffed toys so, in addition to all the beaded necklaces we caught, our son went home with quite the stash of loot. The best part truly was our choice of hotel. We were on the same floor as the outdoor pools yet never heard any noise. We started each day in the hot tub and would always go for at least one swim per day. The room was spacious and had a fridge and microwave so a person could make their own breakfast or lunch. The hotel is walking distance of all main attractions and good shopping. The only downside was that the food at the hotel restaurant was nothing to write home about. Still, with so many restaurants nearby, including Emeril's, that did not detract in the least. The staff were very helpful and very welcoming of children. We will definitely return to New Orleans and, when we do, we will stay at the Hilton Garden Inn.