The French Quarter's decadent ambience is just outside the front door of the Wyndham New Orleans (La.) at Canal Place. Located in the center of downtown overlooking the Mississippi River, the 18 story hotel is within one half mile of the artsy Jackson Square, the French Quarter and the French Market. The hotel's Riverbend Grill offers not only river and city views, but also serves continental cuisine and regional specialties like Barataria Bay Crab Cakes, along with a low fat, low calorie spa cuisine. A Sunday jazz and champagne brunch is also served at the Riverbend Grill. The hotel also houses Green Bar, which features a nightly social hour, and a casual lobby lounge.

Business amenities include meeting space, wireless Internet access and business services. The heated rooftop pool and on site fitness center provide opportunities for relaxation and recreation. Childcare services can be arranged by the concierge desk upon request.

The 438 oversized guestrooms feature city and river views, pillow top mattresses, sleeper sofas and French provincial decor. Guest bathrooms include Golden Door Spa toiletries and bathrobes. Cordless phones, comfortable workspaces with high speed Internet access, cable television, minibars, newspapers and in room safes are also offered. Just around the corner from the hotel is Harrah's New Orleans Casino, with over 100,000 square feet of gaming space. Please Note: Recovery efforts are still under way in the New Orleans area in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Some attractions, as well as hotel facilities and amenities, may be limited. All hotel services at the Wyndham New Orleans at Canal Place have resumed with the exception of valet parking and the gift shop. No estimated date for the return of these services is available as of May 17, 2007.