Located under a 20-minute walk from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans provides guests with a convenient base while visiting New Orleans. It features a fitness center, as well as a heated pool, a beauty centre and a sauna. There are a range of amenities available to guests of Ritz Carlton Hotel New Orleans, including valet parking, express check-in/check-out and car hire. Additionally, the multilingual staff are on hand to offer local information. It also provides useful facilities for meetings and events. The hotel's 527 traditional rooms offer a mini bar, a telephone and a radio, plus all the necessities required for an enjoyable stay. The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans provides a conveniently located on-site café where guests can have a meal before venturing out to discover the local region. In the evening, guests are able to enjoy a drink in the comfortable lounge bar. A wide choice of cafés and restaurants are also found in the surrounding area. Ritz Carlton Hotel New Orleans is less than a 25-minute drive from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and Bourbon Street is a short stroll away. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Jackson Square and Harrah's New Orleans are a brief walk away.