Travel & Lodging

Rental Car

A Note on Renting a Car

For the most part, we recommend taking an Uber or Lyft from the airport and getting around that way, especially if you are staying near the venue. We have included information on parking fees for each of the hotel blocks below to help you make your decision, but feel free to ask if you have further questions!

Travel Note

Parking Near the Venue

Parking near the venue is somewhat limited. There are paid parking lots in the area - see link for locations & prices. Parking can be booked online ahead of time, but this is not recommended as there is limited accountability for reserved spots.

Flight

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

MSY is 30-40 minutes from the venue (and from most places in the city).

Hotel

Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter Market Area

The Hampton Inn French Quarter Market on Elysian Field is on the edge of the Marigny neighborhood and steps from some of our favorite restaurants and local spots. Note: Parking at this hotel is $40/day. There is free street parking in the area - if you have a car, we recommend parking on nearby Chartres or Mandeville Street. The Hampton Inn is a 5 minute/quarter mile walk to the venue on Frenchmen Street - book through the link on this page to access our room block! The room block includes dates from May 8 - May 12.

Hotel

Hotel de la Monnaie

Hotel de la Monnaie, on the gorgeous Esplanade Avenue, is between the venue and the French Quarter. It's an older hotel with a mix of history and lively energy. It's a quarter mile away and about a 5 minute walk to the wedding venue. Note: Free parking is limited and first-come-first serve at this hotel, but the area is very walkable. There are paid parking lots around the area. Call the number listed above before April 10 and reference the Carlstrom-Cartwright wedding to reserve a room at Hotel de la Monnaie - there is not an online booking link. This block includes dates from May 9 - May 11.

Hotel

The Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection by Hilton

Higgins Hotel is in the Central Business District, directly across from the nationally acclaimed WWII Museum (which is worth a visit if you're looking for something to do during the day on Saturday!) From this location, you can walk to great food and explore the CBD, French Quarter, and Lower Garden District on foot or by streetcar. Note: Parking at this hotel is $45/day. Higgins Hotel is further from the venue - about a 15-20 minute Uber on a weekend evening. The room block includes dates from May 9 - May 11. Book before March 27 at the link below!

Discount Code - 94A

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Hotel Tonnelle New Orleans, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Hotel Tonnelle is on St. Charles Avenue in the Garden District. It sits along a famous streetcar line amid historic homes and huge oak trees, and is the perfect spot to explore the Garden District and Uptown on foot and walk to some great restaurants on Magazine Street. Note: Parking at this hotel is $45/day. Hotel Tonnelle is further from the venue - about a 15-20 minute Uber on a weekend evening. The room block includes dates from May 8 - May 11.

House Or Rental

Other Recommended Stays - Boutique Hotels

Below we have listed some of our recommended boutique hotels - but there are many, many options not listed here, including chains and larger hotels! HOTEL PETER & PAUL 2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117 https://ash.world/hotels/peter-and-paul A beautiful hotel in a restored Catholic church. Home to The Elysian Bar and a Saturday morning community yoga class held in the sanctuary, and a 5 minute walk to the venue. FRENCHMEN HOTEL (Not to be confused with The Royal Frenchmen Hotel!) 417 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116 https://www.thefrenchmenhotel.com/ Frenchmen Hotel is not necessarily a quiet location (there's a tiki bar on the first floor), but it is cute and very near to the venue! THE CHLOE 4125 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115 https://thechloenola.com/ An upscale, Uptown-located boutique hotel in a restored mansion; has its own pool, restaurant and bar. Requires an Uber or other transport to the venue. HOTEL ST. VINCENT 1507 Magazine St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 https://saintvincentnola.com/ An eclectic, newly restored hotel in a very walkable part of the Lower Garden District; has its own pool, restaurant(s), and bar(s). Requires an Uber or other transport to the venue.