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Sixth. Hilton puts the port a third of a mile away, and there's a restaurant, a bar and a pool for the evening.
Breakfast is what costs it. You pay for it here — and the ten points for a free one go to most of the hotels above.
Valet is $49, and there's nothing published for the nights you're at sea.
Good for a flyer — eat downstairs, then walk to the ship.
Book it if
- Flyers who want dinner and a drink downstairs
- WWII Museum visitors
- Anyone who wants a short walk to the ship
Look elsewhere if
- You want breakfast included.
- You need to leave the car.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Hilton Garden Inn publishes.
The Garden Grille & Bar does dinner and drinks nightly, the outdoor pool is up top, and the WWII Museum is a block away. Rooms have a microwave and a mini-fridge.
Hilton puts the Port of New Orleans 0.33 miles away. No shuttle is listed.
Paid: a made-to-order menu or a continental buffet at the Garden Grille & Bar.
Hilton lists the Port of New Orleans 0.33 miles away, and the National WWII Museum 0.10. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet only, $49 a night. The offers page lists Park & Stay for the nights you stay, and nothing for the nights you sail.
Night-Before Score: 51 of 100
Scored only from what the hotel publishes. Here’s how the Night-Before Score works.
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 15.2 miles away.
Hilton puts the Port of New Orleans 0.33 miles away. No shuttle is listed.
Hilton lists the Port of New Orleans 0.33 miles away, and the National WWII Museum 0.10.
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.
Valet only, $49 a night. The offers page lists Park & Stay for the nights you stay, and nothing for the nights you sail.
Parking for your stay: Valet only, $49 a night, covered, in and out.
Hilton puts the Port of New Orleans 0.33 miles away. No shuttle is listed.
Hilton lists the Port of New Orleans 0.33 miles away, and the National WWII Museum 0.10.
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
0.33 milesHilton lists the Port of New Orleans 0.33 miles away, and the National WWII Museum 0.10.
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 unconfirmedValet only, $49 a night. The 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 siteThe Garden Grille & Bar does dinner and drinks nightly, the outdoor pool is up top, and the WWII Museum is a block away. Rooms have a microwave and a mini-fridge.
Breakfast
Not freePaid: a made-to-order menu or a continental buffet at the Garden Grille & Bar.
Address
South Peters Street, Warehouse District1001 South Peters Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Hilton Garden Inn 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
Valet only, $49 a night, covered, in and out
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Paid; made-to-order or continental buffet at the Garden Grille & Bar
Pool
Outdoor pool
Pets
Dogs and cats up to 75 lb, $125 a stay.
Food and drink on site
- Garden Grille & BarBreakfast, dinner and bar nightly
Rooms
Queen rooms and suites with a microwave and mini-fridge.
Accessibility
An accessible junior suite with a king bed is listed.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedYes
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- WWII Museum0.1 mi
- Port of New Orleans0.33 mi
- Magazine Street0.5 mi
- Canal Street0.6 mi
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Valet only, $49 a night.
- Check-in 3 PM, check-out 11 AM.
- No EV charging, and no airport shuttle.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Cruise parking
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 25, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
Wake up a few blocks from the ship.
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Hilton Garden Inn FAQ
Does Hilton Garden Inn have a cruise shuttle?
No, and you may not need one. Hilton puts the Port of New Orleans 0.33 miles away. No shuttle is listed.
Does Hilton Garden Inn have an airport shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Hilton lists no airport shuttle. It puts MSY 15.2 miles away.
Can I park at Hilton Garden Inn while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet only, $49 a night. The offers page lists Park & Stay for the nights you stay, and nothing for the nights you sail.
How far is Hilton Garden Inn from the New Orleans cruise terminals?
Hilton lists the Port of New Orleans 0.33 miles away, and the National WWII Museum 0.10. It sits in our Warehouse District & the riverfront band.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 3:00 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?
Paid; made-to-order or continental buffet at the Garden Grille & Bar. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. Both of the port's garages cap vehicles at 22 feet. Clearance is 6'6" at 100 Poydras and 7'6" on Erato Street's upper floors, with limited 8'4" space on its third; anything bigger goes through the port's parking contact.
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