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Third, and the closest hotel to the ship by anyone's published number. Hilton lists the cruise terminals 0.10 miles away, every room is a suite, and both breakfast and the evening reception are free.
It drops two places for one reason. There's nothing about the car while you sail, only $50 a night while you stay.
Fly in, eat at the reception, and walk to the ship in the morning.
Driving? Park at the port's garage instead.
Book it if
- Flyers who want the shortest possible walk to the ship
- Families who want a suite and free breakfast
- Anyone who likes a free drink at the evening reception
Look elsewhere if
- You need somewhere to leave the car while you cruise.
- You want an airport shuttle.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Embassy Suites publishes.
An all-suite hotel with a free evening reception, Julia Street Bar & Grill for dinner and New Orleans favorites, and an outdoor pool. Hilton puts Bourbon Street half a mile away.
Hilton puts the cruise terminals 0.10 miles away. No shuttle, and you won't want one.
Free made-to-order breakfast, and a free evening reception.
Hilton lists the New Orleans cruise terminals 0.10 miles away, the closest figure any hotel publishes. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Self-parking and valet are both $50 a day for guests. Hilton's offers page lists Park & Stay for the nights you stay, and nothing for the nights you sail.
Night-Before Score: 61 of 100
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Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
Hilton lists no airport shuttle. It puts MSY 14 miles away.
Hilton puts the cruise terminals 0.10 miles away. No shuttle, and you won't want one.
Hilton lists the New Orleans cruise terminals 0.10 miles away, the closest figure any hotel publishes.
From MSY without a hotel shuttle
The city sets a flat taxi fare from the airport to the CBD and French Quarter: $36 for one or two people, $15 a person for three or more. Taxis load outside Baggage Claim Door 7. Uber picks up at Doors 9 to 11 on the middle curb, Lyft at Doors 7 to 9.
Self-parking and valet are both $50 a day for guests. Hilton's offers page lists Park & Stay for the nights you stay, and nothing for the nights you sail.
Parking for your stay: $50 a day; valet $50; oversized $53 plus tax, 6’9” clearance.
Hilton puts the cruise terminals 0.10 miles away. No shuttle, and you won't want one.
Hilton lists the New Orleans cruise terminals 0.10 miles away, the closest figure any hotel publishes.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Distance
0.10 milesHilton lists the New Orleans cruise terminals 0.10 miles away, the closest figure any hotel publishes.
Source: hilton.comShuttle departures
No shuttleYou leave when you’re ready: it’s a walk or a five-minute cab. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: hilton.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedSelf-parking and valet are both $50 a day for guests. Hilton's offers page lists Park & Stay for the nights you stay, and nothing for the nights you sail.
Source: hilton.comThe port’s own garages
$120–$350 by cruise lengthThe port runs two garages and charges by cruise length, not by the day: $120 for a 4-night cruise, $135 for 5, $160 for 6, $180 for 7, $200 for 8 and $350 for 14. Carnival parks in the Erato Street garage, on top of its terminal; Norwegian and Royal Caribbean at 100 Poydras, with a shuttle to Julia Street, which publishes only the 4-, 5- and 7-night rates.
Both open at 9 AM and take cards only. Reserving adds $1 a day; driving up doesn’t. The port’s FAQ still quotes $25 a day, which matches only its 8- and 14-night rates. Compare every parking option.
Source: portnola.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteAn all-suite hotel with a free evening reception, Julia Street Bar & Grill for dinner and New Orleans favorites, and an outdoor pool. Hilton puts Bourbon Street half a mile away.
Breakfast
FreeFree made-to-order breakfast, and a free evening reception.
Address
Julia Street, Warehouse District315 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Embassy Suites publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
Not stated by the hotel.
Resort fee
None stated
Wi-Fi
Free
Parking for your stay
$50 a day; valet $50; oversized $53 plus tax, 6’9” clearance
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Free made-to-order breakfast
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Up to two dogs or cats, $75 for 1 to 4 nights and $125 for 5 or more.
Food and drink on site
- Julia Street Bar & GrillDinner, a full bar and New Orleans favorites
- Evening receptionFree
Rooms
All suites with a separate living area; connecting rooms available.
Accessibility
Accessible rooms are available.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Cruise terminals0.1 mi
- Bourbon Street0.5 mi
- Superdome1 mi
- Jackson Square1.3 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- The closest published distance to the terminals: 0.10 miles
- EV charging a mile away, not on site
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Self-parking and valet are $50 a day; oversized vehicles $53 plus tax, 6'9" clearance.
- Hilton's location page also puts Canal Street 0.05 miles away, which looks wrong from Julia Street.
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out 11 AM. No airport shuttle.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Cruise parking
- Evening reception hours
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
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Embassy Suites FAQ
Does Embassy Suites have a cruise shuttle?
No, and you may not need one. Hilton puts the cruise terminals 0.10 miles away. No shuttle, and you won't want one.
Does Embassy Suites have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no airport shuttle. It puts MSY 14 miles away.
Can I park at Embassy Suites while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Self-parking and valet are both $50 a day for guests. Hilton's offers page lists Park & Stay for the nights you stay, and nothing for the nights you sail.
How far is Embassy Suites from the New Orleans cruise terminals?
Hilton lists the New Orleans cruise terminals 0.10 miles away, the closest figure any hotel publishes. It sits in our Warehouse District & the riverfront band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 11:00 AM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
You can walk to the terminals from here, and there's no hotel shuttle back. The city's flat taxi fare from downtown to MSY is $36 for one or two people.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Free made-to-order breakfast. Your terminal check-in window is in your cruise documents, and the port asks you not to arrive before it.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
The closest published distance to the terminals: 0.10 miles EV charging a mile away, not on site.
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