From towering skyscraper to cozy haven with high ceilings free breakfast and complimentary Wi-Fi the non-smoking Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown (French Quarter Area) receives rave reviews from Priceline guests for the tasteful amenities and prime location. Built in 1903 as the Carondelet Building and hailed as the city's first skyscraper the 14-floor Hampton Inn houses 210 spacious rooms and suites with high ceilings comfy beds Wi-Fi cable TV mini-fridges microwaves coffeemakers curved shower rods and designer showerheads. Mornings start with a free breakfast buffet serving cereals pastries breads fresh fruit biscuits and gravy potatoes omelets and beverages. The hotel also has a fitness center and business facilities available. Located on Carondelet along the streetcar line two blocks from the French Quarter the Hampton Inn is steps from NOLA action. Within a five-minute walk guests can grab happy hour treats at the famed Dickie Brennan's Palace Cafe bourbon and local cuisine at Bourbon House or get some shopping in along Canal Street. The Superdome and Tulane University's School of Medicine are just a half-mile away. Valet and bus parking are available at the hotel (for a fee) just 12 miles from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. The Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown (French Quarter Area) soars with free amenities lots of space and a central French Quarter locale.