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Hotel Indigo New Orleans - French Quarter Cruise Port Stays

Stay Near the Port — Start or End Your Cruise Adventure in Style

Hotel Indigo New Orleans - French Quarter offers the perfect boutique stay just 1 mile from the Port of New Orleans cruise terminals. Whether you’re setting sail or returning to shore, our modern, locally inspired hotel puts you steps from the excitement of the French Quarter — and just minutes from your ship. Make the most of your cruise vacation with a pre-cruise celebration or post-cruise recovery in the heart of the city.

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Why Stay with Us for Your Cruise?

  • Prime location: Only 5 minutes to the Port of New Orleans 
  • Boutique charm: Stylish, modern rooms with New Orleans flair
  • On-site dining: Enjoy a meal or cocktail at Common Interest without leaving the hotel
  • Luggage-friendly: Concierge assistance and flexible check-in/check-out options 
  • Explore on foot: Walk to Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and the St. Charles streetcar

Pre-Cruise: Get the Party Started

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Day Before Your Cruise

  • Check in and drop your bags at Hotel Indigo
  • Stroll Royal Street for last-minute cruise essentials 
  • Enjoy a classic Creole dinner at a nearby restaurant
  • Head to Frenchmen Street for live music or relax with a nightcap at Common Interest
Start your day with waffles, coffee, and a mimosa with city views.

Morning of Departure

  • Fuel up with a hearty breakfast at Common Interest
  • Take a leisurely walk along the Mississippi Riverfront
  • Quick rideshare to the terminal — you’ll be at the port in minutes

Post-Cruise: Reset & Recharge

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Day You Disembark

  • Check in early (when available) and freshen up
  • Grab coffee and a beignet at Café du Monde
  • Spend the afternoon at the National WWII Museum or browsing the French Market
  • Unwind with a cocktail at our bar and reflect on your voyage
Streetcar in New Orleans.

Day After

  • Sleep in, savor a relaxed brunch
  • Take a Garden District tour or hop on the streetcar
  • Depart New Orleans refreshed and ready for the “real world”
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Set Sail with 15% Off Your Stay

Make your pre- or post-voyage stay just as memorable with 15% off our best available rate at Hotel Indigo New Orleans French Quarter - your perfect launchpad for adventure. Whether you're soaking up the city before you sail or winding down after, your NOLA stay just got even sweeter.
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