Where to Stay near Port of New Orleans

The best hotels near Port of New Orleans for cruise passengers — how far each one is from the terminal, which publish a cruise shuttle, and where you can leave the car.

9 hotels · researched from public reviews and official sources

Published by CruiseDayGuide · sources checked August 9, 2026

Our pick · FamiliesEmbassy Suites New Orleans Convention Center5 min drive to port · $$-$$$

Hotels near Port of New Orleans: distance, park & cruise and parking

Every hotel in this guide, on the facts a booking site leaves out the night before a cruise: how far it is, whether anyone drives you to the ship, and what happens to your car. Columns this port has no answers for are left off rather than filled in.

Hotels near Port of New Orleans: distance, park & cruise and parking
Hotel	To the terminal	Park & cruise package	Parking at the hotel
Embassy Suites New Orleans Convention Center	To the terminal5 min drive to port	Park & cruiseNo	ParkingValet parking available. No dedicated cruise parking packages.
Hampton Inn & Suites Convention Center	To the terminal7 min drive to port	Park & cruiseAdvertised; ask for terms	ParkingSelf-parking available. Some cruise parking packages seasonally.
The Mercantile Hotel	To the terminal5 min drive to port	Park & cruiseYes — terms publishedper themercantilehotelneworleans.com, August 9, 2026	ParkingStay, Park & Cruise: up to 8 days parking included, booked directly with the hotel. Additional days available.
Homewood Suites French Quarter	To the terminal10 min drive to port	Park & cruiseNo	ParkingSelf-parking available. No dedicated cruise packages.
SpringHill Suites Downtown/Canal Street	To the terminal8 min drive to port	Park & cruiseNo	ParkingSelf-parking available at downtown rates. No cruise parking packages.
Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter	To the terminal8 min drive to port	Park & cruiseAdvertised; ask for terms	ParkingAsk about their Park & Cruise package when booking.
Hotel Monteleone	To the terminal8 min drive to port	Park & cruiseNo	ParkingValet parking only, at French Quarter rates. No cruise parking packages, so better to park at the port.
Hilton New Orleans Riverside	To the terminal5 min drive to port	Park & cruiseNo	ParkingSelf-parking and valet both available, both priced for downtown. No long-term cruise parking packages.
Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center	To the terminal5 min drive to port	Park & cruiseNone we could find	ParkingAsk about the Port of New Orleans Hotel Deal when booking. Self-parking available at the usual downtown rate.

Shuttle and package terms are shown as published only where we read them on the hotel’s own page, with the date we read it. Everywhere else the cell says what the hotel advertises, or that nothing is published — a shuttle you cannot confirm is one you should not plan an embarkation morning around.

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Our pick · Families

Embassy Suites New Orleans Convention Center

5 min drive to port$$-$$$

Why: Two-room suites mean the kids get their own space. Free cooked-to-order breakfast feeds everyone without a restaurant bill. Evening reception has free drinks for parents and snacks for the kids. Outdoor pool. Walking distance to French Quarter.

Two-room suites, free breakfast, evening cocktails. Room for the whole family to spread out.

Pro tip: The free breakfast is a legit hot buffet: eggs, pancakes, the works. That's real money saved for a family of four on cruise morning. The pool keeps kids busy the night before. Very close to the port for easy embarkation.

Parking: Valet parking available. No dedicated cruise parking packages.

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Hampton Inn & Suites Convention Center

Award-winning hotel with free hot breakfast, pool, and spacious suites near the port

7 min drive to port$$

Why: TripAdvisor Hall of Fame winner. Free hot breakfast, outdoor pool, and studio suites with mini-kitchens. Set in a converted historic warehouse with modern interiors. Eight blocks from the French Quarter.

Pro tip: Book a studio suite for families — the mini-kitchen is great for snacks and the extra space is worth it. Pool is a hit with kids. The lobby bar has a happy hour for parents. Walking distance to WWII Museum.

Parking: Self-parking available. Some cruise parking packages seasonally.

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The Mercantile Hotel

Warehouse District boutique with the best Stay, Park & Cruise deal for families driving in

5 min drive to port$$

Why: Per the hotel's own site, their Stay, Park & Cruise package includes one night, breakfast, and up to 8 days of secure parking. Perfect for families driving to their cruise. Spacious rooms (among the largest in the city). Walking distance to kid-friendly restaurants.

Pro tip: Book the cruise package directly through the hotel's website — it isn't sold through the room-booking button below.

Parking: Stay, Park & Cruise: up to 8 days parking included, booked directly with the hotel. Additional days available.

Per themercantilehotelneworleans.com, checked 2026-08-09

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Homewood Suites French Quarter

All-suite hotel with full kitchens, free breakfast, and a pool — feels like a home base

10 min drive to port$$

Why: Full kitchens in every suite mean you can prep snacks for the car or warm up leftovers. Free hot breakfast daily. Complimentary evening social with light dinner items. Outdoor pool and billiards room. Steps from the French Quarter.

Pro tip: The evening social is essentially a free light dinner — huge money saver for families. Full kitchens let you store milk, snacks, and leftovers. The pool is the perfect pre-cruise evening activity. Walk to Bourbon Street in 2 minutes.

Parking: Self-parking available. No dedicated cruise packages.

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SpringHill Suites Downtown/Canal Street

Modern all-suite hotel with rooftop bar, free breakfast, and walking distance to everything

8 min drive to port$$

Why: All suites with separate living and sleeping areas. Free buffet breakfast. Rooftop bar (Vue) with downtown views for parents. Modern, clean, and well-maintained. Close to streetcar lines and the French Quarter.

Pro tip: The rooftop bar is a nice touch for parents after the kids go to sleep. Breakfast is substantial: waffles, eggs, fruit. Close to the Canal Street streetcar for family exploring. An Uber to the port is a cheap, short hop.

Parking: Self-parking available at downtown rates. No cruise parking packages.

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Wyndham New Orleans French Quarter

Park & Cruise package in the heart of the Quarter, which is good value for families who want location above all.

8 min drive to port$$

Why: Ask about their Park & Cruise package when booking — it's good value for driving families. Prime French Quarter location at Canal and Royal. Indoor heated pool year-round. On-site restaurant with familiar options for kids.

Pro tip: The Park & Cruise deal makes this one of the best values for driving families. Kids love the indoor pool regardless of weather. Mr. Ed's restaurant in the lobby serves kid-friendly options. Walk to Café du Monde in 10 minutes.

Parking: Ask about their Park & Cruise package when booking.

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Hotel Monteleone

Historic French Quarter landmark with a famous revolving Carousel Bar. Pure New Orleans luxury.

8 min drive to port$$$

Why: A literary landmark in the heart of the French Quarter since 1886. The rooftop pool has incredible city views. The Carousel Bar — an actual revolving bar — is one of the most spots in the city. One block from Bourbon Street, walkable to everything.

Pro tip: Request a balcony room overlooking Royal Street for the quintessential NOLA experience. Have a drink at the Carousel Bar even if you don't stay here. Valet parking is expensive, so budget accordingly or take a cab to the port.

Parking: Valet parking only, at French Quarter rates. No cruise parking packages, so better to park at the port.

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Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Massive waterfront hotel connected to Riverwalk — closest full-service hotel to the cruise port

5 min drive to port$$-$$$

Why: Literally the closest major hotel to the cruise terminals. Connected to Riverwalk Outlets via skybridge. Outdoor pool with Mississippi River views. Multiple restaurants and bars on-site. Rooms are comfortable and recently updated.

Pro tip: Ask for a river-view room — you can watch cruise ships from your window. The Drago's restaurant inside the hotel has excellent chargrilled oysters. Walking distance to the WWII Museum and Warehouse District dining.

Parking: Self-parking and valet both available, both priced for downtown. No long-term cruise parking packages.

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Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center

Modern hotel near the Convention Center with a cruise package worth asking about

5 min drive to port$$

Why: Ask about the Port of New Orleans Hotel Deal when booking — it has historically bundled a ride to the port with a food and beverage credit. Walking distance to the WWII Museum and Magazine Street. Modern rooms with reliable Hilton standards.

Pro tip: Ask about the port-ride package when you book — it can save the hassle of parking or rideshare on embarkation day. Short walk to Cochon, Peche, and the rest of the Warehouse District.

Parking: Ask about the Port of New Orleans Hotel Deal when booking. Self-parking available at the usual downtown rate.

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